Shout Out: Carolina Diaz, Triton teacher and ‘master of pasta’
Carolina Diaz is a culinary department faculty member at Triton College. She is also the chef di cucina for Terzo Piano at the Art Institute of Chicago. She has recently...
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Elmwood Park car show features 150 vehicles in effort to raise money for D.A.R.E.
Nicolas Wade, superintendent of Elmwood Park School District 401, said Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or D.A.R.E., is influential in the Elmwood Park community. “It’s an important learning opportunity for our...
Shout Out: John Quinn, from East Leyden to Hollywood film editor
John Quinn grew up in Franklin Park. He is a film editor and resides in California. A recent film he worked on, “Tales from the Hood 2” is due to...
Grand Gelato & Ice Cream opens in River Grove
Franca Tamburello said Italian food, gelato and River Grove were her inspirations in opening Grand Gelato & Ice Cream. The gelato and ice cream shop, which is located on Grand...
Shout Out: David Lukas, Leyden Credit Union CEO and president
Leyden Credit Union CEO and president David Lukas recently celebrated his 25th anniversary working with the company. Q: Where did you grow up and go to school? A: I grew...
Shout Out: Frances Dravellas, Park Ridge resident and sign language interpreter
Park Ridge resident Frances Dravellas is a sign language interpreter at Township High School District 211. She said sign language gives her a chance to connect with others. Q: Where...
Police in Elmwood Park, River Grove embrace National Night Out
The River Grove and Elmwood Park police departments participated in National Night Out on Aug. 7, treating residents to food and a festive environment. The River Grove Police Department held...
‘The party of the year’: Taste of Elmwood Park offers food and more
Jim Shaefer of Fit to be Fried said a festival isn’t complete without fresh lemonade and funnel cakes. Shaefer’s booth at the Taste of Elmwood Park did its part to...
Shout Out: Mario Paredes, owner of M&M Pro Audio in River Grove
Mario Paredes is the owner of M&M Pro Audio in River Grove. M&M Pro Audio held a back-to-school car show on Aug. 5 at the Moose Lodge. Q: Where did...
Steak, lobster help River Grove Lions Club raise about $42,000
The River Grove Lions Club raised about $42,000 with the seventh annual Steak ’N’ Lobster Fest, which took place Aug. 4. Ray Saylor, president of the River Grove club, called...