Man charged with selling drugs out of hotel room
An undercover investigation resulted in the arrest of a man who had been allegedly selling drugs out of a hotel room in River Grove, police say. Justin Habasek, 27, whose...
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St. William Parish celebrates centennial
From its beginnings with a humble group of Catholics who wanted their own place to worship, Chicago's St. William Parish has stood the test of time. The parish began celebrating...
Veteran firefighter promoted
Over the past 17 years, Dennis Argyrakis hasn't regretted his decision to become a firefighter — or the place where he chose to be one. "Once I got hired here,...
Basement fire forces family from Elmwood Park home
A basement smoke detector saved the Accurso family from a fire on Sunday afternoon, a member of the family says. Elmwood Park Fire Department said they responded to the fire...
Eastern European cuisine comes to North Avenue
Eldar Afashokov missed the food that used to eat growing up in Eastern Europe — so he decided to do something about it. Afashokov grew up in Georgia, a country...
Elmwood Park library’s youth department gets a facelift
The second floor of the Elmwood Park Public Library has a new look and a new name to provide a more inviting experience for its young users. Upon entering the...
2016 preview: Development on Grand and North, police memorial coming
As a new year begins, 2016 may bring cold weather, but local officials are hot on the prospect of economic development in Elmwood Park and River Grove. In Elmwood Park,...
Elmwood Park prepared for cold when it gets here
"I'd rather have the rain than the snow," Dino Braglia said. But Braglia, director of Elmwood Park's Public Works Department, says the village is prepared for winter weather all the...
Church member starts Alzheimer’s support group
Paul Kogol remembers the struggle — and sometimes, the lack of support — he and his family experienced with ailing mother. For several years, Kogol's mother suffered from Alzheimer's disease,...
New Dunkin’ Donuts takes business to next level
Construction is underway on a new business in River Grove with a different look — just in case flooding occurs nearby. A new Dunkin' Donuts is currently under construction on...