Don’t Have A Police Fundraiser On Juneteenth, Northwest Side Group Asks CPD, Mayor Lightfoot
The group says it's insensitive for police, who have a history of racial discrimination, to have a pro-police celebration on a day meant to celebrate the abolition of slavery.
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Gardens Bursting With Produce Have Helped Feed West Siders For Decades — Here’s How You Can Join The Food Sovereignty Movement
By Patty Wetli Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale Primary category in which blog post is published
Longtime Director Of Logan Square Boys & Girls Club Honored With Dedication Ceremony: ‘He Will Forever Be My Hero’
By Mina Bloom Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale Primary category in which blog post is published
Tone Deaf Records Opens Saturday In Portage Park, With 12,000+ Albums To Choose From
By Alex V. Hernandez Jefferson Park, Portage Park Primary category in which blog post is published
Yovanny Lopez, Baby Of Slain Pregnant Teen Marlen, Dies After Weeks On Life Support
By Kelly Bauer Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop Primary category in which blog post is published
Little Village Shooting Wounds Man, 20
The shooting happened Friday morning in the 2400 block of South Sawyer Avenue.
2-Year-Old Boy Shot Along With 2 Others In Albany Park
The shooting happened Thursday night in the 4900 block of North Kedzie Avenue.
Ald. Daniel La Spata’s New 1st Ward Office Will Open Monday
La Spata thanks residents for their patience as he got things up and running, and plans to bring "Ward Nights" back on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.
Hyatt House Hotel Opens In Fulton Market, Adding More Rooms To Booming Neighborhood
Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. (27th) thanked neighbors for giving the thumbs up to the project.
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx Floats New Proposal To Reduce In-school Arrests
The goal of a diversion program, she said, is to understand why students might act out in the first place.
‘Justice For Baby Yovanny’: As Slain Teen’s Alleged Killers Indicted, Family Wants Justice For Her Infant Still Clinging To Life
After a silent march to the courthouse, family members mourned the tragic murder of Marlen Ochoa Lopez.
Target Can Sell Booze At New Wicker Park Store If Moreno’s Division Street Liquor Ban Is Overturned By La Spata
"We're kind of mopping up Joe's mess today," one Wicker Park leader said, referring to former Ald. Proco "Joe" Moreno.
5 Robberies Reported In West Town, Police Say
In one string of robberies, police believe the suspects fled in a gray or silver car with the Georgia license plate.
Alive Rescue’s New Adoption Center Is Opening, And The Party Will Have Adoptable Dogs
Don't even pretend you don't want to go to a party with adoptable puppies.
