Maryann Pisano

Danuta Superson works as a massage therapist at a River Grove medical office.

Shout Out: Danuta Superson relieves pain, stress with massage therapy

September 3, 2019 at 7:50 p.m.

Danuta Superson is a River Grove based massage therapist. She is located at Dr. David Shifman's chiropractic office, at 8364 Grand Avenue in River Grove. She said she likes her...

Jean Schneider of Jean's Wooden Creations displays her handicrafts at the Unwined festival in River Grove.

Unwined celebrates art, wine and music and lets people relax

August 27, 2019 at 8:43 p.m.

The Village of River Grove hosted its third annual jazz and wine festival, Unwined, on Aug. 25 at River Front Park in River Grove. According to coordinator Tina Lilly, the...

Elmwood Park gives 7-year-old splendid sendoff for his Make-a-Wish trip to Disney

August 27, 2019 at 5:11 a.m.

Seven-year-old Jacob Corona's wish came true on Aug. 20 – he was en route to meet Mickey Mouse, according to Elmwood Park resident Dorelia Rivera, who volunteers with Make-A-Wish Foundation....

Shout Out: Alanna Chiefari teams with Holy Name to provide school supplies to kids; coffee purchases Sept. 1 go towards the cause

August 26, 2019 at 11:37 p.m.

Alanna Chiefari, who grew up in River Forest, is a member of Holy Name Cathedral's Humans Concerns Commission. They are holding a school supply drive for two Catholic schools located...

Ryan Pasterz plays on the golf team at East Leyden High School.

Shout Out: Ryan Pasterz, high school golfer

August 21, 2019 at 9:50 p.m.

Ryan Pasterz of River Grove will be a senior at East Leyden High School. He is a member of the golf team and said he really enjoys the friendship, competition...

Shoutout: Tina Sclafani of Magnificent Brides

August 13, 2019 at 11:08 p.m.

Tina Sclafani of Park Ridge is the owner of Magnificent Brides. Sclafani said she likes living in Park Ridge and owning her own business. Her company's website is magnificentbrides.com. When...

Rev. Brendan Guilfoil is the new pastor of St. Mother Theodore Guerin parish, a parish with two churches.

Shoutout: Rev. Brendan Guilfoil

August 13, 2019 at 10:22 p.m.

Rev. Brendan Guilfoil is the new associate pastor at St. Mother Theodore Guerin Parish, which is comprised of two churches, St. Cyrian in River Grove and St. Celestine in Elmwood...

Shaelyn Olmetti received her dinner from Lions Club members at the eighth annual Steak and Lobster Fest in River Grove.

Steak and Lobster fest provides succulent meals, charitable proceeds

August 6, 2019 at 5:04 p.m.

The eighth annual Steak and Lobster Fest on Aug. 3 had sentimental meaning, according to River Grove Lions Club recording secretary Tracy Aller, since the money raised will benefit the...

Shoutout: Brian Fruits teaches, founded a theater company

July 29, 2019 at 7:39 p.m.

Brian Fruits of Oak Park, a graduate of West Leyden High School, is the founder and artistic director of Saltbox Theatre Collective. The theater group is putting on a 90-minute...

Cork Wine Bar will feature wines from Italy, California, Australia and other parts of the globe, said owner Linda Giordano.

Cork Wine Bar opens in River Grove, will feature wines from around the globe

July 29, 2019 at 2:23 a.m.

For Linda Giordano, the owner of Cork Wine Bar in River Grove, wine has been a part of her life ever since she was very young. "I'm Italian, and I...

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