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Villages unhappy with possible cuts to state funding

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

As the Gov. Bruce Rauner takes steps to cut state spending, local village governments want him to think about the impact it may have on them. On March 16, the...

Ray Bernero, director of Economic Development for the village of River Grove, admires the craftmanship done by workers inside the new grocery store in River Grove scheduled to open in April.

New River Grove grocery store hopes to open in April

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

Thatcher Woods Shopping Center is coming back into its own with a major anchor store set to open in April. The grocery store replacing Dominick's will be named Rich's Fresh...

Lewis Rhaburn, owner of Rhaburn Amish Furniture in River Grove, sits on a sofa made by Amish craftsmen. His new business specializes in Amish-made recliners and other furniture.

Furniture veteran brings Amish quality to River Grove

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

A furniture store veteran is setting up shop on his own — with a little help from the Amish community. Lewis Rhaburn opened Rhaburn Amish Furniture at 2938 N. River...

Left to right, Aimee Bushby (playing the Dorothy) and Krystal Miranda (playing Glinda the Good Witch) are surrounded by children playing munchkins Thursday during a performance of the Wizard of Oz at Elmwood Park High School.

Elmwood Park students bring ‘Wizard of Oz’ to life

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

Students of all ages from Elmwood Park School District 401 came together Thursday for a performance of "The Wizard of Oz." On March 20, students from John Mills Elementary, Elmwood...

Michael Kijowski, owner and optometrist at Grand Eyecare, 8362 Grand Ave. in River Grove, sits in his examination room. His business recently moved to the area from Melrose Park.

River Grove optometrist has a lot of faith in new location

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

The owner of a new optometry business in River Grove believes in giving back through his time and faith. Michael Kijowski, owner and optometrist at Grand Eyecare, 8362 Grand Ave.,...

North Avenue business owner and Village Board member Angelo Lollino offers his opinion on a proposed parking lot on the 1600 block of North 74th Court Thursday, March 19.

Neighbors angry over proposed parking lot behind North Avenue businesses

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

Neighbors near North Avenue are riled up about a recently demolished home that the village of Elmwood Park could turn into a parking lot for a bustling strip of nearby...

Isaiah F. Hernandez was arrested March 17 in front of his home in the 7800 block of Cressett Drive.

Elmwood Park man, 18, arrested on drug charges while playing catch

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

After several months of investigation by police, an Elmwood Park man was arrested on drug-dealing charges Tuesday afternoon while playing catch in his front yard. Isaiah F. Hernandez, 18, of...

Pasquale Martorana points at the painted portion of the Central Park sign. He believes the price to paint the sign was too expensive and questions the village administration's actions.

Elmwood Park’s $46,000 park renovation questioned

May 23, 2019 at 10:05 p.m.

A former Elmwood Park employee believes the village spent too much cash recently to fix up the village's Central Park, but officials deny any issues with the way things were...

The Rev. Thomas McDermott, pastor of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, stands in the location where he would like to put a multipurpose building. The church and school is in the process of fundraising to make it happen.

River Forest church seeking donations for expansion

May 23, 2019 at 10:05 p.m.

St. Vincent Ferrer Parish is in the process of a fundraising campaign to help pay for a new multipurpose hall to be used by the River Forest-based church and school....

After 56 years in business Mont Clare Lanes and Banquets will shut its doors for good in April.

Mont Clare bowling alley closing after more than 50 years

May 23, 2019 at 10:05 p.m.

Soon the crashing of bowling balls against pins, the high-fives and the laughs will be silenced at a longtime Mont Clare establishment. On April 4, Mont Clare Lanes and Banquets,...

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