U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-4th) announced last week that Chicago’s Midway International Airport will receive $5.5 million in federal grant funding for taxiway and pavement improvements.
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Ald. Silvana Tabares raises $19,500 for CPD bulletproof vests
Ald. Silvana Tabares (23rd) and the Chicago Police Memorial Fund teamed up for the annual Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast.
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Cyclist dies after hit-and-run in Garfield Ridge
The cyclist who died after being struck by a truck Sept. 14 in Garfield Ridge has been identified as 54-year-old Juan Martin Marquez Luna.
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Midway Chamber reschedules Hispanic Heritage with pop-up event Sunday
The Midway Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled its Heritage Celebration for Sunday, Sept. 27, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Midway Marketplace Retail Sheds, 6402 W. Archer Ave., (the corner of Archer & Narragansett). The event was originally scheduled for Sept. 20 but was rescheduled because of rain.
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Archer Heights car mat maker gets shot at Walmart shelf after surprise invitation
Chris Grover thought he was coming to the Cicero Walmart on Monday morning, Sept. 14, to pitch his car mats to store managers and hope for an invitation to a national event. Instead, he got the invitation on the spot. Walmart surprised Grover, owner of Archer Heights-based 4RAM Polymers, with news that he has been […]
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Illinois Democrats raise $1 million at Navy Pier rally
The state Democratic Party, along with southwest suburban democrats and over 800 attendees, gathered Sept. 10 in the Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier.
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Brandon Johnson seeks four more years as Chicago’s mayor
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his reelection campaign Saturday before a crowd of labor leaders, faith leaders, community organizers, and supporters.
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Bridgeview firefighters to climb SeatGeek stairs to honor 9/11 victims
Bridgeview firefighters will honor the 343 New York City firefighters who perished during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center by climbing the stairs inside SeatGeek Stadium.
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Rhine VFW holds annual picnic
Rhine VFW Post 2729 held its annual picnic Sunday, Sept. 6, at its South Archer Avenue location, drawing families and neighbors for free food, games, and prizes. The event ran from noon to 4 p.m. and featured hamburgers, hot dogs, roasted corn, popcorn, cotton candy, and games for children. Toys for Tots donated prizes for […]
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Patricia Tyznik: Bitunjac celebrates 35 years with Chicago Public Libraries
Rob Bitunjac, the branch manager at the Clearing Public Library, is celebrating his 35th anniversary with the Chicago Public Library system.