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Prayer in the park? Believe it
. By Tim Hadac Editor Clear-Ridge Reporter & NewsHound . Jennifer New grew up in a small town in South Carolina. The granddaughter of a Baptist preacher—the Rev. Darrell M. New—she was no stranger to things like tent revivals, a summertime phenomenon where the faithful take Gospel values out of churches and into the public…
Read MoreRashid introduces emergency weather relief legislation
State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) filed legislation to create an Illinois disaster relief grant program to address flooding and other extreme weather events. “With climate change accelerating, we unfortunately will see natural disasters that are more extreme, more devastating and more frequent. This grant program, if passed, will ensure Illinois is prepared to provide direct…
Read MoreNews from Springfield: 12 school districts to receive an additional $6.2 million
State Senator Mike Porfirio (D-11th) announced that 12 school districts across the area will receive over $6.2 million in additional funding to help address the financial challenges of recent years. “Evidence-based funding supports educational opportunities that contribute to the long-term success of our students,” said Porfirio. “Through this funding formula, we can ensure that a…
Read MoreA River Thru History Rendezvous coming back to Willow Springs
The 30th annual A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous, is returning to Columbia Woods Forest Preserve in Willow Springs, Saturday, September 9, and Sunday, September 10. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Public parking is at the UPS…
Read MoreCasten fears possible government shutdown
By Jeff Vorva Congressman Sean Casten (D-6th) is bringing millions of dollars of projects to his district but is fearful for the near future when it comes to bringing in more money. He is also crossing his fingers that there won’t be a government shutdown on Oct. 1 even though some analysts think there is…
Read MoreBarb heard the ‘magic whistles’
. By Tim Hadac Editor Clear-Ridge Reporter & NewsHound . I first encountered Barb Dulski in 2011, when I joined the “I Grew Up in Clearing” nostalgia group on Facebook. As a lifelong Clearing resident and member of the storied Hill family (of Hill Hardware fame), Barb had quite a bit of neighborhood history to…
Read MoreHeadaches at Hancock
. Teachers, students, parents protest principal’s ouster By Tim Hadac Almost exactly two years ago, Hancock College Prep High School Principal Vanessa Puentes stood with then-Mayor Lori Lightfoot and other elected and appointed officials to celebrate the opening of the school’s new building at 5437 W. 64th Place. Two years later, Hancock’s Local School Council…
Read MoreA penny for their thoughts
. SW Sider to walk 80 miles to prevent police suicides By Tim Hadac For the third year in a row, Southwest Side native Robert Swiderski will walk 80 miles across the city—visiting all Chicago Police Department district stations–to help prevent suicide among law enforcement officers. This year, the avid runner plans to start once…
Read MoreCasten to hold Town Hall on Thursday at Moraine Valley Community College
Congressman Sean Casten (D-6th) will host a town hall in Palos Hills at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 College Parkway, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 24. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Since being elected to Congress, Casten has made it a top priority to be accessible and in constant communication with constituents—holding over…
Read MoreMidway Chamber hosts golf, crawls
. By Tim Hadac With summer on the wane, the Midway Chamber of Commerce is kicking its seasonal slate of activities into high gear. First up is the MCC’s 7th Annual Golf Outing, set for noon Friday, Sept. 15 at Stony Creek Golf Course, 5850 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. The day will feature a…
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