Rachel K. Hindery

Giselle Delgado, 17, a West Leyden senior from Northlake, smiles after receiving her white coat during a CNA recognition ceremony held at West Leyden High School on Jan. 23.

White coat ceremony honors Leyden nursing assistant students

January 28, 2020 at 4:43 a.m.

After a semester of classes at Triton College and Saturday clinical hours, seven students from East and West Leyden high schools earned their white coats in a certified nursing assistant...

Kate Kondela, 10, a fourth-grade student at Elmwood Elementary School, smiles with her mom, Anna Kondela, near her trophy after winning Elmwood Park District 401's Spelling Bee on Jan. 15.

Elmwood Park has a new spelling champ

January 28, 2020 at 4:03 a.m.

After successfully spelling "s-m-u-g-g-l-e-r" in round 16 of the Elmwood Park District 401 Spelling Bee, Elmwood Elementary School fourth-grader Kate Kondela was all smiles. She'd just won her first spelling...

Veterans enjoyed a hot meal while volunteers served at Franklin Park's fourth annual Stand Down on Jan. 26, held at Franklin Park American Legion Post #974.

Stand Down provides veterans donations and services

January 27, 2020 at 9:19 p.m.

Franklin Park American Legion Post #974's 4th annual Stand Down brought together volunteers and agency representatives to offer services to veterans who are homeless or facing other challenges. More than...

Facilitator Jennifer DeLeon and Unity in Community Founder Jac Charlier, both of Chicago, lead participants in a "Stand for Racial and Gender Equity 2020" pledge at a Jan. 20 dinner at Wildwood Tavern in Niles, focusing on the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and its impact for today's communities.

MLK Dinner in Niles focuses on equity, social justice

January 22, 2020 at 6:13 p.m.

About 40 people gathered at Niles' Wildwood Tavern on Jan. 20, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year, to share a meal and discern what King's legacy means in their...

Elmwood Park Library director Tiffany Verzani reads in the Snack Space, something that came about through community suggestions for its 2016-2019 strategic plan. The library is looking for more feedback as they design a 2020-2023 strategic plan.

Elmwood Park Library tackles 2020-23 strategic plan

January 14, 2020 at 3:08 a.m.

At the Elmwood Park Public Library, the new year brings preparations for a new strategic plan, beginning with community listening sessions scheduled in January and February. Library Director Tiffany Verzani...

Garland and Heather Armstrong of Des Plaines smile after winning Chick-fil-A's First 100 prize during a Red Carpet Rollout in front of the new Norridge Chick-fil-A on Jan. 8.

Chick-fil-A opens in Norridge

January 13, 2020 at 10:21 p.m.

The owner of Norridge's new Chick-fil-A, which opened Jan. 9, said he grew up eating at the restaurants elsewhere and knew he wanted to someday run one. "My wife and...

World War II veteran Manny Perez still has mementos from his time in the 737th Independent Tank Battalion in Patton's 3rd Army.

Local veteran remembers Battle of the Bulge 75 years ago this month

January 13, 2020 at 8:36 a.m.

This winter, many around the world are marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, which lasted from Dec. 16, 1944 to Jan. 25, 1945. Manny Perez of...

Salon suite opens in Niles’ Four Flaggs shopping center, offers hair care, massage, etc.

January 13, 2020 at 4:07 a.m.

Capitalizing on the trend of aggregating many beauty professionals in their own suites behind a single entrance door, MY SALON Suite opened this fall in Niles' Four Flaggs Shopping Center...

Dressed as soldiers from "Attack On Titan," Hester Junior High eighth-graders Vanessa Stankiewicz (left) and Mia DeLeon, along with Emma DeLeon, 7, talk to author Megan Mackie at Pop!Con. (File photo)

In Franklin Park, 2020 will bring quiet zone, school renovations

December 30, 2019 at 10:55 p.m.

As Franklin Park looks forward to developments in 2020, the village could see its quiet zone completed, as well as renovations at Hester Junior High School and East Leyden High...

Elmwood Park is expecting some new development in 2020.

As Elmwood Park, River Grove look to 2020, school referendum, new housing construction, street improvements coming

December 30, 2019 at 11:08 p.m.

Elmwood Park and River Grove will have new housing options in 2020, while new parks and road improvements will add to the safety and amenities of both villages. Housing and...

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