Shout Out: Jade Telphia, Elmwood Park student
Jade Telphia is a student at Elmwood Park High School. She said she wants to be a doctor when she’s older. Q: Where did you grow up and go to...
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‘How could you not want to help?’: St. Baldrick’s tradition continues at Celtic Corner in Elmwood Park
Barbara Gillespie said she’s passionate about the fight against pediatric cancer and helping kids. Dennis and Barbara Gillespie were among those participating in Celtic Corner’s St. Baldrick’s fundraiser on March...
Breakfast with the Bunny: Kiwanis Club tradition raises more than $4,000
Arlene Kola brought her 7-year-old granddaughter and St. Celestine student, Kylie Kola, for her annual trip to have breakfast with the Easter Bunny on March 24 in Elmwood Park. She...
‘Education-focused’: Little Newtons set to open in Elmwood Park
A new learning establishment with an innovative curriculum is coming to the Elmwood Park area — Little Newtons, located on Harlem Avenue. It will be opening April 2, aimed at...
Shout Out: Ryan Czerwinski, West Leyden student
Ryan Czerwinski is a sophomore at West Leyden High School and a member of the football and wrestling teams. Q: Where did you grow up and go to school? A:...
Guerin’s Italian Club re-establishes St. Joseph’s Day tradition
Rosa Lappano said Guerin College Preparatory High School holds special meaning to her, especially around St. Joseph's Day. Lappano said she's a Guerin graduate and an Italian immigrant. "I want...
Shout Out: Teresita Zaretsky of the Franklin Park Manila Lions Club
Teresita Zaretsky is a member of the Franklin Park Manila Lions Club. She said she likes to get involved in the community and help others. Q: Where did you grow...
St. Patrick’s celebration: River Grove Lions Club event draws a crowd
The annual River Grove Lions Club St. Patrick's Day fundraiser took place March 10 at Underpass Restaurant & Lounge in Franklin Park. River Grove Lions Club President Ron Schammert said...
Shout Out: Lisa Hess, Elmwood Park resident and Roosevelt University student
Elmwood Park resident Lisa Hess is a senior at Roosevelt University. Hess was one of 10 undergraduate students from the Heller College of Business who was selected as a Clearing...
‘It feels excellent’: River Grove police, friends take the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
Adrian Murillo, a police officer at the River Grove Police Department, said it's important to give back to the community and support the Special Olympics. "We like to help our...