Melissa Williams, 43, knows firsthand how mean the streets of Englewood can be. Already a…
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Futuristic Trash Cans Arrive in the Loop
New garbage stations will save the 2nd Ward thousands of dollars a year after installation,…
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Bridgeport’s Decorators Supply Going Strong Since 1883
Chicago Detours shares a tour of Decorators Supply, an artisan manufacturer of elegant architectural…
Vinyl Records Are Cool Again
The needle scratching on an album, freshly plucked from its sleeve used to be something…
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Chicago’s Vertical Farm Starts to Bloom
Walking down 47th Street in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, there’s an old meatpacking…
Daddy-O’s: A Taste of Jamaica
For a change, get a taste of the islands with this story about Daddy-O’s bringing a taste of Jamaica to the South Side. You can get an eye-full with the slideshow.
Art Education Requested as CPS, CTU Agree to Longer School Day
An atrium outside Family Focus Lawndale’s Homan Square office is decorated with large, brightly colored…
Toys for Kids Giveaway in Englewood
Toys will be Distribute to Kids by Governor Pat Quinn.Date; Saturday- December-17th-2011.Place-Ogden Park 6500…