![If you consider yourself an expert in game shows or on the costs of everyday appliances and merchandise, you might want to “come on down!” to Harwood Heights for a shot at being on The Price is Right. The CBS daytime program is holding an open casting call at Steinhafels furniture store, 7304 W. Lawrence Ave., Harwood Heights, on June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is looking for two semi-finalists who will have an opportunity to be selected as contestants on the show. Applicant will be interviewed on camera for approximately thirty (30) seconds answering questions such […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2021/02/08/HUQPBHMQSVAB5CWFTQNWP4P2YI.jpg?w=135 "If you consider yourself an expert in game shows or on the costs of everyday appliances and merchandise, you might want to “come on down!” to Harwood Heights for a shot at being on The Price is Right. The CBS daytime program is holding an open casting call at Steinhafels furniture store, 7304 W. Lawrence Ave., Harwood Heights, on June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is looking for two semi-finalists who will have an opportunity to be selected as contestants on the show. Applicant will be interviewed on camera for approximately thirty (30) seconds answering questions such […]")
‘Price is Right’ show searching for contestants in the Chicago area
If you consider yourself an expert in game shows or on the costs of everyday...
Franklin Park
![Village of Franklin Park leaders offered public thanks for well-wishes that have poured in for mayor Barrett Pedersen who underwent a lung transplant Monday. The surgery âwas a complete success,â officials wrote in a post on the villageâs Facebook page. âHis medical team is extremely pleased with his progress and he is making a full and rapid recovery,â the social media post states. âAt the Village, we are looking forward to his return.â It was not immediately clear how long Pedersen will have to be away from his village leadership role. The 67-year-old Pederden was born and raised in the […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2023/11/13/C3YDCGNK4NGTTIERXMO43WBO2Q.jpg?w=135 "Village of Franklin Park leaders offered public thanks for well-wishes that have poured in for mayor Barrett Pedersen who underwent a lung transplant Monday. The surgery âwas a complete success,â officials wrote in a post on the villageâs Facebook page. âHis medical team is extremely pleased with his progress and he is making a full and rapid recovery,â the social media post states. âAt the Village, we are looking forward to his return.â It was not immediately clear how long Pedersen will have to be away from his village leadership role. The 67-year-old Pederden was born and raised in the […]")
Franklin Park Mayor Barrett Pedersen ‘making a full and rapid recovery’ after having lung transplant this week
Village of Franklin Park leaders offered public thanks for well-wishes that have poured in for...
![Commencement was recently held for the more than 1,100 students graduating this spring semester from Triton College, with a special ceremony also held for nursing students. Officials announced in a news release that the twoâyear college, located in River Grove, held its 58th commencement ceremony on May 18 âto honor the academic accomplishments of its graduating class of 2024.â Two days before, there was a nurse pinning event. The completion ceremony for participants of the Workforce Equity Initiative took place May 20. âA total of 1,100 Triton College students graduated in May and, combined with graduates from August and December, […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/53742021544_c5accc35c6_k.jpg?w=132 "Commencement was recently held for the more than 1,100 students graduating this spring semester from Triton College, with a special ceremony also held for nursing students. Officials announced in a news release that the twoâyear college, located in River Grove, held its 58th commencement ceremony on May 18 âto honor the academic accomplishments of its graduating class of 2024.â Two days before, there was a nurse pinning event. The completion ceremony for participants of the Workforce Equity Initiative took place May 20. âA total of 1,100 Triton College students graduated in May and, combined with graduates from August and December, […]")
Triton College honors ‘commitment and perseverance’ of Class of 2024 graduates
Commencement was recently held for the more than 1,100 students graduating this spring semester from...
