Franklin Park Herald-Journal

Arrests up, serious crime down in Franklin Park in 2012

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:57:52 -0500

FRANKLIN PARK — The number of crimes in Franklin Park stayed more or less flat in 2012 though arrests were up from 2011. That’s according to the 2012 annual report issued by the Franklin Park Police Department.

River Grove school raises $4,000 with St. Patrick’s Day event

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:05:25 -0500

FRANKLIN PARK — The luck of the Irish was definitely present on St. Patrick’s Day with proceeds from a fundraiser for a local Catholic school exceeding expectations. Every year for almost 10 years around St. Patrick’s Day, St. Cyprian Catholic School has a fundraiser.

Brothers guide Franklin Park firm started by father

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:20:00 -0500

FRANKLIN PARK — A former CPA and a former toy designer are the second generation to run Renzo Company, a designer and seller of children’s clothing and toys. Robert Stone is the idea man at Renzo Company.

Leyden fire chief no stranger to job or area

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:58:00 -0500

FRANKLIN PARK — Though an alarm is ringing and firefighters are rushing to their vehicles to respond to a call somewhere on Grand Avenue, Kory Ryan sits still. It’s a Tuesday morning, and he’s in the conference room at the Leyden Fire Station.

Northlake residents view comprehensive plan for city

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:43:15 -0500

NORTHLAKE — A draft plan for future land use in Northlake received kudos for its proposed extension of a bike and pedestrian path. “I like the walking trail,” resident Jennifer Bucziewicz said. “I roller-skate and walk my dog there. I’m happy they’re planning on extending it.”

Coupon expert offers advice to Northlake audience

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:49:28 -0500

NORTHLAKE — The best place to shop is at home. “There is a bad time and a good time to buy everything,” Jill Cataldo told 45 people — one man, 44 women — in the Grant Park recreation center in Northlake the evening of March 6.

Franklin Park manufacturing jobs decline in survey

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:38:00 -0500

FRANKLIN PARK — A recent survey shows manufacturing jobs have decreased in Franklin Park. The drop recorded between November 2011 and November 2012 was measured by Evanston-based Manufacturers’ News, which interviews every manufacturer in the country each year.