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Migrant tents coming to Brighton Park
. Ramirez plans to hear neighbors’ concerns . By Tim Hadac Brighton Park buzzed with a swirl of emotions earlier this week, as details began to leak out about a Johnson Administration plan to house migrants in the community. “Ain’t nobody want no tent city here,” said William Desparrois as he shot cellphone video of…
Read MoreComings & Goings: Wyndham breaks ground on new Bedford Park hotel
By Bob Bong Development in Bedford Park is in high gear and a new hotel broke ground earlier this month adjacent to the Wintrust Sports Complex on 65th Street, which opened in 2021. The importance was not lost on Bedford Park Mayor David Brady who, moments after his shovel dug into dirt on October 6, rattled…
Read MoreBedford Park named Municipal Leader of the Year
By Jeff Vorva Bedford Park is having a huge year, and the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has taken notice. During the organization’s awards ceremony on Oct. 4 at the DoubleTree Alsip, the Village of Bedford Park was named the Municipal Leader of the Year. There are more than 60 municipalities encompassing the bureau.…
Read MoreSeven-year plea deal in ‘Ella’ case
. Morgan guilty of weapons charges . By Tim Hadac The 25-year-old man charged in the August 2021 shooting death of CPD Officer Ella French last week pleaded guilty to aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated battery with a dangerous weapon and obstruction of justice. Eric Morgan’s action was part of a plea deal…
Read MorePritzker visits 63rd Street
. As Hispanic Heritage Month ended, Governor JB Pritzker visited the Southwest Side last week to stop by some of the city’s Latino-owned small businesses. One of them was Teatro Tariakuri, 3117 W. 63rd St. He also said hello at Chicago Heat Pet Shop, 4145 W. 63rd St., and New Star Lighting, 2225 W. Pershing.…
Read MoreBedlam on 66th Street
. West Lawn ‘graveyard’ casts ghoulish glow . By Tim Hadac Not to be outdone by the popular Carnevil on 64th Street, Sammy Flores continues to create “bedlam” on 66th Street. His annual front-lawn display, the Ghost of Billy Bedlam’s Boneyard, seems to be gaining gawkers each year, despite its being situated on a dead-end…
Read MoreMoraine Valley to host events for new president’s inauguration
Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills is hosting three events as part of the inauguration for Dr. Pamela J. Haney, the college’s new president. All events are free and open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend a Presidential Meet and Greet that will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5 to…
Read MoreArcher Heights rallies for Maleia
. DLS freshman battles leukemia . By Tim Hadac The greater Archer Heights community continues to rally around the family of a 14-year-old girl recently diagnosed with Stage 4 B-Cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia. While the family of Maleia Mireles—still in shock over the news–declined to speak on the record, a family friend has launched a GoFundMe.com…
Read MorePolice Reports
. Crime reports courtesy of swchicagopost.com. Police report information is provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken, and people charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. . Two shot, one dead in Chicago Lawn A…
Read MoreWriting this column is a special experience
. By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 Today I’d like to start by thanking you for the many anniversary congratulations. As I said last week, there is something very special about writing for a neighborhood newspaper. Now let’s see what’s coming up in the…
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