Holiday spirit arrives with Santa in Harwood Heights
Maryann Raimondi said Harwood Heights' "Pizza with Santa & Holiday Sing-A-Long with the Clerk" event on Dec. 14 was enjoyable because she attended with her daughter, Nicole Ewalt, and her...
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Shout Out: Nick Ernst, paramedic training to become a firefighter
Nick Ernst is a paramedic for the River Grove Fire Department. He's currently going to school to be a firefighter. Where did you grow up and go to school? I...
Reality stars, longtime residents gather for Elmwood Park tree lighting
Cristina Bertolli and her mother Kathy Crispino, who are reality stars on the TLC show "sMothered," were among many who attended Elmwood Park's annual Holiday Stroll in the Circle on...
Shout Out: Iris Morales, West Leyden service club member
Iris Morales is a sophomore at West Leyden High School. She said she likes helping in her community and is proud to be a Leyden student. Where did you grow...
He’s a mean one: Grinch set to appear at Culver’s
Eight different Chicagoland area Culver's will be getting a special visit from The Grinch, the character from Dr. Seuss' book How the Grinch Stole Christmas, this holiday season. The Grinch...
Leyden students dish up turkey to hungry community members
West Leyden senior America Banuelos feels that serving her community is very important. "Service shouldn't be convenient and it's essential to help others and your community as a whole," she...
Shout Out: Chris Mueller, advertising analyst, former Mathlete
Chris Mueller of Franklin Park is a senior analyst for Yakkety Yak in Chicago. He said he loves to travel when he's not working. Where did you grow up and...
Shout Out: Maritza Martinez, baker and exhibitor at vendor fairs
Maritza Martinez of Elmwood Park has her own baking business called Mari's Homemade Creations. She recently participated in Elmwood Park's Holiday Bazaar selling her baked goods. Where did you grow...
Adults 50-plus with disabilities get custom treatment at Oak-Leyden Services
Oak-Leyden Developmental Services in Elmwood Park has opened a new room in its facility called "Our Place." It's designed to help adults over the age of 50 with developmental disabilities....
Shout Out: Jackie Lasselle, Elmwood Park High School student in DECA
Jackie Lasselle is a senior at Elmwood Park High School. She is a member of Distributive Education Clubs of America, or DECA, at Elmwood Park High School. Where did you...