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Category: Chicago – Garfield Ridge
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Quinn seeks zoning change to shutter controversial bar
Alderman Quinn moves to shut down a Garfield Ridge bar after a fatal shooting and illegal reopening, sparking community outrage and hearings.
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WGN’s Ana Belaval to headline Midway Chamber’s Valentines Comedy Jam
WGN’s Ana Belaval brings comedy to Midway Chamber’s annual Valentine’s event, supporting local businesses with laughter, raffles, and community spirit.
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Businesses brace after hemp sales banned in 13th, 23rd wards
Chicago’s 13th and 23rd wards banned unregulated hemp sales, citing safety risks, sparking tension between businesses and public officials.
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Aldermen divided over sanctuary protections for felons
Aldermen Raymond Lopez (15th) and Silvana Tabares (23rd) sent a letter to City Clerk Ana Valencia on Jan. 7, seeking to expedite a vote on their changes to Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance. By a 39 to 11 vote, aldermen rejected the amendment that would have increased the city’s ability to cooperate with the U.S. Department […]
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St. Daniel the Prophet celebrates 75 years with gala
St. Daniel the Prophet School, a Garfield Ridge landmark, is marking 75 years of education and community service with a celebratory gala. The event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the European Chalet, 5445 S. Harlem Ave. “We have been very fortunate that our school has survived this […]
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Southwest Side leaders slam ‘back-door taxes’
Chicago’s $17.1 billion 2025 budget narrowly passed the City Council on Monday, Dec. 16, following contentious debates over tax increases and debt restructuring. Southwest Side aldermen Silvana Tabares (23rd), Raymond Lopez (15th), and Marty Quinn (13th) criticized the budget for what they termed a “back-door” tax burden on residents. Despite no increase in property taxes, middle management and […]
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Woman charged in Garfield Ridge carjacking, stabbing
A Chicago woman has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing two people and stealing a car in the 5100 block of South Rutherford Avenue at about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. Vanessa Delgado, 21, of the 6900 block of West 64th Place, was charged with two felony counts of attempted murder, two felony […]
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Orland Park retirement home’s 87-year-old dancing queen becomes viral sensation
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 […]