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State Rep. Willis invites your feedback June 12
Jobs and economic opportunity are of paramount concern to me and to my constituents. As we work to get the state and nation out of an economic slump that has lasted for years and we debate policies at the state Capitol that will impact our …
Support Military Appreciation Month
May is National Military Appreciation Month and I would like to take time to bring attention to the individuals and families in our communities that give so much to protect our freedoms right here at home. National Military Appreciation Month includes Loyalty Day, Military Spouse …
Letter To the editor
Thank you to my supporters – Litwin I would like to thank my family, friends and supporters for the time spent helping me with my campaign. In a democracy it is important to stand up for our beliefs. I feel that I have accomplished this. …
Letter: Scouts thank volunteers for successful dinner
On Sunday, March 10, Boy Scout Troop 158 held its ninth annual Pasta Dinner benefit. The funds raised at this event help us to run a great program for our local Scouts. This year the funds will be used specifically for the boys to attend …
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 …
