Posts by Tim Hadac
A year later, Mateo murder still unsolved
. Family, friends march, demand justice for Tae By Tim Hadac A year after she held the hand of her 3-year-old son as he lay dying, Verónica Zastro has seen justice delayed, but insists it won’t be denied. Surrounded by dozens of family members, friends and neighbors last Saturday, the young mother witnessed the unveiling…
Read MorePassenger lounge coming to Midway
. But ‘first’ claim won’t fly with some By Tim Hadac Complaints about food and beverage concessions at Midway International Airport are nothing new, but a claim made by the Johnson Administration last week generated a new bit of grumbling from some Southwest Side history buffs and other aviation fans. In a prepared statement released…
Read MoreBlessing the bow-wow
. The Rev. Roger Corrales-Diaz (left) and the Rev. Erasto Nyoli share a friendly moment with Prince, a 4-year-old sheltie belonging to West Lawn residents Barbara and Vince Amodeo. Prince was one of about two dozen dogs (along with two turtles and a reluctant cat) who received a bit of grace at the annual pet…
Read MoreChicago Lawn fugitive captured in Oregon
. Wanted for aggravated criminal sexual assault From staff reports A 34-year-old Chicago Lawn man wanted for the aggravated criminal sexual assaults of two women in the city, as well as for robbery and escape from electronic monitoring, is now in custody after the Cook County Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit tracked down his location in…
Read MoreGarcía running for another term
. Joined by members of his political machine—including State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr. (D-23rd) (right)—U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-4th) stopped commuters at the CTA Orange Line’s Pulaski station last month to obtain signatures on his petitions for re-election. García seeks the Democratic nomination to the seat he has held since he was first elected…
Read MoreFamiliar name, new position
. Bromer promoted to Vicar for Religious From staff reports A woman of faith, familiar to many on the Southwest Side—especially West Elsdon—has been promoted by the Archdiocese of Chicago. Sister Mary Beth Bromer, CSSF, now serves as Vicar for Religious. Bromer is a member of the Felician Sisters of Our Lady of Hope Province.…
Read MoreThere’s lots to do this autumn
. By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 Get ready to “fall” for many events happening in our community this autumn. First off, this Sunday, Oct. 8th is a free Flamenco guitar and dance show at Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 S. Pulaski.…
Read MorePols want smaller police district
. By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 . Crime is one of our top concerns, according to feedback I get from readers of this newspaper, in addition to opinions expressed at neighborhood meetings. Thirteenth Ward Ald. Marty Quinn and State Rep. Angelica “Angie” Guerrero-Cuellar (D-22nd) are…
Read MoreSt. Rita HS earns statewide acclaim
. By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 Congratulations to St. Rita of Cascia High School on being ranked the 2nd Best All-Boys High School in Illinois, according to Niche. This ranking is based on an analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews. Last…
Read MoreMiddle class needs a champion
. By Ray Hanania . Last week, I wrote about how Fritz Kaegi artificially increased assessments on properties across Cook County in order to protect business property owners who are big donors with political clout. Kaegi knows voters have no lobbyists and are easily forgotten in Cook County and in the state by people like…
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