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Elected officials, community leaders and Casa Heritage residents cut the ribbon on the newly rehabilitated affordable housing complex.

Ribbon-cutting celebrates Casa Heritage in Melrose Park

May 10, 2019 at 11:40 p.m.

After a year of construction, Casa Heritage in Melrose Park hosted a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the preservation of 142 affordable housing units. "This is a really exciting day, albeit...

The East Leyden faculty football team prepares to take on the West Leyden team.

Faculty football highlights Leyden’s homecoming scene

May 10, 2019 at 11:39 p.m.

Leyden High School District 212 hosted its annual faculty flag football game last week. "This is a fundraiser for a family in need at Leyden. Every year, we try to...

Franklin Park pays tribute to community leaders

May 10, 2019 at 11:39 p.m.

Franklin Park honored two community leaders who recently died. Catalina Alvarado passed away on July 25. She was the president of the Villa Alegre, a community organization she started back...

District 80 superintendent: ‘There’s a lot’ that goes into $60.6M referendum plan

May 9, 2019 at 1:45 p.m.

At a meeting on Sept. 20, members of Norridge School District 80's board and staff explained and defended the decision to pursue a plan to demolish two schools and build...

Steve Hart plays the upright bass during the "Unwined at the Gazebo" festival in River Grove.

‘Unwined’ in River Grove: Fest features music, art, wine

May 23, 2019 at 10:18 p.m.

River Grove hosted "Unwined at the Gazebo," its first wine festival, over the weekend. The park, at 8679 Grand Ave., was filled with people who had brought blankets or folding...

Police: Elmwood Park video game store robbed at gunpoint

May 10, 2019 at 11:39 p.m.

The manager of a GameStop in Elmwood Park was robbed at gunpoint on Sept. 3, according to a police report. Police said the description of the men sought in the...

Ballet shoe business headed to Franklin Park

May 10, 2019 at 11:39 p.m.

A business specializing in Russian ballet shoes is planning to consolidate its operations in Franklin Park. The business moving into the village, Mannheim Holding LLC., is an affiliate of Russian...

Santos Rivera (left) and Eve Martinez work at La Michoacana Premium at 9396 Ballard Road.

La Michoacana Premium brings frozen treats and more to Maine Township

May 23, 2019 at 4:36 a.m.

La Michoacana Premium specializes in frozen treats from south of the border. The business, which is at 9396 Ballard Road in Maine Township, sells paletas, frozen fruit bars on a...

Christian Contreras, a volunteer made cotton candy for attendees at the Northlake Public Library's back-to-school fair.

Northlake library throws back-to-school bash

May 10, 2019 at 11:39 p.m.

The Northlake Public Library hosted a back-to-school fair on Saturday. "I come here weekly and saw the signs up for the event and was interested in bringing my daughters here,"...

Mike Boyle, the pilot for Superior's air ambulance, answers questions about medical helicopters on Sept. 10 at a safety fair in Elmwood Park.

Safety first: Elmwood Park fire, police departments stage community event

May 23, 2019 at 10:18 p.m.

Elmwood Park held its second safety fair over the weekend. The safety fair was held on Saturday in front of the village's firehouse at 7 Conti Parkway. First-response vehicles such...

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