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Chicago Tribune
11-08-2025
- Automotive
- Chicago Tribune
Trucks, busses and even a riding lawnmower take center stage at Franklin Park summer wrapup event
Summer went out with a low, slow honk Saturday in Franklin Park. And with a couple of short beeps. And then some longer ones. Cacophony reigned as children climbed in, explored and — frequently — sounded various horns of trucks of all shapes, sizes and duties at the Park District's annual Touch-a-Truck event. 'It's our last event of the summer,' said Park District of Franklin Park marketing manager Catherine Saponieri. 'It's a nice tradition as we go into fall.' The trucks, lined up behind the district's banquet center, formed an imposing lineup with ladders and cranes extended high, flags fluttering in the clear morning. And it wasn't just the ladders and cranes that caught kids' attention. 'He likes trucks,' explained Cindy Kaye, out with her great-nephew, Jordan Bennett. Jordan was busily exploring a riding mower but Kaye explained his favorite were the tow trucks. Saponieri said the morning event draws some 600 people to look at vehicles from the city's fleet as well as from private companies. She said it allows little kids a chance to see and get to know the big vehicles they may see throughout the year in their community. 'For the little ones, it's good for them,' she said. This year, two new attractions included the WasteNot Compost vehicle, an entirely electric compost-collection van. The vehicles pick up residential and commercial compostable waste throughout the area. Also, new this year, Sunrise's Lakeview Bus Lines offered three vehicles — a full sized bus, a specialty smaller bus for kids with disabilities and a small transport van — for kids to explore. Representatives from Sunrise were on hand in case any parents wanted to do more than explore the vehicles. The part-time, often seasonal needs of bus lines create a lot of employee turnover, and Jaime Enger, the general manager, said they're always looking to hire drivers. He said for the right person, it could be a great job — work anywhere in the area, drive anything you want. 'We do multiple districts, even Chicago Public Schools,' he said. 'We try to help out everyone we can. We stay competitive on pay and we work around people's schedules.' While some vehicles do require passenger and commercial licenses — which Sunrise can help get — he said the driving isn't that tricky. 'They look intimidating, but they're not intimidating,' he said. 'They're very easy to drive. It's like driving a U-Haul.' And to every other driver, safety director Barry Poole had something to say. 'Please,' he said. 'Stop for the bus's red lights. Make sure you stop for the lights.'
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
May 3: Truck Stop in Clayton
Cerow Recreation Park will host a Truck Stop on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All truck owners, businesses and classic car owners are invited to bring their vehicle to Touch-a-Truck and share the love you have for your industry with the community. Kids will be thrilled to learn, feel, touch and experience a wide variety of trucks, equipment and cars. Entry to bring your vehicle is free. If your business or organization would like to participate, you can call 315-686-3771 or email: Mike Hooson at mike@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Weekend Events in Bell County
Bell County (FOX 44) – Bell County is going to be buzzing with activities for the whole family this weekend! The City of Harker Heights Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the Harker Heights Arts Festival on Saturday. This is an event full of colors, textures, and inspiration! The event will take place at the Carl Levin Park Amphitheater from 3 to 7 PM, and everyone is invited. The park will be filled with free art-related activities, shopping with local vendors and much more fun for the whole family. In Temple, the highly anticipated Touch-a-Truck event is happening on Saturday. This annual event aims to educate families on safety, health, and disaster preparedness in an interactive and fun environment with vehicles from across Bell County, including area fire and rescue vehicles, police vehicles, public works, and more! The event also offers educational resources from Bell County agencies. The Touch-a-Truck event will take place at the Santa Fe Plaza from 11AM to 2PM. Lulu's Closet will operate, along with Project Spread a Lil Love, as a thrift boutique in Killeen. Although the boutique is open to the public, the main purpose of the boutique is for domestic abuse victims to shop for free through a voucher that will be given by a local shelter. The public is invited to the soft opening on April 5th & 6th from 1PM-5PM at 2006 N WS Young Dr, Suite 12. They will also be accepting adult clothing donations on those days. Funds that are generated through the boutique will be utilized to continue their ongoing community efforts such as feeding the homeless, donating to the local women's shelter and more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
