Our Urban Times

Rash of armed robberies targeting seniors in Urkrainian Village partially solved

By 9:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 10, at least eight victims of a series of armed robberies targeting seniors in Ukrainian Village were at the Harrison police station about to view a lineup.

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Trilogy of Police, Public Officials and People: 13th Police District's fate hangs...or does it? Part Three

"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity..." These are the opening words

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Begun in 1936, Sabina Logisz's work and dedication to the Polish community is honored by the Polish Museum of America

The Polish Museum of America's Great Hall, located on the third floor of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA), at 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., was official named Sabina Logisz Great Hall in recognition of a life time of service and dedication.

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Event Activities starting November 12

This is the last scredding opportunity for 2011. There is fun for all ages too! Be sure to check it out and let us know what was and not so much.

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Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center Physicians key to Girls' Night Out

Festooned in pinkand black feathers, approximately fifteen Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center (SMEMC) physicians were a key part of Girls Night Out at Southern on North Ave. recently.

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This Weekend in Music

As Blitzen Trapper took the stage at The Metro on Thursday night, their humble and down to earth presence was immediately felt.

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The seasons are a changin'

Thursday morning Mr. Turtle was just hangin' out, surrounded by autumn leaves. He wasn't super happy that the temperature started dropping and the skies started turning gray. Then between 1:30 and 1:45 p.m. it happened. White flakes started drifting to the ground and his shell.

Soon the flakes stopped, those fallen disappeared and Mr.Turtle knew he was safe from being covered in white...for a while.

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Astrologically Speaking: November 7 - 14, 2011

MARS OPPOSED NEPTUNE Natural forces, convergences, and random events will ignite imagination, anger, and weather. The hardest hit are heads of state, community leaders, and corporate executives.

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