Posts by Tim Hadac
St. Adrian’s new sign is light, bright
By Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 If you have driven by St. Adrian Church at 70th and Washtenaw lately, did you notice the new signage on the church? It sure looks much nicer than the signage on some of the other parishes I have…
Read MoreBest mailman ever about to retire
By Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place • (773) 284-7394 Yes, wait a minute Mr. Postman – wai-hey-hey-hey-it, Mr. Postman. Our postman, Gabriel Gamboa, can no longer wait. He will soon be enjoying his retirement. The residents around the blocks out here this way will be without…
Read MoreIt’s the season of new life
By Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327 Spring holy day and holiday observations have either come to an end or will be ending soon. The special foods, the activities for kids, religious traditions, cherished family rituals, the preparation of our homes and places of worship, the special music and…
Read MoreA law enforcement ‘agency to be proud of’
Cook County Sheriff’s Office celebrates a century of growth From staff reports April marks the centennial celebration of the creation the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department, an agency that has grown from patrolling Cook County with 32 sworn officers to a dynamic operation of nearly 500 officers devoted to promoting public safety, social services, and…
Read MoreRush accuses Biden Administration of lying about Laquan McDonald’s family
By Tim Hadac A day after the Biden Administration announced it would not prosecute the police officer convicted of murdering Laquan McDonald, U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D-1st) essentially accused the Biden Administration of lying. Here is the congressman’s press release, in full: ••• WASHINGTON — Yesterday, the United States Attorney for the Northern District…
Read More‘Chicago: I’m in!’
Lopez announces mayoral run By Tim Hadac He does not represent most Southwest Side neighborhoods, but Raymond A. Lopez wants to. The 15th Ward alderman and Democratic committeeman last week announced his candidacy for mayor. With a simple tweet (“Chicago: I’m in!”), Lopez on April 6 signaled his candidacy. At a brief press conference that…
Read MoreGOP snit may be a blessing in disguise
By Thomas L. Knapp Earlier this month, the Republican National Committee announced its withdrawal from the Commission on Presidential Debates, which has monopolized “major party” debates since 1988. The RNC, claiming bias on the CPD’s part in selecting moderators, pledged to “find newer, better debate platforms.” While the RNC’s reasons are self-serving, this may be…
Read MoreHistory is more than Harold
By Ray Hanania There is no doubt that a bias exists in the mainstream news media when it comes to Chicago politics. For example, last week would have been Chicago Mayor Harold Washington’s 100th birthday had he not died of poor health and eating habits on Nov. 25, 1987. I covered Washington from the day…
Read MoreProtect IP to keep American tech at the top
By Paul R. Michel America can’t outcompete low-wage countries when it comes to manufacturing cheap, mass-produced widgets. But we can — and historically have — outcompeted every other nation when it comes to creating superior technology, from semiconductors and smartphone operating systems to advanced medicines. Unfortunately, this advantage is disappearing. Competitor nations have greatly improved…
Read MoreAt least the state now has a cushion
By Rich Miller The Illinois Senate adjourned its session April 9, just after 3 o’clock in the morning. The House adjourned about three hours later, as the sun was coming up. This wasn’t the first time the chambers worked into the wee smalls to finish their work, including a budget, and it probably won’t be…
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