A remembrance service I won’t forget

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. By Tim Hadac Editor Clear-Ridge Reporter & NewsHound . As a news reporter who started out professionally in 1984, I’ve covered any number of stories involving death and the fear of dying—usually packed with emotion, sometimes so close (to cite one example) I felt the breath of parents at a candlelight vigil, frantic to…

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Twisted Shamrock Pub brings fun to Midway area

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. Earning reputation as a ‘community gathering place’  . By Tim Hadac In its bid to become the Midway area’s go-to spot for good times in 2024 and beyond, Twisted Shamrock Pub appears to have a leg up on everyone else. Under a new ownership and management mix, the pub at the northwest corner of…

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UBAM marks 25 years of serving seniors

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. Partners with Fair Share to feed those in need .  By Dermot Connolly The United Business Association of Midway recently marked the 25th anniversary of its Something for Seniors initiative by providing 52 boxes of food to Southwest Side seniors in need. UBAM’s tradition of holiday giving actually goes back to 1985, when the…

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A name change for Twain?

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. By Tim Hadac . Alumni angry over possibility A dustup over a possible name change for Garfield Ridge’s oldest elementary school appears to be straight ahead. Mark Twain Elementary School opened its doors at 51st and Linder in 1927 and still serves the community there. News of the possible name change was disclosed publicly…

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Plenty to do as we head into 2024

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. By Patti Tyznik Your correspondent in Clearing and Garfield Ridge (708) 496-0265 • ptyznik@gmail.com . Another year has passed us by; some moments joyous, others made us cry. A dear co-worker departed from this earth, while others await the joy of a new birth! We had warm winter days and dry summer nights; gigantic skeletons…

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Subaru opens new dealership in Evergreen Park

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By Joe Boyle Officials with Subaru had been eyeing the possibility of bringing a dealership to Evergreen Park for a long time. Now, the wait is over. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening officially took place on Dec. 7 at Subaru Evergreen Park, 3101 W. 95th St. “Evergreen Park has been great to work with,” said…

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St. Albert students donate to AERO therapeutic center

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From staff reports In a heartwarming display of community spirit, students from St. Albert the Great School in Burbank came together to make a significant donation to Burbank’s New Therapeutic Center A Center Of Hope AERO Special Education Cooperative. Fifth-grade students collected donations and ordered therapeutic toys. Some students have siblings that attend AERO and their…

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Sharing warmth this Christmas season

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. By Alexis Bocanegra Your correspondent in Clearing and Garfield Ridge (773) 949-1509 • grcl.alex23@gmail.com . ’Tis the season for giving and serving our community. With Thanksgiving behind us, one important thing to take away from the turkey dinner is gratefulness. There are many blessings that one can count around the dinner table and others…

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The 2024 ballot starts to take shape

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. Candidates file petitions  . By Tim Hadac Without a doubt, the campaign for president will draw the lion’s share of attention in 2024. But in that struggle’s shadow, candidates for other public offices have finished filing their nominating petitions. They now await the sometimes inevitable election-board challenges from their political opponents. On the Southwest…

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