Posts by Tim Hadac
García running for another term
. Joined by members of his political machine—including State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr. (D-23rd) (right)—U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-4th) stopped commuters at the CTA Orange Line’s Pulaski station last month to obtain signatures on his petitions for re-election. García seeks the Democratic nomination to the seat he has held since he was first elected…
Read MoreFamiliar name, new position
. Bromer promoted to Vicar for Religious From staff reports A woman of faith, familiar to many on the Southwest Side—especially West Elsdon—has been promoted by the Archdiocese of Chicago. Sister Mary Beth Bromer, CSSF, now serves as Vicar for Religious. Bromer is a member of the Felician Sisters of Our Lady of Hope Province.…
Read MoreThere’s lots to do this autumn
. By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 Get ready to “fall” for many events happening in our community this autumn. First off, this Sunday, Oct. 8th is a free Flamenco guitar and dance show at Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 S. Pulaski.…
Read MorePols want smaller police district
. By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 . Crime is one of our top concerns, according to feedback I get from readers of this newspaper, in addition to opinions expressed at neighborhood meetings. Thirteenth Ward Ald. Marty Quinn and State Rep. Angelica “Angie” Guerrero-Cuellar (D-22nd) are…
Read MoreSt. Rita HS earns statewide acclaim
. By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 Congratulations to St. Rita of Cascia High School on being ranked the 2nd Best All-Boys High School in Illinois, according to Niche. This ranking is based on an analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews. Last…
Read MoreMiddle class needs a champion
. By Ray Hanania . Last week, I wrote about how Fritz Kaegi artificially increased assessments on properties across Cook County in order to protect business property owners who are big donors with political clout. Kaegi knows voters have no lobbyists and are easily forgotten in Cook County and in the state by people like…
Read More‘Senior Only’ driver’s license services available at SeatGeek Stadium
. The Office of the Secretary of State has opened a limited time “Senior Only” walk-in center at SeatGeek Stadium located at 7000 S. Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview. The walk-in center will be available through December 31st and is the latest senior-targeted addition to the newly launched Skip-the-Line program designed to reduce wait times at…
Read MorePritzker slams GOP over battery-plant beefing
. By Rich Miller . Illinois Senate Republicans are amplifying complaints made earlier by the Illinois Republican Party and others about a massive economic development project in Manteno. The ILGOP complained in a recent fundraising email about the “encroachment” of the Chinese Communist Party’s influence on the economy, then connected Gotion, Inc. to the CCP.…
Read MoreChurches will conduct pet blessings
. By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 . During the first week in October, Christian churches around the world celebrate the feast day (Oct. 4) of St. Francis of Assisi by holding the Blessing of the Animals. This dates back 900 years. Francis, born…
Read MoreWhy not pumpkin spice year-round?
. By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 . Well, it is October. I started buying the Halloween candy, which I hid in the depths of my closet until Oct. 31. Next up: Christmas trees. One thing I always ponder is, if pumpkin spice…
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