Shout Out: Jerry Lis, Cub Scout leader, started as scout in Poland
Jerry Lis is the leader of Cub Scout Pack 4690, which is located at St. Celestine School in Elmwood Park. He was recently at St. Mother Theodore Guerin Parish selling...
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Shout Out: Victor Pacini, singer who warns against sexual abuse
Victor Pacini is the founder of Childhood Victories, Inc. Pacini goes to schools and teaches Erin's Law, which is a law that requires that all public schools offer child abuse...
Shout Out: Anthony Villegas, high school freshman about to make his confirmation
Anthony Villegas is a freshman at East Leyden High School. He is preparing to make his confirmation, a Catholic sacrament, in a ceremony at St. Mother Theodore Guerin Parish. He...
Shout Out: Emily Klepacki, high school junior with ambitions
Emily Klepacki of River Grove is a junior at East Leyden High School. She recently attended Leyden's homecoming dance. She said it was really fun spending time with her friends....
Pumpkin, Oktoberfest and Halloween happenings in the area
Saturday, Oct. 5 The Village of River Grove will be presenting its Fall Flannel Fest from 6 to 10 p.m. at River Front Park. There will be live German music...
Shout Out: TJ Tarpey instills the love of art at a very early age
TJ Tarpey of River Grove is currently a preschool and art enrichment teacher at the Bright Horizons Early Childhood Education Center in Schaumburg. He recently painted a mural at a...
Starbucks opens at Grand and Thatcher in River Grove
The River Grove area Starbucks, located at 8359 Grand Avenue, officially opened on Sept. 19, though the ribbon cutting won't take place until Oct. 2. Location manager Greg Kopec said...
Shout Out: John Paczesny, River Grove fire lieutenant
Lt. John Paczesny is a member of the River Grove Fire Department. Besides being a firefighter, he also teaches at Triton College. Paczesny said he loves being a firefighter. Where...
Teen awaiting kidney transplant gets boost from Unity in Community
A 16-year-old who suffers from kidney failure and other medical diagnoses got a shower of affection, and financial support, on Sept. 14 at the annual fundraiser of Unity in Community,...
Shout Out: Samantha Palmieri serves food and the community through Mia Passione
Samantha Palmieri is the manager of Mia Passione Restaurant in River Grove. Palmieri also helps with philanthropic endeavors within the community. Where did you grow up and go to school?...