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Maxwell Evans

Articles By Maxwell Evans

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South Shore Entertainment Complex Project Is ‘Shovel-Ready,’ Developer Says, But Funding Has Been A Setback

Plans for a dine-in cinema, bowling alley and event space were stalled by the government shutdown last winter, but developer Alisa Starks still hopes the center can open by November 2020.

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South Shore Nature Sanctuary Is Far From ‘Dead,’ Neighbors Say After Ald. Hairston Pushes To Replace It With Golf Courses

Hairston made the comments at Medinah Country Club, where Tiger Woods — who's backing a plan to remove and replace the sanctuary for a PGA-level course — was prepping for a tournament.

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South Shore’s Monarch Festival To Celebrate The Butterflies’ (And Humans’) Global Migration Stories

On Saturday, the nonprofit Faith in Place will host a family-friendly day of activities and discussions around the monarch butterfly, Illinois' state insect.

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New Shop & Save Grocery Store On 71st Street Is Hiring And Appears Close To Opening

With the announcement of Thursday's hiring fair at the South Shore Cultural Center, the neighborhood appears on its way to losing its "food desert" status.

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Shoppers Can Find Something New Every Time At The Hyde Park Handmade Bazaar

The next installment of the year-round art fair takes place at this Sunday at The Promontory.

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Bud Billiken Parade Celebrates Its 90th Birthday On A Beautiful Saturday (PHOTOS)

Mayor Lori Lightfoot, BJ the Chicago Kid and Proviso East alum Shannon Brown all made appearances.

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Here’s Where to Get Fresh, Local Produce On The Southeast Side Before Summer Disappears

With most farmers markets shutting down in the fall, you've still got a couple months to stock up on fresh fruits and veggies.

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Reggies Is Opening A New Bar At The 63rd Street Beach — And It Might Be Open By Labor Day

"We're just trying to find a cool place for everybody to go chill out and have drinks and food," owner Robby Glick said. "We just love the beaches of the South Side."

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Saturday’s Walk Through Jackson Park And Woodlawn To Highlight Historic (And Endangered) Landmarks

Preservation Chicago will take walkers to see Jackson Park and Woodlawn landmarks like Wooded Island, Emmett Till's home and the dormant Washington Park National Bank.