Eight people face charges in the 8th District following incidents involving weapons, domestic violence, and traffic stops across mid-September.
Category: Chicago – Clearing
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Midway 5K roars back to life, provides record fundraising for Special Children’s Charities
After a hiatus of several years, the Midway 5K returned Sunday, Sept. 13, bringing more than 1,000 runners and walkers to the tarmac at Midway International Airport for a race unlike any other in Chicago.
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Garcia helps Midway Airport land $5.5M federal grant
U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-4th) announced last week that Chicago’s Midway International Airport will receive $5.5 million in federal grant funding for taxiway and pavement improvements.
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Eight arrested in 8th District on charges ranging from gun possession to sexual abuse
Eight people were arrested in the 8th District over a five-day period on charges including felony gun possession, domestic battery, retail theft, and sexual abuse of a minor.
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Midway Chamber reschedules Hispanic Heritage with pop-up event Sunday
The Midway Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled its Heritage Celebration for Sunday, Sept. 27, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Midway Marketplace Retail Sheds, 6402 W. Archer Ave., (the corner of Archer & Narragansett). The event was originally scheduled for Sept. 20 but was rescheduled because of rain.
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Brandon Johnson seeks four more years as Chicago’s mayor
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his reelection campaign Saturday before a crowd of labor leaders, faith leaders, community organizers, and supporters.
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St. Laurence High breaks ground for huge new fieldhouse
St. Laurence High School breaks ground on a 34,000-square foot fieldhouse to be ready for the 2027-28 academic year
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Seven arrested in weekend crime sweep across Chicago Lawn district
Police made arrests across Chicago’s 8th District over Labor Day weekend, including seven suspects charged with weapons violations, assault, theft, and domestic battery.
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Patricia Tyznik: Bitunjac celebrates 35 years with Chicago Public Libraries
Rob Bitunjac, the branch manager at the Clearing Public Library, is celebrating his 35th anniversary with the Chicago Public Library system.
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Alexis Bocanegra: Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off Sept. 15
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to reflect, observe, and celebrate Hispanic and Latino people and their contributions across the United States of America from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15