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Former River Grove police chief honored at seventh annual River Grove 5K
On his first weekend of retirement after serving as River Grove police chief, Rodger J. Loni said he was ready to run. "My whole family is here," Loni said. "My...
Elmwood Park school board hears what community thinks are priorities
Consultants hired by Elmwood Park District 401 in advance of a possible March 2020 referendum question on elementary facilities told the school board the community was very engaged, appreciated the...
Montessori school in Oak Park earns new accreditation
Founded in 1961, the Alcuin Montessori School in Oak Park recently carried its "rich history" forward by earning a new accreditation, according to Executive Director Gina Gleason. Officials at Alcuin...
Employment bootcamp, job fair, part of Triton College’s veterans outreach
Veterans and military spouses looking to continue their service in a new career can find some of the opportunities at a Deployment to Employment job fair Thursday at Triton College....
Entertainment to extend through Sunday at Franklin Park Fest
For three days each summer, Franklin Avenue and Calwagner Street become the hub for entertainment, music, food, trains and carnival rides during the annual Franklin Park Fest. Franklin Park Fest...
River Forest Library staff learn to help those with dementia
River Forest Library staff members learned at a special training session how dementia can affect someone's ability to perform everyday activities such as opening a magazine to a specific page...
‘It’s Showtime’: Super Stolie kicks off Elmwood Park’s summer reading
It was a Super Stolie singing, ice cream sundae eating, summer reading signing up sort of day at the Elmwood Park Public Library. The library's summer reading program, It's Showtime...
A new Oak Park salon wants customers to look good. It’s also a nonprofit that educates biracial families on hair care.
Laura Grimes smiled while admiring her 6-year-old daughter Sydney's braided ponytail that was complete with purple beads and a sparkly pink ribbon after nearly three hours of careful washing, combing,...
Franklin Park American Legion annual ceremony remembers veterans who died in past year
Members of Franklin Park American Legion Post 974 marched Monday to the Veterans Memorial on Belmont Avenue, holding service flags aloft as "God Bless America" played. "They were loved, they...
Systems upgrades proposed for Elmwood Park elementary schools, high school
When students at Elmwood and John Mills elementary schools and Elmwood Park High School return to school in August, they might be greeted by new public address, security camera and...