Posts by Tim Hadac
Spooky fun is straight ahead
By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 Autumn is bringing a beautiful array of colors and crunchy leaves are carpeting our sidewalks. Halloween will soon be here. Kids and their parents are preparing costumes and planning on trick or treating. I love giving out candy to all the little fairy…
Read MoreFree food, free smiles
Friendly volunteers passed out fresh fruit, vegetables and grains at no charge earlier this month at the San Miguel Community Center, 1936 W. 48th St. Sponsored by Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya and other members of U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García’s political organization, the giveaway is held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the first…
Read MoreTicket window closing for ‘Elvis’ show
Response ‘smashing all expectations’ By Tim Hadac More than 200 people have already reserved seats at an upcoming Elvis/Motown show in Garfield Ridge, and only a few dozen tickets remain. “The response is smashing all expectations,” said Geno Randazzo of All Exterior Contractors, the driving force behind the show. “If you want to be a…
Read MoreVoters should be informed – not misled
By Alee Quick Editor’s Note: This op-ed was distributed by Capitol News Illinois on behalf of the News Literacy Project. The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own. The world of Illinois politics is notoriously wild at times, and this year’s midterm election season is holding true to form. Disagreements on policy issues…
Read MoreNo such thing as a perfect candidate
By Ray Hanania Some candidates just think voters are too stupid to think for themselves. So, they craft these messages that are exaggerated and filled with hot-button issues that target the emotions of voters just to get their votes. No wonder so many people hate to vote and vote numbers are always so low, when…
Read MorePAC pays price for SAFE-T Act opposition
By Rich Miller The political action committee affiliated with the Illinois Network of Charter Schools is always well-funded, well-organized, well-run and often quite successful at electing legislative candidates who are supportive of their cause. But, unlike, say, Personal PAC, which focuses almost solely on the issue of abortion in its ubiquitous direct mailers, you don’t…
Read MoreAlyssa shows Girl Scouting spirit
By Joan Hadac Your correspondent in Clearing and Garfield Ridge (708) 496-0265 • joan.hadac@gmail.com You may not know her name, but I’ll bet you’ve seen the face of Alyssa Delaurentis around the neighborhood. For a good 10 years, Alyssa has been a good Girl Scout: selling cookies, singing in a church choir and volunteering her time…
Read MoreIn the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi
Dogs of all shapes and sizes–as well a few cats and even a rooster–were blessed earlier this month at Two Holy Martyrs Parish’s annual pet blessing, by the Rev. Bob Regan, pastor. The event, held at the St. Rene Goupil campus, coincided with the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.…
Read MoreCheers, jeers for new City policy
City workers to get 12 weeks of paid time off By Tim Hadac Conventional wisdom might say that in a part of Chicago heavy with City workers, praise would be unanimous for last week’s announcement of an expansion of the City’s paid parental leave policy. But judging by reactions seen recently, conventional wisdom may be…
Read MoreKaegi improves online database for property owners
From staff reports The Cook County Assessor’s Office has released a new database that shows a greater level of detail for each property located in Cook County. A property owner can visit the Assessor’s website, enter their PIN, or address, and obtain information such as the estimated market value, assessed value and property characteristics. New…
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