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City Will Spray Insecticide in Parts of the Southwest Side on Wednesday Night
Crews hired by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) will spray insecticide throughout part of the Southwest Side on Wednesday, August 17, in the evening.The insecticide is designed to kill...
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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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Knights of Columbus, Boy Scouts Will Serve Pancakes, Raise $$$ for Cop Vests
A pancake breakfast to raise funds to purchase protective vests for police officers is set for 8Â a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, September 11 in Brennan Hall at St. Daniel the Prophet Church, 54th and...
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Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Chief Praises Garfield Ridge Community
By Joan HadacEditor and PublisherSouthwest Chicago PostA top police official heaped praise upon the Garfield Ridge neighborhood recently, calling its work to prevent crime and promote safety extremely...
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Readers Who Count
By Joan HadacEditor and Publisherand Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostLate in the evening on Tuesday, August 23, we glanced at the Southwest Chicago Post's hit counter and saw this:A...
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West Lawn native named 2018 baseball head coach at Saint Rita High School
St. Rita High School has named John Nee to the position ofJohn Neehead baseball coach--effective in the 2018 season.Nee currently serves as the associate head baseball coach, alongside head coach Mike...
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South Side Man Chased, Caught, Charged in Garfield Ridge Burglary
An 18-year-old Auburn Gresham man was charged withCopeningburglary after he allegedly entered an unlocked home near 56th and Nagle at about 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 and stole a money clip, $49 cash and...
View ArticleCurie High School Vocalists Need Your Help to Win on 'America's Got Talent'
A group of Curie High School students that earlier this summer wowed a national audience in two triumphant performances on "America's Got Talent" is still in the hunt for the show's top prize.The Curie...
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Garfield Ridge Man Busted, Charged with Robbing Walgreens at Knifepoint
A 41-year-old Garfield Ridge man was charged with robberyMichael Toledoafter he allegedly used a knife to rob the Walgreens pharmacy at 7150 W. Archer at 9:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. Michael Toledo,...
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Curie singers' Cinderella story ends; eliminated on America's Got Talent
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostMusicality crashed into reality this week, as the 17-member singing group from Curie High School fell short in its bid to win fame and fortune on...
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GRNW Sell-A-Bration Coming; Like a Big, Fun Garage Sale at Kennedy HS
Those wishing to sell rummage items are invited to reserve space at the upcoming Sell-A-Bration hosted by the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch, set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 in the west...
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Clearing Night Force Fundraiser: Learn to Paint, Have Some Fun, Fight Crime
Tickets are now on sale for a "painting party" fundraiser to benefit the work of the Clearing Night Force, a neighborhood watch group serving the central and west portion of the Clearing neighborhood...
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Crime News Update
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St. Joe's Student Takes 2nd Place in Statewide American Legion Contest
Update:Diego Yanez went downstate to Springfield to compete statewide, and his essay won second place in the entire state!Congratulations, Diego!In the photo below, he stands with St. Joseph School...
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Hale School's 1976 Grads Plan Reunion
Members of the Class of 1976 of Nathan Hale Elementary School are invited to a reunion set for 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, October 1 at Joe's Saloon, 9220 W. 47th Street, Brookfield.Advance tickets...
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West Lawn Man Charged With Sexual Assault of Boy in Near Suburban Pool
Just released to the news media at 4:38 p.m. Thursday, September 8 by the Cook County Sheriff's Office:* * *A 46-year-old West Lawn man has been charged in connection with a reported sexual assault of...
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New Police Commander in 8th District Says Beat Integrity is His Top Priority
Pontecore praises neighborhood watches, CAPS fansBy Joan HadacEditor & PublisherSouthwest Chicago PostPolice will do all they can to fight crime in the Chicago Lawn (8th) District, and citizens can...
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My Z-Mall World Childcare Invites Everyone to Open House on Saturday
Looking for a good child care center for your son, daughter,Alejandrina Cerna and several students.grandson or granddaughter (ages 1-7)?Check out My Z-Mall World Childcare, 6655 West Archer (right next...
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CPD Warns of Two Men Trying to Lure Schoolgirl Near 62nd and Narragansett
Chicago Police sounded a note of caution today (Thursday, September 15) about two men who tried to lure an adolescent girl into their minivan near 62nd and Narragansett.Police said that at 2:51 p.m....
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City Will Spray Insecticide in Parts of the Southwest Side on Monday Night
Crews hired by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) will spray insecticide throughout part of the Southwest Side on Monday, September 19, in the evening.The insecticide is designed to kill...
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