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Letter: Saviano puts students first
The challenges facing public education in the United States are no secret. It’s reported in the media daily. Hollywood movies have been made to trigger emotion, debate and action for change and it certainly is on voters’ minds this election cycle. We have consensus on …
Letter: Thank you Franklin Park for supporting democracy
On Friday, Sept. 14, petitions with more than a thousand signatures were filed with the Franklin Park village clerk requesting that the question of the issuance of $15.5 million in general obligation bonds alternative revenue source as well as the question of the issuance of …
Barrett “Open Government” Pedersen once again has tried to force a “back-door” bond issue behind the backs of the citizens of Franklin Park. A month ago, the Village Board of Trustees passed a $15.5 million bond issue to fund the cost overruns of the new …
Letter: Cat Grandma to the rescue
To the Grey Lantern: Call me Cat Grandma. I am a super hero, too. As Cat Grandma, I bring wrongs to right. You know the texting fool in front of you who doesn’t move when the light turns green? I, Cat Grandma, am the one …
Letter to the editor
Inadequate yearly progress at D-84 I recently read the article in the Franklin Park Herald-Journal about outgoing District 84 Superintendent David Nemec, who at the ripe old age of 55 has decided to cash in on his $100K plus annual pension and relatively free health insurance. …
Why Hephzibah’s children want to live nearby
Belonging to a community like Elmwood Park or Franklin Park comes second for most of us, after belonging to a family. But when you don’t have a family to call your own, community goes to the top of the list. Especially when you’re a young …
Letter to the Editor
Pantries need for food is year-round I would like to bring to your attention a problem that is growing in our communities. The St. Celestine Food Pantry in Elmwood Park is seeing more and more new families and individuals in need of food each month. This …
Letter to the Editor
Community needs truly served by park I live across the street from Trumbull (Veterans) Park in River Grove where an extraordinarily beneficial event was held June 9 called “Summer Carnival.” This event was elaborate, very well organized and extremely well attended. Individuals with special needs were …
Letter to the Editor
Thank you for D84 dinner dance I am writing on behalf of the Franklin Park District 84 PTA. Hester Junior High School recently held its eighth grade Dinner Dance, which was sponsored by the PTA, at the banquet facilities of the Park District of Franklin Park …
Letters to the Editor
Congratulations to David Nemec I am writing in response to the recent article concerning Superintendent David Nemec’s upcoming retirement, and I want to thank the Franklin Park Herald-Journal for highlighting the success of a incredible educator that has been a part of the Franklin Park community …
‘Edifice Complex’ costly to Franklin Park
New police headquarters is a mistake How many of us out there know that Franklin Park is building a new police headquarters? Not many, I imagine because there has been no opportunity to find out other than a few Franklin Park Herald-Journal articles. So, I …
Letters to the Editor
Boy Scout Troop 158 thanks helpers On, March 11, Boy Scout Troop 158 held its eighth annual Pasta Dinner. The funds raised at the event help us to run a great program for our local Scouts. This year, the funds will be used specifically for the …
Letter to the Editor
Village far from being on spending spree I’m writing in response to the letter from Ken Zurek published March 8. Zurek takes issue with the village’s recent incurrence of debt to purchase police vehicles, protective turnout gear for the Fire Department and vehicles for the …
Letters to editor
Thinking outside box to save Franklin Park I have been reading Bob Dituri’s articles with interest and realize that I should state my case for changing the “state of mind” here in Franklin Park. Everyone knows there are two major problems in Franklin Park: flooding …
Letters to the Editor
Boy Scouts thank residents for recycling On behalf of Boy Scout Troop 158, I would like to thank all of the residents of Franklin Park who donated all of their old Christmas lights and electrical cords to our troop for recycling. We have so far recycled …
