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Railroad track crossing on Grand Ave in Elmwood Park between 76th Ave. and 77th Ct. slated to be redesigned with an underpass, Friday, April 2, 2021. | Kevin Tanaka/Pioneer Press

Elmwood Park rail crossing may get overpass or underpass; studies underway

May 18, 2021 at 12:40 p.m.

The Grand Gateway project to revamp Elmwood Park's dangerous Grand Avenue rail crossing is progressing, with studies underway to answer many of the questions residents have about the project. It...

Crash kills single father; police say suspect drove 100 mph through red lights

May 11, 2021 at 6:34 p.m.

After a single father was killed by a suspect who was fleeing a traffic stop, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's office, the victim's cousin said family members are...

Elmwood Park High School's board voted 4-2 to allow a waiver for some physical education requirements to free up students to take other classes.

Elmwood Park schools to receive $4.75 million in pandemic-related funds

May 11, 2021 at 4:20 p.m.

Elmwood Park School District 401 will receive $4.75 million in federal funds to assist with costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, school officials said. The funding will help the district...

Franklin Park improving streets in anticipation of I-490 western access to O’Hare

May 11, 2021 at 4:01 p.m.

Franklin Park is planning a series of road improvements to complement the ongoing planned I-490 interchange project, which will allow drivers to access O'Hare International Airport from the west. The...

District 212 superintendent, Dr. Nick Polyak and director of communications, Karen Geddeis at West Leyden High School. (Brian O'Mahoney/Pioneer Press)

Students finally getting to enjoy Leyden Township High School renovations

May 4, 2021 at 3:10 p.m.

After about $90 million in renovations to East and West Leyden High Schools, district officials were excited for students to benefit from the remade campuses starting around March 2020. The...

Congressman Mike Quigley, a Democrat from the 5th District, has requested funds toward the redesign of the railroad track crossing on Grand Avenue in Elmwood Park. It is slated to be redesigned with an underpass.

Congressman seeking grant for Elmwood Park rail crossing, Franklin Park stoplight projects

May 4, 2021 at 6:47 a.m.

Congressman Mike Quigley is seeking federal funds for road projects in Elmwood Park and Franklin Park in federal transportation appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year. Quigley, a Democrat representing...

A Metra train stops in downtown Franklin Park.

Franklin Park progressing on ‘Quiet Zone’ efforts to minimize train horns

April 27, 2021 at 3:27 p.m.

Franklin Park is continuing to pursue Quiet Zone status, which would eliminate the federal requirement for automatic sounding of train horns and reduce noise in the village. Some safety work...

In 2018, Bobby Abrams and Mick Brock performed during an Elmwood Park concert in Central Park. The village is bringing back outdoor concerts in 2021.

Summer concerts, outdoor movies return to Elmwood Park

April 26, 2021 at 1:47 p.m.

Summer activities are returning to Elmwood Park, with precautions in place due to the lingering pandemic. The Summer in the Circle concert series is coming back, as are Movies in...

More in-person opportunities for recreation, fun opening this summer in Franklin Park

April 20, 2021 at 11:52 a.m.

Children and adults will get more opportunities for fun this summer as Franklin Park-area park districts open up activities in a restricted fashion due to the pandemic. The return of...

Teatro Leyden to present ‘Blood Wedding’ in outdoor English, Spanish shows April 30-May 7

April 19, 2021 at 1:56 p.m.

After a year of only virtual theater activities, Leyden High School District 212's Teatro Leyden will hold its first live production on an outdoor stage. Students will present four performances...

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