Rachel K. Hindery

Author and former River Forest School District 90 school superintendent Tyra Manning appears at an Oak Park book store to promote her second book. Her first book explored personal struggles with mental health and substance abuse. The second encourages people to tell their own stories.

Bravely honest: former River Forest school chief shares personal struggles in book, visit

October 28, 2019 at 4:56 a.m.

Seated at a table at The Looking Glass Bookstore in Oak Park on Oct. 23, Tyra Manning leaned toward those gathered to learn about her newest book, "Your Turn: Ways...

Franklin Park Mayor Barrett Pedersen stopped by Franklin Park's first "trunk or treat" on Oct. 25, where he collected a candy bar from Franklin Park Fire Chief Bill Brehm.

Trunk or Treat debuts in Franklin Park

October 29, 2019 at 5:25 p.m.

There were more delights than frights on Franklin Avenue on Oct. 25. More than 750 people collected candy from 17 decorated vehicles during Franklin Park's first "trunk or treat," according...

Color guards from Steinmetz College Prep JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps), River Grove American Legion Post #335 and Franklin Park American Legion Post #974 present the colors during a dedication ceremony at River Grove's new Veterans Memorial Park.

Veterans Memorial Park dedicated with flags, color guard, speeches

October 22, 2019 at 3:33 a.m.

On Oct. 10, dignitaries and residents alike had their first look at River Grove's new Veterans Memorial Park, 2212 Elm St. in River Grove. Greg Stanczyk, the assistant director for...

Ridgewood High School's band plays during the football game.

Carnival, naming of ‘Royal Rebel’ adds to Ridgewood homecoming

October 14, 2019 at 7:30 a.m.

About 30 clubs at Ridgewood High School joined in a new homecoming tradition Friday, with a carnival and celebration at the school on Montrose Avenue. "It's the first time we've...

Franklin Park American Legion Post #974 Commander Anthony Siciliano talks with Army Sgt. Anthony Amore after a Blue Star ceremony on Sept. 29.

American Legion honors Blue Star families who have a member in the military

October 9, 2019 at 8:50 p.m.

During a Blue Star ceremony, Franklin Park American Legion Post #974 honored five families who have a family member currently serving in the military. The ceremony honored: Army Sgt. Anthony...

Autumn-themed decorations filled Mills Park for Elmwood Park's Fall Fest, held Sept. 28 and 29 in Mills Park.

Elmwood Park gets cool with Fall Fest

October 8, 2019 at 3:10 a.m.

Intermittent rain couldn't stop a pumpkin-painting, scarecrow-making Elmwood Park tradition—Fall Fest—which took place in Mills Park. "We're full-go unless Mother Nature says otherwise," said Mike Neri, special events director for...

Code Ninjas Area Director Sarah Mazzulla, Assistant Center Director Adam McNerney and Center Director Allison Brady talk at the table where they're registering families for Code Ninjas, which is scheduled to open on Oct. 21 in Oak Park. "Code Ninjas Create" teaches coding to kids ages 7 to 14 through a game-based program.

Kids can learn to code, develop their own apps, at Code Ninjas

October 7, 2019 at 9:25 a.m.

Code Ninjas, opening at 7119 W. North Ave. in Oak Park on Oct. 21, aims to prepare kids ages 7 to 14 to excel in technology jobs through "Code Ninjas...

Leyden Family Service and Mental Health Center provides counseling and treatment services to youth, adults, families and seniors. It is located in Franklin Park.

Leyden Family Service helps people cope with life’s challenges

October 7, 2019 at 9:15 p.m.

Leyden Family Service and Mental Health Center leaders are hoping proceeds from its annual fundraiser, held Oct. 4, will help the nonprofit agency continue its mission. It provides people living...

Gregory Matke, DDS, of We Smile Dental helps Jen Ranallo of Elmwood Park find the best toothbrushes for her family during the sixth annual Get Fit Health and Fitness Fair, held Sept. 28 at the Parks and Recreation Center in Elmwood Park's Circle.

Elmwood Park holds fitness fair

September 30, 2019 at 3:02 a.m.

Free flu shots, free t-shirts and wristbands and nutrition information helped draw about 300 people to Elmwood Park's Get Fit Health and Fitness Fair on Sept. 28, according to Director...

Friends of the Library Vice President Patricia Lowery shows a continuous book sale collection during the Elmwood Park Public Library's Western-themed fundraiser on Sept. 21.

Supporters help Elmwood Park library reach out to kids, community

September 30, 2019 at 2:11 a.m.

A Western-themed fundraiser Sept. 21 gave Elmwood Park Public Library supporters a taste of the frontier while raising $4,000 for library renovations. Library staff, volunteers and community members celebrated the...

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