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Shout Out: Adopted man holds on to his lessons for his son

May 23, 2019 at 10:07 p.m.

Paul Breidenbach, 43, has lived in Elmwood Park since 1989 and is a single parent with a 4-year-old son named David. He was born in Colombia, and says that for...

Jamie Kanas and her fourth-grade class made a quilt about President Abraham Lincoln with some help and guidance from Mrs. Kanas' mother-in-law, Bernadette Kanas, far right. Jamie Kanas' fourth-grade class at Elmwood School celebrated the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's Assassination with a historical presentation Wednesday, April 15.

Students tell story of Lincoln, Civil War on class quilt

May 23, 2019 at 10:07 p.m.

A fourth-grade class at Elmwood School recently shared their research on former President Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era with fellow students. Jamie Kanas' fourth-grade class met in the...

Left to right, John Hapner, a teacher at Rhodes School, works the grill while James Robinette, the school's administrative director, and teacher Jim Arendt help out. The food was being prepared for the school's volunteer barbecue.

Rhodes school volunteers rewarded with barbecue

May 23, 2019 at 10:07 p.m.

Burgers and hot dogs were served last Wednesday evening at Rhodes Elementary School to school volunteers as a way of saying thanks for their help. At around 6 p.m. April...

Barbara Lesiak, 67, who lives on the 1600 block of 74th Court, stands in front of a village-owned empty lot on her block. Elmwood Park is considering making it a parking lot for North Avenue businesses.

Elmwood Park says fate of empty lot still open for discussion

May 23, 2019 at 10:07 p.m.

In the wake of criticism from community members, Elmwood Park's Village Board is defending its process toward turning a vacant lot into a parking lot. Angelo "Skip" Saviano, village president,...

Brian McConnell poses with Debra Suhajada in the Rhodes School library. After 19 years at the school, Suhajada will retire as principal at the end of the school year. McConnell, who has been the school's assistant principal, will take over.

Rhodes School principal Debra Suhajda retiring

May 23, 2019 at 10:07 p.m.

Rhodes School will be losing a veteran administrator this summer, a woman who's worked at the school in River Grove for 19 years. Debra Suhajda, who has been a principal...

Married couple charged with stealing from employer

May 23, 2019 at 10:07 p.m.

A married couple were recently arrested outside their place of employment in River Grove for allegedly stealing merchandise from the business. Michael F. Domarcki, 53, of the 1700 block of...

A new indoor self-storage business is setting up in River Grove, occupying a site on River Road that has been vacant for several years.

New storage facility coming to River Grove

May 23, 2019 at 10:07 p.m.

A new business is set to open in River Grove that provides a place for people to put their stuff. Mostly known as the former location of Fort Lock Corporation...

Anthony Ventura has been working for Elmwood Park as a crossing guard at the intersection of 75th and Fullerton avenues for the past six months.

Shout Out: Anthony Ventura, 75, crossing guard

May 23, 2019 at 10:06 p.m.

Although still just a beginner, Elmwood Park resident Anthony Ventura wants to make sure children and adults make it across the street safely — whether they like it or not....

Backed by Saviano, two newcomers join Elmwood Park School Board

June 15, 2018 at 8:46 p.m.

A pair of newcomers backed by Elmwood Park Village President Angelo "Skip" Saviano grabbed seats on the Elmwood Park School Board Tuesday. New board member Andrea Sciullo grabbed a total...

29th Ward aldermanic candidate Chris Taliaferro at his campaign headquarters in February 2015.

Chris Taliaferro elected as Galewood, Austin alderman

May 23, 2019 at 10:06 p.m.

Chris Taliaferro is likely be the new alderman of Chicago's 29th Ward, representing Austin, Galewood and Mont Clare on the city's West Side. Incumbent Ald. Deborah Graham called Taliaferro to...

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