Posts by Tim Hadac
Smooth streets, but not for long
By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 Over here on Francisco and surrounding streets, we currently have nice smooth roads–no potholes or cracks. All in all, it’s a pleasant ride, whether in a car or on a bike. As the nice weather invites everyone outside,…
Read MoreFlorida was just too far
By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 “Sing Robin from your woodland tree. I love your little melody”. And the sounds of robins mean spring is here! Sorry I missed you last week. My family had intended to drive to Ocala, Fla., but we…
Read MoreGas execs need to feel the chill
By Ray Hanania You would think that record low temperatures might save you money. But not in Illinois and not at Nicor gas, the company that has a monopoly on how we heat our homes. You can’t switch your utility companies. They are determined by geographic location. Originally an Illinois company gobbled up by AGL,…
Read MoreAre independent medical practices becoming extinct?
By Sally C. Pipes Facing declining revenue prospects, physicians are shuttering their private, independent practices to join larger hospitals that have near-monopolies on care in the regions they serve. This trend is depressing news for Americans. Further concentration of market power in these health systems ultimately results in less personalized care for patients — and…
Read MorePolice get political, go after Martwick
By Rich Miller The Chicago Fraternal Order of Police’s top campaign priority this spring is defeating Sen. Rob Martwick (D-Chicago) in the Democratic primary. The police group is backing Chicago police detective Erin Jones, who not long ago was described as a “loyal member” of the Northwest Side GOP Club. The previous practice in that…
Read MoreMadigan hits feds
Actions routine, ‘not illegal’ By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and former lobbyist Michael McClain have pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges of racketeering, bribery, fraud and extortion. Both were arraigned on those charges last week during a teleconference hearing before U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cole,…
Read MoreArcher Avenue goes green for a day
The Southwest Side Irish (as well as many more “Irish for a day” friends and neighbors) flooded Archer Avenue with good cheer earlier this month, at the Midway area’s only St. Patrick’s Day parade. Hosted by the Clear-Ridge Men’s Social Athletic Club and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, the Chicago Working Families’ Archer…
Read MoreChuy rips Biden for ‘racist’ border policy
Says president using rule to unfairly deny asylum From staff reports U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-4th) recently joined Reps. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), and Jose Luis Correa (D-Calif.) in demanding the Biden Administration revoke a rule they say is racist and anti-immigrant. “For nearly two years, the United States government has expelled individuals fleeing from violence and…
Read MoreOffer tuition help at SW Side Catholic schools
By Kathy Headley The Southwest Organizing Project, in partnership with the Big Shoulders Fund, is offering scholarships to newly eligible students at six participating schools in the area. For students who qualify, annual tuition per child is $1,500 for a two-year term, with an option for renewal. A limited number of scholarships are available. The…
Read MoreCity is anti-business, grocer’s son says
Columnist John Kass addresses UBAM members By Steve Metsch John Kass, whose father and relatives built a grocery business with hard work, knows about the pressures facing business owners in Chicago. The city is not doing enough to help small businesses, the former Chicago Tribune reporter and columnist recently told a gathering of Southwest Side…
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