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 […]
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Fireworks fun and frustration, Senior Happy 250 Party: Peggy Zabicki
I hope everyone had a safe and happy Fourth of July. I spent the day at a family picnic just outside Chicago. It was peaceful and fun. The peace ended when I arrived back home. Our neighborhood sounded like World War III. Or maybe it was supposed to sound like the Revolutionary War when our forefathers […]
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Top cop Larry Snelling announces surprise retirement
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling, who led record crime reductions, retires July 15 after tensions with Mayor Johnson over arrest decisions.
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A customer service win, things to do and love for the USA: Peggy Zabicki
I am the first one to complain if I don’t get good customer service when I go shopping. I used to work in retail sales at J&R Variety Store at 63rd and Pulaski. Remember our neighborhood dime store? Every customer was important to me. That’s because I always enjoyed working in retail sales. My first […]
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Gone fishing! Summer fun in Marquette Park: Kathy Headley
Chicago Lawn residents can enjoy fishing clinics, canoe paddles, bird walks, and teen arts programs at local parks and libraries throughout July.