Police: Arrested graffiti taggers hit more than 30 garages
Police gave tickets to five teenagers and one person was arrested in connection with more than 30 garage doors being tagged with spray-paint over the last month. Ismael A. Jimenez,...
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New ‘CSI’ show written by Elmwood Park native
As a child, Carly Soteras loved watching television. Her mother, Vicky Soteras, had a hard time pulling her young daughter away from the TV growing up in Elmwood Park. "We...
Girl Scout troop honored for McDonald House fundraiser
A local Girl Scout troop's bake sale has earned the group special recognition. Members of Girl Scout Troop 40510, out of St. Celestine School in Elmwood Park, were recently recognized...
Rival neighborhood watch group gets Elmwood Park’s backing
Just a week after a local activist announced the start of his own neighborhood watch program in Elmwood Park, the village and police department have announced they're backing a different...
Polish baking tips stuffed with humor at library
A Polish baking demonstration at the Thursday evening took a comedic turn, as the Elmwood Park Public Library filled with laughter and sweet treats. Bogna Solak, owner of local chain...
Decade after crash, runner pounds pavement again
There was a time when walking was a difficult task for Darleen McPike, but now she's up and running — and it's toward the finish line. Eleven years after a...
New science labs create bubbly reaction at Elmwood Park High School
There was excitement in the air as Elmwood Park High School's new science lab addition was opened to the public for the first time Tuesday afternoon. For about two hours...
Trees planted in River Grove for Arbor Day
On Arbor Day, April 24, more than 100 sixth grade students, teachers and residents came out to Rhodes School in River Grove to help plant three trees near the school's...
Elmwood Park Elite Cheerleaders recognized for regional win
Elmwood Park Elite Cheerleaders came out on top during a major competition and were recently recognized by village officials for their achievement. The group of 14 cheerleaders came in first...
New Neighborhood Watch gets mixed reaction from residents, village
"If we don't get ahead of the game, we are losing." That's what Elmwood Park resident Pasquale Martorana said regarding crime in the village during a meeting April 28 at...