Pilsen, Little Village and West Loop reporter
Illinois Medical District Hosts Job, Resource And Health Fair Thursday
The fair will run 10 a.m.-4 p.m at the Illinois Medical District headquarters, 2100 W. Harrison St.
26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade, ‘Fiestas Patrias’ Canceled For Second Straight Year
The Chamber of Commerce will instead light the Little Village Arch for the month of September.
West Loop Community Leader Badly Hurt In Hit-And-Run At Dangerous Intersection: ‘This Is Absolutely Devastating’
West Loop neighbors are rallying around May Toy and are calling on city officials to protect pedestrians walking to and from the Racine Blue Line station.
Peoples Gas Will Start Remediating Former Manufactured Gas Plant In Little Village Next Month
Environmental Protection Agency officials will detail the cleanup efforts during a community meeting this week.
Team Behind Lone Wolf, Sportsman’s Club Opening New Bar, Nights & Weekends, In The West Loop This Fall
Matt Eisler and Kevin Heisner are expected to open the bar at 1009 W. Lake St. in September.
A ‘Dramatic Increase In Graffiti’ Seen Along Expressways And CTA Stations Reflects Badly On The City, Residents Say
Graffiti reports are up 30 percent in Chicago, and crews are struggling to keep up with removing it.
McDonald’s Requires Office Staffers To Get Vaccinated, Delays Return To Work At West Loop Headquarters
All office employees need to be fully vaccinated by Sept. 27 before they can return to work, according to an internal memo.
What Is It Like To Live In A Cage? Project Mariposa Art Installation Lets Visitors Experience ‘Inhumane’ Treatment Of Migrants In America
Influencers and community leaders hope the exhibit, which runs through Sunday, can spread awareness of family separations and deportations while calling for urgent solutions to protect migrants coming to the U.S.
Think You’re Paying Too Much In Property Taxes? Get Help At Tax Appeal Workshop In Pilsen
Homeowners in Pilsen, who are part of the West Chicago Township, have until Aug. 23 to appeal their property tax assessments.
Top Pastry Chefs Whipping Up Floral-Inspired Pastries For A Good Cause In Fulton Market
Some of Chicago's top pastry chefs will create floral-inspired treats in a competition hosted by HBO's "Full Bloom" host Elizabeth Cronin and Ace Hotel’s pastry chef Felicia Mayden.
After Beloved Little Village Artist Dies From COVID-19 At Age 28, Mural Honors His Memory: ‘Rafa Was An Absolute Inspiration’
Rafael "Rafa" Rojas died Aug. 3. Fellow artists collaborated on a new mural to honor him in Gage Park.
Carnitas Uruapan Opening Restaurant In Little Village’s Former La Concordia Space Thanks To City Grant
The family-owned business is getting $250,000 from the city to rehab a century-old building for its third location. The larger footprint will allow them to serve cocktails and add an outdoor patio.
Foxtrot Moving Headquarters, Opening Flagship Grocery Store In Fulton Market
The upscale grocery store will lease 25,000 square feet of space at a recently completed development at 167 N. Green St.
Former Human Resources Boss Sues St. Anthony Hospital, Alleging Discrimination, Pay-To-Play Schemes
The former worker accused the hospital's CEO of intimidating female employees and inking improper deals to benefit powerful politicians.
WestEnd Bar Will Be Replaced With Ranalli Pizzeria In West Loop
Four Corners Tavern Group is expected to open Ranalli’s at the closing WestEnd location in October.
GoGrocer Expands With West Loop Store, Its 15th Location In Chicago
The local chain, known for its fresh, ready-made sandwiches, salads and wraps, will open the newest location Friday at 205 S. Peoria St.
New Park District Headquarters In Brighton Park Slated To Be Finished In 2023
The headquarters will include a 58,100-square-foot office space and a 20,000-square-foot field house with a gym and more.
Sterling Bay Continues Fulton Market Push With Purchase Of Former Poultry Processing Plant
Without disclosing future plans for the site, Sterling Bay confirmed it bought the former home of Cougle Commission Co. at 345 N. Aberdeen.
Esperanza Health, Alivio Medical Center Require COVID-19 Vaccinations For Employees
Employees will need to get at least one vaccination by Sept. 1.
Little Village Parents Call On City To Find Housing For People Living Under Viaduct Along School Route
Parents say some residents at an encampment have harassed students walking to school. But they don't want the city to kick them out — they want officials to find them homes.
