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Community Organizer Ronnie Mosley Declares Victory In 21st Ward Runoff To Replace Ald. Howard Brookins

With all 29 precincts reporting, Mosley held 52.12 percent of the vote over Cornell Dantzler.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

William Hall Declares Victory In 6th Ward Race To Replace Ald. Roderick Sawyer

With all 27 precincts reporting, Hall held 57.8 percent of the vote to challenger Richard Wooten's 42.1 percent. 

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Lindblom Principal Removed From Englewood High School Following CPS Investigation

Abdul Muhammad has been reassigned to a district network office. It was not immediately known why, but CPS officials said it was not related to reports of teachers taking students to vote.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Artist Isiah ‘ThoughtPoet’ Veney Explores South Side Roots In New Exhibit, ‘Lil Chico From Tuley Park’

“Lil Chico From Tuley Park,” a free, family-friendly exhibit dedicated to Veney's love for the South Side, will debut Saturday at A Very Serious Gallery in River West.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Englewood’s Long-Awaited Nature Trail Will Cost $72 Million To Build, City Says

The city has received about $26.4 million in federal, state and city funding, leaders at a city department said. Construction will begin in 2026.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Englewood’s Long-Vacant Leon’s Bar-B-Q Will Soon Become A Dining Destination

The Resident Association of Greater Englewood hopes to open “The Re-Up 1158 Project,” a destination for great eats and gathering, as soon as 2024.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Englewood’s Save A Lot Will Open ‘As Soon As Possible,’ Replacing Closed Whole Foods Market

A firm opening date isn't clear for the store neighbors have strongly opposed. Neighbors were previously told the store would have a "soft opening" Tuesday. The grand opening is “definitely not next week," a spokesperson said.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

What’s Next For Ald. Roderick Sawyer? For Now, Longtime 6th Ward Leader Says He’s Focused On Backing Vallas

Sawyer, who will step down in May, supported efforts to remove police officers from schools, create local police councils and establish long-term solutions for gun violence.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

William Hall, Richard Wooten Vow To Restore Public Safety In Race To Succeed 6th Ward Ald. Roderick Sawyer

Hall and Wooten, both pastors, emerged from an 11-person race to advance to the runoff to represent the South Side ward.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Retired Firefighter Cornell Dantzler And Local Organizer Ronnie Mosley Head To 21st Ward Runoff

Seven candidates entered the February race to succeed Ald. Howard Brookins. Now, candidates Dantzler and Mosley will compete to be the area's first new alderperson in 20 years.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

6 South And West Side Alderpeople Endorse Paul Vallas, Banking On Him To Cut Crime And Boost Policing

Some alderpeople said neighbors are afraid to leave their homes because of crime. Vallas' pledge to boost policing with "zero tolerance for misconduct" is the best solution for the city, they said.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Art Gallery Cultural Artifacts Will Open In Englewood Next Year

Howard Bailey hopes to open the $600,000 community gallery and live-in workspace by spring 2024 to give local artists of color a safe space to display their work and perfect their craft.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Englewood Voters Overwhelmingly Support Referendum To Reopen Racine Green Line Station

In the non-binding ballot question, about 93 percent of Englewood residents approved relaunching the station, which shut down nearly three decades ago.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Ald. Michelle Harris Cruises To Reelection In 8th Ward Race

With all precincts reporting, Harris earned about 71 percent of the vote to win her fifth full term in office.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

South Side Pastors Head To Runoff In 6th Ward Race To Replace Ald. Roderick Sawyer

Richard Wooten and William Hall beat nine candidates in a crowded race to represent parts of West Woodlawn, Chatham, Park Manor, West Chesterfield, Grand Crossing, Auburn Gresham and Englewood.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Ronnie Mosley, Cornell Dantzler Advance To Runoff In Crowded 21st Ward Race To Succeed Ald. Howard Brookins

Mosley and Dantzler emerged from seven candidates to replace the retiring Brookins.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Ald. Stephanie Coleman Easily Wins Reelection In 16th Ward Race

Coleman won 77.5 percent of the vote over her two challengers, easily avoiding a runoff.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Ald. David Moore Secures Third Term In 17th Ward After Running Unopposed

Moore, first elected in 2015, was a key figure in renaming Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Drive in honor of the city's first non-Indigenous resident.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Norfolk Southern Derailment Sent Toxic Fumes Into Ohio’s Air. Now, Chicago’s Englewood Neighbors Are Fighting To Keep Their Community Safe

The company has spent years expanding on the South Side, gearing up to run more freight traffic through a dense residential area shouldering decades of environmental burden.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

An Englewood Fitness Program Is Helping Neighbors Dance Again: ‘We Want To Change Lifestyles’

With classes like Treadmill Church and Sit and Be Fit, neighbors can join the Healthy Urban Lifestyle Program for exercise classes that cater to all ages.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
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