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‘It’s inspiring’: Union Ridge School helps alumni make connections with database

May 9, 2019 at 2:02 p.m.

Union Ridge School has taken on a new initiative, creating an alumni email database as a way of modeling the power of meaningful connections through technology. Stuart Brown, a Union...

Atlas Comics, 5251 N. Harlem Ave., will participate in Free Comic Book Day.

‘A big event’: Free Comic Book Day provides a chance for Atlas Comics to celebrate

May 9, 2019 at 2:02 p.m.

Local comic lovers can further indulge their hobby during Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, an event celebrating the comic industry's work and readership. At Atlas Comics, at 5251 N....

Harwood Heights' first Coffee with a Cop event included residents and the village's elected officials to join in an informal discussion on community issues.

Harwood Heights’ Coffee with a Cop offers ‘a little more relaxed setting’ for residents

May 9, 2019 at 2:01 p.m.

Coffee and conversation provided a successful morning combination during Harwood Heights' first Coffee with a Cop event, inviting residents and the village's elected officials to join in an informal discussion...

Pennoyer School District 79 Superintendent Kristin Kopta points out some of the building issues in a tour during the school's Feb. 28 forum addressing the referendum question on last month's ballot.

‘They don’t want to help the school’: After referendum fails, Pennoyer leaders say issues still must be addressed

May 9, 2019 at 2:01 p.m.

Officials at Pennoyer School District 79 on April 4 held their first board meeting since voters rejected a $25 million building bond referendum question in last month's election. School district...

Students line up to wait for a signature during the LitWorks author autograph party.

‘We want this to be a celebration’: Teen readers meet authors at LitWorks Teen Book Fest

May 9, 2019 at 2:01 p.m.

Six authors spent the day celebrating reading with literature-hungry teens during Ridgewood High School and Eisenhower Public Library’s ninth annual LitWorks Teen Book Fest on March 24. LitWorks, geared toward...

Pennoyer School District 79 Superintendent Kristin Kopta points out some of the building issues in a tour at the school's forum Feb. 28 addressing a referendum question on the March 20 ballot.

Superintendent ‘shocked by the no’ after voters offer little support for Pennoyer referendum question

May 9, 2019 at 2:01 p.m.

Voters appeared to reject Pennoyer School District 79’s request for a $25 million building bond referendum on Tuesday night. With all six precincts reporting in the primary election, 33.88 percent...

Barricades block visitors from the Maine South High School campus in Park Ridge as part of the national student walkout March 14, 2018.

‘We stand against violence’: At Fenwick, OPRF, Ridgewood, demonstration styles differ but message is clear

May 23, 2019 at 4:56 a.m.

In Oak Park, hundreds of students walked out of the Oak Park River Forest main entrance at precisely 10 a.m. Wednesday. All were entirely silent and many held hand-lettered signs...

Central Baptist Village has announced the installation of a Little Free Library in Norridge.

Little Free Library: Central Baptist Village installs book exchange in Norridge

May 9, 2019 at 2:01 p.m.

Aiming to inspire the love of reading while building community, Central Baptist Village has announced the installation of the first registered Little Free Library in Norridge . The library, contained...

Ronald Stoch, a volunteer judge, discusses junior Athena Fahey, center, and Vanessa Pontarelli's winning display.

‘Conflict and Compromise’: History fair showcases work of Ridgewood, Giles, Union Ridge students

May 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

Students from Ridgewood High School, Giles School and Union Ridge Middle School presented moments of Illinois history at their annual history fair on Jan. 29. The idea to begin displaying...

Passow School music teacher Laura Dahl leads District 84 students in singing Christmas carols.

Lights, music, Santa and more: Christmas tradition continues in Franklin Park

May 10, 2019 at 11:50 p.m.

Franklin Park hosted its annual Winterfest tree lighting at the town's Hammill Square Gazebo on Nov. 30. The event began at 6 p.m. in the village's public works garage, with...

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