The Chicago City Council last week deferred the vote on a “right-to-know” ordinance requiring hotels…
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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…
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…
Frustration Over Being Kept Outside Cook County Board Meeting
Hours before the Cook County Board of Commissioners rejected a partial rollback of a controversial…
Commissioner Jumps Ship And Sinks Tax Rollback
One commissioner’s last minute decision to jump ship has kept Cook County’s controversial 2008 sales…