The Archer Avenue Working Families’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade honored fallen first responders last Saturday.
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Rhine VFW hosts annual Penny Social
The Auxiliary of Rhine VFW Post 2729 in Garfield Ridge held its annual Penny Social fundraiser on Sunday, March 2.
Sweet tradition: Crowds line up for pączki at Pticek’s & Son
Rain or shine, customers lined up early at Pticek’s & Son Bakery in Garfield Ridge for fresh pączki, keeping a sweet tradition alive.
Update: Quinn wants to require more votes to pass bond sales
The Johnson administration’s controversial long-term loan shifts the repayment burden to future generations.
Archer Avenue St. Pat’s Parade grows, honors fallen heroes
The Archer Avenue parade continues its tradition of honoring the city’s fallen police, firefighters and everyday working people on Saturday, March 15.
Soaring egg prices leave restaurant owners scrambling
Egg prices have soared due to the avian flu, forcing local restaurant owners to adjust prices, portions, and supply strategies to stay afloat.
City rezones property, forcing closure of Archer Avenue bar
Zoning change forces Garfield Ridge bar closure after fatal shooting, illegal reopening.
Jerry Butler, Soul Legend and Longtime Cook County Commissioner, Dies at 84
Jerry Butler, the soul singer known as “The Iceman” and a longtime Cook County commissioner, has died at the age of 84. Butler’s smooth baritone voice made him a defining figure in R&B music, while his decades of public service left a lasting impact on the Chicago community. Born in Sunflower, Mississippi, Butler moved to […]
Crime spree targets businesses on 63rd Street
Police believe the same man targeted businesses on 63rd Street last week. Three businesses in Summit and at least one in Chicago were hit.
City Council delays vote on $830M bond plan over loan terms
The $830 million general obligation bond loan funding city infrastructure projects including Chicago Public Schools could cost taxpayers an additional $2 billion by 2050.
