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Bridgeport Restaurant Closing Beloved Diner After More Than 7 Decades
The last day of service will be June 30. Irais Rodriguez said he and his family are deeply appreciative of all of their customers through the years.
Chicago Delays Plan For New Near South Side High School Amid Mounting Concerns
The proposal would put a high school where the Harold Ickes Homes once stood near 24th and State streets.
The Chicago Tool Library Inventory Is Tripling — And Needs The Community’s Help Finding A Bigger Space
The organization is growing thanks to a merger with Chicago Community Tools. Library leaders say their ideal space is on the South Side and more accessible to public transit.
Proposed High School Would Address ‘High School Desert’ On Near South Side, Alderperson Says
After years of advocating, a new open enrollment high school for Near South Side families may be one step closer to becoming reality.
Fiesta Back Of The Yards Kicks Off Friday With Music, Food, Carnival Rides And More
The annual fest will take over 47th Street Between Ashland and Damen avenues Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Mas Flow Reggaeton Festival Won’t Move To McKinley Park, Alderman Says After Neighbors Push Back
Organizers were exploring moving the fest to McKinley Park from Calumet Park because some attendees were concerned about transportation, but ultimately decided to keep the fest on the Far South Side.
Plant Chicago’s Farmers Market Returns To Back Of The Yards With Produce, Baked Treats And More
The market kicks off Saturday at Davis Square Park and features locally grown produce, honey and flowers.
Jefferson Park Man Badly Injured In Car Crash Urges Drivers To Pay Closer Attention — And Get Adequate Insurance
Mike Galati, a Jefferson Park resident and business owner, hopes his experience can be a learning lesson for others who may get into traffic collisions.
South Side Book Fair Comes To Back Of The Yards Sunday Afternoon
People can buy books and other goods from local book vendors, participate in family-friendly activities and renew their library cards at the Sunday event.
Chinese 9-Man Volleyball To Be Played Sunday In Chinatown’s Streets — For First Time In 56 Years
The free event is a chance to “uphold the heritage and the history that came before us, and connect the community to a sport that is uniquely ours,” organizer Tony Chan said.
Help Back Of The Yards Dreamers Get College Scholarships At Whiner Beer Company Fundraiser
A $20 ticket to the Friday fundraiser inside The Plant includes food. All beer sales will support scholarships for students who cannot access traditional financial aid.
Bridgeport’s Public Library Reopens After 9 Months Of Renovations
The 33-year-old building closed last year for extensive upgrades, including new technology, flooring, lighting and facilities.
This Self-Taught Gardener Is Beautifying Back Of The Yards And Helping Residents Reclaim Their Streets 1 Corner At A Time
Edgar Florentino is brightening up the neighborhood he grew up in by landscaping "hot corners" — streets where there is a lot of gun violence.
Pochos Moving Its Popular McKinley Park Brunch Spot To Pilsen’s 18th Street
"We're really ready to showcase our talents here on 18th Street," one of the co-owners said. The team hopes to open within a couple months.
Chicago Had 2 Mass Shootings In A Single Day: ‘Extremely Disheartening And Emotional’
Twenty-one people were shot — two fatally — Tuesday in Chicago. No one was in custody in two mass shootings that happened in Woodlawn and Back of the Yards.
Jackalope Coffee & Tea House In Bridgeport Hosting Spring Bazaar This Month
You can grab coffee and some custom jewelry at the event May 22.
Vulnerable Senior Went Missing Twice Because Of Inadequate Security At South Side Assisted Living Facility, Family Alleges In Lawsuit
A second lawsuit alleges New City Supportive Living in Back of the Yards failed to properly care for another resident who experienced physical injury and emotional harm.
Back Of The Yards Affordable Housing, Community Hub Will Bring More Local Businesses To 47th Street
The vision for the 47th Street and Ashland Avenue corridor is expanding after city officials asked competing developers to team up for the ambitious project.
Carnitas Uruapan Opening Little Village Restaurant, Sputnik Coffee Launching Flagship Cafe Thanks To City Grant
Another grantee, Esperanza Health, is using its $4.2 million grant to build a sprawling neighborhood health campus in Brighton Park.
26 Community Development Projects Get $33.5 Million In City Funding
Neighborhood restaurants, businesses and community centers were awarded grants of up to $7 million as part of the Chicago Recovery Plan's community development initiative.