By Joe Boyle If it seems to good to be true, it usually is. Ariel Berchtold, digital marketing manager for the Better Business Bureau of Northern Illinois, informed residents who attended the Archer Heights Civic Association meeting earlier this month that the old axiom usually proves to be true. Berchtold told the audience at St. […]
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Pulaski Road crashes raise concern
By Dermot Connolly Two major car crashes occurred last week on Pulaski Road, including one that split a vehicle in half. Police said a 50-year-old man driving south on Pulaski at about 4:44 a.m. June 23 was critically injured when his Toyota SUV was struck from behind at the 59th Street intersection by a Ford Mustang GT […]
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Wrightwood man is fatally shot in drive-by
By Dermot Connolly Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old Wrightwood man and injuries to three others involved in a drive-by shooting and car crash on June 19 near 79th Street and Kedzie Avenue. Police said four males were in a car in the 3200 block of West 79th Street at about 2:35 p.m. […]
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Father ‘paves’ way for new St. Rita parking lot
By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 Anyone within the last 50 years or so, that has visited St. Rita Parish, whether to attend Mass or perhaps a graduation or any event really, if you have parked in the parish parking lot entering off of Fairfield Avenue, […]
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Youth in A Better Community classes are offered
By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 Here’s some good news. The Southwest Regional Senior Center at 6117 S. Kedzie is offering exercise classes once again. The classes take place Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m, and also on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1:30 p.m. Line dancing classes take […]
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Fourth of July activities begin month of fun
By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 I wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July. If your kids are looking for some fun and reading, Sts. Bruno and Richard School will be hosting “Paletas in the Park” at the corner of 49th and […]
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Party becomes humanitarian effort for migrants
By Kathy Headley What started out as a nice spring block party quickly took a turn, becoming an emergency situation. As venders began arriving on the Friday morning of May 5, the warm air and slight breeze looked to predict the beginning of a perfect day for a block party. Hosted by SANAD (Social Services Assisting Neighborhood […]
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Park Lawn dedicates Chicago Ridge facility
By Kelly White Park Lawn, which provides services that promote choice and access to community living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, held a grand opening of its new Chicago Ridge location on Tuesday with an open house. Park Lawn’s mission focuses on encouraging people with disabilities to discover their passion, to take pride in their […]
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Chicago man charged in Evergreen Park fatal shooting
By Dermot Connolly A Chicago man charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend in the Mariano’s store in Evergreen Park on July 13 is being held without bail at Cook County Jail. Evergreen Park Chief Michael Saunders said Armoni Henry, 21, reportedly a resident of the Ashburn neighborhood in Chicago, was identified by witnesses as […]
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Police ID Burbank woman slain in home
By Bob Bong Burbank police have identified the 77-year-old woman who was discovered dead in her home last week during a well-being check. Police said the victim was identified as Mary Sarolas. Police said they responded to a call for a well-being check at 2:44 p.m. on July 18 in the 8500 block of South […]