Police arrested eight people on the Southwest Side between Aug. 12 and Aug. 24 on charges ranging from gun possession to domestic battery.
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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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Police arrest 8 on Southwest Side in robbery, assault, gun and drug charges
People charged in a range of crimes, including assault, drugs and DUI around the Chicago Lawn (8th) District
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A century of sweet tradition Original Rainbow Cone celebrates 100 years in Beverly
Original Rainbow Cone celebrates 100 years in Beverly with special events, sweet traditions, customer memories and a century of Chicago ice cream history.
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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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2 weeks of events coming to Southwest Side libraries, parks and senior center: Kathy Headley
As happens every year, once the Fourth of July has passed, it seems like summer is coming to an end. But there’s still plenty to do in our neighborhoods, so let’s start by taking a look. First, let’s check out the Southwest Regional Senior Center, 6117 S. Kedzie Ave. Thursday, July 16, is the Southwest […]
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Beautiful day for canoe ride in Marquette Park: Kathy Headley
Partly cloudy with a slight north to northeast breeze and temperatures ranging from 79 to 82 degrees. A beautiful day for a canoe ride in Marquette Park. I arrived at the pier behind the fieldhouse around 8:30 a.m., just as the canoers were learning the rules of navigating the water. My plan was to begin […]
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Young Musicians Bring Jazz to Life at Saint Xavier University Summer Jazz Camp
Saint Xavier University’s Summer Jazz Camp brought 50 young musicians together for a week of learning, performance and celebrating the art of jazz.
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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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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.