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Blessing the bow-wow
. The Rev. Roger Corrales-Diaz (left) and the Rev. Erasto Nyoli share a friendly moment with Prince, a 4-year-old sheltie belonging to West Lawn residents Barbara and Vince Amodeo. Prince was one of about two dozen dogs (along with two turtles and a reluctant cat) who received a bit of grace at the annual pet…
Read MoreChicago Lawn fugitive captured in Oregon
. Wanted for aggravated criminal sexual assault From staff reports A 34-year-old Chicago Lawn man wanted for the aggravated criminal sexual assaults of two women in the city, as well as for robbery and escape from electronic monitoring, is now in custody after the Cook County Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit tracked down his location in…
Read MoreGarcía running for another term
. Joined by members of his political machine—including State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr. (D-23rd) (right)—U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-4th) stopped commuters at the CTA Orange Line’s Pulaski station last month to obtain signatures on his petitions for re-election. García seeks the Democratic nomination to the seat he has held since he was first elected…
Read MoreFamiliar name, new position
. Bromer promoted to Vicar for Religious From staff reports A woman of faith, familiar to many on the Southwest Side—especially West Elsdon—has been promoted by the Archdiocese of Chicago. Sister Mary Beth Bromer, CSSF, now serves as Vicar for Religious. Bromer is a member of the Felician Sisters of Our Lady of Hope Province.…
Read MoreThere’s lots to do this autumn
. By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 Get ready to “fall” for many events happening in our community this autumn. First off, this Sunday, Oct. 8th is a free Flamenco guitar and dance show at Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 S. Pulaski.…
Read MorePols want smaller police district
. By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 . Crime is one of our top concerns, according to feedback I get from readers of this newspaper, in addition to opinions expressed at neighborhood meetings. Thirteenth Ward Ald. Marty Quinn and State Rep. Angelica “Angie” Guerrero-Cuellar (D-22nd) are…
Read MorePro Soccer Report | Red Stars not done yet after win over Louisville
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer On the same night the Chicago Cubs were eliminated from MLB playoff contention, the Chicago Red Stars were staying alive in the race for the final NWSL postseason berth. The Stars entered action last weekend in 12th and last place, but with three games remaining still had a chance to…
Read MoreArea Sports Roundup | Evergreen Park athlete seeking 1M pop tabs; Mights Macs win ASICS tourney
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer Before he starts collecting points and rebounds, Evergreen Park senior hoops player Ulises Cardenas is collecting pop tabs. Cardenas is on a mission to collect 1 million tabs to help raise money for the Ronald McDonald House in Oak Lawn and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.…
Read MoreMr. 800 | Saint Xavier women’s volleyball coach Bob Heersema attains milestone win
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer A few trips around the baseball field in 1988 produced one of the greatest legacies in NAIA women’s volleyball history. Then-Saint Xavier Athletic Director John Morrey tried to coax women’s assistant volleyball coach Bob Heersema to lead the program. Heersema was reluctant. He wasn’t sure he was ready to be…
Read MoreFootball Wrap | Richards rolling through SSC Red; Sandburg tops H-F in OT
By Mike Walsh Correspondent Richards coach Tony Sheehan knew he had to be patient as his Bulldogs experienced a tough start to the season, dropping their first two games by a combined score of 76-14. With a team largely composed of players getting their first taste of varsity football, Sheehan knew better time were ahead.…
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