Franklin Park to host Street Fest Friday, July 12
On July 12 between 6 and 11 p.m., Franklin Avenue near 25th Street will once again be filled with delicious aromas, rock music and laughter from families enjoying a summer...
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Franklin Park helps new business create a sustainable garden
What was an asphalt parkway outside Mission Press Inc.'s new home on Franklin Avenue in Franklin Park is now a sustainable garden with vegetables and herbs and beehives. The move...
Oak Park educators are using new child development data to try and improve equity within the community
Educators in Oak Park have started to process new data on early childhood development as the result of the community's participation in an Erikson Institute pilot project funded by the...
Getting physical discussed in Elmwood Park
Providing students with varying kinds of physical activity is important for their academic achievement and adjustment to school and life, Elmwood Park District 401 school board members were told June...
River Front Fest celebrates the new, traditional
As a child, David Guerin said his friends used to meet on his porch and then march together to River Front Fest. "We were so excited for all the rides...
Sister Michelle lauded for long tenure as Trinity High School president
In 2018, Trinity High School celebrated its River Forest centennial and then in late May celebrated the 27-year presidency of Sister Michelle Germanson, OP, who brought the school to and...
Franklin Park raises age to buy and possess tobacco products
You will now have to be at least 21 years old to buy, sell or possess tobacco products, electronic cigarettes or alternative nicotine products in Franklin Park. The Village Board...
Shout Out: Joe Martin, author and entrepreneur
Joe Martin grew up in Schiller Park, and graduated from East Leyden High School. An entrepreneur and founder of Martin Creative, his book, "6-Week Cycles" examines an approach to achieving...
Franklin Park technician competes in Meter Madness
Luis Hernandez, Franklin Park technician, kept practicing assembling water meters for an international competition in Denver and managed to shave 15 seconds off the time he posted in the state...
New Oak Park eatery infused with Brazilian food, culture
From sweet-spicy Cafe Miel to creamy-crunchy cheese bread, Mulata Kitchen and Coffee offers specialty coffees, traditional Brazilian foods and a place "to celebrate each other," said owner Cristiane Pereira. Since...