The Augustinian friars installed Rev. Thomas McCarthy as Prior Provincial on Wednesday, June 10, in a candlelit ceremony at St. Rita Shrine despite severe storms that knocked out power. McCarthy, a St. Rita High School alumnus who previously served as the school’s president, succeeds Rev. Anthony Pizzo, who is beginning a sabbatical after eight years in the role.
Author Archives: Kathy Headley
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Ford City Mall closure sparks community push for park, plaza, or arts space
As Ford City’s main mall faces a June 22 closure due to safety violations, community groups are rallying to prevent the site from becoming a warehouse, proposing instead a public park, convention center, or arts and science mall.
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Geese traffic, Principal Kelly, and another trip to 1976: Kathy Headley
This Week in Chicago Lawn: From unexpected traffic delays to summer events and local history, here’s what’s happening in the neighborhood.
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Car wash proposal draws traffic concerns at community meeting
Chicago Lawn residents ask whether the $16 million EL Car Wash facility at 60th Street and Kedzie Avenue will cause traffic trouble.
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When churches close, their treasures find new homes: Kathy Headley
Sacred statues and altars from shuttered parishes are being preserved and honored in neighborhood sanctuaries.
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New community group meets to discuss Ford City future
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Animals star in Gage Park Library reptile show
Last week, the Gage Park Branch Library hosted a visit from JG’s Reptile Road Show.