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Brian Nadig
8 months
Armed thieves seen stealing catalytic converter on Gunnison St. in Jefferson Park and later crash their vehicle (reported stolen with stolen plates) on Milwaukee Ave. Guns recovered, and a suspect taken into custody and then released without charges
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Brian Nadig
3 months
Images show terror pedestrian in Jefferson Park went through as gunmen beat and rob her, only to return & again put guns to her head to get a code for her phone. She attempts to flag down a bus for help, but it drives by her. Images from @CPD1617Scanner
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Brian Nadig
1 year
“I don’t know if people know how stressful it can be on your family,” John Garrido said, recalling his days in narcotics. “You’d flip a guy, & (suddenly) you’d be gone for two days” from your family in order to complete the investigation
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Brian Nadig
3 years
A reporter from Nadig Newspapers went to Andy’s Deli to take photo of Mayor Lightfoot & Ald. Gardiner greeting customers, presumably in honor of Casimir Pulaski Day. The mayor’s office told us no media. So here’s a picture of Emanuel greeting customers at Shop and Save in 2018
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Brian Nadig
2 years
A temporary TV set, reportedly for the Chicago Fire show, has been built on the former Our Lady of the Victory campus in Jefferson Park. It appears a plane engine is sticking out of the building. (photo by Frank Suerth)
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Brian Nadig
4 months
Please stay away from Moody and Argyle area in Jefferson Park. There are reports of a barricade situation
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Brian Nadig
5 years
While on a school trip, a group of Taft HS students visited Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris just hours before the fire. The students will return to Chicago later this week.
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Brian Nadig
3 months
Instead of a ribbon, they cut a strip of pasta to celebrate the opening of the new Stefani’s Bottega Italiana, 6075 N. Milwaukee Ave., in Gladstone Park on Chicago’s NW Side. The quick-service eatery and pasta lab are now open
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Brian Nadig
2 years
Kolmar Park rededication in honor of poet and Holocaust victim closer to happening after today’s @ChicagoParks board vote
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Brian Nadig
5 months
For the second week in a row in the Portage-Jefferson Park area gunmen robbed a restaurant and at least one patron inside. In addition, a breakfast eatery and a donut shop in the Dunning area were robbed at gunpoint over Christmas weekend
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Brian Nadig
2 years
Taft High School art teacher Jennifer Trejo receives Golden Apple Award for teaching excellence. Presenting the award are Senator Martwick & Golden Apple Foundation president Alan Mather. “It’s the Academy Award of teaching. It’s a big deal,” Taft principal Mark Grishaber said
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Brian Nadig
4 years
Milwaukee Ave in Jefferson Park
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Brian Nadig
2 years
Update: @Taft_HS graduate Jack Suwinski hit his second homer of the season today for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Brian Nadig
2 years
The 100th Norwood Park Memorial Day Parade @Taft_HS (photo by Carrie Lawlor)
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Brian Nadig
3 months
Despite delays, plans appear to be moving forward for migrant shelter at former Saint Bartholomew school, convent in Portage Park.Development plans also finalized for St Wenceslaus; new eatery targeted for Golden Nugget in Old Irving Park
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Brian Nadig
2 years
Alum returns to coach football @SaintPatrickHS
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Brian Nadig
4 months
39th Ward Alderman Samantha Nugent said that police officers have expressed concerns to her about minors who are being released after their arrest with few, if any, conditions and then commit a similar crime again
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Brian Nadig
5 years
Taft HS marching band at Sugar Bowl parade in New Orleans
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5 years
History in the making ... Friday Night Lights at Taft HS varsity campus at 7 pm today. Food trucks before the game
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Brian Nadig
5 months
Lots of police activity near Higgins-Nagle-Foster on Wednesday. 3 men arrested on gun charges following high-speed chase that started in Oak Brook, ended in Norwood-Jefferson Park. The incident reportedly could be related to robbery at NY jewelry store
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Brian Nadig
3 years
The last Mass at Our Lady of Victory Church in Jefferson Park is scheduled for 10:30 am Sunday, Nov. 21. The Archdiocese of Chicago is looking to sell the church.
