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Richard Nardini, Leyden school board president for 3 decades, dies at age 85

July 15, 2020 at 9:41 a.m.

Richard Nardini, the former president of Leyden High School District 212 and a retired newspaper advertising director, died June 22 at age 85. A graduate of East Leyden High School...

At a previous year's event, Taqueria El Toreo tacos are served during the The Taste of Elmwood Park on Aug. 11, 2017.

Elmwood Park forced to cancel its Taste fest, but will provide live music near dining Aug. 6-9

July 12, 2020 at 8:58 p.m.

The Taste of Elmwood Park, an annual four-day event in August that's hugely popular in the area, has been canceled. Illinois' guidelines for public health under phase four restrict all...

Bowling alley, fitness spots, indoor dining reopen in Franklin Park, Elmwood Park, River Grove

July 8, 2020 at 4:26 p.m.

Timothy Wright, the owner of Wright's Traditional Kung Fu in Elmwood Park, said parents had been calling him for months during the stay-at-home order, hoping he'd be able to have...

The Chicago Archdiocese hosted a meeting at St. Celestine for church members of the Elmwood Park grouping to announce a possible closing of one of the churches in the group, Wednesday, January 17, 2018, in Elmwood Park, Illinois. (Jon Langham-for Pioneer Press)

Franklin Park, Elmwood Park churches, mosque opening for worshipers

July 7, 2020 at 2:41 p.m.

As churches, mosques and other places of worship began reopening in June, religious leaders in Franklin Park and Norridge are welcoming a limited number of worshippers back for in-person services....

Fitness center reopens, basketball, dance resume at Park District of Franklin Park

July 2, 2020 at 2:02 p.m.

Fitness, volleyball, basketball, dance classes and more are coming back to life at the Park District of Franklin Park, though with limitations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The park...

Superintendent Nicolas Wade greets the crowd at the Elmwood Park 2018 graduation commencement ceremony May 20, 2018 in Elmwood Park. Wade announced his resignation Thursday.

D401 Superintendent Nicolas Wade announces resignation

July 1, 2020 at 3:28 p.m.

The superintendent of Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 will be resigning from his position effective July 31. Nicolas Wade, who has been with the district for seven years,...

Harwood Heights mayor, civic group reflect on a democracy facing challenges this July 4th

July 1, 2020 at 3:00 a.m.

The mayor of Harwood Heights and a local civic group took time this Independence Day to evaluate how the nation is maintaining its democratic principles during the challenges of 2020....

Fireworks complaints up well before July 4 this year

June 30, 2020 at 7:10 p.m.

With Fourth of July getting close, the Harwood Heights police department and neighboring departments reported an increase in noise complaints from fireworks in past weeks. Fireworks complaints have reportedly increased...

Franklin Park, Elmwood Park mayors reflect on a nation struggling with challenges this Fourth of July

June 30, 2020 at 6:04 p.m.

Mayors in Elmwood Park and Franklin Park and a civic group took time this Independence Day to evaluate how the nation is maintaining its democratic principles during the challenges of...

Daniel Mota and Peter Koun hold large Roman Candles designed by the store and offer them to customers buying fireworks at Uncle Sam's Fireworks store in Hammond, Ind. on Monday, June 22, 2020.

In some suburbs, fireworks complaint calls are way up this year: ‘Leave it to the professionals’

July 7, 2020 at 10:51 a.m.

No, it's not just you. The number of fireworks complaint calls in some north suburbs is in fact up dramatically this year, according to local police officials. The trend is...

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