As fire engulfed Costa’s restaurant on Halsted Street, the Greektown community lost a piece of…
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East Meets West in Humboldt Park
By John McCarron, LISC Chicago’s New Communities Program Spend a morning making the rounds with…
Five Great Lake States Rank in Top 10 for Greatest Number of Farmers Markets
Farmers looking to sell to their communities, families who want to support them or someone…
After-School Arts Programs Help With Family Income
With the rise of unemployment and scarcity of jobs in Pilsen, parents at Orozco Elementary…
City Commemorates Fallen Police Hero
The Chicago City Council held a tribute Wednesday for fallen police officer Michael R. Bailey,…
Mayor Daley Speaks on Decision to Leave Office, Plans for Remainder of Term
By Ann McArthur A day after shaking up Chicago politics with the announcement that he…
Happening in the 2nd Ward
A special South Loop Community Meeting to discuss important issues specific to the South Loop…
Longtime Independent Grocery Stores Retain Presence on South Side
In South Side neighborhoods, both independently owned grocery stores and national chains are competing for customers by offering the same service: fresh food.
Last month, Fresh Family Foods, a boutique grocery store from local restaurant chain owner Quentin Love, opened on 336 E. 95th St. in the Chatham neighborhood. Similarly, chains like Walgreens are expanding their services to provide produce for its customers in several South Side neighborhoods.