Community News
Northlake hit hard by rains.
After a couple of weeks of dreary rainy days in Chicago and the outlying suburbs, a supersize storm was the finale. On Thursday April 18th a very large rain producing storm left 7″ of rain within 24 hours in Elmhurst, and 6.5″ in Northlake. At this point the local streams and creeks were already near capacity. […]
Open House-Northlake City Hall remodeling completed.
An open house was held on April 25th at Northlake’s newly remodeled city hall, between the hours of 5:30 PM and 9PM. Mayor Jeff Sherwin and other city officials were present to greet residents and guests. A string quartet was center stage playing music through the evening. Food was served with hors d’oeuvre’s, deserts and beverages […]
Elmwood Park Village Board approves Electric Aggregation Contract
Flood mitigation plan moves forward ELMWOOD PARK – The Village Board has approved a one year contract with First Energy Corp. to provide electricity to homeowners and small businesses under a voluntary opt-in electric aggregation program. Under terms of the agreement, First Energy agrees to provide electricity to residents and small business owners at 5.2 […]
ALL IN FAVOR
SCHILLER PARK VILLAGE BOARD MEETING April 23, 2013 Start Time 8:08 pm Adjourned 8:28 pm Absent – Trustee Clementi Voted on and approved by the Village Board Request from Knights of Columbus Boy Scout Troop #16 to hold Flag Retirement Ceremony on Flag Day, June 14th at Clock Tower Park at 7 pm Payment to […]
TRITON COLLEGE CERNAN CENTER SCHEDULE
Triton’s Cernan Center Announces May/June Show Schedule Children and adults alike can add enjoyment to their leisure time by attending a program at Triton College’s Cernan Earth and Space Center. The upcoming schedule, which runs now-June 2, 2013, is as follows: Earth & Sky Shows On Orbit. Take a virtual tour of the International Space […]
ELMWOOD PARK SISTER CITY
In recognition of our fifteen year Sister City relationship between our communities, Eastbrook/Westbook Rd. is designated as honorary Frosinone Italy Place. There is a Piazza Elmwood Park in Frosinone, Italy our sister city about one hour southeast of Rome. Several residents from the area, including Mario Silvestri, the president’s father, attended the dedication. The late Frank Grimaldi, […]
PARK DISTRICT OF FRANKLIN PARK EVENTS
Check out our Summer brochure online @ www.fpparks.org. Cinco de Mayo Celebration Saturday, May 4 • 1:00 – 7:00 pm Where: James Park, 10600 James Street Bring your family and friends to experience Cinco de Mayo at beautiful James Park. Celebrate this Mexican national observance with delicious ethnic foods, folkloric dancers, and mariachi music. This family […]
Elmwood Park Dedication Ceremonies May 3
Village holds three dedication ceremonies ELMWOOD PARK – Village officials, staff, community leaders and residents will gather for three special dedication ceremonies on Friday, May 3. The first ceremony will be held to dedicate the new beautiful Centennial Park at the corner of Armitage and 76th Avenue/76th Court. The park was developed on the former […]
DISTRICT 212 PRESENTS SPRING PLAY – The Mousetrap
DISTRICT 212 SPRING PRODUCTION THE MOUSETRAP District 212 Fine Arts Department presents The Mousetrap, a murder-mystery play based on an unpublished short story by Agatha Christy, on Friday and Saturday, May 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at West Leyden High School, 1000 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake. In this “who […]
ATTENTION ELMWOOD PARK RESIDENTS OR FORMER RESIDENTS
Help make history! Elmwood Park resident and historian Kenneth Knack is seeking images for his forthcoming book, Images of America: Elmwood Park. The book is planned to be released in conjunction with Elmwood Park’s centennial next year. To be considered for inclusion, items must be in by April 30th. All items used will be credited […]
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