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Could St. Maria Goretti Have Been Saved?


It’s a bright, early and sunny morning in west suburban Schiller Park. The neighborhood surrounding St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church comes to life. Church bells ring. Parishioners step out of their cozy brick bungalows and cross the street to the … Continue reading

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Schiller Park Fire Chief, Peter Chiodo, Walk Off——Congratulations !


Congratulations to Fire Chief Peter Chiodo as he retired yesterday from 31 years of service to the Village of Schiller Park. Chief Chiodo has been a skilled Chief, compassionate and brave firefighter, and a decent human being. He has dedicated … Continue reading

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St Maria Goretti to Merge with St Beatrice Parish in Schiller Park


I discussed this in 2017, see the link https://royfmc.com/2017/01/30/what-is-the-future-of-the-catholic-parishes-in-schiller-park/ Two Catholic churches in west suburban Schiller Park are consolidating into one parish this fall, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Saturday. Effective Oct. 1, the St. Maria Goretti parish, 10050 Ivanhoe … Continue reading

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UPDATED——-Schiller Park Police are Looking for the Suspect in the Murder at Chasers UPDATED—-Suspects Apprehended


Updated June 29, 2020 Police are searching for a man wanted for questioning in connection with a fatal stabbing at a Schiller Park bar early Saturday morning. Giovanny Arzate Pineda, 29, suffered a stab wound to his abdomen around 1:30 … Continue reading

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After 65 Years, Schiller Park Changes Waste Haulers From Groot To Flood Brothers


The Village has a new Waste Hauler, Flood Brothers Disposal Co. for a Five-Year Contract for Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Waste services. The new contract includes a new weekly pickup day of Tuesday and includes all the same services you … Continue reading

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The Village of Schiller Park Is Replacing Groot With Flood Brothers as Their Waste Hauler After 65 Years with Groot


The Village of Schiller Park has a new Waste Hauler, Flood Brothers Disposal Co. for a Five-Year Contract for Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Waste services. The new contract includes a new weekly pickup day of Tuesday and includes all the … Continue reading

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Schiller Park “Black Lives Matter” Protest at 25th and Irving Park Road


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So What Could a Virtual Graduation Look Like at Leyden High Schools in May, 2020 ? This is Something We As a Community Need to Embrace to Make the Graduation Meaningful for All.


High schools in Illinois including Leyden Highs Schools will not be able to   hold traditional graduation ceremonies in May because of advice from health experts to limit crowds in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, as well as evolving … Continue reading

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Dr. Polyak Explains to the Leyden SD 212 Educational Community E-Learning Beginning on Monday, April 6th , Noting That It Is “Unlikely” That The Students Will Return To The Buildings This Academic Year


Dr. Nick Polyak updates the Leyden Educational Community regarding what the future of education looks like for the remainder of this academic year at Leyden High School District 212 in a You Tube Presentation issued on Thursday, April 2, 2020 … Continue reading

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Leyden High School Remains Closed Until April 30, 2020 Per The Governor’s Order


#leydenpride #parents, Yesterday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker extended both the “stay-at-home” order and school closures for the state, and they will now run through Thursday, April 30, 2020. We will continue to provide continuity of instruction by presenting students with … Continue reading

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