Clik here to view.
TSA recruiting Air Marshals in Chicago
.Just sent to us by the Chicago Office of the TSA:.CHICAGO - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to serve as Federal Air Marshals. Applications are being...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Trout Season is Almost Here
.The spring inland trout-fishing season opens on Saturday, April 1 at Horsetail Lake in Palos Park, Sag Quarry-East in Lemont, Green Lake in Calumet City, Axehead Lake in Park Ridge and Belleau Lake in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Garage Burglar Hits Clear-Ridge
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostThree garage burglaries in the area have prompted police to issue a warning.Crime scenes include:• 5500 block of South Melvina at about 8:30 p.m....
View ArticleClik here to view.
A ‘Kind and Giving Heart’
.Family, friends remember community journalist Joan HadacThose who knew Joan (Heelan) Hadac never seemed surprised that she landed in jobs where she helped people. It was simply her nature, her kind...
View ArticleClik here to view.
When every day was Thanksgiving
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostAdapted from something I wrote in November 2015. Those who know me in the real world, as opposed to in newspapers or social media, know that I am an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Canadian Smoke Lingers in Your Filters; Change Them Now, Experts Advise
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostReceived a timely tip today from Mike Basic of Chicago Glass Blocks, one of the Chicago area's best and most reliable small businesses. Family-owned and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Charge Garfield Ridge Man in Stabbing
A 45-year-old Garfield Ridge man was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery and one misdemeanor count of battery after he was arrested in the 6900 block of South Pulaski at 6:08 p.m....
View ArticleClik here to view.
How a Cow Could Win You $5,000
From our friends at the St. Jane de Chantal Holy Name Society at St. Faustina Kowalska Parish:The St. Jane de Chantal Holy Name Society of St. Faustina Kowalska Parish is organizing its 18th Annual...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Aaron Lopez is that "someone"
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostPeople fall off bicycles every day.What doesn’t happen every day is someone stopping what they’re doing to make sure you’re OK.What almost never happens...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Offer Support Group to Those Grieving; Will Meet at Hope Church Midway
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostThose who have lost a loved one and are grieving that loss are invited to take part in a support group set to meet at Hope Church Midway, 6059 S....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Starting at St. Faustina Kowalska
By Tim HadacEditor and PublisherSouthwest Chicago PostJust learned that St. Faustina Kowalska Parish will begin its fall RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) schedule soon.Details below....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Motown Tribute Stars Fred & Friendz Making Triumphant Return to SW Side
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostIf you remember last year’s visit by an Elvis impersonator at Our Lady of the Snows Church, you may recall that the second performer on the bill, a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Charge Man With Shooting Dog
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostA 19-year-old Hearst area man was charged with aggravated cruelty to an animal after he was arrested in the 5400 block of South Archer at 11:01 p.m....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Archer Avenue Bar Crawl Coming Soon
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostFrom our friends at the Midway Chamber of Commerce:Ready to Get Your Crawl On?It's almost showtime! Buy your tickets today and join us for a fun-filled...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Want to Help Police Set Crime-Fighting Priorities for 2024? Check This Out
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostIf you want to have input on the priorities of the Chicago Lawn (8th) District Police for 2024, you may want to participate in the first of two...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Community Invited to Halloween Trunk or Treat With Midway Baseball & Softball
..Open to everyone! # # #advertisementadvertisementadvertisementadvertisementadvertisementadvertisementadvertisementadvertisementadvertisementadvertisementadvertisementadvertisement# # #
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ready to Run With the Nuns?
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostLemont is not close to the six city neighborhoods served by the Southwest Chicago Post. But knowing that a lot of Southwest Side girls attended Mount...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Warning: Armed Criminals Rob Customers of Street Vendors
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostPolice have issued a warning about a crew of armed robbers committing crimes on the street near mobile food vendors.In each crime, four men approached a...
View Article