Southeast Lions host hearing van at health fair

Southeast Lions Paul Swalwell, left, Joe Gonzalez, Andy DiSanto and Joe Krenkel pose with the hearing van at the health fair in early May at the Victory Centre in South Chicago.

Southeast Lions host hearing van at health fair

CHICAGO | On May 3, the Southeast Lions hosted the Illinois Lions Foundation hearing van at a health fair sponsored by the Southeast Senior Coalition at the Victory Centre, a senior housing development at 9233 S. Burley Ave. in the South Chicago neighborhood.

Southeast Lions honors store manager for his support of club

CHICAGO | The Southeast Lions recently honored the manager at a local Walgreens for his support of the club.

Southeast Lions honors store manager for his support of club

Southeast Lions Gil Garcia, left, and Andy Di Santo, right, present a certificate of appreciation to Javier Caraballo, manager of the Walgreens at 92nd Street and Commerical Avenue in South Chicago.

County provides additional payment for Wentworth Avenue repair

CHICAGO | A company that did engineering studies for the 2012 reconstruction of Wentworth Avenue in Lansing will receive an additional $37,000 payment from Cook County.

Full-tuition scholarship available to incoming St. Francis de Sales students

CHICAGO | The Big Shoulders scholarship fund is offering two financial aid awards of $5,000 each that will be matched by St. Francis de Sales High School to give a full tuition scholarship to two eighth-graders taking the entrance exam at 8 a.m. Saturday, the school has announced.

Southeast Lions serve holiday meal

CHICAGO | The Southeast Lions sponsored a Thanksgiving feast Nov. 16 at Ada S. McKinely, 2647 E. 88th St. in the South Chicago neighborhood.

Southeast Lions serve holiday meal

Serving a Thanksgiving meal are from left, Anita Alvarez, Southeast Lions Aurora Castellano, Gil Garcia and Irene Hurley, Tracy Johnson and Southeast Lion Paul Swalwell.

Another Chicago officer charged in towing scam

CHICAGO | A Chicago police officer became the 10th member of the force to be charged in what federal authorities say was a scheme to steer work to tow truck drivers in exchange for bribes.

No one hurt when bus hit by gunfire

CHICAGO | No one was injured Friday when a school bus taking children to a Catholic elementary school in South Chicago was struck by gunfire, police said.

East Side Pack serves are color guard at Relay for Life

Elijah Bermejo, of the East Side, tries out one of his Scout-made s'mores the boys sold as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

East Side Pack serves as color guard at Relay for Life

Scouts from Pack 773 participated as the color guard for the Southeast Relay for Life. Pictured in front, from left, are Manuel Perez, of South Chicago; Jaime Avila, of Calumet City; and Jacob Garcia, Elijah Bermejo and Daniel Huerta, all of the East Side. In back are John Garcia, of the Eas…

Southeast Lions host helath fair in South Chicago

The Southeast Lions recently hosted a health fair in South Chicago. Seated, from left, are participant Tony Navarro, Patrick Owens, of Advocate Trinity Hospital, registered nurse Ruby Nalzaro, of White Crane Wellness Center, and Southeast Lion Andy Di Santo. Standing from left are Southeast …

Southeast Lions host health fair in South Chicago

CHICAGO | On July 15, the Southeast Lions hosted a mini health fair from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Our Lady of Guadalupe church hall, 3200 E. 91st St. in the South Chicago neighborhood.

Lions host hearing van

CHICAGO | On July 1, the Southeast Lions hosted the Lions Illinois Foundation hearing van in front of the Villa Guadalupe Homes, 3201 E. 91st St., in the South Chicago neighborhood.