Posts by Tim Hadac
More about race, less about truth
. By Ray Hanania It was bad enough when white racists would lie about the physical attributes of African Americans to justify maintaining the dual system of segregation. Just as bad is the reverse racism that grew from the suffering many African Americans faced as a consequence of racism, even as the civil rights movement…
Read MoreTools are already in the toolbox
. By Rich Miller The now-notorious violent youth riot in downtown Chicago during a recent weekend got me to thinking of a press conference way back in 2010. Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley voiced frustration about what he said were large groups of suburban kids causing trouble on Chicago’s lakefront, even though plenty of Chicago…
Read More‘Welcome back, Welcome home’
. . Sisters of St. Casimir lead ceremony at Motherhouse By Kathy Headley It seems like the sun always shines on the day the Sisters of St. Casimir hold an event that is–at least in part—outdoors. Last Saturday morning was no exception. After a hiatus due in large part to the pandemic, the Sisters…
Read MoreTime for youthful joy to be on parade
. . By Joan Hadac Your correspondent in Clearing and Garfield Ridge (708) 496-0265 • joan.hadac@gmail.com I love watching parades, especially ones that highlight our community’s boys and girls. One of the best examples of that is Clear Ridge Little League’s annual Opening Day Parade. This year’s parade is scheduled to step off at 9:30 a.m.…
Read MoreSpartans can’t be beat
Members of St. Mary Star of the Sea School’s junior varsity volleyball team pose for a photo after they recently won the Hale Park junior varsity league championship (played this year at Wentworth Park, as Hale’s fieldhouse is undergoing renovations). The Spartans capped off an undefeated regular season (11-0) by defeating St. Symphorosa…
Read MoreIt was brief, but oh so beautiful
. By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 How great was last week with four days of spring-like weather? And, I’m sure you know I visited Marquette Park as often as I could in those four days. It was just so nice to see people…
Read MoreMust the red robin be bobbin’ so early?
. By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 It is that time of year–when the red robin goes bob bob bobbin’ along–wake up you sleepy head. But does that robin have to be bobbin’ at 5 a.m. or even earlier? The “dawn chorus” is…
Read MoreSpring, winter having annual tug-of-war
. By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 Greetings, neighbors and friends. After one week of summer weather, we are back to the chilly weather of early spring. I hope no one started planting flowers and veggies too early. Spring weather is always kind of iffy. Spring is anxious to arrive,…
Read MoreCrime out of control?
. . Neighbors fed up with ‘chaos’ By Tim Hadac Like many Chicagoans, Southwest Siders may be getting numb to weekly reports (at least during warm weather) of large groups of young people descending on the Loop and Near North Side and destroying property, as well as harassing and even beating tourists and others who…
Read MoreChicago aldermen need to be assertive
. By Ray Hanania Chicago’s City Council aldermen were always intended to be equal to the city’s mayors, to exert influence and represent the needs of their residents. Long before Richard J. Daley took control, creating the Chicago Machine in 1952 and becoming mayor in 1955, aldermen had power. But during those first 100 years,…
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