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Franklin Park, Illinois is located in Cook County. Zip codes in Franklin Park, IL include 60398, and 60131. More Franklin Park information.

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56 min ago | Chicago Sun-Times

2 dead after trains crash during rush hour

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.

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Mon Dec 07, 2009

Modern Tire Dealer

Hercules expands Chicago TDW branch

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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Wed Dec 02, 2009

Eddie's Rail Fan Page

Digital Live Sound Video: Westbound Metra evening rush hour commuter ...

Welcome to my rail fan page! Here you'll find information and pictures of railroad related items from the Chicagoland area, Wisconsin and Indiana.

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Mon Nov 30, 2009

Food Manufacturing

A New Era Of Loading Dock Safety

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.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

ElmLeaves

Turkey shoot sponsored by WSSRA

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

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The Highland Park News

Motorcyclist in critical condition after accident

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

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

The Highland Park News

Unspecified

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.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

Journal & Topics Newspapers

Over 100 Charged In Gun Sales Investigation

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.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

ElmLeaves

School Digest

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

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

Daily Herald

Dart strikes at 'migrating' crime near O'Hare

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.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

The Deerfield Review

Development slowing down in Franklin Park

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.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

CBS2

A Franklin Park resident is frustrated because his property tax bill is up $700 over last year.

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

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

WGN-TV Chicago

More than 100 arrested in drug, gun ring

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.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

WBEZ-FM Chicago

Cook County Sheriff Cracks Down On Franklin Park Drug Operation

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

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

MyFoxChicago

Prostitution Sting Hits O'Hare Area

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.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Sting nets over 100 people on drug, gun, prostitution charges

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.

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ElmLeaves

School Digest

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.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

WGN-TV Chicago

Double-digit property tax increases in city, Cook County suburbs

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.

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Thu Oct 22, 2009

The Highland Park News

Franklin Park missing $8.7 million in village funds

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

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Thu Oct 08, 2009

ElmLeaves

Fun Run, parade, music coming to Franklin Park

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

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