Posts by Tim Hadac
Polish Easter traditions are cherished
By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 “If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street, if you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat. Cause I’m the taxman, yeah, I’m the taxman.” – the Beatles. Yes, the taxman is knocking on our doors……
Read MoreDems fight carjacking
Bills unveiled in Springfield By Grace Kinnicutt Capitol News Illinois and Tim Hadac Illinois Senate Democrats unveiled legislation last week to address the increase in carjackings by protecting victims and providing additional resources to law enforcement in targeting and capturing offenders. Carjacking is a frequent topic of discussion in Clearing and Garfield Ridge, especially at……
Read MoreThoughts of summer in the spring
By Joan Hadac Your correspondent in Clearing and Garfield Ridge (708) 496-0265 • joan.hadac@gmail.com Spring has sprung, but I (probably like you) have gotten a bit wet. We seem to have had our share of rainy skies. I know the old saying is that “April showers bring May flowers,” but haven’t the flowers gotten enough moisture……
Read MoreWildcats are hoops champions
Two years after their playoff run was halted by the start of the pandemic, members of the St. Daniel the Prophet School’s eighth grade boys basketball team wear their championship T-shirts after they took the title at Hale Park recently. The Wildcats went 8-0 in the regular season, then stormed through the playoffs, defeating St.……
Read MoreCrime fighters to meet
By Tim Hadac Those who live west of Central Avenue in Garfield Ridge are invited to attend the next meeting of the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch, set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 at Ward Hall, 5157 S. McVicker. The meeting will double as the April meeting of CAPS Beat 811. Crime statistics will be……
Read MoreGarfield Ridge Civic to meet
From staff reports Garfield Ridge residents are invited to attend the next meeting of the Garfield Ridge Civic League, set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 at Crossroads Community Church, 5433 S. Austin. A guest speaker from the Citizens Utility Board will talk about saving money on utility bills. Those attending are enter the church……
Read MoreLopez announces mayoral run
Pro-police alderman has been popular locally By Tim Hadac He does not represent Clearing or Garfield Ridge, 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……
Read MoreMayor unveils gas giveaway
Tax dollars to aid some city residents By Tim Hadac Days after multi-millionaire businessman Willie Wilson attracted nationwide attention by giving away a million dollars of his own money to pay for gasoline at stations across the Chicago area, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Chicago Moves, a financial assistance program related to transportation expenses. In a……
Read More79th St. slaying leads to fed gun bust
Charge reputed gang members with buying weapons, ammo from soldiers By Tim Hadac A federal investigation launched in the wake of a shooting in a Wrightwood storefront a year ago has led to the indictment of nine reputed gang members allegedly tied to three U.S. Army soldiers accused of illegally selling firearms and ammunition. The……
Read More‘A day of enormous consequence’
Rush watches Biden sign Emmett Till law From staff reports The Emmett Till Antilynching Act, legislation sponsored and negotiated by U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D-1st), was signed into law last week by President Joe Biden at a White House Rose Garden ceremony. The act passed the U.S. House on Feb. 28 by a 422-3 vote……
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