Photos by Kelly White and Nuha Abdessalam.
Category: Chicago – Garfield Ridge
Archer Avenue St. Pat’s Parade grows, honors fallen heroes
The Archer Avenue parade continues its tradition of honoring the city’s fallen police, firefighters and everyday working people on Saturday, March 15.
Soaring egg prices leave restaurant owners scrambling
Egg prices have soared due to the avian flu, forcing local restaurant owners to adjust prices, portions, and supply strategies to stay afloat.
City rezones property, forcing closure of Archer Avenue bar
Zoning change forces Garfield Ridge bar closure after fatal shooting, illegal reopening.
Jets narrowly miss colliding at Midway Airport
A Southwest Airlines flight coming in for a landing Tuesday morning almost collided with a private business jet at Midway Airport.
Crime spree targets businesses on 63rd Street
Police believe the same man targeted businesses on 63rd Street last week. Three businesses in Summit and at least one in Chicago were hit.
City Council delays vote on $830M bond plan over loan terms
The $830 million general obligation bond loan funding city infrastructure projects including Chicago Public Schools could cost taxpayers an additional $2 billion by 2050.
Beatlemania is alive and well as Fab Four fans celebrate at Garfield Ridge Library
Beatles fans of all ages gathered at Garfield Ridge Library for a morning of music, memorabilia and trivia celebrating the Fab Four.
Midway business leaders explore artificial intelligence
Business owners and residents learned how AI can enhance efficiency and profitability at the United Business Association of Midway’s monthly luncheon.
Local reaction mixed to Madigan conviction
“I didn’t want him to get convicted. I don’t think he is a bad guy. I never met him. But I feel like I know him from living here all my life, 65-year-old West Lawn neighborhood resident Jeff Radley said
while watching reports on former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction on the TV news at Lawn Lanes Bowling Alley.
