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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Rhine VFW holds annual picnic
Rhine VFW Post 2729 held its annual picnic Sunday, Sept. 6, at its South Archer Avenue location, drawing families and neighbors for free food, games, and prizes. The event ran from noon to 4 p.m. and featured hamburgers, hot dogs, roasted corn, popcorn, cotton candy, and games for children. Toys for Tots donated prizes for […]
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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
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Saint Xavier University celebrates 180 years with community festival
Saint Xavier University celebrated 180 years with music, food, family activities and community connections during a beautiful September evening.
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Lynwood rink lands historic World Cup roller skating competition
The World Cup Figures roller skating competition comes to Lynwood Sept. 18-20 for the first time ever held in the United States, drawing 100 elite skaters from 10 countries.
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Porfirio announces applications open for Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program funding
State Senator Mike Porfirio announces applications open for Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program funding.
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Michael Thompson’s kites take art in an unexpected direction
Chicago artist Michael Thompson transforms kites into intricate works of art, blending collage, sculpture, craftsmanship, history and personal exploration.
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After decades, Leona Altman cuts her last head of hair on 63rd Street
Leona Altman has been doing hair for over 60 years in the Clearing and Garfield Ridge areas Chicago’s Southwest Side. On Saturday, Aug. 29, she finished her last appointment at Rollers Cutting Crew Hair Salon, 5840 W. 63rd St. She’s not retiring entirely. Altman will continue working at Wonder Time in Homer Glen, where she […]
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Three fallen officers live on in Southwest Side mural
On a recent Saturday morning, a crowd gathered at the corner of 68th and Pulaski to unveil a mural honoring three Chicago police officers killed in the line of duty.