Posts by Tim Hadac
Pumpkin Jamboree Parade coming
The only thing more interesting than the units in the Midway Chamber of Commerce’s annual Pumpkin Jamboree Parade are the children in Halloween costumes, lining the curbs. This year’s festive event is schedule to start at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at Archer and Nordica, heading east to Merrimac and then south to Kennedy High…
Read MorePappas: tax investors make millions from black, Latino communities
Study shows homeowners, gov’t losing out on funding From staff reports A new study from the Cook County Treasurer’s Office concludes that hedge funds, private equity firms and others are exploiting a loophole in Illinois’ property tax law to make millions of dollars in profits, mostly at the expense of black and Latino communities. These…
Read MoreUnwelcome houseguests coming
Rats making seasonal surge in Clearing, Garfield Ridge By Tim Hadac Fall is the time when pest-control companies see a surge in calls from homeowners who see mice and sometimes rats trying to get inside sheds, garages and even homes to find shelter for the winter. But in Clearing and Garfield Ridge, the menace appears…
Read MoreHappy anniversary, Coler Chiropractic
By Joan Hadac Your correspondent in Clearing and Garfield Ridge (708) 496-0265 • joan.hadac@gmail.com There are plenty of reasons why Clearing and Garfield Ridge are among the best places to live—not just in Chicago, but the entire metro area. One is our wealth of healthcare practitioners who are top tier, yet based right here in the…
Read MoreHalloween pet parade on Archer
By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 As it gets nearer to Halloween, more and more events are popping up. Halloween candy certainly isn’t cheap this year, but I have already stocked up on five bags, of which two are large sized. On Saturday,…
Read MoreLiths visit SSC Legacy Room
By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 Last week, two visitors to our country from Lithuania, here for the Chicago Marathon, visited our neighborhood. Luka Lesauskait, the head of communications for the Lithuanian Red Cross, and Darius Remeika, who was running in the marathon, found…
Read MoreSpooky fun is straight ahead
By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 Autumn is bringing a beautiful array of colors and crunchy leaves are carpeting our sidewalks. Halloween will soon be here. Kids and their parents are preparing costumes and planning on trick or treating. I love giving out candy to all the little fairy…
Read MoreFree food, free smiles
Friendly volunteers passed out fresh fruit, vegetables and grains at no charge earlier this month at the San Miguel Community Center, 1936 W. 48th St. Sponsored by Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya and other members of U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García’s political organization, the giveaway is held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the first…
Read MoreTicket window closing for ‘Elvis’ show
Response ‘smashing all expectations’ By Tim Hadac More than 200 people have already reserved seats at an upcoming Elvis/Motown show in Garfield Ridge, and only a few dozen tickets remain. “The response is smashing all expectations,” said Geno Randazzo of All Exterior Contractors, the driving force behind the show. “If you want to be a…
Read MoreVoters should be informed – not misled
By Alee Quick Editor’s Note: This op-ed was distributed by Capitol News Illinois on behalf of the News Literacy Project. The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own. The world of Illinois politics is notoriously wild at times, and this year’s midterm election season is holding true to form. Disagreements on policy issues…
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