Bronzeville, Near South Side
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.
Chris Evans Of ‘Captain America’ To Headline C2E2 This Weekend
Tickets are still available for the three-day event, but they're going fast.
$3.8 Billion Bronzeville Lakefront Megadevelopment Breaks Ground At Former Michael Reese Hospital Site
The sprawling 48-acre megadevelopment will offer mixed-income housing, retail, a welcoming center and a life sciences center. It's expected to be completed by 2035.
Here’s How Lamont Robinson And Prentice Butler Want To Improve Public Safety, Development In The 4th Ward
The two men will face each other in the April 4 runoff.
Meet The New Trio Of Entrepreneurs Setting Up Shop In Washington Park’s L1 Business Hub
From calming candles to Florida Water, these small business owners are centering self-care.
City Officials Blocked Land Sale To Help Michael Reese Megadevelopment, Lawsuit Says
King Sykes LLC said city leaders thwarted a $30 million deal to sell the land to a data center operator, then offered a lowball deal to scoop up the land for the megadevelopment.
Former Rep. Bobby Rush Endorses Paul Vallas In Chicago’s Mayor Race
The endorsement comes as Brandon Johnson garnered recent support from Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Ald. Jason Ervin.
Tempers Flare As Supporters Of Mayoral Candidates Clash Over Paul Vallas’ Education Record
Educators from other cities showed up to support Brandon Johnson and criticize the way Vallas ran their school districts. Meanwhile, the ex-school CEO's backers showed up to defend his credentials.
A Former Charter School In Douglas Has Been Converted Into A Shelter For Migrants
The shelter is one of 10 facilities the city has converted into temporary housing for migrants being bused here from Texas and Colorado.
Prentice Butler To Face State Rep. Lamont Robinson In 4th Ward Runoff
By about 100 votes, Butler prevailed over attorney Ebony Lucas to squeak into the head-to-head contest with Robinson. They are vying to replace Ald. Sophia King, who gave up her council seat to run for mayor.
Get Free Chicken & Waffles In Bronzeville Wednesday To Celebrate Soul Food Spot’s 15th Anniversary
Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas is scheduled to make an appearance at Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles' new location.
In Short Film ‘Bl*irish,’ A Black South Side Family Discovers Their Irish Roots
My Block, My Hood, My City has also released a hoodie to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
A Six-Flat With A Greenhouse Center? Affordable Housing For South, West Sides Reimagined In Architecture Contest
Designers were asked to reimagine two- and three-flats, rowhouses and six-flats. The city will use some of the ideas to build 30-100 affordable housing units on vacant lots.
Driver Crashes Into Newly Renovated Small Business Incubator In Bronzeville
The team working to revitalize Bronzeville moved into the building nearly 20 years ago and had recently been renovating it.
South Side Church Where Emmett Till’s Funeral Was Held Could Become National Historic Site
The Roberts Temple National Historic Site Act would establish the 125-year-old church as a national monument, placing it under the management of the National Park Service.
Proposal To Use City Cameras To Ticket Bike Lane Blockers Set For City Council Vote
Alderpeople will also consider an ordinance that would direct the city's transportation department to include more bike-, pedestrian- and transit-friendly options on roads being reconstructed.
Who Will Face State Rep. Lamont Robinson In 4th Ward Runoff To Replace Ald. Sophia King?
With 1,706 mail-in ballots still out there — and challengers Prentice Butler and Ebony Lucas in a close race — the game is still on.
Rep. Lamont Robinson Advances To Runoff In 4th Ward As Challengers For 2nd Spot Go Down To The Wire
Challengers Prentice Butler and Ebony Lucas are separated by a few dozen votes as they look to force Robinson to a runoff for outgoing Ald. Sophia King's seat.
Ald. Pat Dowell Sails To Victory In 3rd Ward After Running Unopposed
After three challengers were knocked off the ballot in January, the longtime alderwoman retained her seat for her fifth term.
‘Godfather Of Bronzeville’ Harold Lucas Honored With Plaque In The Bronzeville Library He Helped Create
Lucas was instrumental in the creation of the Bronzeville National Heritage Act, which designates a large swath of Bronzeville as a national heritage area.
