The meeting was organized by the recently formed not-for-profit Southwest Action Network, which believes this land should be beneficial to the surrounding communities.
Author Archives: Kathy Headley
Support Light the Line at Pop-N-Pizza on May 21
From Light the Line and celebrating St. Rita to library crafts, neighborhood events and a nostalgic hunt for free geraniums, Chicago Lawn stays busy this May.
Apartment complex to replace Gaynor building
The huge three-story Gaynor building, which occupied that spot since 1924, had fallen into such disrepair that it could not be renovated.
Record Collector recalls Pope Leo as a Blues Brothers fan
For the last 40 years, West Lawn resident Larry O’Connell has been bringing Record Collector shows to the area.
Animals star in Gage Park Library reptile show
Last week, the Gage Park Branch Library hosted a visit from JG’s Reptile Road Show.
Blue Nuns move in to Nativity BVM convent
The Nativity BVM convent at 68th and Washtenaw is a busy place once again. Taking up residence are the “Blue Nuns.”
Gage Park couple take home Bungalow Association prize
Gage Park couple take home Bungalow Association first-place prize in the Vegetable and Herb Category.
Lithuanian Catholic Press Center for sale
The Lithuanian Catholic Press Center at 4545 W. 63rd Street is now for sale by the Lithuanian Marian Fathers.
Marquette Park hosts Taste of Chicago Pop-Up
The Marquette Park Taste of Chicago Pop-Up event was held on June 28, another in Pullman will be in July and then Albany Park in August.
Marquette Park senior golfers beat the heat
The 42nd Senior Amateur Golf Tournament got underway last Saturday morning at the Marquette Park Golf Course.
