Madison Savedra

Organizers and the alderperson also said the city needs to be more transparent about its mistakes by releasing the full inspector general report. “Good government should be about transparency and accountability."

Sims Metal Management was sued by the Illinois Attorney General’s office this fall for allegedly breaking air pollution laws. It's located less than a mile from three schools.

The money will support an effort to bring commercial projects, affordable housing and community spaces to 46th and Ashland.

The city's watchdog wanted the Department of Public Health official punished or fired because the official knew in advance the problems the implosion could cause, according to a report.

The starting wage for workers at the Gage Park and Cicero delivery stations is nearly $3 less than what employees get at other area warehouses, an organizer said.

The bar is asking for help identifying people who tried to steal beer and broke the bar's door after the manager refused entry to a man in the group without a vaccination card.

Testing is available at the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Tuesdays and Fridays. The neighborhood group will also vaccinate people Saturday.

The reversal was announced Tuesday after CPS and the teachers union reached a deal to resume in-person learning across the district.

Officials said the school is closed because of “expected staffing levels." One teacher said 15 of the school's 18 classrooms are in quarantine.

Akito Tsuda's photos were in storage for decades before he began posting them on social media. Now, they’re part of a permanent collection open to public viewing.

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th), whose ward covers the site, said a debate over the lot was settled when the city got the spot for $12 million.

Holy Grounds Coffee Shop, inside Pilsen’s St. Paul Catholic Church, is run and staffed by students and graduates of the nearby Cristo Rey Jesuit High School.

CPS sent around 150,000 at-home tests so students could get tested before school starts Jan 3. With drop-off boxes overwhelmed, CPS new deadline to return the tests is 5 p.m. Thursday.

Horizon Science Academy Southwest Chicago is trying to bring in a program so students can learn how to ride a bike.

Little Village residents listened to the mariachi band play classics from Fernandez such as "Volver, Volver" and more.

Taco Sublime owner Khaled Simon started a GoFundMe to repair his taco truck and work toward opening a brick-and-mortar operation.

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez said it's “unacceptable” for elected officials to use names and dismiss constituents. 

The People’s Music School works in Uptown, Back of the Yards, Albany Park and Bronzeville to provide kids access to a quality music education who otherwise might not be able to afford it.

At a meeting hosted by Ald. Bryon Sigcho-Lopez Monday, some residents said they wanted more police patrols in the area, while others said they want more investment in social programs to keep youth out of gangs.

“It keeps me going when I see people coming and taking pictures,” said Isabel Hernandez of her festive lights. “All the pain and work, it’s worth it.”