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Binny's Beverage Depot in River Grove is being remodeled. A new sign on the front of the store is being installed as part of the store's new look.

Remodel of River Grove Binny’s almost done

May 23, 2019 at 10:11 p.m.

River Grove's Binny's Beverage Depot is in the midst of a makeover. The remodel of the local liquor store chain's outpost, located at 3121 Thatcher Ave. in the Thatcher Woods...

Man charged with DUI after multi-vehicle crash in Elmwood Park

May 23, 2019 at 10:11 p.m.

Bonnie Sweeney had just gotten into bed Sunday night when she heard a loud noise. "I heard this explosion," she said. It wasn't an explosion, but a multivehicle accident that...

L] Nancy Mueller, business manager of St. Celestine Catholic Parish and [R] Barbara Mares, pastor's associate hold signs promoting raffles for the church's upcoming A Taste of Celestine event on Sept. 12. (David Pollard/Pioneer Press)

Taste of St. Celestine offers food, prizes and Elvis

May 23, 2019 at 10:11 p.m.

Along with international food, an Elvis impersonator and prizes will be on hand at the fifth annual Taste of St. Celestine festival. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 10...

Vicki Beitzel, of Elmwood Park, enjoys coloring, so she turned out for the Elmwood Park Library's Adult Coloring Club Sept. 1. The library provides everything needed to fill art in with intricate colors.

Adult Coloring Club hopes to fill in participants

May 23, 2019 at 10:11 p.m.

With heads down and focused on their projects, a trio of women focused intently on their art — staying inside the lines, of course. The group, the Adult Coloring Club,...

Frank Clause, governor of River Park Moose Lodge in River Grove, speaks to Guerin Prep High School students and staff about the organization he belongs to and their goals. The lodge opened its doors to the school's football team for their annual team dinner.

Moose Lodge opens doors for Guerin football team tradition

May 23, 2019 at 10:11 p.m.

For years before the first football game of the season at Guerin Prep High School, the members of the team and coaches would come together for a meal. This year...

River Grove library needs two board seats filled

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

The remaining members of River Grove's Library Board are looking for residents to fill two recently vacated seats. Tom Finnin, who had been appointed to the board, resigned this month...

Kim Martini was recently hired as assistant principal at Elmwood Elementary School.

New assistant principal on the job at Elmwood School

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

Since starting her new job at Elmwood Elementary School, Kim Martini hasn't spent much time in her office. As the school's new assistant principal, she's been busy walking the halls...

Edgar Rivera is the newly hired dean of students at Elmwood Park High School. Formerly he was the dean of students at Proviso West High School.

New Elmwood Park High School dean ready to make an impact

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

Going to the dean of students' office often involves disciplinary issues, but Edgar Rivera wants to limit those kinds of situations. Rivera is Elmwood Park High School's new dean of...

Baylee Cabrera, Gabriel Ramirez and Nick Dore take part in the "Don't Break the Bank" game show Thursday, Aug. 27, at Triton College.

Triton ‘game show’ teaches how to pay for college

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

The costs of going to college can sometimes be overwhelming, but Triton College was able provide students with financial options in an unorthodox way. The college's programming board, which is...

Rory Flot is one of three owners of the new 3 Lounge opening up Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, in River Grove.

New lounge aims to bring city nightlife to River Grove

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

A new bar hopes to bring the downtown nightclub atmosphere to River Grove — but without the high prices. Inside the new business, called 3 Lounge, located at 8166 Grand...

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