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.
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Midway Chamber marks nation’s 250th with Patriots Day parade, Toy Story party
Midway Chamber’s annual Patriots Day parade drew elected officials, first responders, and residents to Garfield Ridge on June 25.
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Park goers have a laugh at Henry VIII at Wentworth Park
Shakespeare’s Henry VIII received a comedy improv twist on Saturday, July 27, at Wentworth Park, performed by the Shakespeare Blood Oath Theatre Company.
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Garfield Ridge honors fallen firefighter Drew Price at annual 5K race
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.
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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.