![On a sunny morning last week, the sounds of the Italian national anthem drifted in the air as a group of well-dressed men and women stepped off a bus in front of Ridgewood High School, greeted by applause from students. The group featured a delegation of Italian politicians, including Attilio Fontana, president of Italyâs Lombardy region, and Raffaele Cattaneo, the Italian undersecretary of European and international public relations, who visited the Norridge high school and met with students, teachers and administrators. The visit on May 23 took place thanks to a virtual educational partnership between students of Italian at Ridgewood […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ppn-l-nhh-ridgewood-cattaneo-fontana.jpg?w=117 "On a sunny morning last week, the sounds of the Italian national anthem drifted in the air as a group of well-dressed men and women stepped off a bus in front of Ridgewood High School, greeted by applause from students. The group featured a delegation of Italian politicians, including Attilio Fontana, president of Italyâs Lombardy region, and Raffaele Cattaneo, the Italian undersecretary of European and international public relations, who visited the Norridge high school and met with students, teachers and administrators. The visit on May 23 took place thanks to a virtual educational partnership between students of Italian at Ridgewood […]")
Norridge school gets visit from Italy, thanks to educational partnership
On a sunny morning last week, the sounds of the Italian national anthem drifted in...
![Dozens turned out Monday for the annual Memorial Day commemoration ceremony in Franklin Park which included a wreath laying, a 21-gun salute and an old flag retirement ceremony. Village Trustee Irene Avitia said that given the high number of veterans in Franklin Parkâand families of veterans who died while servingâsheâs happy the village does something to honor their service and their lives. âWe have a lot of veterans, so itâs important to recognize their contributions,â she said, prior to the ceremony at the Veterans Memorial. âThe community comes out and they like to remember our vets and those we lost.â […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC_0021-1.jpg?w=132 "Dozens turned out Monday for the annual Memorial Day commemoration ceremony in Franklin Park which included a wreath laying, a 21-gun salute and an old flag retirement ceremony. Village Trustee Irene Avitia said that given the high number of veterans in Franklin Parkâand families of veterans who died while servingâsheâs happy the village does something to honor their service and their lives. âWe have a lot of veterans, so itâs important to recognize their contributions,â she said, prior to the ceremony at the Veterans Memorial. âThe community comes out and they like to remember our vets and those we lost.â […]")
Franklin Park holds Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen, missing soldiers
Dozens turned out Monday for the annual Memorial Day commemoration ceremony in Franklin Park which...
![During his commencement address to the West Leyden High School Class of 2024, a school district leader encouraged the graduates to chart their own course forward. âSuccess cannot be defined by others. It can only be defined by you,â said Gregory Ignoffo, president of the Leyden High School District 212 Board of Education. âIt is overcoming the difficulties that make success that much more rewarding.â West Leyden is one of two schools in the district. Commencement for the graduating class of 381 students was held May 22 at Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont. Student speaker Vincent Mallari urged his fellow graduates […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PPN-L-fhj-leyden-west-graduation01.jpg?w=132 "During his commencement address to the West Leyden High School Class of 2024, a school district leader encouraged the graduates to chart their own course forward. âSuccess cannot be defined by others. It can only be defined by you,â said Gregory Ignoffo, president of the Leyden High School District 212 Board of Education. âIt is overcoming the difficulties that make success that much more rewarding.â West Leyden is one of two schools in the district. Commencement for the graduating class of 381 students was held May 22 at Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont. Student speaker Vincent Mallari urged his fellow graduates […]")
West Leyden High School Class of ’24 encouraged to ’embrace life’s challenges’ with open arms
During his commencement address to the West Leyden High School Class of 2024, a school...
![The $9.3 million overhaul of the Norridge Park District pool complex is expected to be completed âat some point during summer,â said Annemarie Flaherty, executive director of the park district. âRight now we do anticipate opening at some point during summer, but we wonât know the exact date until 30 days before that date,â Flaherty said on Friday (May 17). âI donât have a status of construction. I donât have a percentage of whatâs done. Theyâre continuing working on outdoor features and finalizing the lap pool at this time.â This week (May 20-24) crews will complete the majority of the […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ppn-l-nhh-Norridge-Pool-Splash-Pad-01.jpg?w=117 "The $9.3 million overhaul of the Norridge Park District pool complex is expected to be completed âat some point during summer,â said Annemarie Flaherty, executive director of the park district. âRight now we do anticipate opening at some point during summer, but we wonât know the exact date until 30 days before that date,â Flaherty said on Friday (May 17). âI donât have a status of construction. I donât have a percentage of whatâs done. Theyâre continuing working on outdoor features and finalizing the lap pool at this time.â This week (May 20-24) crews will complete the majority of the […]")
Construction continues on Norridge pool; expected to open ‘this summer’
The $9.3 million overhaul of the Norridge Park District pool complex is expected to be...
