Rich’s Fresh Market plans to open June 3 in River Grove
When Maciej Gromadzki stepped outside of Rich's Fresh Market in River Grove to take a break during the store's construction, people passing by usually had one question for him. "They...
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Program has village, residents share bill on new alleys
A new village-wide program returning to Elmwood Park allows residents to initiate the improvement of their alleys. The new alley repaving program, approved by the Elmwood Park Village Board May...
Retiring Rhodes School principal gets special sendoff
The soon-to-retire principal of Rhodes Elementary School got a big surprise from the school community recently and a gift that'll ensure she's remembered for years after her departure. Students, administrators,...
Slithering, crawling creatures draw delight at library
When a 13-foot-long yellow snake was pulled out of a box Tuesday evening at Elmwood Park Public Library, the room was filled with shrieks. But the yellow albino python wasn't...
Railroad repair closing major roads in Elmwood Park, River Grove
Two major roads in Elmwood Park and River Grove are being blocked for repairs to railroad crossings. Work started May 20 at the intersection of the Milwaukee District/West Line train...
Students become circus performers at Elm Middle School
The circus came to town Monday for eighth-grade students at Elm Middle School — and they were part of the show. The school had its fifth-annual Circus Day event May...
Bagel shop robbed at knifepoint in Elmwood Park
A knife-wielding man made off with $1,000 from an Elmwood Park bagel shop Wednesday, police say. According to Elmwood Park police, the man entered Great American Bagel, located at 7230...
Elmwood Park High School grads ready for the future
More than 1,000 people crowded into Elmwood Park High School's gymnasium Sunday to see students say goodbye to their alma mater, but hello to the future. That's how Luis Diaz,...
Taliaferro sworn in as new 29th Ward alderman
As Chris Taliaferro's name was called out to be sworn in as alderman Monday, a loud "woof" rang out from the audience. The high-pitched growl of acknowledgment came from Taliaferro's...
Student turns bad grades around to get college scholarship
When Piotr Walaszek was a freshman at Elmwood Park High School, getting good grades wasn't a priority — and it showed He's turned that around. Walaszek is part of Elmwood...