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Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 Superintendent Kevin Anderson addresses guests in the high school's newly completed expansion of the high school. The expanded area features new science classrooms.

Elmwood Park High School debuts new science classrooms

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

People filled the new stadium-style seating to check out Elmwood Park High School's expansion Wednesday evening. Residents, school officials and village officials visited the Aug. 19 open house to take...

Elmwood Park High School's cheerleading captain, Caitlin Wickstrom, practices tumbling on Aug. 15 in Elmwood Park.

Elmwood Park High School cheerleaders back teams through thick and thin

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

During the football and basketball seasons at Elmwood Park High School, win or lose, there's always someone cheering for the team. Each year a group of at least 30 girls...

A Chevrolet SUV is towed from Chicago and Euclid avenues after a crash with a CTA bus on Aug. 20, 2015.

7 hospitalized after CTA bus, SUV crash in Oak Park

May 8, 2019 at 11:09 a.m.

Seven people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a CTA bus and an SUV on Thursday evening in Oak Park. The accident occurred just after 3:30 p.m....

This empty lot on the southwest end of the 1600 block of 74th Court in Elmwood Park has been approved for use as a parking lot for businesses around the corner on North Avenue, which some refer to as "restaurant row."

Parking lot approved by village board

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

Despite opposition from residents on the 1600 block of 74th Court, an empty lot has been approved for use as a village-owned parking lot. At its meeting Aug. 17, the...

Team led by Elmwood Park officials wins bocce tournament

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

Elmwood Park Village President Angelo "Skip" Saviano didn't have to introduce himself to the winners of the Mayor's Cup Bocce Ball Tournament. Quattro Formaggi (Italian for four cheeses) won the...

Former student selected for Triton College board seat

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

With strong ties to Triton College, Jay Reyes was recently appointed to fill a vacancy on the college's board of trustees. On Aug. 4, at a Triton College special board...

First day of school will highlight improvements at John Mills School

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

Construction continues at John Mills Elementary School in Elmwood Park, but officials say the end is around the corner as students wait for Aug 17, scheduled to be the first...

Good weather brought crowds out to the Taste of Elmwood Park Friday, Aug. 7.

Curds, no ketchup: Taste of Elmwood Park slings food and fun

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

Andrea Siergey and her mother, Darlene Ivashchenko, seemed to be singing a song as they rattled off menu items in an attempt to attract customers to their booth Thursday. Ivashchenko...

The driver involved in a vehicle crash and Elmwood Park police and fire personnel examine the wreckage of the car she was driving on the 7300 block of North Avenue.

No injuries from accident on North Avenue

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

No one was injured in an accident involving a car and semi truck Monday afternoon on the 7300 block of North Avenue, police say. Elmwood Park police and the fire...

Cindy Salas, who grew up in Franklin Park, was recently hired as the new assistant principal at Rhodes School in River Grove.

Rhodes School hires new assistant principal

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

Cindy Salas can't wait for the first day of classes at Rhodes School. The 34-year-old Chicago resident is no stranger to the western suburbs, growing up in Franklin Park. This...

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