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Family nurse practitioner Sergio Sosa, far right, speaks with students at Mannheim Middle School's Community Connections Night.

Community Connections night tries to bring people together

May 10, 2019 at 11:56 p.m.

At Mannheim District 83's Community Connections night, held recently at Mannheim Middle School, organizers tried to show parents and students the resources they might be able to access in their...

Shout Out: Tony Ikis, River Grove police officer recently recorded 1,600th DUI arrest

May 23, 2019 at 10:29 p.m.

Tony Ikis is a River Grove police officer. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the River Grove Police Department has received a grant to help reduce distracted driving in...

River Grove Lions Club continues Easter basket tradition

May 23, 2019 at 10:29 p.m.

The River Grove Lions Club donated 100 Easter baskets to The Chicago Lighthouse on April 11. Immediate past president Ron Schammert said four members from the Lions Club attended the...

Teresa Brinati (from left), Mary Paolella, Mary Toohey, Debbie Tumino, Marjorie Manchen, Paula Paolella and Patti Esposito are shown April 12 at the Guerin College Prep scholarship dinner.

River Grove village clerk, Melrose Park mayor, WGN operations director among honorees at Guerin dinner

May 23, 2019 at 10:29 p.m.

Guerin College Prep celebrated an evening of dinner and award presentations on April 12 at its "Building for the Future" scholarship dinner at Elmcrest Banquets in Elmwood Park. Awards given...

Shout Out: Eric Nelson, Park Ridge car dealer received Community Star Award

May 23, 2019 at 5:06 a.m.

Eric Nelson, 33, of Park Ridge, is the CEO of Nelson Automotive. He recently received a Community Star Award from the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. Q: Where did you...

Shout Out: Nicky Braglia, co-owner of reNew Studio in Elmwood Park

May 23, 2019 at 10:29 p.m.

Nicky Braglia is one of the owners of reNew Studio, located at 7534 W. North Ave. in Elmwood Park. Braglia said “helping others build their best self is our mission...

Shout Out: Alicia Funes, counselor at East Leyden

May 10, 2019 at 11:56 p.m.

Alicia Funes is a counselor at East Leyden High School. She was recently recognized in the 2019 College Board Counselor Recognition Program. Q: Where did you grow up and go...

(From left) Daniella Groth and Bogdan Brezden admire the St. Joseph statue at the Guerin College Prep St. Joseph's Day table event.

‘A wonderful tradition’: Guerin’s Italian Club celebrates St. Joseph’s Day

May 23, 2019 at 10:29 p.m.

About 300 people attended the Guerin College Prep Italian Club’s fourth annual St. Joseph’s Table. The club’s president called it a day of special meaning, saying she enjoys sharing her...

Shout Out: Tom McWherter, River Grove resident and Shedd Aquarium volunteer

May 23, 2019 at 10:29 p.m.

Tom McWherter of River Grove said he has been a volunteer at the Shedd Aquarium since 1977. Q: Where did you grow up and go to school? A: I grew...

River Grove Library Board President Michael Prokop speaks at an informational meeting regarding the library's referendum question on the April ballot.

River Grove library officials make their case for a ’21st century library’ at St. Cyprian School building

May 23, 2019 at 10:29 p.m.

As the April election nears, River Grove Public Library officials have hosted forums addressing a referendum question that, if successful, would move toward a future where the library would be...

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