The Garfield Ridge Stars & Stripes 5K drew more than 900 runners to honor fallen Chicago firefighter Andrew “Drew” Price, whose memory inspired a new state safety law and whose family helped shape this year’s race.
Category: We/Us
Posted inForest View
Forest View fire department, park district bring ambulance to kids
Paramedics In The Park is designed to demystify emergency response for children who might otherwise fear an ambulance.
Posted inSWNH New News
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 […]
Posted inChicago - Garfield Ridge
Gratitude for Clear-Ridge’s response after June tornado and storms
Chicago officials express appreciation for city workers and neighbors who pitched in to clean up after the June tornado.
Posted inSWNH New News
Garfield Ridge woman brings new art studio to the suburbs
Cari Smolarczyk, who runs an after-school art program in Chicago, is bringing a new art studio to Willow Springs.
Posted inStickney
Children mark Corpus Christi celebration with solemn procession through Berwyn, Stickney
Students in white communion dresses and suits led a Eucharistic procession Sunday, June 7, from St. Leonard Church in Berwyn to St. Pius X in Stickney, marking the Solemnity of Corpus Christi and celebrating children who recently received their First Communion. The procession began after the 1:30 p.m. Mass at St. Leonard Church, 3318 South […]
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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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Augustinian community installs new Prior Provincial, bids farewell to departing pastor: Kathy Headley
The Augustinian friars installed Rev. Thomas McCarthy as Prior Provincial on Wednesday, June 10, in a candlelit ceremony at St. Rita Shrine despite severe storms that knocked out power. McCarthy, a St. Rita High School alumnus who previously served as the school’s president, succeeds Rev. Anthony Pizzo, who is beginning a sabbatical after eight years in the role.
Posted inBrookfield
Artisan Market open in Brookfield
The newly launched Brookfield Artisan Market is coming to the Eight Corners corridor, featuring local vendors, live entertainment, and an unveiling of nine new murals.
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Hamill Play Zoo celebrates 25 years with kids’ press conference
Eight children got their chance to ask zookeepers everything from why bats sleep upside down to whether lions get their hair combed during a “Kids Press Conference” marking the Hamill Family Play Zoo’s 25th anniversary at Brookfield Zoo.