Immigration agents swept the Chicago area on Jan. 26 and their presence quickly rippled across the city and suburbs, lighting up phone screens with frenzied reports of sightings. A Hermosa couple hid in their attic when agents were spotted on the street. An agent in an ICE vest walked past homes in South Chicago. Government officials stood in a ring with with geared-up law … [Read more...] about The hidden world of Chicago ICE arrests
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At age 50, Pathlights expanding its mission to serve older adults
When Rebecca Lerfelt joined PLOWS Council on Aging, she thought she’d stay there for five years. Instead, she retired 43 years later, having been present for nearly all of the agency’s 50 years. Now known as Pathlights, it’s marking its first half-century this year. Lerfelt, a social worker, was one of the earliest employees at the agency known for serving older adults. “I … [Read more...] about At age 50, Pathlights expanding its mission to serve older adults
Column: John Schriffen, the embroiled TV voice of the Chicago White Sox, vows to have a ‘different tone’ in 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz — It’s hard to say who took more heat on the South Side last year. Was it Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, the owner who had to listen to “Sell the team” chants while sitting in his suite? Or was it Pedro Grifol, the manager who couldn’t buy a win or keep his job? Perhaps it was the players who suffered through the 121-loss season and had to hear fans … [Read more...] about Column: John Schriffen, the embroiled TV voice of the Chicago White Sox, vows to have a ‘different tone’ in 2025
Tinley Park police take the plunge to raise more than $35,000 for Special Olympics
The man once known as “Chef Boyardee with an attitude” has learned his lesson. Tinley Park part-time police Officer Dennis Reilly has taken hundreds of polar plunges in his years with both the Riverdale and Tinley Park departments. While with the Riverdale force, Reilly took part in his first polar plunge to benefit Illinois Special Olympics about 17 or 18 years ago at Lake … [Read more...] about Tinley Park police take the plunge to raise more than $35,000 for Special Olympics
Asking Eric: Friend can’t keep to plans
Dear Eric: I don’t consider myself a “square” but I’m having a hard time reconciling some relationships. My cousin‘s family now owns a weed store and even sells THC-infused food they can consume while in the store. My good friend did LSD at her son‘s wedding. I feel very judgmental about their choices, and I don’t know if I should change my relationships with them or just … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: Friend can’t keep to plans