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Cancer survivors take a lap during the Aug. 3 Relay for Life event at Elmwood Park High School.

‘We continue to fight’: Relay for Life raises nearly $37,000 at event in Elmwood Park

May 23, 2019 at 10:27 p.m.

Debbie Tornabene said she’s grateful for the American Cancer Society and events like Relay for Life. Tornabene participated in the Aug. 3 Leyden and Norwood Park Relay for Life event...

Shout Out: Gino Bartucci, from Maine South to Italian restaurant owner

May 23, 2019 at 5:00 a.m.

Gino Bartucci, who attended Maine South High School, owns BarTucci Homemade Italian Restaurant on Harlem Avenue in Chicago. Q: Tell me about your career as an entrepreneur in Chicago leading...

Shout Out: Inna Goldberg, eye doctor at Vision Man Optical Center in River Grove

May 10, 2019 at 11:53 p.m.

Dr. Inna Goldberg is an eye doctor at Vision Man Optical Center on Grand Avenue in River Grove. She has taken over the practice from original owner Randy Schultz, who...

Ray Saylor, president of the River Grove Lions Club

Steak, lobster and a new pavilion: River Grove Lions Club set for annual festival

May 23, 2019 at 10:27 p.m.

The River Grove Lions Club’s new president, Melrose Park resident Ray Saylor, said he has big plans for the annual Steak ’N’ Lobster Fest. The seventh annual festival will be...

Shout out: Courtney Eacker, Mannheim Middle School teacher, co-director of enrichment program

May 10, 2019 at 11:53 p.m.

Courtney Eacker is a teacher at Mannheim Middle School. During the summer months, she’s a co-director at a summer enrichment program for the Maywood area. The program is run and...

Mario Novelli performs with the PondHawks during the River Front Fest in River Grove on July 22.

Rain can’t dampen spirits as River Front Fest returns in River Grove

May 23, 2019 at 10:27 p.m.

Rainy weather and dreary skies didn’t stop people from attending River Grove’s River Front Fest, according to fest coordinator Shawn Campbell. Campbell said the fest, which returned to River Grove...

Shout Out: Nancy Onofre, River Grove resident aims to open her own day care

May 23, 2019 at 10:27 p.m.

River Grove resident Nancy Onofre said she’s passionate about working with kids and is working toward obtaining a degree in early childhood education. Q: Where did you grow up? A:...

Shout Out: Yeoh Koh, Elmhurst resident and Park Ridge dentist

May 23, 2019 at 4:59 a.m.

Elmhurst resident Dr. Yeoh Koh is a dentist at Purely Smiles Dental in Park Ridge. Q: Where did you grow up? A: I grew up in Malaysia. I came to...

Shout Out: Olga Bulka, East Leyden grad and scholarship award winner

May 10, 2019 at 11:53 p.m.

Olga Bulka of River Grove is a recent East Leyden High School graduate. She was among recent recipients of the Leyden Credit Union award scholarship. Q: What activities and classes...

The newly formed St. Mother Theodore Guerin Parish was among the groups represented at Elmwood Park's Fourth of July parade.

‘The Fourth of July brings everyone together’: Newly united parish among 75 entrants in Elmwood Park parade

May 23, 2019 at 10:27 p.m.

Linda Espinosa and her daughter, Paola, were among those walking with a group from the newly united St. Mother Theodore Guerin Parish at the Elmwood Park Fourth of July parade....

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