Lots of people have heard of poetry slams — but what about a portrait slam?…
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Occupiers Allegedly Sleeping At Area Businesses
Members of Occupy Chicago are frequenting downtown shops and restaurants to use restrooms and to even sleep, according to local business employees.
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CHA, Mt. Sinai Explore Swap Agreement
A symbiotic relationship between the Chicago Housing Authority and Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Center could mean more jobs and housing for CHA residents, as well as a new hospital building for Mt. Sinai.
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47th Ward Residents Voice Concerns About Libraries, Police Cuts at Budget Town Hall
More than 60 North Side residents upset with Mayor Emanuel’s proposed 2012 budget–which includes cuts to close the city’s $600 million shortfall–attended a budget town hall meeting sponsored by Ald. Ameya Pawar (47th) at McPherson Elementary School last Wednesday evening.
New Proposed Initiative Would Ban Plastic Bags In Chicago
Plastic bags in stores larger than 5,000 square feet would be banned under an initiative proposed Wednesday by Ald. Joe Moreno (1st).
Vacant Ravenswood Hospital to be French Private School
The Chicago Plan Commission unanimously approved a proposal to build a new French multicultural and…
Loretto Hospital’s TIF Project has Yielded no Jobs, AustinTalks Finds
Despite a $7.5 million tax subsidy from the city of Chicago, Loretto Hospital hasn’t created…
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Check out BUILT Art Fest, Today is the Last Day!
BUILT art fest (1767 N Milwaukee Ave. in Wicker Park) is running Saturday from 11:00…