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STUFF-A-BAG RUMMAGE SALE
WHERE? Congregational Church of Jefferson Park- UCC, 5320 W Giddings St (one block south of Milwaukee and Lawrence Avenues)-near the Blue Line, Chicago, IL 60630 773-725-0121 SATURDAY Sept. 26, 2020 from 9 am-5pm ONE DAY ONLY! Receive a bag upon entry and fill it with your choice of a Large Selection of Gently Used Clothing […]
Progressive International Motorcycle Show
With press pass in hand I attended the Progressive International Motorcycle Show to take a few photos for People and Places Newspaper. Here is a sound/slide video that I put together with a few of those photos.
Father and Daughter Dance at North Park in Franklin Park
On February 8, 2020 the Park District of Franklin Park held their annual Father and Daughter Dance. They held a dance on February 7, 2020 as well. Here is a video from the dance held on February 8th.
27th. Annual Special Needs Ice Skating Competition and Hockey Game
The 27th. Annual Special Needs Ice Skating Competition and Hockey Game between The Chicago Blackhawks Special Hockey Team and The Wisconsin Timberwolves was held at The Franklin Park Ice Arena. It was a fun filled event for the entire family. The day started off with the annual match-up between The Hornets Sled Hockey Team and […]
Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
This past Christmas season my family and I went downtown to Daley Plaza to partake in Chicago’s Annual Christkindlmarket. While I was down there I took a few photographs for People and Places Newspaper. Here are the photos that I took.
Franklin Park School District 84 Students Performing at Franklin Park’s Winterfest
The school children of Franklin Park’s School District #84 performed at the annual Winterfest at Hammill Square. It was a beautiful night for Christmas Carols, Christmas lights, Santa and Mrs. Claus and hot chocolate. Here is a video from the performance.
Winterfest at Hammill Square 2019
One of Franklin Park’s annual events is Winterfest at Hammill Square. Here is a short video of Santa and Mrs. Claus arrivving by fire truck courtesy of the Franklin Park Fire Department.
Big Band Concert at West Leyden High School
On November 22, 2019 East and West Leyden High Schools cosponsored a Big Band Concert at West Leyden High School with a 1940’s theme. Here are a few photos from that event.
Franklin Park Manila Lions Club Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Those Less Fortunate
The Franklin Park Manila Lions Club held their annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the needy and I was there to cover the event for People and Places Newspaper. Here is video that I produced of this event.
Leyden Township and Custom Companies Inc. Present A Thanksgiving Dinner for Those Less Fortunate
Here is a short video that I created of the Leyden Township Thanksgiving Dinner that was held in conjunction with Custom Companies Inc. Many were in attendance for this community event.



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