Shout Out: Cesar Hernandez, East Leyden homecoming king
Cesar Hernandez is a senior at East Leyden High School. He was recently crowned homecoming king. Q: Where did you grow up and go to middle school? A: I grew...
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Get Fit: From karate to blood pressure tests, Elmwood Park event promotes a healthy lifestyle
Dell Hollingsworth and Eric Craddock showcased their style of fitness on Sept. 29 at an annual Elmwood Park event that aims to encourage a healthy lifestyle. The instructors at Kid’s...
Shout Out: Sister My Huong Pham, Northlake-based nun has traveled the world
Sister My Huong Pham is with the Sisters of Providence. She lives at St. John Vianney convent in Northlake. She’s been a nun for 27 years. Q: Where did you...
‘Anthony is a bright light’: Franklin Park event helps raise funds for motorized swing
East Leyden alumni and the Veterans Park District came together on Sept. 22 to raise money for Swing into Kindness, an event to raise money to purchase a motorized swing...
Cops and cones: River Grove police, McDonald’s team up for community event
Eight police officers from River Grove spent some time handing out free ice cream cones to kids on Sept. 17 at McDonald’s at the first Cone with a Cop event...
Shout Out: Dania Voss, romance novelist from Northlake
Dania Voss of Northlake is a romance novelist. Her first book, “On the Ropes” was released in March. Her next book, “The Warrior’s Whisper” was released on Sept. 13. Q:...
Goals for Gomez: Unity in Community event raises funds to help Leyden soccer player
Food, music, raffles and a comic act helped raise funds for a West Leyden High School student who was diagnosed with leukemia in the spring. The 10th annual Unity in...
Shout Out: Christopher Doyle, Elmwood Park real estate agent runs annual food drive
Christopher Doyle of Elmwood Park is a real estate agent. From Sept. 13 though 16, Doyle was set for his third annual “Christopher Cares” food drive. Q: Where did you...
‘Elvis’ in Elmwood Park: Teen brings Presley tribute to the library
Adeline Moore and Pam Ferrari said they have been huge fans of Elvis Presley for years. Moore said their admiration of their favorite singer led them to the Elmwood Park...
Shout Out: Chris Corr, East Leyden grad, runs graphic design company
Chris Corr is a 2017 East Leyden High School graduate. He currently has his own graphic design company, Chris Studios LLC. Q: Where did you grow up and go to...