Franklin Park News

In the wake of an $8.7 million shortfall in Franklin Park, a village trustee said he was moved out of the position of chair of the finance committee when he suggested the village find another accounting firm to conduct its annual audits.

Cook County Sheriff's Police announced charges against more than 100 people, several from the Northwest suburbs, in a six-month police investigation called "Operation Room Service." The investigation occurred at hotels and motels along Mannheim Road south of O'Hare International Airport.

West Leyden Operation Snowball club members are participating in the Jewel Shop and Share program scheduled for Nov.

Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart Thursday revealed a six-month campaign that had netted more than 100 arrests, 18 weapons and more than $100,000 in confiscated narcotics and cash in an attempt to quash drug, gun and prostitution rings that had "migrated" from Chicago's West Side to the suburbs just south of O'Hare International Airport.

Real estate development has faded in Franklin Park due to the poor economy. Jeff Eder, director of community development, updated members of the Franklin Park/Schiller Park Chamber of Commerce at a breakfast meeting at Positano's restaurant, 3537 Rose, Oct.

Share + Nov 1, 2009 7:11 pm US/Central Reporting Vince Gerasole It's a taxing weekend for Cook County home owners.

Over 100 people were arrested and more than $100,000 in drugs and cash seized as part of a investigation dubbed "Operation Room Service," Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said today.

The Cook County Sheriff's Department has made more than 100 arrests during a 6 month long investigation in Chicago's northwest suburbs.

More than 100 people were arrested and more than $100,000 in guns, drugs and cash were seized during a six-month Cook County Sheriff's police investigation targeting northwest suburban crime.

More than 100 people have been arrested on drug, gun and prostitution charges following a six-month undercover sting operation in the near west suburbs, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said today.

A resume workshop will be held 3 p.m. Nov. 2 at East Leyden High School, 3400 Rose St., Franklin Park, Room 247 in preparation for the Leyden Career Fair to be held Nov.

Most Cook County residents are in for another round of sticker shock when new property tax bills arrive in the mail in a few days, with the median increase in many suburbs topping 10 percent and, in a handful, 20 percent.

Franklin Park's village president stunned an audience of about 100 people Wednesday night when he said the village was missing $8.7 million.

Families can enjoy a full afternoon of fitness and fun in Franklin Park on Sunday, Oct.

Richard Krajewski seemed a little in awe of all the attention. The River Grove resident took center stage at the Sept.

The following incidents were listed among official reports of the Elmwood Park and River Grove police departments.

The Illinois Dept. of Transportation will hold another hearing at Belvedere Banquets in Elk Grove Village on Thursday, Oct.

The owner of a Bensenville temporary employment agency and her Franklin Park assistant were sentenced Wednesday on federal charges of harboring illegal aliens and helping them gain access to secure areas at O'Hare International Airport.

Da! Sneed hears Mayor Daley's son, Patrick, is not only a frequent visitor to Moscow, but is reportedly trying to build a career in Russia.

The owner of a Bensenville temporary employment agency and her assistant were sentenced in federal court Wednesday for harboring illegal aliens and assisting those workers in obtaining unauthorized access to secure areas at O'Hare International Airport, including the tarmac.