The ceremony, held at the VFW post, 5858 S. Archer Ave., drew veterans, family members, and community residents who stood in silence as speakers emphasized that Memorial Day belongs not to the living, but to those who gave their lives.
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New community group meets to discuss Ford City future
The meeting was organized by the recently formed not-for-profit Southwest Action Network, which believes this land should be beneficial to the surrounding communities.
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Patriots Day Parade, Changosnakedog, Sesame Street and Senior Ice Cream Soda Day: Patricia Tyznik
Fun community events in Clearing, Garfield Ridge this summer.
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Alderman Tabares opens new ward office in Garfield Ridge
The alderman’s new office, which offers Saturday hours, handles permits, events and resource information and other services.
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Marist students pitch million dollar ideas
Marist students unveiled innovative business ideas during IDEA Pitch Night, with ClearPath winning $10,000 for its headlight glare solution.
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End of an Era: Judge signs off on closing Ford City Mall
Ford City Mall, once the retail jewel of the Southwest Side, has been ordered to shut down in mid-June by Cook County Circuit Court Judge Leonard Murray.
Posted inSWNH Top News
Tails of Redemption: how shelter dogs became therapy dogs
Cook County helps shelter dogs find their purpose — and change lives along the way.
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Pam Kostecki leaves Crisis Center after decade of big changes
Pam Kostecki steps down after 10 years leading Crisis Center for South Suburbia, which expanded shelter capacity and funding significantly.
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Rainbow Cone celebration caps year of powerful student senior bond
McAuley students and Mercy Circle residents celebrated Macs with Mercy ending with Rainbow Cone, honoring a year of service and friendship.
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Marist senior lands prestigious STEM scholarship
Marist student Liliana Kolar earned a prestigious full-tuition math scholarship recognizing leadership, STEM achievement and academic excellence.