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Brian Nadig
3 years
Former NFL player and Saint Patrick HS alum Daniel Santucci is returning to serve as school’s president
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Brian Nadig
1 year
Superdawg near Milwaukee & Devon avenues on Chicago’s NW Side celebrates 75th anniversary
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Brian Nadig
7 years
B1A4 attracted swarms of K-pop fans to Jefferson Park Friday for a rare U.S. performance at the Copernicus Center. Photo by Sean Keenehan
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Brian Nadig
3 months
Woman beaten, robbed at gunpoint early Monday on Lawrence Avenue in Jefferson Park. And then gunmen flee only to return moments later, pointing guns at her a second time, demanding code to her phone, according to Chicago police
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Brian Nadig
2 years
Burglarized: pizzerias 5500 block of Milwaukee & 5200 block of Elston, smoke shops 4800 block of Foster & 5600 blocks of Irving Park, cigar shop 6000 block of Northwest Hwy, gas station 4400 block of Central, beauty supply store 6500 block of Irving Park
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Brian Nadig
1 year
“Why are we doing what we’re doing? The violent crime we’re talking about in this community is transient. It’s in cars,” 16th District Capt. Barz said at meeting hosted by Ald.Gardiner “(Cicero) is a major thoroughfare where the drive-by shootings occur”
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Brian Nadig
10 months
Thieves try to steal catalytic converter as commuters go to Norwood Park Train Station during morning rush on July 27, near Avondale & Raven. 5 days earlier armed thieves steal converter as owner confronts them in Edison Park, 6600 block N. Northwest Hwy
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Brian Nadig
8 months
A new $335,000 state grant is aimed addressing issues of homelessness in Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Old Irving Park and other neighborhoods on Chicago’s Far Northwest Side, said state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-19)
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Brian Nadig
5 years
Construction on 75-unit apt. building at 5150 N. Northwest Hwy is expected to start this fall, according to Full Circle Communities. It includes 60 affordable units, half of which will be CHA subsidized. Priority given to vets and those with a disability
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Brian Nadig
3 years
Taft enrollment expected to top 4,200 this fall. @Taft_HS recognized for its accomplishments by a national magazine for past 3 years.
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Brian Nadig
4 months
Update: as of 1:30 pm, a single person (no hostage situation) has barricaded himself in a home, according to police
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Brian Nadig
1 year
Archdiocese of Chicago revoked decree to deconsecrate Our Lady of Victory Church in Jefferson Park, clearing the way for sacred uses there, but it’s not clear if the church will be used for those purposes. It is expected that a new decree will be issued
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Brian Nadig
3 years
Taft defeats Lane Tech 36-34, at Taft stadium on March 27. (photo by William Swanson) For more local news, visit
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Brian Nadig
1 year
New restaurant at Elston & Foster is officially open for business!!
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Brian Nadig
2 years
In Norwood Park …
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Brian Nadig
3 years
Update: man reportedly in custody in connection with fatal Easter shooting at Austin Avenue and Addison Street on Chicago’s Northwest Side
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Brian Nadig
8 months
354 apartments, 32,000 square feet of retail space proposed for former Peoples Gas site at Six Corners. Overall concept well received at meeting hosted by Ald. Gardiner (45th) at the Copernicus Center. Two-level duplex units would be on ground floor
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Brian Nadig
3 years
Update: Gift Theatre co-founder @ThorntonMPT said at tonight’s meeting the proposed museum campus in Jefferson Park would have a positive ripple effect on the neighborhood. “(Children) are going to be taught to dream and to dream big.” @EdPaschkeArtCtr
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Brian Nadig
6 months
Beaubien School auditorium is filling up for the 16th (Jefferson Park) District Beat 1623 meeting
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Brian Nadig
5 years
Sept. 6 game against Brooks could be the first night game on Taft’s varsity campus in the school’s 80-year history.
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Brian Nadig
2 years
These great photos, released by the Northwest Chicago Historical Society, capture much of the history of Milwaukee Avenue in Jefferson Park and Gladstone Park
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Brian Nadig
3 months
At NW Side business luncheon, Sec of State Giannoulias was critical of some Mayor Johnson policies, while Ald. Nugent expressed concern some families would move to suburbs if Chicago Board of Education were to dismantle selective enrollment programs
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Brian Nadig
5 months
Season’s Greetings from Nadig Newspapers — proudly serving Jefferson Park and other Chicago NW Side communities since 1940. Read us online:
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Brian Nadig
4 months
Residents report a large police presence in Jefferson Park earlier today near Higgins and Menard avenues in connection with a reported car theft, and police say suspects have been apprehended and charges are pending
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Brian Nadig
3 years
Student art at Taft High School was on display last week as part of a visual art projection show
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Brian Nadig
4 years
As part of its 80th anniversary, Nadig Newspapers takes a look back at the resurgence of Taft HS as a neighborhood school after white flight in 1980s and gang issues in 1990s took it off the radar for many local families. Enrollment to hit 4,000 in 2021
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Brian Nadig
6 years
Retired 16th (Jefferson Park) District Officer Gregory Dial was honored for saving the life of a 71-year-old man who collapsed while using a snowblower on Feb. 4 in the 5700 block of Manton. Dial exited his car and performed CPR. The man, who had a heart attack, is recovering.
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Brian Nadig
1 year
Pittsburgh Pirates and Taft HS graduate Jack Suwinski recently hit his first grand slam in the majors
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Brian Nadig
4 years
Taft principal Mark Grishaber keeps busy
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Brian Nadig
3 years
Officials say a gang conflict involving up to 50 people is largely responsible for shootings and violence in the 17th (Albany Park) District and that the violence is spreading to Forest Glen and Sauganash because gang members are following each other home
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Brian Nadig
4 months
The school board reportedly is looking into eliminating school resource officer positions at Chicago high schools, taking the decision away from LSCs, according to NW Side alderman and local principal. Taft HS would be one of the impacted schools
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Brian Nadig
2 years
Paulson’s Paint has had a presence near Milwaukee & Bryn Mawr avenues for nearly 100 years. The JC Licht company, which recently acquired Paulson’s, has been in the Chicago market since 1907.
