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Quigley Elected Regional Whip by Democratic Colleagues
New leadership role comes after just three years in Congress WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) was elected by members of the Democratic Caucus to the leadership position of Regional Whip, just three years after first being elected to Congress. He will be the only member of the Illinois delegation to serve in […]
Saviano seeks Village President Position in Elmwood Park
Elmwood Park, IL — Angelo “Skip” Saviano recently announced that he will seek election for Village President of Elmwood Park. Saviano, who is a life-long resident of the Village, is vying for the office in hopes of continuing the tradition of putting people first and politics second. Saviano, who will be leaving the state legislature […]
Helping Women with Cancer
CLEANING HOMES TO FIGHT THE CANCER BLUES The number of women battling cancer is on the rise. While we sit and wait for a cure, community members are gathering together to help women today. Maid Spotless Cleaning has partnered with Cleaning For A Reason to help women in their community by providing free housecleaning to […]
LOCALS TAKE PART IN CHICAGO MARATHON
On October 7th, over 45,000 participants took part in the 35th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The event set a record of having 37,455 participants cross the finish line with an estimated 1.7 million spectators cheering them on. 171 of those finishers came from the People & Places Newspaper area; the youngest […]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT – Endeavour Space Shuttle
Endeavour Makes its Way through the Streets of LA! Follow the link! http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/10/a-space-shuttle-on-the-streets-of-los-angeles/100386
Video Gaming Coming to Franklin Park
Critics of gambling were not too happy to see the Mayor and Village Board of Franklin Park approve unanimously video gaming at local bars and restaurants. Although a small amount of revenue will come to the Village, 5%, critics claim the negatives far outweigh any profit. The owners will benefit, but the possibility of increased tax issues, […]
Local Resident Served With Indictment
Schiller Park resident, Roy McCampbell was served with a grand jury indictment accusing him of stealing more than $500,000 from Bellwood, in part by manipulating his employment contracts and deceiving the Village Board about them. According to court records, McCampbell faces eight felony counts of theft and four felony counts of official misconduct. The Class X felonies […]
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