Northlake families shop with a cop for Christmas
The children of four Northlake families got to "shop with a cop" on Dec. 15 for Christmas presents. The Northlake police officers — all members of the Fraternal Order of...
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Franklin Park term limit battle gets first shot with new panel
A hearing on a term limits referendum last week in the Franklin Park Police Station was short — 23 minutes — and quiet. Mostly, the two sides exchanged paperwork on...
Brewing at home beats buying at store for beer enthusiasts
At the monthly meeting in December of the Oak Park Homebrewers Club, around 20 members gather at Doc Ryan's in Forest Park to sample beers they've made. There's an imperial...
Leyden High School students collect cards, candy for soldiers
Students at East and West Leyden high schools found some time to send packages of candy and cards to soldiers stationed overseas. The students collected 23 large boxes of candy...
Franklin Park manufacturer donates food — and a container, too
Ex-Cell Kaiser not only contributed food for a collection at Franklin Park Village Hall, they contributed the container it goes in. The Franklin Park-based manufacturer built a steel container with...
Facebook post leads to burglary charges in Northlake
A local's keen eye on Facebook led to two people being charged with ransacking unlocked vehicles in Northlake on Dec. 12. Police received several reports of vehicle burglaries including the...
Fourth-graders entertain seniors in Franklin Park
Twenty-nine seniors were playing bingo in the main room at North Park the morning of Dec. 16 when the fourth-graders from Passow School entered. Some dressed for the occasion. Several...
New principal coming to West Leyden High School
West Leyden High School will have a new principal in the fall: Tatiana Bonuma, who's been assistant principal at the school for eight years. The Leyden District 212 School Board...
Utilities workers in Franklin Park get first union contract
Workers in the Utilities Department of Franklin Park have their first union contract. On Dec. 1, the Franklin Park Village Board approved a three-year, eight-month contract with an 18-member bargaining...
Hundreds turn out for Franklin Park tree lighting
Village trustees served hot chocolate, students from Franklin Park schools sang and even Mr. and Mrs. Claus showed up at the annual tree lighting and Christmas gathering at Hammill Square...