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Bridgeport, Chinatown, McKinley Park

Bridgeport, Chinatown, McKinley Park
Bridgeport, Chinatown, McKinley Park

28 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Mole De Mayo, Memorial Day Parade, Randolph Street Market And More

You can also check out the Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest, a South Side chili cook-off, Mayfestiversary and a Star Wars burlesque comedy show.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Meet Julia Ramirez, The First Woman Elected To Lead The Southwest Side’s 12th Ward

Ramirez, a Brighton Park native, worked at nonprofits across the city and as a social worker in Chicago Public Schools before running for office in the Southwest Side ward.

Gage Park, Brighton Park

Ald. Nicole Lee Plans To Help The Near South Side Thrive — And Make A New High School A Reality

With her first year behind her, Lee plans to focus on implementing a participatory budget committee and economic development in her new term.

Bridgeport, Chinatown, McKinley Park

No Wonder So Many Alderpeople Get In Trouble: There Is No Training Manual For Newly Elected Folks

City Council still doesn’t have a formal onboarding and transition process for new alderpeople. Different groups have tried to fill the gap — and compete for influence.

Citywide

New Park District Headquarters Opens In Brighton Park

The 17-acre site features outdoor turf fields, a playground, a splash pad, indoor basketball courts and office space for about 200 Park District staff.

Gage Park, Brighton Park

Three Chicago Buildings Top List Of Most Endangered Historic Places In Illinois

The annual list includes the Century and Consumers buildings Downtown and the Damen Silos on the South Side.

Citywide

Haters Gonna Hate: Taylor Swift Songs Banned By DJs At Chinatown Cocktail Bar

While Swifties might skip Best Bar over the ban, customers can expect a variety of house music and timeless craft cocktails made by a master mixologist.

Bridgeport, Chinatown, McKinley Park

3 Beloved Bridgeport Restaurants Are Closing: Nana, Taco E And Ajo

Husband-and-wife duo Omar Solis and Audri Simonelli-Solis said they decided to close Nana, Taco E and Ajo because the restaurants have struggled during the pandemic.

Bridgeport, Chinatown, McKinley Park

New White Sox Mascot? Meet The Stray Sox Park Cat Adopted By Team Photographer

The cat, aptly named Beef, was seen wandering the stadium and swiping snacks from fans. "You don't expect to see a cat playing center field," one fan said.

Bridgeport, Chinatown, McKinley Park

15 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Cherry Blossoms, Beach Yoga, A Dank Magic Market And More

You can also do yoga with bunnies, celebrate Earth Day with various activities and workshops and watch a film shot in Rogers Park.

Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale

Controversial MAT Asphalt Gets $141 Million In City Contracts, Faces $20,000 Fine And New Pollution Regulations

MAT Asphalt has been at the center of environmental concerns since it opened in 2018. One of neighbors' biggest complaints is the smell that comes from the facility.

Bridgeport, Chinatown, McKinley Park

White Sox Pitcher Liam Hendriks Completes Final Round Of Chemotherapy

At the Sox's home opener Monday, the team played a video of Hendriks where he promised to return soon.

Citywide

Ald. Nicole Lee Wins 1st Full Term To Represent City’s First Asian-Majority Ward

Lee, who was appointed to the 11th Ward seat in 2022, handily won Tuesday's race after police officer Anthony Ciaravino forced a runoff.

Bridgeport, Chinatown, McKinley Park

Wrigley Field’s Opening Day Weather: Partly Sunny And Maybe 49 Degrees — With Wind Gusts

The Cubs take on the Brewers Thursday at home, where there's a chance for rain later in the day. The Sox will have their home opener Monday, when partly sunny skies are expected.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

13 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Oddities Flea Market, An Easter Egg Hunt For Your Dog And More

You can usher in April with a cleanup event, an anti-war benefit and more.

Citywide

Little Village Discount Mall Vendors, Some There For Decades, Pack Up As They Are Kicked Out Of Booths

A judge denied an emergency motion Friday to prevent them from being locked out, forcing about 40 vendors to pack up. Efforts are underway to move them to Little Village or Gage Park.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Small Cheval Burgers Are Coming To Wrigley Field, While Sox Park Is Getting Mangonadas

The North and South side baseball teams unveiled their menu changes this year — and they look decadent and delicious.

Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted

Look Inside Bridgeport’s Iconic Ramova Theater As It Undergoes A Massive Restoration

PHOTOS: The 1929 movie house, a sister theater to Lakeview's Music Box, is getting a $30 million makeover into an entertainment complex after sitting dormant for more than 30 years.

Bridgeport, Chinatown, McKinley Park

New Park District Headquarters In Brighton Park On Track To Open This Summer

Residents can expect summer programs at the new headquarters, Park District officials said during a community meeting Tuesday.

Gage Park, Brighton Park

‘You Didn’t See Nothin’ Podcast Takes A Closer Look At The Lenard Clark Case And Its Impact On A Fractured City

In 1997, a 13-year-old Black boy rode his bike into a mostly-white section of Bridgeport, and three white teens severely beat him. A journalist who covered the case at the time revisits the case in a new podcast.

Bridgeport, Chinatown, McKinley Park
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