I hope everyone had a safe and happy Fourth of July. I spent the day at a family picnic just outside Chicago. It was peaceful and fun. The peace ended when I arrived back home. Our neighborhood sounded like World War III. Or maybe it was supposed to sound like the Revolutionary War when our forefathers […]
Author Archives: Peggy Zabicki
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A customer service win, things to do and love for the USA: Peggy Zabicki
I am the first one to complain if I don’t get good customer service when I go shopping. I used to work in retail sales at J&R Variety Store at 63rd and Pulaski. Remember our neighborhood dime store? Every customer was important to me. That’s because I always enjoyed working in retail sales. My first […]
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People helping people (and dogs) in our neighborhood: Peggy Zabicki
We have some terrific people in our neighborhood. In addition to having great pizza, Cipriani’s Pizza at 5840 W. 63rd St. reached out to residents. After the recent storms, Cipriani’s invited all who lost power to come by and charge their phones. No purchase was required. They said, “If there’s anything else we can do […]
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Southwest side libraries offer summer activities for all ages: Peggy Zabicki
Chicago’s Garfield Ridge and West Lawn branch libraries are hosting free and low-cost summer programs for seniors, kids, and teens through July, including ice cream socials, LEGO building, Dungeons and Dragons, and a magic show.
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Food drives, pizza rewards, and a love of animals: Peggy Zabicki
From honoring fallen officers to feeding families to dancing together, one southwest side community finds strength in showing up for each other.
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Midway turns 100, prayers for Betty, car show, and more things to do: Peggy Zabicki
A community celebrates its airport’s centennial, and a neighbor faces hardship.
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New Paisans for Archer and Cicero; Chase Bank to build on SW Highway
Peggy Zabicki delivers news of development, closings, and community happenings for West Lawn.
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Local schools celebrate Catholic Schools Week
See what area parochial schools have to offer during Catholic Schools Week.
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Love Fridge can ease burden of food buying
There are a lot of good things happening in West Lawn. We have plenty of grocery stores to shop at. Some neighborhoods don’t have any grocery stores. Unfortunately, there has been an increase in crime at some of our grocery stores. I got a call from a resident who told me that she shops early in […]
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New mural brightens 67th Street viaduct
The viaduct at 67th Street and Central Park Avenue now has beautiful new murals. The murals cover all four corners of the intersection with dazzling displays of nature themes. There are colorful birds, flowers, butterflies, a very large caterpillar and a white rabbit reminiscent of “Alice in Wonderland.” The works of art, which were made with special outdoor paint, […]