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St. Mary SOS Hosts Spring Plant Sale
A spring plant sale, sponsored by St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish, is underway.Fancy geraniums in four-inch pots are $1.75 each.Begonias, impatiens, marigolds, pansies and periwinkles are $1.00...
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It's a Big, Fun, Community Yard Sale
Looking to buy unique rummage items at bargain prices?Head over to the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch's Sell-A-Bration, set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14 in the west parking lot of Kennedy...
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Garfield Ridge Stars and Stripes 5K Coming to Wentworth Park; All Invited
Will honor fallen CPD commanderBy Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostHundreds of men, women and children will run, jog, walk or roll through the streets of western Garfield Ridge in about...
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‘We have to protect ourselves’
Women push back against crimeBy Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicao PostYears ago, a woman taking firearms training was a rare sight, at least compared to the number of men enrolled.But with...
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Lions to Distribute Eyeglass Vouchers to the Needy at Archer Heights Library
By Joan HadacEditor and PublisherSouthwest Chicago PostDo you or your children (or grandchildren) need eyeglasses but have trouble affording them because you are a person of limited means?You may want...
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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...
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Want to Salute the Class of 2022? Commemorative Posters Available
Looking for a quick, easy way to honor the members of the Class of 2022?Check out this top-quality poster--suitable for displaying in your window at home, at work or in your vehicle.This smart-looking...
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CBA Attorneys Offer Free Advice
From the Chicago Bar Association:Are you struggling with a legal issue and need some free, expert advice? Attorneys with The Chicago Bar Association’s Call-A-Lawyer Program are ready and available to...
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St. Mary Star of the Sea, St. Turibius Parishes Breathe a Sigh of Relief
Will remain open, in a process that has seen other Catholic parishes, schools closedBy Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostThe Chicago Archdiocese has announced that St. Mary Star of the Sea...
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Here's a Young Mom Who Really Needs a Boost. Won't You Please Help?
By Joan HadacEditor & PublisherSouthwest Chicago PostAgain and again over my lifetime on the Southwest Side, I’ve seen examples of neighborhoods pulling together to help their own, especially in...
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Buy Your Tickets Now, Then Get Ready For Hale Theatre Company's "Sister Act"
By Joan HadacEditor and PublisherSouthwest Chicago PostThere are plenty of ways to measure the health of a community.One is whether or not they have a community theater company and support live theater...
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Donate Your Unneeded Items to "Bundle Weekend" Charity Drive at St. Rene
By Joan HadacEditor and PublisherSouthwest Chicago PostThe Two Holy Martyrs chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is hosting a bundle weekend from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 28 and from 7 a.m....
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Feds Announce Bribery Charges Against Summit Police Chief, Building Inspector
Press release from the U.S. Department of Justice/U.S. Attorney's Office/Northern District of Illinois:"The Chief of Police in the village of Summit, Ill., corruptly accepted money from a local...
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Chicagoland Pony Rentals Saddles Up for Another Season in the City, Suburbs
Teens’ business venture proves popular with kids, parentsBy Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostWhile the pandemic has contributed to the demise of a number of businesses on the Southwest...
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This SW Side Mom Could Use a Break
She's fighting lung cancer, medical bills; will you please help and attend a fundraiser in her honor?By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostA Garfield Ridge mom fighting lung cancer and a...
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Ald. Tabares Hosting Paper Shredding, Med Take-Back Event at Byrne School
Looking to get rid of unwanted yet sensitive documents (like oldutility bills, medical records, tax returns, Social Security/pension statements, etc.)?Looking to get rid of unwanted, outdated...
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Garfield Ridge Chamber of Commerce Stages Pet Parade at Wentworth Park
By Joan HadacEditor and PublisherSouthwest Chicago PostMore than a hundred dogs and their owners showed up at Wentworth Park on a beautiful Saturday (June 4) to take part in the Garfield Ridge Chamber...
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Paper Shredding, Electronics Recycling, Med Take-Back Event Coming June 15
Looking to get rid of unwanted yet sensitive documents (like oldutility bills, medical records, tax returns, Social Security/pension statements, etc.)?Looking to get rid of unwanted, outdated...
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Archer Avenue Cruise a Success
By Joan HadacEditor and PublisherSouthwest Chicago PostA big thank you to the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch and the Garfield Ridge Chamber of Commerce for once again hosting an Archer Cruise...
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TSA Makes Weapons Arrests at Airports
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostTransportation Security Administration officers at the city’s two airports stopped four handguns from making their way onto flights in separate...
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