Bronzeville, Near South Side

The backdrops date to 1897, when the iconic venue on 43rd Street opened. Owner Benard Loyd hopes to restore them to their former glory. "Against all odds, they survived."

Spanning nearly 1 acre, the venue is a years-long effort from University of Chicago's Arts + Public Life initiative. It will join other arts, dining and events spaces along Garfield Boulevard.

Chris Devins' Bronzeville Legends project celebrates the neighborhood's rich history.

This year's finalists include a beauty app for women of color, a maker of small-batch home goods, a shared commercial kitchen, a clothing brand and a youth legal education company.

Black scribes answered producer Pemon Rami's call to participate in the photo, a nod to the famed "Great Day In Harlem" portrait and a display of the broad influence of Black Chicago literature.

The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund, which offers up to $60,000 toward overdue housing costs for homeowners hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic, closes Oct. 31.

A group led by current parishioners and Preservation Chicago plan to launch a petition to get the house of worship landmarked as it hits the market for $799,000.

The race takes place on Sunday, Oct. 1, with proceeds benefitting four area schools.

The city is starting a feasibility study to explore the idea as South and West Side grocers continue to close, Mayor Brandon Johnson said.

Neighbors say the existing Digital Realty data center has been a public health nuisance for years. They are urging Ald. Pat Dowell to reject the company's $500 million expansion.

Police confirmed Friday morning its marine unit is still looking for 38-year-old Bryan Jackson.

The Sept. 10-24 promotion is part of a nationwide effort to boost the visibility of and support for Black-owned eateries.

The "Run for the Parks! 5K Run, Walk, or Roll" event commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Chicago Parks Foundation nonprofit.

Work on the 43rd Street storefront office is expected to be completed by mid-September. Robinson is one of a few freshman City Council members who have not opened a ward office.

Founders of the Grand Boulevard museum are working to ensure Chicago's contributions to the 50-year-old musical genre aren't overlooked.

The Chicago Jazz Festival, Taste Of Polonia, Fiesta Boricua and rescheduled Queer Fam Pride Jam are also on tap.

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.

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.

Dedre McGee started making cakes during the pandemic. People became so obsessed that she launched a family bakery — which sells out of the beloved bundts regularly.