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Olympics · Forest ParkFour athletes at Forest Park School District D91 made history as they brought home medals from the Special Olympics Illinois Spring Games, the first time the district participated in the event. The Special Olympics Illinois Spring Games was held at the end of April in Aurora, Illinois. The four student athletes — or “Trailblazers,” as they are known — Giuliana “Gigi” Mason, 8, Josiah Milton, 11, Ivan Nhial, 10, and Immanuel “Captain” McKoy, …See the Story
D91 students shine at Illinois Special Olympics Spring Games - Forest Park Review
Oak Park, Illinois · Oak ParkBurger Moovment hasn’t moved, but it has changed hands. This beloved local slice of Americana has new owners who are just as dedicated to keeping the same high quality and flavor-packed menu that has been thrilling burger-lovers for the past 12 years. When the restaurant at 7512 W. North Avenue in Elmwood Park was put up for sale Muhammad Komail and his partner Syed Mehdi decided to take a look. They were impressed with the offerings and the cl…See the Story
Burger Moovment gets a new boss - Forest Park Review
World War II · Forest ParkFrank Sinatra dropped in with a party of 10 for dinner at Giannotti’s Restaurant on prom night, 1976. Gianotti’s Restaurant, located at 7711 Roosevelt Road, was known for its outstanding Italian cuisine, warm atmosphere and celebrity guests. On this occasion, the Review reported that Sinatra wasn’t “all that hungry,” yet did a “workmanlike job on the linguine with clam sauce.” The high school prom-goers mobbed the table with Sinatra and comedian…See the Story
Ol’ Blue Eyes at Giannotti’s - Forest Park Review
James Beard Awards · Forest ParkPublican Quality Bread (PQB) is now open in Oak Park (211 Harrison St.), turning out fresh breads in many shapes and sizes, as well as other baked goods (like pizza) under the direction of Greg Wade, 2019 James Beard Outstanding Pastry Chef/Baker. This is a big deal. We have some outstanding bakeries in Oak Park, but to have a baker of this caliber in the village will significantly up our bread — and pizza — game. Greg Wade
Like many, I grew up …See the Story
Roman Pizza at Publican Quality Bread - Forest Park Review
Forest Park, Illinois · Forest ParkThe search for a superintendent at Proviso High School Township District 209 appears to be stalled after board member called on her colleagues to begin a new search. During the April board meeting, member Arbdella Patterson said there were inconsistencies and a lack of transparency in the search to replace James L. Henderson, who resigned last summer. That begs the question: What happens next? So far, it’s not clear. At a meeting last month, f…See the Story
As D209’s leader search stalls, what could a do-over look like? - Forest Park Review
Forest Park, Illinois · Forest ParkOn April 29, police reported they were looking for a car, registered to its owner living at the 7300 block of Roosevelt Road, in connection with a shooting that had just occurred in Chicago. The car was parked on the street, and the driver was taken into custody. According to the police report, he then told officers that his cousin is a member of the Latin King gang and had just borrowed his car, returning it while wearing a black hooded sweatsh…See the Story
Man reports cousin borrowed his car for shooting in Chicago - Forest Park Review
Forest Park, Illinois · Forest ParkWhen husband-and-wife Gerry Santora and Bernadette McLain received a notice in their mailbox on a Saturday alerting them that on Monday, April 15, Forest Park’s planning and zoning commission would meet to discuss rezoning part of the 711 Des Plaines Ave. property for a new billboard, they were a bit shocked. “We had no idea that it was even in play. We really didn’t know anything about it,” McLain said. “From our perspective, we were blindside…See the Story