Posts by Tim Hadac
Never bet against America’s workers
By Marty Walsh On Labor Day we honor the achievements of America’s workers, and in 2022 we have a historic victory to celebrate. Our nation’s working people have come all the way back from the depths of a global pandemic, regaining every job lost and more. This milestone seemed impossible to reach on Labor Day…
Read MoreGrandma, Grandpa will pay off kids’ loans
By Ray Hanania President Biden announced that he will provide college tuition relief estimated to be between $300 billion and $985 billion, depending on how many people apply. Why only waive debt for students? Why not waive mortgage debt for homeowners? Why not waive credit card debt? Why not waive hospital healthcare debt for people…
Read MoreAdvocates reject pols’ symbolism on abortion
By Rich Miller Back in early July, after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Gov. JB Pritzker and the two Democratic legislative leaders, House Speaker Chris Welch and Senate President Don Harmon, issued a joint statement, which in part said: “We plan to work closely together for the remainder of the summer to…
Read MoreCharge West Lawn man in hostage standoff
Was disgruntled man demanding pay, police say By Bob Bong A West Lawn man has been charged after holding two employees at gunpoint last week at Redline Towing in Chicago Ridge. Police said officers were dispatched at 10:50 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8 to Redline Towing, 10103 S. Kitty Ave., for an employee threatening his co-workers.…
Read MorePeck students pumped up
It’s not every day that boys and girls are eager to end summer vacation and go back to class, but that was the vibe last week at Peck Elementary School. One student (right) showed that spirit as he high-fived 23rd Ward Ald. Silvana Tabares, who joined longtime Principal Okab Hassan (center), faculty, staff and parent…
Read MoreCounty funds gun violence work
‘Safe and thriving communities’ the goal, Preckwinkle says From staff reports Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined last week by Cook County Commissioners Brandon Johnson, Dennis Deer, Frank Aguilar, Alma Anaya and Bridget Degnen and Avik Das, Executive Director of the Justice Advisory Council, to announce the recipients of the County’s Gun Violence…
Read MoreFlood relief project starts in Gage Park
In providing flood relief to the Gage Park neighborhood, the Chicgo Department of Water Management last week began making a major tie end into the underground sewer system at 53rd and California. The work will require California to be closed through Thursday, Aug. 25. Motorists are advised to travel with caution, as 53rd Street (from…
Read MorePolice make gun bust
A 20-year-old man was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after he was arrested in front of 5930 S. Kedzie by CPD Unit 862A at 3:19 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6. David Banda was reportedly observed walking south on Kedzie while clutching onto his waistband area, a CPD spokesman said. As police officers approached,…
Read MoreDart warns seniors about ruse burglaries
From staff reports Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is warning the public about ruse burglaries following an incident that occurred last week. At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Aug. 8, Sheriff’s Police responded to a call of a residential burglary in unincorporated Norwood Township. Upon arrival, they learned that one of the five unidentified offenders…
Read MoreBailey needs a bailout, quickly
By Rich Miller The two days of partisan political events during the Illinois State Fair are like miniature, stripped-down, informal versions of national political conventions. They serve as a sort of kickoff to our fall campaign season, so they are usually closely watched by reporters who cover campaigns and by insiders. The speeches and organized…
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