![A 1930 steam engine called The Empress pulled into downtown Franklin Park Wednesday ā taking a break from its trek along the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroad line on its trip from Calgary, Canada to Mexico City, Mexico ā and hundreds turned out to witness the historic visit. The locomotiveās stop was part of the one-year anniversary of the Canadian Pacificās purchase of the Kansas City Southern line. The buy created the only single-line railway connecting the three North American countries, and hauls freight. āItās a nice engine,ā said Mike Brown, who was among the throng that stood in the […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PPN-L-fhj-steam-locomotive-12.jpg?w=132 "A 1930 steam engine called The Empress pulled into downtown Franklin Park Wednesday ā taking a break from its trek along the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroad line on its trip from Calgary, Canada to Mexico City, Mexico ā and hundreds turned out to witness the historic visit. The locomotiveās stop was part of the one-year anniversary of the Canadian Pacificās purchase of the Kansas City Southern line. The buy created the only single-line railway connecting the three North American countries, and hauls freight. āItās a nice engine,ā said Mike Brown, who was among the throng that stood in the […]")
The Empress steam locomotive rolls through Franklin Park on Canadian Pacific ‘Final Spike’ tour
A 1930 steam engine called The Empress pulled into downtown Franklin Park Wednesday ā taking a break from its trek along the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroad line on its...
![A burst of color hit the streets in Franklin Park Sunday at the townās first ever āColor Run, Walk and Roll 5Kā event. Participants wore light colors while supporters sat at stations along the route and tossed colored chalk powder at them. By the end, most participants were pouring sweat and dripping psychedelic colors. The inaugural event attracted hundreds of participants and Catherine Saponieri, the marketing manager for Park District of Franklin Park, said she expects the run to become an annual tradition. āItās great to have that many people interested in coming out for us on a Sunday,ā she […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_0019.jpg?w=132 "A burst of color hit the streets in Franklin Park Sunday at the townās first ever āColor Run, Walk and Roll 5Kā event. Participants wore light colors while supporters sat at stations along the route and tossed colored chalk powder at them. By the end, most participants were pouring sweat and dripping psychedelic colors. The inaugural event attracted hundreds of participants and Catherine Saponieri, the marketing manager for Park District of Franklin Park, said she expects the run to become an annual tradition. āItās great to have that many people interested in coming out for us on a Sunday,ā she […]")
![Being a sports fan, that is to say, a sports fanatic, has long meant more than watching a game and supporting the hometown team on game day. For fans, the games are a part of life, a social tradition that takes root, often in childhood, and never lets up. The tradition can grow wild and expensive and elaborate or it can be held in check by real world responsibilities but a sports fanatic holds on to it, maintains it, and loves it, each in his or her own way. Merchandise shows off favorite teams and players. Win flags transmit Cubs […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PPN-L-DBR-Burr-Ridge-sports-memorabilia-03.jpg?w=132 "Being a sports fan, that is to say, a sports fanatic, has long meant more than watching a game and supporting the hometown team on game day. For fans, the games are a part of life, a social tradition that takes root, often in childhood, and never lets up. The tradition can grow wild and expensive and elaborate or it can be held in check by real world responsibilities but a sports fanatic holds on to it, maintains it, and loves it, each in his or her own way. Merchandise shows off favorite teams and players. Win flags transmit Cubs […]")
![The Oak Park Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual health and wellness fair Sunday, drawing hundreds of visitors to the midday event intended to spread the word about available health resources in the area. This year, the chamber held the fair in the new Community Recreation Center, a popular Park District spot offering a walking track, sports courts and a fully-stocked gym, among other amenities, which spread the fair over two floors. Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce Director Darien Marion-Burton said the growing event and its ambitious goals are done with the support of the community and in response […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PPN-L-oak-RUSH-health-fair-4.jpg?w=130 "The Oak Park Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual health and wellness fair Sunday, drawing hundreds of visitors to the midday event intended to spread the word about available health resources in the area. This year, the chamber held the fair in the new Community Recreation Center, a popular Park District spot offering a walking track, sports courts and a fully-stocked gym, among other amenities, which spread the fair over two floors. Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce Director Darien Marion-Burton said the growing event and its ambitious goals are done with the support of the community and in response […]")
![The Lake Zurich Village Board approved two spending plans to improve local parks which will be paid for through a combination of grants and tax revenues. The projects include renovations at Paulus Park and ongoing tree trimming and replacement efforts around the village, officials explained at the April 15 board meeting. The first improvement project is part of a development project at Paulus Park that has been in the works for years. It has been led by community suggestions for improvements. The work is estimated to cost $329,300 and is expected to improve many of the attractions at the park […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_0123.jpg?w=132 "The Lake Zurich Village Board approved two spending plans to improve local parks which will be paid for through a combination of grants and tax revenues. The projects include renovations at Paulus Park and ongoing tree trimming and replacement efforts around the village, officials explained at the April 15 board meeting. The first improvement project is part of a development project at Paulus Park that has been in the works for years. It has been led by community suggestions for improvements. The work is estimated to cost $329,300 and is expected to improve many of the attractions at the park […]")
![Some area residents and others came together recently to donate money, lose some hair and do what they considered their part to help fight against childhood cancer, all at the St. Baldrickās Foundation fundraiser hosted by the Franklin Park Fire Department. St. Baldrickās is an international nonprofit organization that helps fund research on childhood cancers. The Franklin Park Fire Department has been hosting an annual fundraiser for the cause for nearly 20 years, organizers explained. The event, held April 5 this year, includes honoring local kids with cancer, getting a head-shaving, and also a silent auction, raffles, food and drinks. […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_0045.jpg?w=132 "Some area residents and others came together recently to donate money, lose some hair and do what they considered their part to help fight against childhood cancer, all at the St. Baldrickās Foundation fundraiser hosted by the Franklin Park Fire Department. St. Baldrickās is an international nonprofit organization that helps fund research on childhood cancers. The Franklin Park Fire Department has been hosting an annual fundraiser for the cause for nearly 20 years, organizers explained. The event, held April 5 this year, includes honoring local kids with cancer, getting a head-shaving, and also a silent auction, raffles, food and drinks. […]")