. By Ray Hanania Nothing distracts people from the failings of a politician more than when the news media exaggerates its hate against that politician. That’s the case with Donald Trump, who was a mediocre president who couldn’t stop himself from engaging in the pettiest manner with the always-petty news media. Instead of focusing on […]
Author Archives: Tim Hadac
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Invite special-needs kids to ballgame
. Business leader launches ‘Cool Kids Club’ By Tim Hadac Parents of special-needs boys and girls living in Clearing and Garfield Ridge are invited to enjoy a Chicago Dogs baseball game this month, courtesy of a local business leader. “Few things are more fun, more American than enjoying a baseball game in the summertime,” said […]
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GOP wrong on new cop law
. By Rich Miller Republican U.S. Rep. Mary Miller helped ignite a firestorm over the weekend of July 29 when she expressed her disgust on social media with Gov. JB Pritzker. Miller (no relation) claimed on Twitter that Pritzker had signed a bill late on a Friday afternoon “to allow illegal immigrants to become police […]
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Scout helping domestic violence victims
. . Seeking donations of toys, clothing By Tim Hadac A Garfield Ridge Boy Scout is seeking donations to help victims or domestic and or sexual violence, as well as people with substance abuse disorders. Andrew Salinas, of Troop 810 (sponsored by Our Lady of the Snows Parish), is working to collect new or […]
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Charge Garfield Ridge man in stabbing
. . Tattoo artist was hospitalized, now recovering at home . By Tim Hadac A 45-year-old Garfield Ridge man has been charged with one felony count of aggravated battery and one misdemeanor count of battery in connection with an attack at a West Lawn tattoo shop. Jon M. Lasso, of the 5100 block of South […]
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Keeping calm, carrying on
. . By Tim Hadac Clear-Ridge Reporter & NewsHound Editor (708) 496-0265 • tim@hadac.com Four years ago, my dear wife—Joan Hadac—began writing this column. In that column (published Aug. 7, 2019), Joan introduced herself and added, “I hope to keep you up to date on what’s going on in the neighborhood, and there is always […]
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When every day was Thanksgiving
. By Tim Hadac Editor, Clear-Ridge Reporter & NewsHound (708) 496-0265 • tim@hadac.com Adapted from something I wrote in November 2015. Those who know me in the real world, as opposed to in newspapers or social media, know that I am an extremely private man. I typically do not talk about my personal […]
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Jazz performance at the library was a delight
. By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 Last Thursday, I went over to the Chicago Lawn Branch Library for Jazz Night. I was so glad I did. In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, Adult Librarian Bruce Sullivan brought the Sylvia Strings Quintet in for […]
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May you have a wonderful month
By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 Happy May to all. The month of May was named for the Roman goddess Maia, who oversaw the growth of plants. We can see that growth all around us as we walk through our neighborhood or just look out our windows. May the […]
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Time for fajitas, carnitas and Corona
. By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 We celebrated Polish Constitution Day with some Polish food and beer early in the week. Now it’s time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with maybe some fajitas, carnitas, tortillas and Corona. It might be more popular […]