Wednesday, November 10, 2021 || By Michael Romain || @maywoodnews Stone Park is mourning the death of a former trustee whom Stone Park Mayor Ben Mazzulla called a “great community leader.” Thomas J. Godfrey Sr. died on Nov. 8. Stone Park officials announced his death on the village’s Facebook page. He was 83 years old. “Trustee Godfrey was the longest […]
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OP-ED: Task Force Could Produce Lifeline For Local Journalism In Illinois
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 || By Sen. Steve Stadelman || OPINION || @maywoodnews Democracy dies in darkness. Those words underscore the masthead of The Washington Post every day. Sadly, the light journalism brings to many communities in Illinois and across the country is dimming. In the past 15 years or so, more than 2,000 newspapers around the country have closed, especially […]
Touting Success, Maywood Nonprofit Extends Stay In Oak Park Hotel
Housing Forward has extended its lease with the Write Inn Hotel in Oak Park, shown above, for another year. | File Wednesday, November 10, 2021 || By Stacey Sheridan/Wednesday Journal || @maywoodnews Housing Forward, the nonprofit based in 1851 S. 9th Ave. in Maywood, has extended its lease with the Write Inn Hotel, 211 N. Oak Park Ave., for another […]
Berkeley President Gives State of Village Address
Berkeley Village President Robert Lee addresses attendees at the Nov. 9 Berkeley State of the Village Luncheon hosted by the Hillside-Berkeley Chamber of Commerce and Industry. | Michael Romain Wednesday, November 10, 2021 || By Michael Romain || @maywoodnews During a luncheon hosted by the Hillside-Berkeley Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Nov. 9, Berkeley Village President Robert Lee delivered […]
