Kids got their hands dirty and painted pumpkins on Oct. 12 at the second annual Paint-a-Pumpkin with a Police Officer, held in the party room at Home Run Inn on Archer.
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Midway Chamber reschedules Hispanic Heritage with pop-up event Sunday
The Midway Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled its Heritage Celebration for Sunday, Sept. 27, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Midway Marketplace Retail Sheds, 6402 W. Archer Ave., (the corner of Archer & Narragansett). The event was originally scheduled for Sept. 20 but was rescheduled because of rain.
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Alexis Bocanegra: Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off Sept. 15
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to reflect, observe, and celebrate Hispanic and Latino people and their contributions across the United States of America from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15
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CPD and CFD raise $7,330 at first-ever charity softball tournament
Chicago police and firefighters played their first-ever charity softball tournament Saturday, August 29, at Wentworth Park.
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Normandy Park Stars sweep Wentworth Wolves in inaugural World Series
The Normandy Park Stars beat the Wentworth Wolves two games to none in the inaugural Garfield Ridge World Series of Softball.
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Student murals now greet travelers at Midway Airport
A mural celebrating Chicago’s spirit now greets residents and travelers at Midway International Airport, and 19 high school students helped create it.
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Check out Little Free Libraries in Clear-Ridge area: Alexis Bocanegra
Those interested in starting their own Little Free Library can pick a legal location, build or buy a library box, register it online, and create a steward account. It’s that easy!
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Aldermen give interns a look inside local government
Two aldermen invested in their neighborhoods this summer by bringing young residents into their ward offices, giving them a rare look at how local government actually works.
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Summer weather sure to bring out the rats
As temperatures rise, rats become more active in Clearing and Garfield Ridge. The problem is preventable with proactive attention.
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Chicago artist creates healing chalk art for cancer survivors
City of Hope Cancer Center’s “Artistic Expressions of Hope” initiative invited eight Chicago artists to create works honoring the strength and resilience of those impacted by cancer.