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Herman Petty, McDonald’s First Black Franchise Owner, Honored With His Own Street In Woodlawn
Herman Petty opened the McDonalds at 65th and Stony Island in December 1968. "Make no mistake — Herman Petty was a true history maker and risk taker," the restaurant's current owner said.
Pilsen’s Alderman Moves To Downzone St. Adalbert Church Site To Block Development As Archdiocese Threatens To Sue
The re-zoning means a developer would need to get approval from the area's alderman — Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) — for any significant proposals.
Ald. Michael Scott To Run Cinespace Film Studio’s Community Relations
Ald. Michael Scott Jr. will join Cinespace Film Studio, which is based in his ward, to lead the company's community engagement efforts.
Teens Stage Die-In At City Hall To Protest Lightfoot’s Controversial New Curfews: ‘We Need Healing’
Youth activists said the mayor's weekend night ban on Millennium Park for youth, as well as her attempt to move the daily citywide curfew earlier, will further criminalize young people of color.
