Three Men--Two from Chicago Lawn, One from Back of the Yards, Arrested in...
CPD press release just sent to the press at 4:04 p.m. Friday:~ ~ ~Joint Investigation by CPD and WalgreensLeads to the Discovery of an Extensive Theft RingThe Bureau of Organized Crime Intelligence...
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Dr. Joseph Coler Named a "Five Star Chiropractor" in Chicago Magazine
One of the Chicago area's most respected and admired health care providers was honored this year as a "Five Star Chiropractor."Dr. Joseph Coler, DC, co-founder (along with his wife, Dr.Wendi Coler, DC)...
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Fans Flood Archer Avenue to Celebrate Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Win
Doing what they wanted to in 2010 and 2013, the Chicago Blackhawks captured the Stanley Cup on home ice Monday night, shutting down the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 to win the series, 4 games to 2.The...
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A Sneak Peek at Midway Garden Society's Members-Only Mini-Walk
The Midway Garden Society will not hold its annual UrbanGarden Walk in 2015, at least as a public event, because most of the members who typically open their gardens simply were not available, for...
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CPD Alert: Burglary Crew Working Scottsdale; Stay Alert, Aware, Call 911
advertisementadvertisementLooks like a burglary crew is working the north end of the Scottsdale neighborhood.Let's all keep our eyes and eras open and call 911 promptly to report any suspicious...
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Central Stickney a 'Country Club'? Sheriff's Police Official Says Yes
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostCrime in unincorporated Central Stickney is down so much in the past couple of years, that it is part of a Cook County Sheriff’s Police district known...
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History Walking Tour Set for July 4th at Chicago Portage Site at 48th and Harlem
All are invited to a free "nature walk" through the Chicago Portage National Historic Site, 4800 South Harlem, set for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 4.Statue depicting early explorers at the Chicago...
View ArticleBurglars Hit Archer Heights; Stay Aware, Call 911 to Report Anything Unusual
Just released to the press by CPD at 2:28 p.m. Friday, June 26:Bureau of Detectives – Area Central Community AlertBurglary008th District ( Chicago Lawn)About the Crime:This alert gives notice to...
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Letters to the Editor
Editor's note: We respect your opinion and are privileged to share it via this website. All letters to the editor willbe reviewed before being posted. We do allow anonymous comments, yet we will not...
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Readers Who Count
By Joan HadacEditor and Publisherand Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago Post Almost exactly three years ago, 97 days after launching our Southwest Side neighborhood news service, we expressed a...
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Patriots Day Parade Photo Highlights
The 2015 edition of the Patriots Day Parade is in the books.The event was sponsored by Third District Congressman Dan Lipinski, 23rd Ward Alderman Michael R. Zalewski and the 23rd Ward Regular...
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Alderman Burke Leads Way to Ban Cell Phone Cases That Look Like Handguns
Cell phone cases that resemble handguns may soon be outlawed soon in Chicago, according to 14th Ward Alderman Edward M. Burke (14th).Alderman BurkeBurke, along with Aldermen Ariel E. Reboyras (30th)...
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Crime News Update
Editor's note: The crime news reported by the Southwest Chicago Post---taken directly from Chicago Police Department incident reports---is not by any means an exhaustive catalogue of all crime reported...
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CPD Burglary Alert: Garfield Ridge
advertisementadvertisement_________________________________________________At 2:31 p.m. Thursday, July 30, Chicago Police issued a community alert relating to three burglaries that occurred earlier...
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CPD Burglary Alert: West Lawn
advertisementadvertisement_________________________________________________At 2:36 p.m. Thursday, July 30, Chicago Police issued a community alert relating to three burglaries that occurred earlier...
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Still Unsure About Your Child's School? St. Joe's Says "Stop By This Sunday"
Parents of children ages 2 through 13--who are still not entirely certain about where their children will attend school this fall-- are invited to attend an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday,...
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National Night Out Against Crime Events Ready to Roll at 3 Sites in 8th District
Want to join your neighbors in a public show of strength against crime? Take part in the National Night Out Against Crime, which is set for Tuesday, August 4.There will be three observances in the...
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Crime News Update
Editor's note: The crime news reported by the Southwest Chicago Post---taken directly from Chicago Police Department incident reports---is not by any means an exhaustive catalogue of all crime reported...
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National Night Out Against Crime 2015
We at the Southwest Chicago Post are fortunate and privileged to showcase the work of veteran news photographer Steve Neuhaus, who covered National Night Out Against Crime observances in the Eighth...
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Four big days of family fun set to roll at St. Richard Family Fest & Carnival
Boys, girls, moms, dads and everyone else young at heart who enjoys summertime fun are invited to the St. Richard Family Fest and Carnival, set for Thursday, August 13 through Sunday, August 16 on...
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