News-Herald
A century plus 2
West Lawn resident Grace Williams walked a path of rose petals as she celebrated her 102nd birthday earlier this month at Senior Suites at Midway Village, 6800 S. Keating. Born in 1920 in Huntsville, Ala., she still reads the Bible daily and is active with Landmark Baptist Church. She was feted by…
Read MoreThousands of summer jobs coming for youths
Lightfoot unveils One Summer Chicago 2022 From staff reports Mayor Lightfoot and several City departments and agencies this week announced a variety of summer youth programming, including the 2022 One Summer Chicago (OSC) application. OSC 2022 will run from July 5 to Aug. 12 and marks the return of in-person job and life-skills training for…
Read MoreChuy says yes to marijuana act
Calls war on drugs ‘racist and anti-immigrant’ From staff reports U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-4th) recently touted his vote for the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act. “Since the first anti-marijuana laws and throughout the war on drugs, marijuana policy has been constructed according to racist and anti-immigrant biases,” García said. “Even the name…
Read MoreCounty to vaccinate dogs, cats
From staff reports The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control has announced its 2022 Partners in Prevention clinic locations. ARC is partnering with local animal organizations to offer low-cost or free one-year rabies vaccines and microchips. Clinics are available to Cook County dogs and cats. Owners must bring proof of residency (driver’s license or state ID)…
Read MoreDart applauds action on ‘ghost guns’
From staff reports Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart recently applauded the Illinois General Assembly for passing legislation to combat the proliferation of un-serialized “ghost guns” that are impossible to trace and make it harder to solve violent crimes. “Untraceable ghost guns pose a significant threat to our efforts to combat violence.” Dart said. “It…
Read MoreA bright community with a dark problem
By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 West Lawn is a great neighborhood. Now that everything is finally open once again, we can find a little something for everyone. There’s dining, shopping, convenient transportation, places to take your kids, places of worship and a great local library. What keeps…
Read MorePreserve the park, preserve the planet
By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 Last week we talked a bit about Earth Day plans in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor. Today let’s add another. This time it’s an opportunity to beautify the centerpiece of our neighborhoods: Marquette Park. For more than 30…
Read MorePolish Easter traditions are cherished
By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 “If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street, if you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat. Cause I’m the taxman, yeah, I’m the taxman.” – the Beatles. Yes, the taxman is knocking on our doors…
Read MoreMayor unveils gas giveaway
Tax dollars to aid some city residents By Tim Hadac Days after multi-millionaire businessman Willie Wilson attracted nationwide attention by giving away a million dollars of his own money to pay for gasoline at stations across the Chicago area, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Chicago Moves, a financial assistance program related to transportation expenses. In a…
Read More79th St. slaying leads to fed gun bust
Charge reputed gang members with buying weapons, ammo from soldiers By Tim Hadac A federal investigation launched in the wake of a shooting in a Wrightwood storefront a year ago has led to the indictment of nine reputed gang members allegedly tied to three U.S. Army soldiers accused of illegally selling firearms and ammunition. The…
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