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Shout Out: Jacob Mazur, Elmwood Park resident and Fenwick valedictorian

May 23, 2019 at 10:26 p.m.

Jacob Mazur of Elmwood Park recently graduated from Fenwick High School. Mazur was the class valedictorian. Q: Where did you go to elementary school? A: I grew up in Elmwood...

One of the first moves taught was to speak "stop" in a loud voice. Thousand Waves Self-Defense held a workshop for persons with disabilities at East Leyden High School on June 23.

‘Our kids all found their voice’: Young adults with special needs take part in self-defense class in Franklin Park

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

Bonnie Taylor thought her 21-year-old daughter, Mallory, likely would benefit from the self-defense session that took place June 23 at East Leyden High School. The Naperville resident said Mallory, who...

Shout Out: David Ransom Jr., founder of D&R Press in Elmwood Park

May 23, 2019 at 10:26 p.m.

David Ransom Jr. is the president and founder of D&R Press in Elmwood Park. He said his interest in printing began when he was in high school. Q: Where did...

Shout Out Uriel Martinez, East Leyden valedictorian

May 10, 2019 at 11:52 p.m.

Uriel Martinez was the valedictorian for East Leyden High School for the recently completed school year. Q: Where did you go to elementary school? A: I went to Passow Elementary...

‘He almost lost his life’: River Grove firefighters host fundraiser for one of their own

May 23, 2019 at 10:26 p.m.

River Grove firefighter Lt. John Paczesny explained that the morning of March 29 seemed like a typical day at his other job, at the Fox River & Countryside Fire Department...

Romel Melesio crosses the finish line at the River Grove Police FOP 5K Run/Walk on June 10.

Running in the rain: Wet weather can’t stop River Grove Police FOP 5K

May 23, 2019 at 10:26 p.m.

Jonathan Cain of Des Plaines said he didn’t mind the pouring rain at the River Grove Police FOP 5K Run/Walk. Cain was the overall winner of the June 10 race,...

Josias Alvarez admired his motorized vehicle at Go Baby Go on June 9 at Shriners Hospital for Children in Chicago.

Go Baby Go: Shriners help create motorized vehicles for children with special needs

May 23, 2019 at 10:26 p.m.

Vanessa Jinesta said her June 9 trip to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Chicago left her thankful and amazed. Jinestra and her 2-year-old daughter, Amerie White, watched Kiwanis Club...

Students take part in a rose parade at the retirement Mass for longtime St. Celestine School Principal Jeanine Rocchi.

‘Privileged, honored and blessed’: Retiring St. Celestine School principal honored

May 23, 2019 at 10:26 p.m.

Students, teachers, staff and community members celebrated more than 30 years of memories on June 7 at a ceremony to honor St. Celestine School Principal Jeanine Rocchi, who is retiring....

Shout Out: Gianna Ariola, Alex’s Lemonade Stand tradition in River Grove

May 23, 2019 at 10:26 p.m.

Gianna Ariola is headed into her fifth-grade year at River Grove School. For the fifth year in a row, Ariola has sold lemonade for Alex’s Lemonade Stand. According to alexslemonade.org,...

(From left) Steve Joyce receives a drink from Bob Bilik at St. Cyprian School's alumni party on June 2.

‘It was our life’: Alumni gather to reflect on soon-to-close St. Cyprian School

May 23, 2019 at 10:26 p.m.

Debbie Zawne and Denise Owens, 1966 graduates of St. Cyprian School, were among those who gathered on Saturday to say farewell to the River Grove school. “For us, it wasn’t...

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