Shirley Hair, 87, leapt from her wheelchair to dance with a Michael Jackson tribute artist at a Halloween party, becoming a viral sensation.
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Families Embrace Tradition at Snack with Santa on Chicago’s Southwest Side
Families braved the December chill Saturday morning, forming a line around Mayfield Banquet Hall for the 41st annual Snack with Santa event. Inside, Theresa Santucci and Ruben Saucedo, dressed as Mr. and Mrs. Claus, greeted children with smiles and gifts. “Even in blizzards, families line up down the block,” said Mary Ann Dybala, who founded […]
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Budget vote delayed; council pushes back on tax hikes
Not wanting to risk a “no” vote on his latest budget proposal to the Chicago City Council, Mayor Brandon Johnson pushed another round of budget talks to Monday, Dec. 16. With the Dec. 31 budget agreement deadline closing fast, Ald. Marty Quinn (13th) believes, as of Friday’s meeting cancellation, that the mayor’s Monday proposal will […]
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Wolniak Funeral Home to celebrate Day of the Dead
The 102-year-old Wolniak Funeral Home has served generations of families throughout the years. Sitting on the southwest corner of 57th and Pulaski, the Polish Funeral Home is reaching out with what they are calling a “legacy of love to the community.” Respecting the traditions and heritage of the Hispanic members of the community, the folks […]
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Run the Lawn 5k, wellness fair set for Sunday
There’s lots coming up in the neighborhood, so let’s get right to it. First of all, as the weather jumps back and forth into the 90s, it’s good to remember that the Splash Pool at Marquette Park will stay open until the end of the month. The kids will sure appreciate that. This Friday, Sept. […]
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Property values soar 31% in Lake Township
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi has announced the initial reassessments for residential and commercial properties in Lake Township, marking an important update for property owners. On August 29, Kaegi revealed a 31% increase in the total assessed value, driven by the changing real estate market over the past three years. With reassessments happening every three […]
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Lopez helps officers stay hydrated during Democratic convention
I’m guessing many of us watched parts of the Democratic National Convention or perhaps caught some reviews on the local news stations. When it was over, you probably heard some general accolades given, acknowledging departments and their heads for contributing to the outcome. As you know, there are lots of behind-the-scenes people and groups who […]
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Celebrate National Beach Day on August 30
August 30 is National Beach Day. I do love going to the beach. When I was a kid, my mom used to take me and my siblings to the beach throughout the summer. One summer in the month of June, when school was still in session, she said, “It’s too nice to go to school. […]
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‘A really big block party’ at Marquette Park
. Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 . Did you make it to the Taste of Chicago Pop-Up at Marquette Park last week? While I was not able to go personally this year, my daughter Tracy and granddaughter Kayla, went over to check it out. […]
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The cleanest sidewalk in Chicago Lawn
. Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 . In a recent column I told you about stopping at the Community Dinner held on Tuesday evenings in the fieldhouse at Marquette Park. That particular night I sat next to an arborist for the Cook County Forest […]