Posts by Tim Hadac
Eyes to the skies
“Astro Joe” Guzman (right) and several other amateur astronomers came to West Lawn Park late last month to gaze skyward and offer free, informal science lessons to several dozen local residents, young and old–including how to measure the sky using only your hands. While haze from Canadian forest fires limited visibility, astronomers were able to…
Read MoreWhen will Walgreens open?
. By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 Have you seen the Walgreens at 59th and Pulaski lately? I’ve gotten a ton of calls from readers of this column, asking about it. The store is looking great. The big Walgreen sign is up, and it looks like the inside is…
Read MoreHelp this Scout earn his Eagle wings
. By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 Southwest Sider Andrew Salinas is working towards his Eagle Scout rank by collecting donations of toys and clothing for Mutual Ground, an Aurora-based organization that helps victims of domestic abuse. If you want to help by…
Read MoreHe’s a real hall-of-famer
. By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 Let’s start out today by congratulating, a local fellow, St. Rita High School alumnus Jim Schumacher, who was recently inducted into the 16-inch Softball Hall of Fame. Jim was a player-manager and organizer on the Southwest Side…
Read MoreAll Exterior Contractors earns Midway Chamber award
‘ Hailed for helping homeowners in time of need By Tim Hadac Two years ago, when Midway Chamber of Commerce President Mary Ellen Brown announced that All Exterior Contractors was the MCC Business of the Month—for a second time—she said half jokingly that perhaps the home improvement company should win the coveted award every month.…
Read MoreSweet sales team
The lemonade was cold and the sales team was sweet last week near 54th and Rutherford. Three Garfield Ridge children: Joey Sherman, 6; Jimmy Sherman, 3; and Abby Verner, 7, presumably with help from the charming 8-month-old Nico Sherman, proved to be an effective marketing tool to raise funds for their block’s party, set for…
Read MoreWe’re distracted from the issues
. By Ray Hanania Nothing distracts people from the failings of a politician more than when the news media exaggerates its hate against that politician. That’s the case with Donald Trump, who was a mediocre president who couldn’t stop himself from engaging in the pettiest manner with the always-petty news media. Instead of focusing on…
Read MoreInvite special-needs kids to ballgame
. Business leader launches ‘Cool Kids Club’ By Tim Hadac Parents of special-needs boys and girls living in Clearing and Garfield Ridge are invited to enjoy a Chicago Dogs baseball game this month, courtesy of a local business leader. “Few things are more fun, more American than enjoying a baseball game in the summertime,” said…
Read MoreGOP wrong on new cop law
. By Rich Miller Republican U.S. Rep. Mary Miller helped ignite a firestorm over the weekend of July 29 when she expressed her disgust on social media with Gov. JB Pritzker. Miller (no relation) claimed on Twitter that Pritzker had signed a bill late on a Friday afternoon “to allow illegal immigrants to become police…
Read MoreScout helping domestic violence victims
. . Seeking donations of toys, clothing By Tim Hadac A Garfield Ridge Boy Scout is seeking donations to help victims or domestic and or sexual violence, as well as people with substance abuse disorders. Andrew Salinas, of Troop 810 (sponsored by Our Lady of the Snows Parish), is working to collect new or…
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