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Brian Nadig
4 years
Work starts on 75-unit mixed-income housing complex, 5150 N. Northwest Hwy in Jefferson Park. Rents $200 to $2,000. Below is a December article with updates on the 7-story project (photo by Rob Mandik)
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Brian Nadig
2 years
Ana Santoyo becomes the latest challenger to 45th Ward Alderman Gardiner. Her website says she will bring a ‘fighting, socialist campaign to Chicago’s 45th Ward’
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Brian Nadig
11 months
Alderman Gardiner, the 16th Police District and Jefferson Park Chamber welcome the Demonte family to its new location at 5862 W. Higgins Ave. The restaurant, founded by Frank Demonte’s grandfather Joe Pollini, has been serving generations of families
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Brian Nadig
5 years
This school year marked the opening of the Taft Freshman Academy on Oak Park and the new sports field at the varsity campus. Principal says next up on the agenda is curriculum expansion, including a new robotics program for next year.
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Brian Nadig
4 months
Update: Police responded to domestic disturbance and a 59-year-old male was barricaded inside home in 4900 block of N Moody in Jefferson Park, police said. Swat was requested at 9:25 a.m. The male was placed in custody without incident and the scene was concluded at 11:32 pm
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Brian Nadig
2 years
Jefferson Park resident Susanna Ernst, former JPF director and JPNA president, joins Megan Mathias, Marija Tomic in challenging 45th Ward Alderman James Gardiner
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Brian Nadig
7 months
@Taft_HS at night
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Brian Nadig
9 years
Do you remember the street cars which once traveled Milwaukee Ave. The resuracing project exposes the area's history. http://t.co/rBicJDwWTz
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Brian Nadig
3 years
Hundreds showed up for an anti-violence march and vigil in memory of Jakub Marchewka, who was fatally shot near Austin and Addison on Easter. (photo by William Swanson)
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Brian Nadig
9 months
Mission teams, including state police units, have been patrolling the NW Side due to numerous armed robberies and other gun-related crimes, and last week officers had a vehicle in Jefferson Park impounded after guns reportedly were found inside it
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Brian Nadig
2 months
Michael Rabbitt appears to be in a good position to be next 45th Ward Democratic committeeperson, as he now has a 218-vote lead with all precincts reporting. There will be more mail-in ballots but it would be unlikely Joe Cook overcomes such a deficit
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Brian Nadig
9 months
Former Golden Nugget restaurant in Old Irving Park in 30th Ward would be replaced by a Dunkin’ drive-thru
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Brian Nadig
2 years
At Taft HIgh School … Ryan Porebski honored @TaftBoosterClub
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Brian Nadig
2 years
Migrant family from Venezuela reportedly walks into Jefferson Park police station on Chicago’s Northwest Side, seeking help, after flying into O’Hare Airport from Texas.
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Brian Nadig
7 years
Chicago's early Polish history on display at Taste of Polonia, Labor Day Weekend,Jefferson Park Lawrence & Milwaukee
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Brian Nadig
2 years
Taft HS alumni & others honored the late Frank Hood, who coached basketball & softball at the NW Side high school for several decades
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Brian Nadig
5 years
Cadets from the U.S. Naval ROTC program at Taft HS participate in the Gladstone Park Chamber’s annual Flag Day ceremony
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Brian Nadig
6 years
What is your child doing this summer? Taft HS offers wide variety of summer camps
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Brian Nadig
2 years
Update: Taft HS graduate Jack Suwinski now has 11 home runs this season, including a walk-off game winner against the Giants today.
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Brian Nadig
4 years
In today’s Press, read about a planned brewery in Jefferson Park, a tribute to a local coach and a recent carjacking in Crime Watch. Please click here for your free digital copy:
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Brian Nadig
9 months
At least 17 catalytic converter thefts reported over three-day period in 16th (Jefferson Park) Police District. Police have been running missions targeting these types of thefts
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Brian Nadig
5 months
@CPD1617Scanner Across from Merrimac Park in Dunning : From CPD: 6300 block of W. Irving Park Road on December 23 A 27-year-old female victim was inside a restaurant when an unknown male offender entered. The offender went behind the front counter, produced a firearm, and demanded property
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Brian Nadig
8 years
Jefferson Park Sunday Market: organic items, baked goods, tamales, coffee,pizza 10 am to 2 pm April 24 at Fischman's
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Brian Nadig
3 months
Mark Grishaber retiring as Taft principal. “What’s important here is the transition,” he said, endorsing R. Glowacz as successor. “It’s never been about me. It’s all about the systems we have in place. … It’s really important that we maintain this thing”
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Brian Nadig
3 years
Update: the suspect, who was identified by police as Everardo Olmos, age 24, of the 600 block of N. Springfield, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old NW Side man, police said.
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Brian Nadig
3 years
A circus show entertained families earlier today at Wilson Park, 4630 N. Milwaukee (photo by Carrie Lawlor)
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Brian Nadig
3 years
The new “Save Our Lady of Victory” group hopes the OLV Church in Jefferson Park will remain open for future generations.
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Brian Nadig
2 years
Heather Daniel is the new 16th (Jefferson Park) Police District commander
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