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Posted inForest Park History

Congressman, you have the floor

by Jill Wagner January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

Danny K. Davis was elected as U.S. representative from Illinois’ 7th congressional district which he has served since 1997. The 7th district includes Forest Park, as well as other western suburbs and the Loop. This photo from August 2002 shows Congressman Davis speaking to constituents at a town hall meeting for Forest Parkers and River […]

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From Wimpy’s to Homer’s

by Jill Wagner January 24, 2023January 24, 2023
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March of Dimes marches on

by Jill Wagner January 17, 2023January 17, 2023
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January thawed

by Jill Wagner January 10, 2023January 10, 2023
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When recycling became ‘everybody’s business’

by Jill Wagner January 3, 2023January 3, 2023
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Goldstein’s then, Goldyburgers now

by Jill Wagner December 27, 2022December 27, 2022
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Spirit of the season

by Jill Wagner December 20, 2022December 20, 2022
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Merry Christmas in Leatherland

by Jill Wagner December 13, 2022December 13, 2022
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Mario Lanza and Gene Autry sang Christmas

by Jill Wagner December 6, 2022December 6, 2022
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Forest Parkers’ pride

by Jill Wagner November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

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