Tag: Franklin Park

115 Years Serving the Community!

| March 1, 2014 | 0 Comments

The Franklin Park Public Library was originally formed as a project of the Ladies Literary and Social Club – now the Franklin Park Woman’s Club. The fledgling library was housed in Wasson’s store, 9602 Franklin Avenue. That was in 1899. Come celebrate your Library’s 115th anniversary! Join us on Saturday, April 26, at 1:00pm. Some […]

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PARK DISTRICT OF FRANKLIN PARK UPCOMING EVENTS

| February 1, 2014 | 0 Comments

Check out our Winter brochure online @ www.fpparks.org.  Special Events information in your local paper, or call the Park District at 847-455-2852 All Ages, Free  Daddy Daughter Dance Friday, February 7 • 7:00-9:30 pm Saturday, February 8 • 6:30-9:00 pm   Location: North Park, 10040 Addison Street A lovely evening for daddies and daughters of all […]

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Read with the Franklin Park Library This Winter

| December 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

People of all ages are invited to participate in the Library’s annual Winter Reading Program. The 6-week program runs from January 13 through February 22. Kids, teens, and adults will have the opportunity to win prizes for reading. The more you read, the more chances you have to win! This year, we have some fabulous […]

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January @ the Franklin Park Public Library

| December 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

January 2 – Lego Club – Do you love Legos and Duplos? Are you a master at building spaceships and towers? Come build with us in this exciting program! Ages 4-years-old and up.  6:00 – 7:00pm January 3 – Holiday Movie Marathon – Missing the holidays already? Come celebrate one more time with our all-day […]

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EDDIE BIONDO FALL FEST PARADE & PUMPKIN FEST

| September 30, 2013 | 0 Comments

36th Annual Eddie Biondo Fall Fest Parade 10/6/2013 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM       Where: Scott Street and Grand Avenue Come out and join us as we celebrate the 36th annual Eddie Biondo Fall Fest Parade. Gather your friends, family and neighbors to see the marching bands, clowns, local businesses, civic organizations, families and friends […]

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE PARK DISTRICT OF FRANKLIN PARK?

| August 2, 2013 | 0 Comments

Check out our Summer brochure online @ www.fpparks.org. Movies in the Park Grab a blanket and enjoy an unforgettable evening of cinema under the stars. Movie time snacks will be available to purchase. Plan Ahead! (In case of inclement weather, the movies will be rescheduled. Please see the brochure for more information.) We are showing […]

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POLICE BLOTTER – APRIL, 2013

| April 1, 2013 | 0 Comments

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 […]

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Bob’s Perspective

Bob’s Perspective

| March 1, 2013 | 0 Comments

Can the New Mayoral Candidates Beat Mayor Pederson?  Will the Mayoral candidates that are running have a chance to beat the political machine for the race for mayor in Franklin Park?  Yes, people today I’m not only delivering the news, but also the views of what the people really need and want to make this […]

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Relay For Life Kick Off Event

Relay For Life Kick Off Event

| March 1, 2013 | 0 Comments

The 2013 Relay For Life Kick Off Event for the Franklin Park/Schiller Park/Northlake Relay was held on February 19th at Pescatore Palace in Franklin Park. Returning teams and new teams joined in the continued efforts to fight cancer. Event Coordinators Danielle Swets and Rhonda Iacobazzi welcomed guests and both old and new teams were introduced. If you […]

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PARK DISTRICT OF FRANKLIN PARK HAPPENINGS!

| February 25, 2013 | 0 Comments

Check out our Winter/Spring brochure online @ www.fpparks.org Special Events Mother Son Bowl Saturday, March 2 • 12:00-2:00 p.m. Location: Brunswick Zone, River Grove Put on those bowling shoes and hit the lanes for cosmic bowling with Mom at Brunswick Zone in River Grove. This memorable afternoon includes pizza, bowling, and a special photo of […]

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