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Dog park moving closer to reality
Quinn hoping for late 2022 opening at Wentworth By Tim Hadac Hopes that Clearing and Garfield Ridge dogs would have a park of their own in 2022 have faded slightly, but 13th Ward Ald. Marty Quinn is nonetheless pushing for an opening by year’s end at Wentworth Park. Quinn recently told the Clear-Ridge Reporter &…
Read MoreMore specialized ed resources, Newman says
From staff reports A bill that would create a grant program at the U.S. Department of Education to increase partnerships between school districts and colleges to train and certify various Specialized Instruction Support Personnel programs (SISPs) was introduced recently by U.S. Rep. Marie Newman (D-3rd) and others. The Growing, Recruiting, and Obtaining Workers in Specialized…
Read MoreFunds flow again for local projects
Were briefly frozen after Madigan indictment By Tim Hadac Three public works projects affecting the Clearing and Grafield Ridge area appear to be back on track now that Governor JB Pritzker has given the green light to their state funding. Funding had been jeopardized briefly by a request from 10 state representatives (none from the…
Read MoreBiz leaders launch effort to serve seniors
Focus is on safety By Tim Hadac Several leading businesses serving the Southwest Side have forged a partnership to serve the community’s elderly residents. All Exterior Contractors, Mike Riordan State Farm Agency and First Rate Realty—all members of the Garfield Ridge Chamber of Commerce—are teaming up to offer safety inspections of seniors’ homes, all at no charge. Starting April…
Read MoreHale hails police as ‘Hawk heroes’
Honored by school for quick actions last year By Cosmo Hadac A handful of Chicago Police officers were hailed as Hawk Heroes by administrators, teachers and students at Hale School last week. The honor was bestowed at a sometimes loud, joyful assembly at the Clearing school, in recognition of officers’ swift action to keep the…
Read MoreByrne Bengals roar to Hale Park crown
The Byrne School eighth grade volleyball team has once again won a championship in the league at Hale Park. In the regular season which concluded earlier this month, the Bengals went 9-0. Then in the playoffs, they first defeated St. Symphorosa; and in the championship match, they knocked off St. Richard in straight sets, 21-7,…
Read MoreGoing out like a lion or lamb?
By Joan Hadac Your correspondent in Clearing and Garfield Ridge (708) 496-0265 • joan.hadac@gmail.com As I write this (March 23), the weather forecast I’m looking at for Marfch 31 calls for a high of 48 degrees with a 30% chance of rain. Does that mean March is going out like a lion or a lamb? I…
Read MoreTop wrestler headed to college
Garfield Ridge resident Dorian Vaughns, a champion-caliber wrestler and senior at Kennedy High School, recently signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Central College in Pella, Iowa, where he will don the red and white and compete for the Dutch, an NCAA powerhouse in wrestling. In a social media…
Read MoreNewman notes fed funds for the CTA
From staff reports U.S. Rep. Marie Newman (D-3rd) recently said she has helped secure a $912.1 million award of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The new grant funding from the American Rescue Plan will help the CTA keep workers on the payroll as communities across the region continue to…
Read MoreInvite girls to Red Stars soccer camps
By Tim Hadac Southwest Side girls are invited to take part in a series of camps and clinics offered by the Chicago Red Stars. The Chicago Red Stars Elite Soccer Academy provides an immersive experience for young female athletes. The program focuses on a full-day structure, much like collegiate and professional players, with an emphasis…
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