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Maxwell Street Market And Other City Farmers Markets Returning This Spring. Here’s The Schedule
This year's farmers market season will kick off with an event May 11 at Daley Plaza.
8:10 AM CDTWest Side Neighbors Can Weigh In On Riot Fest At Community Meeting Next Week
Neighbors are invited to hear from the fest's leaders as they "share new ideas for improvements on Riot Fest 2023 in Douglass Park."
7:15 AM CDTWest Side Family Hopes For ‘Closure’ After Man Charged In Killing Beloved Mother Of 3
Family members and church leaders praised the late Tracey Showers as someone who had dedicated her life to helping West Siders in need.
Lagunitas Taproom Hosting Reopening April 13
The popular brewery was closed for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicago’s Big Spenders: Here’s Who Is Paying Serious Cash To Shape The Next City Council
Millions have fueled campaigns for City Council. The way candidates get their campaign cash — and who gives it to them — often reveals a lot about their alliances, promises and priorities.
Hub32 Will Create 63 Affordable Apartments In Garfield Park, Replacing Vacant Lot
Construction is expected to start in 2024. Officials announced Hub32 as their pick for the lot this week.
Pay What You Can Bookstore Opening In North Lawndale
North Lawndale Reads hopes to make the shop permanent.
Here’s How You Can Show Up For Transgender Day Of Visibility In Chicago
Transgender Day of Visibility is an international awareness day celebrating the lives and contributions of trans people while highlighting issues the community faces.
Austin High Schoolers Create Peace Circles On City Sidewalks
West Side high school students are working alongside Chicago engineers to design spaces where people can express themselves, sell goods and more.
Rap Legend Twista’s Cannabis Company Wants To Open Growing Facility In Austin’s Former Moo & Oink Building
Several neighbors said they want a grocery store instead. Ald. Jason Ervin said the team behind the project needs to do more to gain community support.
A $70 Million Outpatient Care Center Could Come To The West Side In 2025 From Rush Oak Park Hospital
The 60,000-square-foot facility would have exam rooms, primary care and urgent care services and more. It could even have a grocery store attached.
How Monique Scott And Challenger Creative Scott — No Relation — Plan To Bring Investment To 24th Ward
The two longterm residents of the West Side ward hope to bring change and investment to a neighborhood that has long been underserved by the city.
Falling Bricks From Crumbling Guyon Hotel Damage West Side Homes, Displace Neighbors
The hotel was designed in 1927 by Jens Jensen and has been on Preservation Chicago’s 7 Most Endangered List three times.
Riot Fest Plans Return To Douglass Park This September Despite Other Fests Bailing
Two other festivals — Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash and Heatwave — are leaving the park following backlash from neighbors.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro Faces Challenge From Drug Recovery Activist CB Johnson In 29th Ward Runoff
The candidates have emphasized addressing public safety in the West Side ward as they prepare for the April 4 runoff.
Austin’s Iconic Pink House Is Now Green
The home is going through extensive renovations, which included changing its famous pink interior and exterior, its owners previously said.
Teens At Cook County Juvenile Jail Face Excessive Force, Extreme Isolation And Other Civil Rights Abuses, Watchdog Finds
Interviews, site visits, and records reviewed by a legal advocacy group reveal abusive behavior by staff against mostly Black teenagers with learning disabilities, according to a new report. Jail officials deny the claims.
Cook County Jail Detainees Are Voting, But Getting Informed On The Candidates Can Be Tough
Turnout at the jail was better than citywide turnout for the June 2022 primary — but a lack of internet access has been a challenge for those wanting to know more about the candidates.
17 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Stout Fest, Pop-Up Markets, Lucky Charms Brunch And More
A Holi celebration, St. Patrick's Day brunch party and nautical flea market are also on tap.
Lyrical Lemonade Leaves Douglass Park For Suburbs; 2nd Fest To Relocate After Pushback From West Siders
Neighbors protested last year after Riot Fest, Summer Smash and Heatwave took over much of the park. Heatwave is moving to Northerly Island this year.