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September 3-9, 2003

Up, up and away Students of St. Matthias/Transfiguration School top off their first day of school Aug. 25 by blowing bubbles and watching them soar—symbolizing their hopes for a successful year at the school, 4910 N. Claremont Ave. Some 225 students, from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade, were joined by parents and faculty on the playground after a school assembly that included a prayer service and introduction of the new student council. Mary Stachura is principal of the school and Father Terry Keehan is pastor of St. Matthias and Transfiguration parishes.

Local businesses rally over accessibility issues, join efforts to fight abuses of system by serial f

Lincoln Park's chic boutiques put 'doggies and kitties in the window'

Wrightwood Playlot community garage sale

'Bubbles in the Night': Steak Night at QA

Sisters of long ago return to St. Mary of the Lake

Photo Credit: Chicago Park District Controversial construction is good for disabled The new construction on Chicago's North Side beaches allow access for the disabled. Some residents complain about the austere "Alcatraz" esthetic.

Photo Credit: Chicago Park District Controversial construction is good for disabled The new construction on Chicago's North Side beaches allow access for the disabled. Some residents complain about the austere "Alcatraz" esthetic.

Montrose revetment accommodates disabled

Emerging crime pattern Laundryroom machines targeted

Security ruse used in bank robbery Offender threatens teller with bomb

Kidnapped manager forced to aid Chipotle robbers

Saturation patrol

Ravenswood Covenant Seniors

Summer never over for bikes

Ald. Natarus envisions programs for making downtown user-friendly

21st Annual McHenry County Antiques Show

Providing essential services Lt. Governor Pat Quinn visited the Infant Welfare Society (IWS), 1931 N. Halsted St., on Aug. 14 to pay tribute to the crucial role of community health centers by declaring Illinois Community Health Center Week. The Lt. Governor commended the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago for their commitment to providing medical, dental, educational and mental health services to women and children. Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn is shown here presenting the declaration to, from left, Dr. Dennis Vickers, medical director of the IWS, and Eliza Barahona and her two daughters Elizabeth, 7, and Carolina, 4, who take advantage of the health center's preventive health services and pediatric care.

Native Sounds by the Lake

Some corn, a cart, and a bit of courage:

Chicago Underground Film Festival Wrap

photo by Frank Crescenzi Dedication of Honorary Harriet O'Donnell Way Family and friends gathered on Aug. 23 for the unveiling of the sign to commemorate a great Chicago citizen.

New sign reminds the community of tireless activist

Last chance: Register for LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon