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32 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Taste Of Chicago, Printers Row Lit Fest And More
A Pilsen Malört Fest, Asian film festival, Madison Row block party and a tour of Avondale-Logan Square thrift shops are also on deck.
City Extends Delivery Program To Bring Food To Homebound Austin Neighbors
The pilot program matching 100 neighbors with local pantries for two monthly food deliveries is continuing for another six months, officials said.
Long-Delayed Amazon Warehouse To Open Sept. 27 In West Humboldt Park
The facility was supposed to open in late 2022 but was pushed back, frustrating neighbors eager for the hundreds of promised jobs. One neighbor is suing in a last-ditch effort to block its opening.
Despite Setbacks, A West Side Community Garden And Cat Sanctuary Is Taking Root
Elaine Bell-Quinn has been transforming her dilapidated childhood home into the garden she's always dreamed of, including a safe space for cats and produce for the neighborhood.
Chicago Kids Can Start Signing Up For Neighborhood After-School Choirs
Formerly known as the Chicago Children's Choir, Uniting Voices Chicago encourages children of all ages and backgrounds to participate with sliding scale pay grades.
Why Chicago Is Losing The War On Rats
New York has a Rat Czar. Other cities are trying new trapping methods. But the “rattiest city in America” can’t keep up with skyrocketing rodent complaints, data shows.
One Real Estate Empire, $15 Million In Unpaid Rat-Related Tickets
A group of real estate companies managed by a north suburban woman has racked up hundreds of rat-related tickets on properties — many on Chicago’s South and West sides.
Momentum Coffee Shop Opens Fifth Location In Austin
The local Black-owned coffee chain chose the West Side youth center BUILD as the location for its newest cafe.
Credit Union Coming To Austin As Much-Needed Financial Resource For West Siders
The Leaders Network Financial Credit Union, expected to open in February, will provide financial counseling and access to capital in an area that's historically been overlooked by banks.
Malcolm X College’s West Side Campus Will Get $9.5 Million Expansion
The Community Center for Teaching and Learning will help the satellite campus welcome up to 2,000 students and boost much-needed education in health fields.
Here Are More Ways Chicagoans Can Apply For Flood Assistance From Record-Breaking Summer Storms
Four disaster recovery centers have opened in the Chicago area following July's major storms. Benefits are also available for people who lost work because of the storms.
First Look At 2 Proposals For West Garfield Park’s Closed Aldi
The competing projects, Garfield Gather And Westgate, include mixed-use buildings anchored by a grocery store that developers say would revitalize the area after years of disinvestment.
Migrants Return To West Side Police Station Despite Ongoing Sexual Misconduct Investigation
The Town Hall district station in Lakeview, where a similar misconduct allegation against officers surfaced in July, has also been reopened to asylum seekers awaiting space in local shelters.
Italian Turkey? New Garfield Park Sandwich Shop Specializes In Twist On Chicago Classic
At KS’Sandwiches, owner Kevin “K-Smoove” Woodard specializes in a sandwich with shaved turkey, garlic mustard cheddar sauce and, of course, a bread roll dipped in au jus.
Frustrations Mount Over Restaurant Surcharges — But Owners Say Fees Are Necessary For Survival
The cost of food, staff shortages and other issues are forcing restaurants to make tough choices, owners said. "It's a constant battle."
North Lawndale’s La Antigua Sports Bar And Grill Shut Down By City For Failed Building Inspection
The sports bar, which underwent extensive renovations two years ago, was shut down this month with no timetable on its reopening.
‘Oppressive And Dangerous Heat’ Near 100 Degrees Coming For Chicago. Here’s How To Stay Safe
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Wednesday and Thursday. Find a cooling center near you and how to monitor for heat-related illnesses.
West Side Boys & Girls Club Opens At Controversial $128 Million Police Academy
Local leaders praised the facility, which includes a NBA-sized basketball court, teaching kitchen, recording studio, gaming computers, hangout spaces and a rooftop garden.
Mayor, Cook County Officials Urge Chicagoans To Apply For Flooding Relief, Watch Out For Scams
Residents and businesses affected by the flooding can receive grants, low-cost loans and other help to cover damages. But the federal agency overseeing relief will never request money or a Social Security number.
West Side Churches Donate $46,000 In Scholarships During Basketball Game
The scholarships were handed out to 44 high school and college students who were born, raised or connected to the city's West Side.