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Scholarship awarded to local SXU student
2008-03-07 17:40:00 Shelby Stercic of Mount Greenwood is one of five Saint Xavier University students who have been awarded scholarships for excellence by SXU's School of Education. Stercic was awarded the Elaine Gallagher Scholarship , a $2,000 tuition grant funded by the estate of alumna Elaine Gallagher and donations made in her memory. Stercic is an undergraduate in the biology secondary education program who epitomizes the roles of leader, coordinator, team player and motivator. The scholarship committee recognizes her enthusiasm for teaching science, love of learning, and demonstration of service. read more More About: Student , Schools , Local
Homeowners get second chance at lower taxes
2008-03-07 17:29:00 By Shawna Ohm Medill Reports - Chicago Mayor Daley and the Cook County Board of Review announced Wednesday a special property re-assessment period that could result in lower taxes for homeowners - good news for residents of Mount Greenwood , Beverly and Morgan Park whose assessments likely skyrocketed in the last year after the housing boom. read more More About: Politics , Taxes , Chance , Lower
Film industry record has local ties
2008-03-07 16:37:00 By Kahrin Deines Medill Reports - Chicago Early counts suggest the new tax credit for filmmakers reached a wide audience in 2007, with both Illinois and Chicago preparing to report record spending by production companies. Although the numbers have not been officially released, the Illinois Film Office anticipates they will soon announce that 2007 was a record-breaking year for film in the state, said Betsy Steinberg, managing director of the office. read more More About: Entertainment , Industry , Local , Record
Last chance
2008-03-07 16:18:00 Friday, March 7, is the last day to submit your designs / ideas for the mosaic project. If you, a family member, or your group created a design or drawing that you would like to be considered for the project, contact Kathleen Riordan (katydog_97@yahoo.com) to make arrangements to submit your work. We look forward to seeing all your wonderful works of art! Mount Greenwood Park Advisory Council More About: Chance
CHAS...the Ag School
2008-03-05 19:30:00 My 8th grade son did not get in, and I am very unhappy. Having four children, Catholic High School is just far too expensive, but we have no ohter option if we live in the city. A friend of ours teaches at Morgan Park, and said that he would never send his own kids there. He told us that they have kids roaming the halls that do not even go to school there, and he is trying to find another job, because he doesn't feel safe there. read more More About: Mount Greenwood
McAuley honor roll released
2008-03-05 15:50:00 Congratulations to the following Mother McAuley High School second-quarter honor roll students: A Honor Roll ? Sara Arthurs, Colleen Frost, Molly Hodul, Emily Liston, Beth Magnavite, Mara Magnavite, Theresa Malanao, Meghan McCarthy, Sarah O?Rourke, Margaret Parilli, Tia Puetz, Stephanie Quinn, Emily Rohan, Caileen Seguin, Caitlin Taff and Lauren Tomasek. read more More About: Schools , Released , Mount Greenwood
Fallen officers honored
2008-03-04 19:07:00 By Erica L. Green Medill Reports - Chicago Kathleen Lynch was 7 years old when her father was found lying at Polk and Clark streets under his police motorcycle. She was told by his fellow patrolmen that his fatal injuries were a result of an apparent hit and run - and that Chicago police officer Samuel Lynch died a hero. Nearly 40 years later, Lynch said as she watched her father's star officially enshrined in the Superintendent's Honored Star Case Feb. 19 that she can now believe it. read more More About: Police , Deaths , Officers , Fallen
LSC or advisory council?
