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OPEN FORUM – January, 2013
Impressed with Paper A women who subscribes to People & Places stopped to tell our delivery girl the following: “She has been impressed with the paper. She subscribed to the (another paper we won’t mention) for several years and it had gotten very expensive and she disliked the content. She cancelled her subscription. They call […]
Elmwood Park Village Board okays snow plan, bus service for seniors
Vouchers used to pay high school students for shoveling ELMWOOD PARK – The Village Board has approved a plan to help senior citizens and disabled residents pay for snow removal at their homes when there is a snowfall of six inches or more. The board voted unanimously in favor of the program which provides eligible […]
Franklin Park/Schiller Park Chamber
The Franklin Park/Schiller Park Chamber of Commerce had a busy December. Early in the month, members were treated to a wonderful buffet dinner consisting of superb entrees, breads, appetizers and desserts prepared by the Triton College Culinary students at the new Cafe 64 (which is open to the public) located in the student building. This event was […]
Bob’s Perspective: “Should We Have Concealed Weapons or Not?”
Life today is like a box of chocolates everyone; you never know what you’re going to get. Yes, people of many places and especially the city of Chicago seem to be going back in the time machine in the wild, Wild West days of our lives where we will be carrying and drawing guns from […]
From Our Email Box – Letter to the Editor
Dear Barb … I feel compelled to comment on your “Message From The Publisher” in the December issue of People & Places. I must say, during your time on Motorsports Unlimited, I never saw any sign of your genuine love of animals. I say “genuine” because I don’t believe anyone, who didn’t love animals, could […]
Flood Proofing Assistance Expanded in Elmwood Park
Centennial Park contract awarded ELMWOOD PARK – Homeowners in Elmwood Park will get additional help in flood proofing their homes under an expanded grant assistance program approved by the Village Board. The board amended the existing program to include installation of new glass block windows, retaining walls or other related work deemed necessary to prevent […]
Elmwood Park Crackdown on holiday traffic.
Elmwood Park Police Department launches holiday traffic enforcement crackdown Checkpoint to focus on impaired driving, seat belt enforcement (Elmwood Park, Illinois) – The Elmwood Park Police Department Officers will conduct a series of saturation patrols until January 1, 2013. The saturation patrols are designed to reduce traffic crashes and the liability associated with the violations of vehicular safety […]
RICHIE’S Restaurant in Schiller Park Now Open
BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER IS NOW SERVED! After numerous upgrades and renovations, Richie’s Restaurant located in the old Mama K’s location is now open for business. Located at 9812 W. Lawrence Avenue in Schiller Park, they are open from 6 am to 2 am daily. Saturdays until 3 am. Owner Rich Pisani welcomes you to […]
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 […]
Village President Pete Silvestri of Elmwood Park won’t seek re-election
Elsie Sutter to retire after 22 years as Village Clerk ELMWOOD PARK – Elmwood Park Village President Pete Silvestri has announced that he will not run for re-election in 2013. Silvestri, who is also a Cook County Commissioner, will leave after 24 years in office. His last day as Village President will be May 6, 2013. “After […]
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