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Leyden students learn real-life business skills, partly thanks to Wingstop grant
A $5,000 Wingstop Charities grant is funding a West Leyden High School class, piloted in the spring 2019 semester, which connects students with industry leaders. On Aug. 26, cinematographer Dave...
Elmwood Park D.A.R.E. car show boasted 200 cars, raised funds for school supplies
Deputy Police Chief Andrew Hock said kids were the driving force behind the Elmwood Park Police D.A.R.E. Car Show, which he chairs. An estimated 200 cars, more than 500 people...
Elmwood Park schools survey taxpayer sentiment, may use results to craft a referendum
Beginning March 2019, the Elmwood Park school district, CUSD 401, began a process to determine future educational priorities. It is seeking community members' opinions through various channels. The results could...
GuerinFest aims to raise funds for students’ financial assistance
GuerinFest will be using entertainment, rides, food and more to raise scholarship funds for students. Guerin College Preparatory High School's fourth annual fest has raised more money in each of...
New principal starts at John Mills School in Elmwood Park
As John Mills Elementary School's new principal, Frank Kuzniewski brings 23 years of educational experience, including at the elementary, middle and high school levels, to a community he described as...
Volunteers to help immigrants, students brought to U.S. as infants, at Aug. 24 workshop
Immigrant families, and those who wish to help them, will find a local resource at a Saturday, Aug. 24 workshop sponsored by PASO, a west suburban immigration rights organization. Volunteers...
Taste of Elmwood Park offers seafood, pizza, pasta, more
With about 30 food vendors, eclectic music, a bocce tournament, rides and arts and crafts vendors, there was something for every taste at The Taste of Elmwood Park, held between...
Camp helps kids who have experienced loss to grieve, heal
Kids raced through an obstacle course at Camp Kangaroo as their new friends and camp counselors cheered them on. Encouragement is paramount to Camp Kangaroo's mission, as staff and volunteers...
Travelon moves headquarters and 100 employees to Franklin Park
When Travelon, a manufacturer of travel bags and accessories, needed a larger headquarters with more space than its Elk Grove Village facilities could provide, Travelon President and CEO Don Godshaw...
Book themes, nature come to life at ‘Branch Out and Read’ fest Friday
Kids can try on some of the adventures of their favorite book characters at "Branch Out and Read" fest Friday, Aug. 9. It's a collaborative effort by the Cook County...