Posts by Tim Hadac
Hubbard alumni partied with a purpose
By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 Here’s a follow up on the recent Hubbard High School 50th reunion I reported on a couple of weeks ago. The alumni not only had a fun celebration, they used the occasion to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. What a great…
Read MoreTime to set that clock back
By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 Hello darkness my old friend…it’s November. There are some important dates and things to remember as we enter the month. First off, this weekend we fall behind. Yes, it’s that time of year to set our clocks…
Read MoreFeathered friends find home at park
By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 Recently we talked about the blue herons, the black crowned herons and falcons, among others that can be spotted at Marquette Park along the shores. On that last beautiful Sunday when the temperatures went back up to the…
Read MoreGood and bad choices on the ballot
By Ray Hanania Which issue is more important on Tuesday, Nov. 8: abortion or safety? That’s what it comes down to in the election if you listen to the Democrats and the Republicans. This is Illinois, and in this election you can’t do much about abortion. It won’t change no matter how much fear mongering Gov. JB Pritzker engages…
Read MoreGetting closer to the ‘right track’
By Rich Miller When Emerson College unveiled its latest Illinois poll last week, its press release included three “Key Takeaways.” At the very top of its list was this: “Fifty-two percent (52%) majority of voters think things in Illinois are on the wrong track, while 48% think things are headed in the right direction.” The…
Read MoreHalloween fun is in the forecast
By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 The weather on Halloween is predicted to be in the mid-50s and partly sunny. Sounds like good weather for trick-or-treating. Here’s a reminder to the parents of students at Lee School, 6448 S. Tripp. All students can wear costumes on Halloween. No masks…
Read MoreSweets are set for trick-or-treaters
By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 The Halloween weekend is here. Hope Monday is a warm and beautiful day. The plan for our block is that we and neighbor Sam plan to sit on neighbor Claudia’s porch and all hand out candy. But…
Read MoreSurprised and pleased to win this award
By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 Recently, the International Human Relations Council and the Chicago Commission on Human Relations held a luncheon here as thanks to people in the neighborhood that helped through the challenging times of the pandemic, spending endless hours working, endorsing,…
Read MoreDems have big bucks advantage over GOP
By Rich Miller House Speaker Chris Welch reported raising a whopping $14 million in the third quarter, with almost half of that, $6 million, coming from Gov. JB Pritzker. That gives Welch a huge cash advantage for the home stretch over his Republican counterpart. Welch’s personal campaign committee reported raising $7 million between July 1…
Read MorePols have always lied to seniors
By Ray Hanania Seniors are the most important vote in Illinois and in the United States, and yet they are taken for granted, marginalized and misled by everyone. Seniors have been co-opted nationally and in Springfield by lobbyist lowlifes who determine policy by funding campaigns of elected officials. When an elected official leaves office, most…
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