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‘He knew the law’: Anthony Rocco remembered as dedicated, professional

May 10, 2019 at 11:47 p.m.

For many years, Anthony Rocco worked in the legal community, including as an assistant state's attorney and assistant public defender in Cook County. Rocco died in April at age 82....

Eisenhower library prepares for visit by author Stuart Dybek

May 9, 2019 at 1:53 p.m.

Author Stuart Dybek has been invited to read a selection of one of his works and answer questions as part the Eisenhower Public Library's speaker series on May 20. "When...

Mexican Fiesta is next up for Harwood Heights’ 70th anniversary celebration

May 9, 2019 at 1:53 p.m.

Harwood Heights is celebrating its 70th anniversary, with events taking place throughout the year. The next event is a Mexican Fiesta taking place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May...

Park Ridge participants take the plunge into Lake Michigan on Feb. 18 at Clark Street Beach in Evanston.

Taking the ‘plunge’: Very warm weather for event, but some say water still chilly

May 23, 2019 at 4:42 a.m.

Hawaiian shorts, bare chests, a tall leprechaun wearing a large inner tube and even a few tutus were among the sights seen from those who splashed into Lake Michigan at...

Students and teachers from Lyons Township High School get ready to take the plunge into Lake Michigan.

Lyons Township students take icy plunge for Special Olympics

May 22, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

Powered by a rush of high spirits and balmy February weather, students and teachers from Lyons Township High School plunged into Lake Michigan. About two dozen participants from LT took...

Teams come up throwing after charging the line for the balls, initiating the start of a match during the annual Park Ridge Youth Commission Dodgeball Tournament at the Centennial Fitness Center in Park Ridge on Feb. 4.

Dodgeball delight: Kids compete in annual tournament in Park Ridge

May 23, 2019 at 4:42 a.m.

Park Ridge area students, police officers, city officials and a few families gathered Saturday night to "dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge," as the backs of their bright green T-shirts...

Natalie Payne recites "Chorus Sacerdotum" by Baron Brooke Fulke Greville. East Leyden High School hosted a Poetry Out Loud contest featuring 10 student finalists on Feb. 2.

Poetry Out Loud: East Leyden students embrace competition

May 10, 2019 at 11:44 p.m.

Natalie Payne emerged as East Leyden High School's representative in the Poetry Out Loud competition. The event involved about 350 of the school's students, with the 10 finalists appearing at...

Summit of Uptown celebrates opening of new memory care unit

May 23, 2019 at 4:41 a.m.

The Summit of Uptown retirement community last month celebrated the opening of a new memory care unit in Park Ridge. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 26, Summit of Uptown...

The Ridgewood High School varstiy cheerleaders finish their routine in a group pose on Jan. 16.

A reason to cheer: Elmwood Park, Ridgewood soar at conference meet

May 23, 2019 at 10:20 p.m.

Elmwood Park and Ridgewood high schools renewed their rivalry last week at the Metro Suburban Competitive Cheerleading Conference event, which included 14 schools. "Ridgewood, to no surprise is our rival,"...

Teatro Leyden makes big impact at state theater festival

May 10, 2019 at 11:43 p.m.

East Leyden High School students' performance, "Historia de una escalera," brought something new to the Illinois High School Theatre Fest. Each year, the annual festival accepts submissions from schools throughout...

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