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Old Presbyterian Church site to become Centennial Park

| October 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

Park will commemorate Elmwood Park’s upcoming 100th anniversary ELMWOOD PARK, IL – Elmwood Park Trustees voted unanimously to adopt a resolution to enter into a contract for the demolition of the old Elmwood Park Presbyterian Church at 7600 W. Armitage Ave. This is the first step in the plan to turn the site into the […]

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MoneyIsland for Kids Ages 8-14 – First American Bank Program

| October 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

Local kids on their way to MoneyIsland Exciting online world from First American Bank teaches kids financial literacy.   Chicago, IL – First American Bank announces the availability of MoneyIsland™, an educational and entertaining online world that helps kids ages 8 to 14 make financial decisions in three key areas: Saving & Spending, Earning & Investing […]

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2012 Street Improvements for Elmwood Park

| October 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

2012 Street improvements underway in Elmwood Park Water main project planned for October ELMWOOD PARK, IL  –  Crews are hard at work on multiple street projects in Elmwood Park during September, as part of the annual street improvements for the Village. “These are important projects that provide lasting benefits to the community, despite the short-term […]

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Park District of Franklin Park Events

| October 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

FOR MORE PROGRAMS AND INFORMATION Visit the Park District of Franklin Park online at www.fpparks.org  Information available in Spanish and Polish.   35th Annual Eddie Biondo Fall Fest Parade Sunday, October 7• 1:00 -2:00 p.m. Line-up location: Scott Street and Grand Avenue Come out and join us as we celebrate the 35th annual Eddie Biondo Fall […]

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Quigley Receives Concord Coalition Award for Bipartisan Fiscal Reform

| October 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

 Bipartisan Fiscal ReformOrganization recognizes Quigley for leadership on Simpson-Bowles style budget  The Concord Coalition has awarded U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) with the Paul E. Tsongas Economic Patriot Award for his efforts to push a bipartisan deficit reduction plan earlier this year.   “I would like to thank the Concord Coalition for recognizing the importance of this […]

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Special Needs Special Times – October, 2012

| October 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

By now you’re probably just about settled into the back-to-school routine, and if your child with special needs is anything like Joey, he or she is likely begging for something fun to do to unwind after a long day or week in the classroom. Watching your kids acquire new knowledge might also have you yearning […]

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Just for the Health of It – October 2012

| October 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

LOOK AWAY! Dreading the sting of your flu vaccine? Look away from that needle. A study in the journal Pain suggests that people who avert their gaze experience less discomfort during immunizations than folks who stare at the syringe. Try chatting with the nurse or focusing on the artwork in the room instead. Previous research […]

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Elmwood Park Neighbors Petition to Remove Intersection Camera

| September 29, 2012 | 0 Comments

Hundreds rally behind the Elmwood Park Voice Party’s calls to remove the Red Speed camera. Citing a lack of safety studies and conflicting and inaccurate data from the Village, the Elmwood Park Voice Party has gathered nearly 1,000 signatures to have the Red Speed camera removed from the Grand and 76th Avenue intersection. “Village officials […]

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District 212 Homecoming Festivities Announced

| September 27, 2012 | 0 Comments

Leyden High School District 212 will host Homecoming 2012 beginning on Thursday, September 27, with the Faculty Football Game, East vs. West, and the Pep Rally to be held at West Leyden High School, 1000 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake. The festivities begin with the faculty football game starting at 5:30 p.m. The much-anticipated game is […]

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LIONS OFFER HEARING SCREENINGS

| September 26, 2012 | 0 Comments

The Franklin Park Manila Lions Club is sponsoring a screening from 9 am to noon on Friday, September 28th at the Franklin Park Community Center, 9560 Franklin Avenue. Among the Lions members involved in the screening are Elsie Rivadelo, Rose Lobianco, Benni Fernandez, Tessie Zaretsky and Rhey Adriano. The Mobile Hearing Screening activity is conducted […]

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