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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 […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I am writing because as a voter I am disgusted with the smear campaign Kathleen Willis is running. Who is Kathleen Willis and what are her credentials making her worthy of being my state representative? All I see are scare tactic campaign ads being mailed to my house, along with name calling. Is this how […]
November Library Nook
What’s Happening at your Local Libraries! River Grove Library 8638 W. Grand Ave., River Grove Librarian Marissa 708-453-4484 www.rivergrovelibrary.org November 3, 2012- Blood drive 10am-3pm. You can make an appointment to donate blood by calling ahead, or just drop by the library. Take some time to help save a life! November 10, 2012- Illinois Worknet will be […]
What’s Happening at the Franklin Park Library?
Franklin Park Public Library District Located at 10311 Grand Avenue, the library offers 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: […]
Mardi Gras Pub
If you are not a “local”, you might not know of a quaint, obscure little pub located on Front Street in Franklin Park. Facing the train tracks and enduring the noise of the freight and passenger trains going by, the Mardi Gras Pub, according to owner Stan Konrick, is a great place to relax, watch […]
SCHILLER PARK LIBRARY RECEIVES DONATION
Alliant Credit UnionFoundation donates Biz Kid$ TV Series DVDs to Schiller Park Public Library CHICAGO, IL (October 24, 2012)— Alliant Credit Union Foundation recently donated the first four seasons of Biz Kid$, an Emmy award winning public television series that teaches kids about making and managing money, to the Schiller Park Public Library. DVD sets containing […]
Library Celebrates International Games Day
Libraries today are more than just books. Franklin Parkers rely on the library to borrow movies and music. The Library provides free Wi-fi internet service, access to databases for research, test prep, self -improvement, and so much more! A recent, and important, development , libraries are becoming gathering spaces for the community, comfortable and safe […]
VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE
Veterans Park District’s Veterans Day Observance Thursday, November 8th, 2012 at 10 a.m. Bulger Park, 1601 Hirsch Street, Melrose Park On this Veterans Day think of how grateful we should be for all the veterans who have sacrificed their lives by fighting for our freedom. For the past seven years, Veterans Park District has observed […]
Park District of Franklin Park Upcoming Events – November December!
Special Events Halloween Hoot Wednesday, October 31 • 4:00-6:00 p.m. Location: Centre at North Park, 10040 Addison Street Come dressed in your Halloween best! This evening will be full of trickish games and crafts, but don’t be scared. Join us in walking in our annual costume parade and participate in our costume awards. Winners will […]
President’s Reception November 14th at Triton College
Triton College Foundation Board of Directors’ President David King to be honored at President’s Reception on Nov. 14 River Grove, Ill. – Triton College Foundation Board of Directors’ President David King will be honored at the 20th Annual President’s Reception on Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the Student Center (B-Building). King, who has served as President […]
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