Clear-Ridge Reporter and NewsHound March 2, 2022
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Spread the loveAmbulance with shooting victim struck by SUV A 39-year-old man was shot in the right arm as he stood outside in the 6300 block of South Troy at 12:35 p.m. Sunday, March 20. The victim was transported by CFD ambulance to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he was listed in good condition. No…
Southwest Highway drainage work to begin April 4
Spread the loveFrom staff reports The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a project to improve drainage on Southwest Highway, from 131st Street, in Palos Park, to 135th Street, in Orland Park, will begin, weather permitting, Monday, April 4. The project is expected to be completed in June. The project involves constructing new drainage crossings and a…
Harlem Avenue resurfacing from 62nd to 111th to resume April 4
Spread the loveFrom staff reports The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a resurfacing of Harlem Avenue, from 62nd Street, in Chicago and Summit, to 111th Street, in Worth, passing through Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Burbank, Chicago Ridge and Palos Hills, will resume, weather permitting, Monday, April 4. The $5 million project, which consists of resurfacing the…
BBB warns of ‘prison gift’ scams
Spread the loveBy Better Business Bureau staff If you have an incarcerated family member or friend, sending a package is a way to show you care. But do your research beforehand. The Better Business Bureau has gotten several reports of fake inmate care package services targeting people online. How the scam works You find a website…
Tug of war over masks
Spread the loveCTU fights in court to stay covered By Tim Hadac Masks became optional last week at public schools across the city, but the Chicago Teachers Union still vowed a fight to keep everyone covered. In the wake of a decision against their position by a labor board, the CTU issued this statement: “By…
Aleah Radojevich headed north on a gymnastics scholarship
Spread the loveBy Joan Hadac Your correspondent in Clearing and Garfield Ridge (708) 496-0265 • joan.hadac@gmail.com Hi everyone. I’d like to share a lovely email with you I received from Garfield Ridge resident Danielle Radojevich, a 23-year employee of the Chicago Park District, sharing the accomplishments of her daughter, Aleah. Danielle told me that Aleah, whose…
No waffling about her favorite holiday
Spread the loveBy Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 Today, March 25, is one of my favorite holidays. As you probably know, it is International Waffle Day. This holiday was first celebrated in Sweden after the invention of the waffle iron. Norway and Denmark soon followed. Now, Waffle Day is celebrated all…
Smooth streets, but not for long
Spread the loveBy Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 Over here on Francisco and surrounding streets, we currently have nice smooth roads–no potholes or cracks. All in all, it’s a pleasant ride, whether in a car or on a bike. As the nice weather invites…
Florida was just too far
Spread the loveBy Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 “Sing Robin from your woodland tree. I love your little melody”. And the sounds of robins mean spring is here! Sorry I missed you last week. My family had intended to drive to Ocala, Fla.,…
400 motorists get free gas at Hickory Hill station as police chief pitches in
Spread the loveBy Steve Metsch Shirley Jenkins wasn’t about to miss her chance to get $50 worth of gasoline for free, even it meant getting in line around 6 a.m. The Justice woman, 63, waited three hours to pump free gas into her SUV Thursday morning at Falcon Fuel in Hickory Hills. “I need the…