![Franklin Park cops were on the rooftop at a local Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant last Friday, an effort that helped the department raise nearly $4,500 for the Special Olympics Illinois. “Thank you to everyone who came out to support this very worthwhile cause!” officials posted on the Franklin Park Facebook page. On May 17, police personnel were on the roof and in the drive-through of Dunkin’ Donuts, 10131 W. Grand Ave., in Franklin Park, starting with the early morning rush hour and going until noon. The effort was to raise money for athletes who compete with the Illinois Special Olympics. The […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PPN-L-fhj-cop-rooftop-dunkin_0002.jpg?w=129 "Franklin Park cops were on the rooftop at a local Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant last Friday, an effort that helped the department raise nearly $4,500 for the Special Olympics Illinois. “Thank you to everyone who came out to support this very worthwhile cause!” officials posted on the Franklin Park Facebook page. On May 17, police personnel were on the roof and in the drive-through of Dunkin’ Donuts, 10131 W. Grand Ave., in Franklin Park, starting with the early morning rush hour and going until noon. The effort was to raise money for athletes who compete with the Illinois Special Olympics. The […]")
Franklin Park cops take to the Dunkin’ Donuts rooftop, raise $4K for Special Olympics Illinois
Franklin Park cops were on the rooftop at a local Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant last Friday,...
![Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start of summer. Along with commemorative ceremonies to honor fall military personnel, pools open for the season. A Memorial Day ceremony is set from 11 a.m. Monday at the Peace Triumphant Memorial in Scoville Park, officials announced on the village of Oak Park website. According to the website, the program will include remarks from Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, and Village President Vicki Scaman. The police department Honor Guard Unit will also be present for the ceremony, the website states. Not only will Oak Park host a ceremony, its splash pads […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2018/05/29/PGCU67R2BNGHBEFOMA2F36RYRI.jpg?w=135 "Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start of summer. Along with commemorative ceremonies to honor fall military personnel, pools open for the season. A Memorial Day ceremony is set from 11 a.m. Monday at the Peace Triumphant Memorial in Scoville Park, officials announced on the village of Oak Park website. According to the website, the program will include remarks from Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, and Village President Vicki Scaman. The police department Honor Guard Unit will also be present for the ceremony, the website states. Not only will Oak Park host a ceremony, its splash pads […]")
Oak Park mayor Scaman, Senate President Harmon to speak at Memorial Day ceremony
Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start of summer. Along with commemorative ceremonies to...
![Memorial Day weekend is considered the the unofficial start of summer, and Elmwood Park and Franklin Park are bringing in the season in a few ways. In addition to events that commemorate the nation’s fallen military, including memorial services in Franklin Park and other area towns, like Oak Park, pools are set to open. Franklin Park The annual Memorial Day observance is at 11 a.m. Monday at the Veterans Monument, west of Village Hall, officials announced on the village website. âThe event, co-sponsored with the American Legion Post 974, will pay tribute to our deceased Franklin Park veterans from all […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/05/26/INMWVOXLCFFCXBVYVVXABTM2RY.jpg?w=135 "Memorial Day weekend is considered the the unofficial start of summer, and Elmwood Park and Franklin Park are bringing in the season in a few ways. In addition to events that commemorate the nation’s fallen military, including memorial services in Franklin Park and other area towns, like Oak Park, pools are set to open. Franklin Park The annual Memorial Day observance is at 11 a.m. Monday at the Veterans Monument, west of Village Hall, officials announced on the village website. âThe event, co-sponsored with the American Legion Post 974, will pay tribute to our deceased Franklin Park veterans from all […]")
Pools open, veteran commemorative service planned Memorial Day weekend in Franklin Park, Elmwood Park
Memorial Day weekend is considered the the unofficial start of summer, and Elmwood Park and...