Andrea Crary watched as a volunteer harvested chard from the aquaponic farm in the darkened…
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Casa Catalina food pantry serves as safe haven for Back of The Yards residents
Casa Catalina, a Catholic Charities food pantry, has been providing free food and service to…
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Reaching Out: Immigration Group Provides Support to Community
Tears filled his eyes as he remembered the feeling of losing his grandfather and not…
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Back of the Yards Residents Wary About Upcoming High School
As the Back of the Yards High School plans to open in the fall 2013,…
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Chicago’s Vertical Farm Starts to Bloom
Walking down 47th Street in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, there’s an old meatpacking…
Literacy Education Opportunities in Back of the Yards
Chicago‘s Back of the Yards neighborhood, a part of the New City community area, is…
Basketball Leagues, Street Markets and Festivals Bring Different Look to Some Neighborhoods
A news report from Ed Finkel, New Communities Program Summer in the city has meant…
Munoz continues reign in 1st District
Sen. Antonio “Tony” Munoz continues to reign in the 1st District, keeping alive his 10-year…