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Voter Lowdown: Don’t Get Left Out of the Process.
People often say that, in a democracy, decisions are made by a majority of the…
GOP presses Gov. Quinn on union’s campaign contributions
Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady is calling for more transparency from Gov. Pat Quinn about…
Gov. Quinn takes aim at Opponent Bill Brady at Rally
Gov. Pat Quinn used a rally last week to go on the offensive against Bill…
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…
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.
Planned Artist Workspace Rezoned for Hotel Development in Pilsen
Historic warehouses in Pilsen that would have been converted into low-rent workspaces for struggling artists were rezoned recently for a 200-room hotel with a restaurant and ballroom.
The Chicago Plan Commission unanimously voted to change the zoning at the W.M. Hoyt Co. building at 465 W. Cermak Rd. in the near Southwest Side neighborhood of Pilsen. Plans for the vacant building also include 78,150 square feet of retail.
Learn to Organize for Your Community
Chicago is the home of Saul Alinsky—style community organizing. Now you can get that kind…