Posts by Tim Hadac
Welch wants ‘winners who work’
I’ve mentioned before that House Speaker Chris Welch has said since the day he was elected to his chamber’s top job last year that he is fully committed to protecting all of his incumbents, whether in the primary or in the general election. That wasn’t always the case with his predecessor, House Speaker Michael Madigan.…
Read MoreMay is bursting with things to do
By Laura Ortega Your correspondent in Greater Ashburn 4214 W. 82nd Place • (773) 627-6679 First, I want to wish a most special birthday to my son, Ivan, who will be an official teenager on May 2. I will have three teens under one roof. Oy vey! Second, I want to congratulate my daughter, Lucia,…
Read MoreLions Club offers eyeglass vouchers
Will be at Archer Heights Library By Tim Hadac People of limited means who need eyeglasses but have trouble affording them are encouraged to be at the Archer Heights Branch Library, 5055 S. Archer, from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4–where a Lions Club International volunteer will be handing out vouchers worth $200 for…
Read MoreStars and Stripes 5K run returns
Will honor fallen CPD commander By Tim Hadac Hundreds of men, women and children will run, jog, walk or roll through the streets of western Garfield Ridge in about nine weeks, in part to honor the ultimate sacrifice made by a Chicago Police commander. The Stars and Stripes 5K Run will be held Saturday, July 2…
Read MorePut on your walking shoes and start moving
By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 Spring has sprung here in West Lawn. There are so many activities going on. I hope everyone has a chance to enjoy the good things our neighborhood has to offer. The West Lawn walking group continues to meet at West Lawn Park,…
Read MoreLesson learned about importance of shredding
By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 Happy Arbor Day! We celebrate on the 29th of April and hopefully plant trees. I mentioned previously that there will be a paper shred event on June 4 at Byrne Elementary School in Garfield Ridge, from 9:30…
Read MoreGolfers swing into spring at the park
By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 On nice mornings as I drive by the fieldhouse parking lot, start to see cars filling the lot and cars begin to park along Mann Drive. I know why. The Marquette Park Golf Course has opened for another…
Read MoreChamber offers chance to hail grads
For the third year in a row, the Garfield Ridge Chamber of Commerce is offering people an opportunity to salute graduates in a high-profile way. Congratulatory banners with the names of graduates will again fly over Archer Avenue and other main streets in the area. Banners cost $125 each and are about 6 feet tall.…
Read MoreLittle visitors, big joy
By Joan Hadac Your correspondent in Clearing and Garfield Ridge (708) 496-0265 • joan.hadac@gmail.com As I write this, I am very excited about the upcoming visit of my daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. They are coming for what I call a fly-by visit, short and brief; but no matter how long the visit is, I still get…
Read MoreFarmers Insurance® names Sandra Cavoto to Presidents Council
From staff reports Farmers Insurance® agent Sandra Cavoto has been named to the national insurer’s Presidents Council, the Los Angeles-based organization recently announced. Cavoto maintains an office in Clearing, at 6118 W. 63rd St., as well as in Burr Ridge and downtown Chicago. Membership in Presidents Council is the organization’s most elite honor for the…
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