By Ed Finkel, LISC Chicago’s New Communities Program The West Haven “Phoenix Rising” mural on…
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Uptown Celebrates Winthrop Avenue Pioneers, Remembers the Segregation They Faced
By Lorraine Swanson, editor, Lake Effect News For the generations of McKeevers, Browns, Clarks, Jenkins,…
Sign of the Times for Diners and Chicago Restaurants: BYOB
Budget-conscious diners in the city aren’t normally at the vanguard of food trends. But when…
Proposed Air Pollution Ordinance Has Opposing Environmental Groups Fired Up
A proposed ordinance that would restrict open burns in forest preserves and city parks was…
Congress Hotel Attorney Speaks Against Right-to-Know Ordinance
The Chicago City Council last week deferred the vote on a “right-to-know” ordinance requiring hotels…
Aldermen Dispute Need for South Side Wal-Mart
It’s coming down to a battle for each aldermanic vote in a fight over the…
Aldermen Make Financial Pledge, Taxpayers Could Pay for Olympics
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday unanimously voted for a measure that saddles taxpayers with…
Wilson Yard Developer Finding Tough Retail Market
By Lorraine Swanson, Editor, Lake Effect News With construction of the Wilson Yard development at…