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New technology gives Norwood park firefighter/paramedics vital information

August 20, 2019 at 4:22 p.m.

New computer aided dispatch systems are helping first responders at the Norwood Park Fire Protection District be more prepared when they arrive to the scene of a fire or medical...

John Leigh School in Norridge Elementary District 80

Norridge District 80 teacher contracts offers no raises

August 20, 2019 at 1:46 p.m.

The Norridge Elementary District 80 Board and Norridge Education Association of Teachers approved a one-year teacher contract that provides no raises for district teachers. The contract, which was ratified by...

Ridgewood freshmen to set class times under new flex schedule

August 20, 2019 at 12:59 p.m.

Ridgewood High School freshmen will design their own weekly class schedules this fall under a new flex schedule program to begin in about six weeks, said Principal Chris Uhle. Flextime...

Harwood Heights approves $127,000 salary for new police chief

August 13, 2019 at 3:51 p.m.

The Harwood Heights Village Board voted Aug. 8 to set a salary of $127,000 for police chief John DeVries, who has been in the role for just over a month,...

George Assimakopoulos (left), foreman of water and sewer and project coordinator for Harwood Heights, and police chief John DeVries discuss plans for surveillance cameras at the pumping station.

Harwood Heights to add cameras at pump house, update surveillance system

August 13, 2019 at 2:28 p.m.

Harwood Heights will spend more than $9,000 for three new cameras and updates to its surveillance system at the village's pumping station on Wilson Avenue. George Assimakopoulos, foreman of water...

Harwood Heights Mayor Arlene Jezierny waits for some food during the 201 Summer Fest.

Harwood Heights Summer Fest to include two days of family fun and live entertainment

August 12, 2019 at 2:00 a.m.

Harwood Heights will host its annual Summer Fest with two days of family fun and live entertainment to celebrate the season. The fest will run 1-10 p.m. on Saturday and...

Consultant Jay Dalicandro left), Earth Med CEO Gus Koukoutsakis (center left) and chief operating officer Michael Perez (right) present plans for a potential recreational marijuana dispensary in Harwood Heights.

Recreational marijuana store wants to open in Harwood Heights

August 6, 2019 at 1:16 p.m.

The owners of a medical marijuana dispensary met with Harwood Heights officials Monday, presenting their plans to open a recreational shop in Harwood Heights. The company, Earth Med, operates one...

Chicago’s Festa Italiana brings feast of food and entertainment to Naper Settlement

August 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

Festa Italiana, an annual celebration of Italian food and culture previously held in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood, is coming to Naperville for the first time this year. The three-day festival...

Harwood Heights new police chief has 40 years experience with department

August 13, 2019 at 3:41 p.m.

The Harwood Heights Police Department welcomed a new chief of police in July, promoting Deputy Chief John DeVries to the top ranking position. DeVries, a 40-year veteran of the department,...

Mara Russiaky director of corporate marketing for Harlem Irving Companies, peeks through the art wall.

Harlem Irving Plaza installs interactive art wall during redevelopment

July 30, 2019 at 1:41 p.m.

When the folks at Harlem Irving Plaza began planning for the construction of several new storefronts in the shopping center, the idea of a 310-square-foot gray wall sectioning off the...

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