Author Archives: Stacy Portilla
First Lutheran Church becomes new PADS shelter
At first glance, First Lutheran Church on the 6700 block of 31st Street, is easily overlooked. There’s not much to it, just a dimly lit sign and an empty parking lot around the corner. It appears to be abandoned, despite … Continue reading
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“The Mummy” comes to Riverside
Although Halloween has come and gone, the scary festivities are not over. Come November, more than 100 students from Hauser Junior High will be putting on their own production of “The Mummy.” Unlike most plays, “The Mummy” will be a … Continue reading
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Oak Park, Cicero, and Berwyn Collaborate Along Roosevelt Road
Business owners are preparing for renovations along Roosevelt Road. While the new streetscape will be a big change for the area, many feel a police substation will be necessary to make shoppers feel safe. Business representative Paul Zimmermann met with … Continue reading
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Berwyn hosts Roosevelt Road Zombie Walk & Crawl
Roosevelt Road will be a scene straight out of “Night of the Living Dead” on Oct. 30 for the first Roosevelt Road Zombie Walk & Bar Crawl. Horrorbles, Berwyn’s one stop sci-fi horror shop will be converting Chicagoland residents into … Continue reading
Berwyn Park District hosts free Halloween event
On Saturday, October 23, the Berwyn Park District will be hosting Safely Spooky Night. From 5-8:30pm children of all ages are invited to dress up in their costumes and come to Proksa Park to participate in traditional Halloween activities a … Continue reading
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City Hall holds 1st All Berwyn Committee Meeting
On Thursday, September 16, Berwyn held it’s 1st All Berwyn Committee Candidate’s Forum at City Hall. Before the meeting, we met Treasurer Debi Suchy, an active member in the Berwyn community. Suchy, who holds several positions, told us about several … Continue reading
Filed under All Berwyn Committee, Politics
20th Annual Route 66 Car Show
Berwyn hosts the 20th Annual Historic Route 66 Car Show on September 11, 2010. Ogden Avenue, formally known as Route 66 was shut down from Oak Park Avenue to Ridgeland allowing residents and tourists alike to attend the free event.
Filed under Culture, Leisure and Recreation
Dr. John Jenks
Katherine Kulpa
Samantha Sanchez
Angela Romano
Stacy Portilla
Mary Stroka