2008-03-04 19:00:00 In February representatives from local school councils sued Chicago Public Schools over whether the Board of Education violated state law when it disbanded the LSCs of two high schools in 2003 and replaced them with advisory councils for each of the new, smaller schools. The issue involves transforming local school councils - which nominate and vote for candidates for principal - into advisory councils - which merely select up to three candidates who are then chosen by CEO Arne Duncan. read more More About: Council
Old Mount Greenwood
2008-03-04 17:07:00 This got me thinking. I stumbled upon this Web log post today and figured there are pelnty of other people around who have old photos of the neighborhood. If you've got some lying around, let us know. Or send them to us. Or log on and post them yourself. The former Mount Greenwood Branch of the Chicago Public Library wasn't the sexiest of buildings, but the photo of it does give us a look into the neighborhood's history. More About: Mount Greenwood
Daley to receive SXU honors
2008-03-01 16:44:00 Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce William M. Daley will receive the Shield of Saint Xavier during the 23rd Annual Saint Xavier University President?s Scholarship Ball April 12 at the Hilton Chicago. read more More About: Schools , Mount Greenwood
Films imitate life at Chicago Irish Film Festival
2008-02-29 06:44:00 There?s a roomy hostel at the edge of town in tiny Cong, Ireland, where much of the 1952 John Ford classic "The Quiet Man" was filmed. It is there, in the cozy common area, where foreigners of all stripes ? Americans, Asians, Europeans ? settle in to catch the nightly screenings of the film that served as Ford?s idyllic tribute to his homeland. read more More About: Life , Entertainment , Film , Films , Chicago
Beverly grocery has fresh take on business
2008-02-29 01:19:00 By Archi Sarkar Medill Reports - Chicago Bill Baffes graduated from college with a dream of owning his own grocery store. And in 1964, when an opportunity presented itself at 10800 S. Western Ave., he found an investor and built County Fair Foods. Baffes and his family now run one of the most successful independent grocery stores in Chicago. read more More About: Business , Neighbors , Fresh , Beverly , Grocery
Tasers considered for beat cops
2008-02-29 01:05:00 By Ali Reed Medill Reports - Chicago Chicago police beat cops may soon carry a Taser with them on the streets. The city hopes to add an additional 2,500 of the electric-shock guns to the 350 they already have. "I don't think it's right," said Janet Parker, a Chicago resident. "It causes too many unnecessary deaths." The Chicago Sun-Times has reported that Chicago police are seeking bids for the additional weapons, which use an electric shock to immobilize a suspect. The department did not return calls seeking confirmation. read more More About: Police , Cops , Beat , Tasers
CPS bends rules for "Elite 8" athletes
2008-02-28 20:42:00 By Liam Martin Medill Reports - Chicago High school athletes who do not meet the strict academic admissions criteria at Chicago's most selective schools now have a greater chance of getting in. The Chicago School Board decided Wednesday that it will allow principals of the so-called elite eight schools to handpick 5% of incoming freshmen, including student-athletes who are ineligible based on a mathematical formula - comprising attendance, grades and two test scores - now used for admissions decisions. read more More About: Schools , Rules , Elite , Athletes
Local teens tackle gun violence
2008-02-28 20:17:00 In light of a host of violent incidents in recent months around Chicagoland, two plays about the impact of gun violence on families and friends of the victims - to be staged this weekend by a combined cast from Brother Rice and Mother McAuley high schools - are rather timely. For more information about the plays, check out this article in today's Daily Southtown. More About: Entertainment , Teens , Schools , Gun Violence , Local
Robberies shake neighbors
2008-02-26 00:33:00 Neighbors in Mount Greenwood and Beverly have been the victims of three robberies committed on Valentine's Day alone. The first occurred in Mount Greenwood, where a woman approached an 80-year-old woman from behind as she walked up the steps of her house at approximately 11:05 a.m. Feb. 14 in the 10800 block of South Albany Avenue. The robber snatched the woman's purse and fled with a man in a red two-door vehicle, according to police. The purse contained $500, the victim told police. read more More About: Police , Neighbors
Ninth Annual Chicago Irish Film Festival slated for February 29-March 5
2008-02-20 20:08:00 Click through to watch the trailers Chicago 's Only Event Dedicated to Contemporary and Classic Irish Cinema Founded in 2000 the Chicago Irish Film Festival has consistently brought a truly representative selection of Irish films that embrace everything from classics to the contemporary. Each year since its inception the festival has screened features, documentaries, shorts and animation many of which have won awards and have had selected screenings at some of the largest festivals in the world including Cannes, Sundance, and Toronto. read more More About: Activities
Meeting tonight for the Community Mosaic Project
2008-02-20 20:02:00 A meeting is scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, February 20th, for the Community Mosaic Project . The meeting will be held at 7pm in the Mount Greenwood Park Field house. This meeting is to explain the who / what / when / where / how / and whys of the community mosiac project. You will be able to meet the lead artists, see examples of their work, and ask lots of questions! The will be explaining the entire process and show how everyone can get involved - from the very young... to the very old... from the creatively gifted.. to the creatively challenged! read more More About: Activities , Tonight
Kick off St. Patrick?s Day at the Pre-Parade Party!
2008-02-20 19:56:00 Kick off St. Patrick ?s Day festivities at the South Side Irish St. Patrick?s Day Parade Pre-Parade Party ! Who: Everyone 21 and over What: Refreshments (beer, wine and soft drinks), food (buffet dinner), and entertainment (The Larkin and Moran Brothers)! When: Friday, February 22, 2008 8:00 P.M. ? Midnight Where: 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th Street, Merrionette Park read more More About: Activities , St Patrick
Recycling? What recycling?
