Leyden Township starts youth sports-rec group

STAFF WRITER

Citing a growing need for organized youth activities throughout Leyden Township, township Supervisor Bradley A. Stephens has announced the creation of the Leyden Township Youth Sports and Recreation Authority.

Aimed at providing a variety of activities for school-age boys and girls, the new organization will serve residents of Elmwood Park, Franklin Park, River Grove, Rosemont, Schiller Park, the portions of Northlake within Leyden Township, unincorporated Leyden Township and small sections of Melrose Park, Norridge and Park Ridge which are in Leyden…