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Matthew Fitzgerald (top) is shown with friends at a St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser in River Grove.

‘This is a great event’: St. Baldrick’s tradition continues in River Grove

May 23, 2019 at 10:25 p.m.

Jack Czapla is a student at Carl Sandburg Middle School in Mundelein . According to his mom, Vickie Czapla, Jack loves to play soccer, basketball, volleyball and lacrosse. She said...

Shout Out: Rashim Lettsome, assistant coach at Dominican University

May 13, 2019 at 3:03 p.m.

Rashim Lettsome is an assistant men's basketball coach at Dominican University in River Forest. He said he loves many aspects of basketball, but he said when he was growing up,...

A pepper and egg sandwich from Frannie's Beef & Catering is shown.

‘It means something special’: Pepper and egg sandwiches on the menu during Lent

May 10, 2019 at 11:51 p.m.

Russ DiVincenzo, co-owner of Frannie's Beef & Catering in Schiller Park, said pepper and egg sandwiches have sentimental value to his business. "Our grandparents didn't want us to eat meat...

Franklin Park American Legion groups seeking to send teens to ‘amazing’ programs

May 10, 2019 at 11:51 p.m.

The American Legion Post 974 and Auxiliary Unit 974 in Franklin Park are seeking to recruit students from the Leyden Township area for their American Legion auxiliary programs, according to...

‘I feel completely blessed’: Family thankful as Elmwood Park girl recovers after brain surgery

May 23, 2019 at 10:25 p.m.

Elmwood Park resident Kim Aiello said she has a lot to be thankful for in 2018. She explained that her daughter, Olivia, a seventh-grader at Elm Middle School, nearly died...

Shout Out: Rodrigo Gonzalez, singer at Guerin College Prep

May 10, 2019 at 11:51 p.m.

Rodrigo Gonzalez is a junior at Guerin College Preparatory High School. Gonzalez recently performed with the High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. Q: Where did you grow up...

Shout Out: Paul Sajkiewicz, Elmwood Park resident and IT professional

May 23, 2019 at 10:25 p.m.

Paul Sajkiewicz of Elmwood Park works at the Safer Foundation. When he's not working, he said he enjoys anything adventurous. Q: Where did you grow up and go to school?...

Sebastian San Jose is shown with donated goods at the Feb. 1, 2018 River Grove board meeting.

Eighth-grader’s campaign promise leads to coat drive in River Grove

May 23, 2019 at 10:25 p.m.

When Sebastian San Jose, an eighth-grader at St. Cyprian School, was elected mayor during a youth government election, he made a big promise that is now coming true. "I mentioned...

Baking for a cause: Elmwood Park Girl Scouts raise funds to help Compass to Care group

May 23, 2019 at 10:24 p.m.

To earn their bronze award, fifth-graders in Girl Scout Troop 40202 , consisting of mostly St. Celestine School students, will be holding a bake sale for the nonprofit organization Compass...

Shout Out: Nick Caputo, Guerin College Prep senior

May 23, 2019 at 10:24 p.m.

Nick Caputo is a senior at Guerin College Preparatory High School in River Grove. He was recently named an Illinois State Scholar. Q: Where did you grow up and go...

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