by BRIAN NADIG As a child nearly 30 years ago Ryan Glowacz was warned by his older brother that Taft High School was the last place he should ever attend. Today Glowacz was named... The post Ryan Glowacz enrolled at Taft HS 22 years ago; now he’s been named its next principal appeared first on Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers ..read more

A group of four 12- and 13-year-old males reported being robbed at gunpoint while they were playing basketball at about 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in an alley in the 5900 block of West... The post Youths robbed at gunpoint while playing basketball in Jefferson Park alley on Chicago’s NW Side appeared first on Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers ..read more

by BRIAN NADIG Tributes to rock legends Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin, Foo Fighters, Boston and Styx, along with an array of food vendors, highlight this year’s “Windy City Hot Dog Fest” at Six Corners... The post Tributes to Tom Petty, Foo Fighters, Boston, Styx, Led Zeppelin coming to Windy City Hot Dog Fest at Six Corners appeared first on Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers ..read more

by BRIAN NADIG Despite opposition from several local alderpersons, the City Council on April 19 approved proposals for an additional $70 million in funding to address the migrant crisis and for a $1.25 billion... The post Chicago City Council approves extra $70 million in funds for migrants, as some NW Side aldermen object  appeared first on Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers ..read more

by BRIAN NADIG The 41st Ward Zoning Advisory Committee at its April 15 meeting unanimously approved a proposal to build 82 apartments, including eight affordable housing units, on the former M.J. Suerth Funeral Home... The post Napolitano’s 41st Ward committee approves 82 apartments for Downtown Edison Park  appeared first on Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers ..read more

by BRIAN NADIG The Taft High School Local School Council at its April 9 meeting discussed a wide range of issues —- from a Taylor Swift-themed summer camp to the new funding formula for... The post Taft offers ‘Taylor Swift’ summer camp; LSC discusses school budget, weight room appeared first on Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers ..read more

by BRIAN NADIG Alderman James Gardiner (45th) recently said that he is trying to attract a grocer to the former CVS Pharmacy at 6200 W. Higgins Ave. in the Jefferson Park area and that... The post Ald. Gardiner gives updates on Jefferson Park, Gladstone Park sites, hopes grocer can be attracted to former CVS on Higgins appeared first on Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers ..read more

by BRIAN NADIG A longtime Jefferson Park resident and pizza delivery driver had his car stolen during a robbery Wednesday night, April 10, in the 5300 block of North Ludlam Avenue. “I’m alright,” 82-year-old... The post Longtime Jefferson Park delivery worker has car stolen during robbery but says he’s doing well  appeared first on Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers ..read more

by BRIAN NADIG Two new restaurants — with completely different cuisines — are opening this month on the same block in Jefferson Park. A Taste of the Philippines, 5914 W. Lawrence Ave., is having... The post A Taste of the Philippines, Vito’s Vault opening this month in Jefferson Park appeared first on Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers ..read more

by BRIAN NADIG A police ride-along provided interim Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability president Anthony Driver Jr. with insight into the roles of police officers and the challenges they face. “The whole... The post Head of safety & accountability commission meets with 16th (Jefferson Park) District Police Council appeared first on Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers ..read more