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River Grove man accused of construction scam arrested on Wisconsin warrant

May 23, 2019 at 10:04 p.m.

A River Grove resident and businessman who's been accused of shady business practices in the past was arrested by police Friday on a warrant out of Wisconsin. Eric R. Nelson,...

Job seekers come out to Triton College Feb. 11 to take part in the college's first Hospitality Job Fair. There were about 50 hospitality-related companies in attendance.

Big turnout of job-seekers, employers at Triton College job fair

May 23, 2019 at 10:03 p.m.

Turnout was tremendous on both sides of the table at Triton College's Hospitality Job Fair last week. About 50 companies in the hospitality industry, including hotels, restaurants and shops, showed...

Erika Dixon, director of of Picket Fence Learning Center, looks through items Feb. 10 that children made at the school. As a result of a fire next door, many of the items the children use at there may need to be replaced due to smoke damage.

Conti Parkway business owners glad fire didn’t spread

June 17, 2018 at 4:12 a.m.

"I never once thought that when I went out to get the mail that day that it would end up the way it did." That's because Erika Dixon, director of...

Matilda Peralta enjoys her cotton candy at the River Grove School's Fun Fair Friday, Feb. 6, 2015.

Family fun in full swing at River Grove School event

June 16, 2018 at 12:40 a.m.

The bouncy house in River Grove School's cafeteria was one of several fun activities available at the school recently. On Feb. 6, the River Grove School Parent Teacher Association had...

Local restaurant Ressull's Barbecue has been having a tough time due to road construction on and around Thatcher Avenue.

Construction makes Russell’s Barbecue hard to get to

May 23, 2019 at 10:03 p.m.

A local barbecue restaurant has been working hard to stay in business despite construction hampering access to their location. Russell's Barbecue, located in Elmwood Park on the 1600 block of...

Pasquale Martorana speaks to the Elmwood Park Village Board in 2011.

Elmwood Park dog park campaign underway

May 23, 2019 at 10:03 p.m.

An Elmwood Park resident who's clashed with local officials in the past is advocating on behalf of dog lovers in the village. During public comment at the Feb. 2 Elmwood...

In the Hot Shots Finals for the seventh- and eighth-grade division, Michael Cruz shoots baskets during halftime at Elmwood Park's basketball game Friday, Feb. 6, 2015.

Elmwood Park Youth Commission hot shots show off basketball skills

May 23, 2019 at 10:03 p.m.

Under the pressure of a 45-second clock, members of Elmwood Park Youth Basketball took their best shot. There were six participants competing during halftime at Elmwood Park High School's basketball...

River Grove School close to picking new superintendent

June 16, 2018 at 12:54 a.m.

There are only two candidates left in the race to be River Grove School's new superintendent. After eight years working for River Grove School District 85.5, five as the school's...

A chiropractor's office in Elmwood Park caught fire Friday, Feb. 6 around 10 a.m.

Chiropractor’s office in Elmwood Park catches fire

May 23, 2019 at 10:03 p.m.

A chiropractor's office in the heart of Elmwood Park caught fire Friday morning, drawing fire departments from several towns and forcing nearby businesses to evacuate. The fire started around 10...

Zoe Rice helps setting up games at Elmwood School's Fun Fair Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 in Elmwood Park. (Kevin Tanaka/For baiduhai Media)

‘Bigger, better’ Fun Fair raises money for Elmwood Elementary

June 16, 2018 at 1:25 a.m.

Johnny Baratta was not only having fun, but was determined to win a prize. The 9-year-old was determined to master the "cookie walk" game at Elmwood Elementary School's Fun Fair...

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