Posts by Tim Hadac
Newman votes to aid small businesses
From staff reports U.S. Rep. Marie Newman (D-3rd) recently voted to secure relief for small businesses across Illinois. The Relief for Restaurants & Other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act will deliver a total of $55 billion to replenish funding for restaurants across the nation. “As a former small business owner, I know that our local…
Read MorePekau can run, but can’t hide from truth about Orland Park crime
By Ray Hanania Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, who is using his taxpayer-funded office to promote his Republican candidacy for Congress, continues to twist, distort and exaggerate facts about crime in the southwest suburbs. Residents of Orland Park are very concerned about rising crime there. The “police blotters” have disappeared to make it seem like…
Read MoreStanding up for the startup
By George Harris Google Home speakers are “smart,” to use the language of our times. They’re also stolen. That’s according to a recent ruling from the U.S. International Trade Commission that found Google infringed on five patents from Sonos, a speaker company. The ruling prohibits Google from importing products that infringe on the patented technology —…
Read MoreSt. Adrian’s new sign is light, bright
By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 If you have driven by St. Adrian Church at 70th and Washtenaw lately, did you notice the new signage on the church? It sure looks much nicer than the signage on some of the other parishes I have…
Read MoreBest mailman ever about to retire
By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 Yes, wait a minute Mr. Postman – wai-hey-hey-hey-it, Mr. Postman. Our postman, Gabriel Gamboa, can no longer wait. He will soon be enjoying his retirement. The residents around the blocks out here this way will be without…
Read MoreIt’s the season of new life
By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 Spring holy day and holiday observations have either come to an end or will be ending soon. The special foods, the activities for kids, religious traditions, cherished family rituals, the preparation of our homes and places of worship, the special music and…
Read MoreA law enforcement ‘agency to be proud of’
Cook County Sheriff’s Office celebrates a century of growth From staff reports April marks the centennial celebration of the creation the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department, an agency that has grown from patrolling Cook County with 32 sworn officers to a dynamic operation of nearly 500 officers devoted to promoting public safety, social services, and…
Read MoreRush accuses Biden Administration of lying about Laquan McDonald’s family
By Tim Hadac A day after the Biden Administration announced it would not prosecute the police officer convicted of murdering Laquan McDonald, U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D-1st) essentially accused the Biden Administration of lying. Here is the congressman’s press release, in full: ••• WASHINGTON — Yesterday, the United States Attorney for the Northern District…
Read More‘Chicago: I’m in!’
Lopez announces mayoral run By Tim Hadac He does not represent most Southwest Side neighborhoods, but Raymond A. Lopez wants to. The 15th Ward alderman and Democratic committeeman last week announced his candidacy for mayor. With a simple tweet (“Chicago: I’m in!”), Lopez on April 6 signaled his candidacy. At a brief press conference that…
Read MoreGOP snit may be a blessing in disguise
By Thomas L. Knapp Earlier this month, the Republican National Committee announced its withdrawal from the Commission on Presidential Debates, which has monopolized “major party” debates since 1988. The RNC, claiming bias on the CPD’s part in selecting moderators, pledged to “find newer, better debate platforms.” While the RNC’s reasons are self-serving, this may be…
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