Shout Out: Kate Marsh, young adult librarian in River Grove
Kate Marsh is a young adult librarian at the River Grove Public Library. She said she loves to read and hopes to influence young people to grow their imaginations. Q:...
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‘They are completely in the game’: VR Avatar brings virtual reality gaming lounge to River Grove
Ali Syed, owner of VR Avatar-Virtual Reality Gaming Lounge, said his business provides a place to escape. VR Avatar is located at 8416 Grand Ave., River Grove. “Everybody likes to...
Referendum question heads to ballot as River Grove library officials eye purchase of St. Cyprian School
The River Grove Public Library District is moving forward with plans to turn the former St. Cyprian School building into a new library. Calling it a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” in River...
Shout Out: Dave Hansen, member of Mont Clare/Elmwood Park Lions Club
Dave Hansen of Elmwood Park is a member of the Mont Clare/Elmwood Park Lions Club. He has been a Lion for 36 years and said he enjoys his time with...
Shout Out: Richard Lyon, director at MaineStay Youth and Family Services
Richard Lyon is the director at MaineStay Youth and Family Services. He recently was awarded director of the year at the Township Officials of Illinois Education Conference in Springfield. According...
Shout Out: Geri Ann DiFranco, award-winning Park Ridge periodontist
Dr. Geri Ann DiFranco of Park Ridge is a periodontist. The Arcolian Dental Arts Society honored her as Arcolian of the Year at the society’s annual Christmas party on Dec....
Shout Out: Brian Schiller, Elmwood Park native, is head of marketing at Winnetka Community House
Brian Schiller grew up in Elmwood Park. He is the head of marketing at Winnetka Community House. Q: Where did you grow up and go to school? A: I grew...
Shout Out: Isabella Calderon, East Leyden student enjoys choir
Isabella Calderon is a freshman at East Leyden High School. She is a member of the concert choir and also participates in the GraceNotes group. Q: Where did you grow...
Shout Out: Michael Maggiore, Elmwood Park resident is executive director of Romeoville senior living community
Elmwood Park resident Michael Maggiore is the new executive director of Senior Star at Weber Place in Romeoville. He said the residents there are “incredibly interesting people.” Q: Where did...
Officials get a glimpse at plans to turn St. Cyprian School into new River Grove library
River Grove Public Library officials got a look at some of the details of a plan that would turn the old St. Cyprian School building into a new site for...