2008-02-16 15:36:00 By Phil Taylor Medill Reports - Chicago Rows of trash dumpsters as long as city blocks line the alleys behind downtown restaurants, but recycling advocates and some restaurant owners say too much of the waste ends up in landfills. Environmental advocates have long complained that restaurant owners are flouting laws requiring them to recycle most of their waste, and they blame the city for not enforcing them. read more More About: Recycling , Mount Greenwood , Beverly
WMC plans for big night
2008-02-16 15:28:00 Stay warm and stay inside - at the World Music Company's inaugural fundraiser Saturday. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Saturday and will be preceded by a reception at 6 p.m. Join Rick Kogan of WGN Radio and the Chicago Tribune for the meet-and-greet pre-concert party. read more More About: Entertainment , Night , Activities , Plans , Beverly
Playlot moves ahead
2008-02-16 15:17:00 The Mount Greenwood Park playlot project is now officially out of the design phase and has moved on to the construction phase. In mid-January a recommendation for a contractor was accepted by the board at the Chicago Park District. Demolition and construction are expected to begin in mid-March. Additionally, the Mount Greenwood Park Advisory Council has announced that the Chicago Public Art Group (CPAG) will add two types of art to the project. The first is a series of musical sculptures, and the second is a community mosaic project that will read more More About: Moves , Ahead
Burke empowered - and bounded - by last name
2008-02-08 03:40:00 By Rob Runyan Medill Reports - Chicago Anne Burke is empowered and bounded by her last name. Of course, that was her choice. Anne McGlone, a South Side native, married Edward Burke in 1968, when they were both 24, and has been a Burke, for better or worse, ever since. For many years her career took a backseat to his, as he became one of the youngest alderman ever and eventually the longest serving currently. Meanwhile, Anne raised her four children, and also devoted her considerable energy to the Chicago Parks District where she helped found the Chicago Special Olympics. read more More About: Politics , Neighbors
Burke empowered by last name
2008-02-08 03:40:00 By Rob Runyan Medill Reports - Chicago Anne Burke is empowered and bounded by her last name. Of course, that was her choice. Anne McGlone, a South Side native, married Edward Burke in 1968, when they were both 24, and has been a Burke, for better or worse, ever since. For many years her career took a backseat to his, as he became one of the youngest alderman; he now is the longest-serving council member. Meanwhile, Anne raised four children and also devoted her energy to the Chicago Park District, where she helped found the Chicago Special Olympics. read more More About: Politics , Neighbors
SXU grad recalls meeting with King
2008-02-08 03:26:00 Saint Xavier University graduate Mary Cray recalls traveling with a fellow student to Selma, Ala., where they marched with the Civil Rights movement in 1965. There they met Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr. as well as civil rights activists Ralph Abernathy, C. T. Vivian and James Bevel. ?King was great,? said Cray, class of ?66, now a Riverside resident. ?He was very interesting and a tremendous speaker. These were some of the greatest civil rights leaders in the country.? read more More About: Schools , Neighbors , Mount Greenwood , Meeting
Council secures CTA pension funds
2008-02-07 03:33:00 By Christina Zdanowicz Medill Reports - Chicago Transit riders and CTA employees breathed a joint sigh of relief Wednesday afternoon as the Chicago City Council approved a way to fund pensions and a retiree health care plan for CTA workers. A reluctant City Council voted to increase the city's real estate transfer tax from $7.50 per $1,000 to $10.50, as authorized by the mass-transit bailout bill passed on Jan. 17. If collection begins in April, the CTA is expected to generate $63 million from its share of the tax through the end of 2008. read more More About: Politics , Pension , Mount Greenwood , Beverly
Leaders emerge in early voting
2008-02-06 05:28:00 An hour after the polls closed in Tuesday's primary election, clear leaders have emerged in hotly contested Illinois congressional races in the Third, Sixth and Tenth districts. In the Third District, which covers the South and Southwest suburbs, returns from 58 out of 618 total precincts found incumbent Dan Lipinski ahead with 54% of the vote. Mark Pera, assistant prosecutor in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, had 25% of the vote, ahead of 12% for Palos Hills Mayor Jerry Bennett and 10% for attorney Jim Capparell. read more More About: Politics , Voting , Early , Leaders , Emerge
Edwards drops presidential bid. Does it matter?
2008-01-30 21:22:00 John Edwards has dropped his bid for the presidency, according to this story. Does it make any difference to you? If you supported him, who are you most likely to support in the upcoming primary now that he's out? Do you think that his candidacy added anything to the race? More About: Presidential , Matter
Your Thoughts: Chicago Tribune endorses Obama, McCain
2008-01-28 01:54:00 The Chicago Tribune today endorsed Obama for the Democratic side, and John McCain for the Republicans. Read the endorsements here . On Obama: "Obama has the confidence to speak truth, poll-tested or not." On McCain: "A President McCain would engage challenges domestic and foreign with the candid conviction that doing what's right may cost us." Do you agree? More About: Thoughts , Chicago Tribune
The last of the big-city bosses
More articles from this author:2008-01-26 08:29:00 THEATER REVIEW ?This is a city of neighborhoods,? barks Neil Giuntoli, the man who has resurrected this city?s first big Daley, Richard J. ?I can?t go changing the way people think.? So begins Giuntoli?s production of ?Hizzoner,? now staging an encore run at the Beverly Arts Center through Sunday. read more More About: Entertainment , City 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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