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POLICE BLOTTER – APRIL, 2013
Elmwood Park Battery – An Elmwood Park man was arrested on February 13th and charged with battery. Michael Howard, of the 2300 block of North 76th Street, is alleged to have head butted and spit on another man in the first block of Conti Parkway. Drugs – A Chicago man was arrested and charged with […]
National Library Week April 14- 21, 2013
Communities Matter @ Your Library National Library Week April 14 – 21, 2013 Many merchants in Franklin Park will be participating in a “Show Your Library Card” campaign. They will be offering discounts and freebies to library card-holders who display their FP library card during the week. Check the library’s website (www.fppld.org) for the most […]
April @ Your Library
Franklin Park Public Library District We are located at 10311 Grand Avenue and offer a range of services and programs for children, teens and adults. Further information is available at www.fppld.org or by calling 847- 455- 6016. Hours of Service: Monday-Thursday, 9 AM—9 PM Friday & Saturday, 9 AM—5 PM Sunday, 1 PM – 5 […]
LEYDEN BRIEFS – APRIL, 2013
EXCEPTIONAL EAGLE BREAKFAST AT EAST LEYDEN The following East Leyden High School students were honored at the EXCEPTIONAL EAGLE BREAKFAST on Thursday, March 14, 2013, at 7:00 a.m. at the school. The monthly breakfast is held to recognize students for their extraordinary effort, special achievements, and academic excellence. Parents and nominating teachers also are invited […]
Letter to the Editor – How much money is enough to get elected?
As a voter I am displeased with the antics of New York City’s Mayor Bloomberg coming to Illinois to buy elections in our State. What is astonishing is the dead silence on this issue by the voters, our unbiased media and elected officials. Sure it may be legal to donate money to whatever candidate you like, […]
Doing Our Duty
Back in March the world watched as the Roman Catholic Church held the ancient ritual of the conclave to elect its new pope. A conclave doesn’t happen every day, of course, so naturally people have questions about it whenever it occurs. I thought it was interesting how, before the conclave began, many people asked me […]
DISTRICT 212 SYMPHONIC BAND STUDENTS TO PERFORM AT CSC
Symphonic Band students from District 212 will have the unparalleled experience of performing at the Chicago Symphony Center beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the historic Symphony Center, 222 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. This is an exceptional opportunity for Leyden students as they will be performing in the home of […]
TRITON JAZZ SPECTACULAR – APRIL 6TH
Triton College Jazz Spectacular promises an evening to remember River Grove, Ill. – On Saturday, April 6, Triton College will host its 2013 Jazz Spectacular, with an evening concert starting at 7:30 p.m., featuring the James Davis Quartet, Triton College Jazz Faculty Quintet, and the Triton College Big Band. This wonderful day of jazz music […]
POLICE BLOTTER – MARCH 2013
ELMWOOD Park ASSAULT – A 51 year old man from Chicago was arrested on February 2nd in the 1900 block of 73rd Court. John Hale is alleged to have threatened to slit the throat of his stepson with a knife. He is charged with aggravated assault. BURGLARY – A Chicago man, Joseph Pasua, 34, was […]
SENIOR SNIPS
ILLINOIS OUTSTANDING SENIOR VOLUNTEER The search is on for Illinois’s outstanding senior volunteer. The Salute to Senior Service program, sponsored by Home Instead, Inc, the franchise of the Home Instead Senior Care network, honors the contributions of adults 65 and older who volunteer at least 15 hours a month to their favorite causes. Nominations for […]
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