Franklin Park News

Two people are dead after separate train crashes - one in northwest suburban Bensenville and the other in north suburban Lake Forest -- during the height of the Thursday evening rush, authorities said.

Hercules expands Chicago TDW branch Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. has expanded its Chicago area TDW branch by moving it to a new facility in Franklin Park, Ill.

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The five dimensions of blocking contamination at the loading dock. Michael Brittingham, Manager, 4Front Engineered Solutions For years the focus on the loading dock has been on two issues - stopping energy loss and dock accident protection.

Gobble up some fun at the West Suburban Special Recreation Association's second turkey shoot.

A motorcyclist is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle in Franklin Park on the afternoon of Nov.

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.