It’s coming down to a battle for each aldermanic vote in a fight over the…
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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…
Finally: Groceries, Fresh Produce for Chicago’s Near West Side
By Ed Finkel, LISC Chicago’s New Communities Program Residents of Chicago’s Near West Side will…
LGBT Youth Seeking More Support in Chicago Public Schools
By Curtis Black, Newstips Editor, Community Media Workshop A grassroots organizing campaign led by LGBT…
Health Concerns About Demolition At Proposed Olympic Village
Terry Clark has lived at the Prairie Shores apartment complex in Bronzeville for 43 years….
Plan Commission Approves High Rise For Grossinger Dealership Property
Gary Grossinger walked out of the Aug. 20 Chicago Plan Commission meeting grinning ear-to-ear. The…
Pilsen Charter School Move Challenged
The sudden news that CPS plans to relocate a politically-connected charter school to the building…