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‘Welcome’ has limits, some say
. By Tim Hadac As city government continues to struggle with the flow of migrants from the nation’s southern border, at least two Southwest Side aldermen are calling for changes to Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance. The call has come in response to reports of some migrants breaking laws as they remain temporarily housed at city…
Read More‘Stubborn’ Arab American women spearhead change in MENA designation
Illinois first state to create category for Arab Americans By Jeff Vorva Two stubborn women were happy to make state history. Palos Park’s Nareman Taha and Bridgeview’s Itedal Shalabi, co-founders of the Worth-based Arab American Family Services, have been working for decades to have Middle Eastern North African citizens counted for use of data collection…
Read MoreSmall biz relief headed to SW Side
. Restaurants, bars, motels get state grants By Tim Hadac The Southwest Side is pocked with vacant storefronts once home to small businesses that went belly up during the pandemic. But newly announced state aid aims to prevent another wave of shutdowns among small restaurants, food trucks, food carts, bars, breweries and other food and…
Read MoreFootball | Marist prevails as Winters chills Brother Rice comeback
By Jason Maholy Sports Editor “Do your job.” Former Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau famously said it after a loss to a bad Washington Wizards team. New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has been quoted saying it, too. In both examples, the point was that each player must be singularly focused on and ultimately…
Read MorePro Soccer Report | NWSL approves Red Stars sale; team beats Spirit
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer The NWSL has given its blessing for the sale of the Chicago Red Stars. The league’s Board of Governors voted unanimously Sept. 1 to approve the sale of the Stars to an ownership group led by Laura Ricketts, who also has ownership ties with MLB’s Cubs and the WNBA’s Sky.…
Read MoreFootball Wrap • Week 2 | Sandburg tops Oak Forest to even record
By Mike Walsh Correspondent If Sandburg can be described in one word, it might be “resilient.” One week after a loss at home to St. Rita, the Eagles bounced back with a 26-11 win on the road over host Oak Forest on Sept. 1. Junior quarterback Anthony Shelton delivered an impressive performance, scoring on a…
Read MoreFootball | Stagg scores 49 for second straight week in win over Oak Lawn
By Xavier Sanchez Correspondent Stagg and Oak Lawn put a spin on the concept of a doubleheader for their non-conference football and boys soccer matchups on Sept. 1. The Chargers programs hosted their Spartans counterparts for a Futbol/Football Friday Night Lights event, with the soccer game kicking off the evening and the football game concluding…
Read MoreSandburg grad Feeney ready to help Bears
By Jeff Vorva Staff writer For the second straight year, the Chicago Bears will look to a Sandburg graduate to try to keep prized quarterback Justin Fields in one piece. Last year, it was offensive lineman Michael Schofield who picked up some game time with the team he grew up cheering for. This year, Dan…
Read MoreRashid introduces emergency weather relief legislation
State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) filed legislation to create an Illinois disaster relief grant program to address flooding and other extreme weather events. “With climate change accelerating, we unfortunately will see natural disasters that are more extreme, more devastating and more frequent. This grant program, if passed, will ensure Illinois is prepared to provide direct…
Read MoreNews from Springfield: 12 school districts to receive an additional $6.2 million
State Senator Mike Porfirio (D-11th) announced that 12 school districts across the area will receive over $6.2 million in additional funding to help address the financial challenges of recent years. “Evidence-based funding supports educational opportunities that contribute to the long-term success of our students,” said Porfirio. “Through this funding formula, we can ensure that a…
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