News-Herald
‘This is what we warned about’
Neighbors furious over pedestrian death on Cicero By Tim Hadac For as long as two years, Southwest Side neighbors have warned that unless the Lightfoot Administration puts an end to drag racing and drifting along the Pulaski Road and Cicero Avenue corridors, innocent men, women and even children would wind up getting injured or…
Read MoreHunt killers of McKinley Park man
Police release video with teen suspects By Tim Hadac Police are asking the public to review surveillance video of several wanted for questioning in connection with the April slaying of a 27-year-old McKinley Park man. The video is posted at https://youtu.be/-w485iPXhV4. The crime occurred in the 2000 block of West 35th Street, at 10:29 p.m.…
Read MoreBack to school, together
For the first time in more than 75 years, St. Richard and St. Bruno students walked into a combined school, as ordered by Archdiocesan officials. Fourth through eighth graders attend the St. Richard campus, 5025 S. Kenneth, while younger students attend the St. Bruno campus, 4839 S. Harding. To reflect the new arrangement, the old…
Read MoreCCC center aims to get immigrant health workers accredited
From staff reports Officials from Daley College, in partnership with the Chicago Bilingual Nurse Consortium, recently opened the Chicago Welcome Back Center at the Arturo Velasquez Institute, 2800 S. Western. The Center will support immigrants with professional degrees obtained abroad so that they may re-enter their profession or establish a related career in Illinois. “With equity…
Read MoreStrengthen Social Security, Chuy says
From staff reports U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-4th) recently marked the 87th Anniversary of Social Security with at a roundtable at a suburban senior citizens center. García provided a federal update, shared resources and said he learned from seniors about their experiences with Social Security. Several Republicans have recently floated proposals to modify Social…
Read More‘Jobs, jobs, jobs’ in gear-making
Daley College cuts ribbon on machining center By Steve Metsch Glancing around the new American Gear Manufacturers Association National Center in partnership with Daley College, Michael McKernin said “if I could hire six guys right now, I’d hire them.” Such is the need for well-trained people in the machining and manufacturing industry, he said. That…
Read MoreWelcome, Angela and farewell, Esme
By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 Welcome to Angelica Godinez who takes over this Sunday, Sept. 4, as the branch manager of the Chicago Lawn Branch Library. Angela comes to us from the Scottsdale Branch. She also worked at the Gage Park Branch. Best…
Read MoreLibrary is a haven for learning
By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 The West Lawn Branch Library, 4020 W. 63rd St., is a haven for reading, writing, learning and more. Every Friday at 9:30 a.m. the library offers yoga classes for adults. There are movies for kids every Saturday afternoon. On Saturday, Sept. 10,…
Read MorePorch perch good spot to see pooch parade
By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States to honor the American labor movement and laborers’ works toward the achievements of the United States. I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend. We all…
Read MorePro Soccer Report: NWSL approves free agency, says players can negotiate with other teams during season
By Jeff Vorva Staff writer Things are getting serious in the NWSL. Free agency is now a thing and, in its first day, controversy abounded. And it affects the Chicago Red Stars. On Friday, the NWSL released a list of 26 players who are eligible for free agency. That included Red Stars veterans Yuki Nagasato…
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