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Saviano inauguarated as Elmwood Park Village President
ELMWOOD PARK – Angelo “Skip” Saviano was sworn in as Elmwood Park Village President Monday May 6th while Gina Pesko took over as Village Clerk. Saviano replaces Pete Silvestri, who served as Village President for 24 years. Pesko replaces Elsie Sutter, who served 22 years. “I want to express my gratitude to the people of Elmwood Park for their support,” Saviano […]
The Finish Line of Heroes
It was not only a 26.2 mile Boston Marathon race that had a lot of meaning for all who watched and attended it, but for many Bostonians it was a day of patriotism. Yes, it was a day of an annual event of meaning and tradition and expression for the many there that celebrated the […]
Dam Removal Benefits Schiller Woods
On a hot summer afternoon in June of 2012, an excavator rigged with a jack hammer was about to mark a historical moment for the Des Plaines River downstream in Riverside. For the first time in almost two hundred years, the section of river in Riverside and Lyons returned to a free flowing stream, unimpeded by a […]
SENIOR HOME SHARING
Seniors Win the Everyday Race: Senior Home Sharing Run for the Roses Gala Danada House, Wheaton, IL, May 2, 2013 The Run for the Roses Gala was held on Thursday, May 2nd from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the Danada House in Wheaton, which had a strong connection to the Kentucky Derby. Danada House’s distinguished residents, Dan […]
Tri-State Tollway Ramp Projects Scheduled to Begin
TRI-STATE TOLLWAY (I-94/I-294) RAMP PROJECTS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN Ramps to be rebuilt at Belvidere Road, Lake Street and I-55 DOWNERS GROVE, IL – Construction is scheduled to begin next week on ramps at three interchanges on the Tri-State Tollway (I-94/I-294) including Belvidere Road (Illinois Route 120), Lake Street (U.S. Route 20) and I-55. During the […]
Letters to the Editor – June
Dear Editor: Until we are able to develop a mechanism for informing the public about matters considered and acted upon by the new Board of Education for School District 81, we will be sharing highlights from our meetings with you. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us convey information as we work through this transition […]
LEYDEN HIGHLIGHTS
What’s Happening in East and West Leyden High School? DISTRICT 212 SCOTY AWARD WINNERS Nicole Christy, a senior at West Leyden, and Juan Pablo Ramirez, a senior at East Leyden, are among the winners of the annual School Citizen of the Year Award (SCOTY) sponsored by West 40, an intermediate education service center that […]
PARK DISTRICT OF FRANKLIN PARK EVENTS
PARK DISTRICT OF FRANKLIN PARK PRESS RELEASE: Check out our Summer brochure online @ www.fpparks.org. Special Events POOL IS NOW OPEN! Where: Pool on Pacific, 9715 Pacific Ave. Bring the whole family. All Ages, Pool Pass or Daily Admission Kids Outdoor Garage Sale Saturday, June 15 • 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Community Center, […]
Summer Activities in Elmwood Park
Farmers’ Market ready to launch 2013 season in Elmwood Park Taste of Elmwood Park attracting numerous local restaurants ELMWOOD PARK – The village’s Farmers’ Market returned to Central Park on Sunday, May 26, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. A community bike ride also took place that morning that started at the Central Park Gazebo and […]
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