Shout Out: Joe Martin, author and entrepreneurShout Out: Joe Martin, author and entrepreneur, former Schiller Park resident. June 19, 2019
Shout Out: Nick Bell, blues rock musician and founder of the Nick Bell BandShout Out: Nick Bell, musician and founder of the Nick Bell Band. June 17, 2019
Franklin Park technician competes in Meter MadnessLuis Hernandez practiced assembling water meters for an international contest in which he represented Franklin Park and placed in the top 10. June 17, 2019
Guerin College Prep retirees have almost 150 years of serviceFour retirees at Guerin College Prep High School had a combined total of almost 150 years at that school and Holy Cross High.June 17, 2019
Entertainment to extend through Sunday at Franklin Park FestFranklin Avenue and Calwagner Street will be a hub for entertainment, music, food, trains and carnival rides during the annual Franklin Park Fest. June 03, 2019
Shout Out: Nicole Mendez, Fermilab intern with plans to become a doctorIn this week's Shout Out, meet Nicole Mendez, a Fermilab intern who hopes to become a doctor. May 29, 2019
Shout Out: Beatriz Verin, East Leyden prom queenBeatriz Verin was recently crowned prom queen at East Leyden High School. Verin was also voted homecoming queen in the fall. May 29, 2019
Franklin Park American Legion annual ceremony remembers veterans who died in past yearMembers of Franklin Park American Legion Post 974 marched Monday to the Veterans Memorial on Belmont Avenue for the annual Memorial Day service. May 28, 2019
West Leyden graduation shines spotlight on student who overcame challengesLeyden Superintendent Nick Polyak honored Precious Bowling at West Leyden graduation, saying she overcame neglect, bullying, abuse and sexual assault. May 28, 2019
Franklin Park police officers honored for disarming man without any injuriesFour Franklin Park police officers were honored recently for their disarming a man at St. Gertrude's Catholic Church April 1, without any injuries. May 22, 2019
Underwater robotics send West Leyden students to national contestFive students from a West Leyden High School robotics club will travel to Maryland for a national contest for remote-controlled aquatic vehicles. May 20, 2019
Administrator is leaving 'family' at East Leyden to become a principalThe leader of the Equity Team at East Leyden High School is leaving to become principal of a very diverse school, Niles West High in Skokie. May 20, 2019
West Leyden dedicates integrated cafeteria, library and media centerWest Leyden High School Principal Tatiana Bonuma formally dedicated new space after a two-year, $30 million series of improvements considered the largest at the Northlake campus since it opened in 1959. May 09, 2019
Leyden High School's Teatro Leyden to present 'Spirit of Hispania' in English and SpanishTeatro Leyden will present playwright Jules Tasco’s "El Espiritu de Hispania (Spirit of Hispania)" in both English and Spanish at West Leyden High School. May 07, 2019
Franklin Park welcomes new trustees, clerk at swearing inTwo new trustees have officially joined the Franklin Park village board. May 07, 2019
Old Franklin Park police station building to be torn down, replaced with Metra parking lotThe old Franklin Park police station building will soon be replaced by a Metra parking lot. May 07, 2019
Northlake cop to take to the roof for Special OlympicsA Northlake police officer plans to take to the roof of a local Dunkin' Donuts shop to help raise money for Special Olympics. May 06, 2019
East Leyden inducts new members into National Honor SocietyEast Leyden inducts new members into National Honor SocietyApril 30, 2019
Railroad crossing improvements planned as part of quiet zone effort in Franklin ParkFranklin Park is on track to soon have safer pedestrian railroad crossings. April 30, 2019
Community Connections night tries to bring people togetherCommunity Connections Night included 45 vendors from throughout the Mannheim District 83 community. The purpose of the evening was to showcase all of the resources available to students and parents. April 23, 2019
Triton College plans for new, nearly half-million-dollar entrance to buildingTriton College’s Learning Resource Center will have a new look when students return to campus in the fall. April 23, 2019
3 teens charged — 1 with a felony — after 4th teen shot in the leg: Northlake policeA 16-year-old Franklin Park boy was charged as an adult with a felony, and two other teens also are facing charges. April 19, 2019
The Custom Companies breaks ground on new 225,000-square-foot logistics facility in NorthlakeA 225,000-square-foot "state-of-the-art logistics facility" will be The Custom Companies new Northlake home at 135 Railroad Ave. April 19, 2019
'Persons of interest' in custody after gang-related shooting near Northlake school: policeThe Northlake Police Department has several “persons of interest” in custody following what police say was a gang-related shooting Monday night near a local school. April 16, 2019
'She changes moods': At East Leyden, comfort dog can help relieve stressA longtime counselor at East Leyden High School has added a teammate who she said can “change moods” and provide assistance to students who might be dealing with stressful situations. April 15, 2019
Basketball magic: Harlem Wizards' visit provides thrills for Berkeley District 87A visit by the Harlem Wizards show basketball organization last week helped raise more than $3,300 at Berkeley School District 87, officials said. April 15, 2019
Burglars break into Franklin Park gaming cafe, pry open ATM and swipe $50,000: policeBurglars broke into a Franklin Park gaming cafe, pried open an ATM and got away with about $50,000 in cash in the early-morning hours of March 25, police said. April 12, 2019
Shout Out: Jennifer Susina, Youth Services librarian at Franklin Park libraryJennifer Susina, Youth Services librarian with a specialty of school and community outreach at the Franklin Park Public Library, said this summer’s reading challenge includes observing history made by astronauts. April 09, 2019
Easter Bunny's busy season: Egg hunts set this weekendEgg hunts in the Franklin Park-Elmwood Park area. April 09, 2019