Members of VFW Rhine Post 2729 heard prayers, Taps and veterans’ own reflections on what service meant to them.
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Kids painted pumpkins with CAPS Officers at Home Run Inn for 2nd annual event
Kids got their hands dirty and painted pumpkins on Oct. 12 at the second annual Paint-a-Pumpkin with a Police Officer, held in the party room at Home Run Inn on Archer.
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8th District Cmdr. Bryan Spreyne promoted to street deputy chief
Bryan Spreyne, who led the Chicago Police Department’s 8th District on the Southwest Side, has been promoted to deputy chief, the department announced Oct. 1.
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CPD and CFD raise $7,330 at first-ever charity softball tournament
Chicago police and firefighters played their first-ever charity softball tournament Saturday, August 29, at Wentworth Park.
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Cacciottolo to run for 13th Ward alderman with Marty Quinn’s blessing
For approximately six weeks, 30-year Garfield Ridge resident Al Cacciottolo has been ringing doorbells and speaking in-person to introduce himself as a candidate to replace Marty Quinn.
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Back to School events herald return to classes for CPS students: Peggy Zabicki
Chicago Public Schools will be back in session on August 24. We are now shopping for school supplies, which can be expensive.
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It was a perfect day for Chicago Lawn Library block party: Kathy Headley
Thanks to Kaye Friberg, Branch Manager at the Chicago Lawn Library, and her whole staff for a fun block party.
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Jazz band entertains Southwest Side seniors: Kathy Headley
Last Friday at the Southwest Regional Senior Center the theme was ‘Jazzin’ at Southwest’ featuring Ronnie G. and the Delivery Point Jazz Band with lead singer Tricia Tribble. The Southwest Multi-Purpose Auxiliary sponsored the band and the food, which included a regular picnic of hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, potato salad, fruit and cold drinks. My plan was to […]
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National Night Out set for West Lawn Park: Peggy Zabicki
I hope everyone can attend the 42nd annual National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 4, starting at 5:30 p.m. The 8th District Police will be hosting this popular summer event at West Lawn Park, 4233 W. 65th Street. There will be train rides for the kiddies from 4-5:30 p.m., a Peace March at 6:30 p.m., and a […]
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After weeks of storms, South Side looks to summer activities: Kathy Headley
For the past two weeks, we have been talking about the torrential rains that fell here 50 years ago and comparing them to all the rain we have experienced this year. Who would have thought we would still be talking about rain for a third week? I sure hope none of you were caught up […]