Twisted Shamrock Pub Brings Fun to Midway Area
Earning reputation as a ‘community gathering place’By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostIn its bid to become the Midway area’s go-to spot for good times in 2024 and beyond, Twisted Shamrock...
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to Garfield Ridge By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostFor the third year in a row, a person hailed as a hero for bravery and sacrifice will be saluted at...
View ArticleBe Careful After Storm Damage, Southwest Side Homeowners Advised
Local man serves as homeowners’ advocateBy Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostThe sometimes-sudden, severe storms seen on the Southwest Side can leave quite a bit in their wake: downed...
View ArticleFederal Officers Seize Dangerous, Drug-Related Substances Shipped From China
Press release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection:* * *A shipment containing over 1,000 pounds of unidentified powder were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Chicago on...
View ArticleIt's 'Batter Up!' As Clear-Ridge Little League Begins Its 2024 Season
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostThe weather was cool, but the smiles were warm as Clear-Ridge Little League's Opening Day parade headed south on Narragansett to Hale Park to start the...
View ArticlePolice Hunt Killer of Man Caught in Takeover of 59/Western Intersection
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostPolice are appealing to the public to help find those responsible for the slaying of a 20-year-old West Englewood man during a takeover of the...
View ArticleSt. Vincent de Paul Chapter Seeks Donations at Two Holy Martyrs Parish
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago Post.The Society of St. Vincent de Paul chapter at Two Holy Martyrs Parish will host a bundle weekend on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19.Volunteers will...
View ArticleMidway Baseball & Softball Association Starts Its 2024 Spring/Summer Season
The boys and girls of Midway Baseball & Softball began their 2024 spring/summer season earlier this month with festivities that included a parade, music from Los Pumas mariachi band, the National...
View ArticleCrime 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 ArticleSalzburg Strong Supporters Fight ALS at Bags and Beers Tournament at Davern's
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostThanks to all who participated in the 2024 Bags and Beers for ALS Tournament, held May 19 at Davern's in Justice. The tourney, which included 50 beanbag...
View ArticleLots of Dogs Have Their Day at Midway Chamber of Commerce's Pet Celebration
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostA big tip of the cap to the Midway Chamber of Commerceand everyone--especially event Chairperson Kristin Cacciottolo-Jeziorny--who made the MCC's annual...
View ArticleWhy All the Secrecy? You Be the Judge
OpinionBy Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest ChicagoThe Pritzker Administration is building a migrant shelter in the Midway area.The governor chose to release the information quietly via the Illinois...
View ArticleMidway Chamber of Commerce's Patriot's Day Parade a Big Success
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostOnce again, the Patriot's Day Parade on Archer Avenue was a success.The parade was founded in 1969 by Chicago Park District official William O....
View ArticleJoe’s Garage Brings Effective Car Care Right to Your Own Garage or Driveway
At-home auto services offer unprecedented convenienceBy Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostRecent years have seen a surge in home delivered, to-your-door services. The obvious examples are...
View Article‘One Final Day of Summer Fun’
FunFest coming to Archer/NarragansettBy Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostBoys and girls in Clearing and Garfield Ridge are welcome to attend the first-ever Dog Days of Summer FunFest, set...
View ArticleCrime 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 ArticleCharge Berwyn Man With Archer Heights, Garfield Ridge Carjackings
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostA 18-year-old Berwyn man has been charged with two counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking in connection with two crimes that occurred on Saturday,...
View ArticleCook County Sheriff's Police Prostitution Sting Sees Ten Men Accused as Johns
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostTen men were snagged in an undercover prostitution sting operation conducted earlier this month in the 4800 block of South Cicero Avenue.The sting was...
View ArticleM&G Graphics Celebrates 40 Years as Top Women-Owned Printer in Chicago
Brighton Park Company Looks to the Future with a Focus on Innovative Solutions and Sustainable PracticesM&G, a Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certified printing company,...
View ArticleAccused Felon Found With Drug-Soaked Paper at 26th and California, Dart Says
By Tim HadacManaging EditorSouthwest Chicago PostA Southwest Side man held in custody at the Cook County Jail for felony weapons possession and possession of a stolen vehicle has been indicted by a...
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