Bronzeville, Near South Side

"The fact that these women are exploited, brutalized, missing, murdered — and overlooked — without a serious, determined effort from law enforcement just smacks of benign neglect," the congressman said.

"He's a survivor. He never gives up, and he always does what he says he's going to do," said a friend of the house music legend. He's breathing on his own after being placed on a ventilator last week.

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Residents of Grand Boulevard, Hyde Park, Kenwood and Oakland can participate and submit questions in advance.

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The money will fund a cleanup of 32 vacant lots in the neighborhoods and support six public art installations that will be created by the Chicago Public Art Group.

The "BLOC" — Bronzeville Loving Our Community — party starts 5 p.m. July 25 with food, music and live performances.

As the number of Delta variant cases rise, South Side organizations are teaming up to get more residents vaccinated.

The $3.8 billion project will overhaul Bronzeville land that has been sitting empty for more than a decade.

With visits to riot sites and other important parts of Chicago Black history, organizers of a weekend bike ride want to give context to the racial violence of a century ago.

The $150,000 grant will help church leaders fix water damage and cracks in the foundation of a building that's only been renovated twice in the past century.

The first part of the $3.8 billion project to transform the Bronzeville hospital site includes an innovation center, welcoming center, senior housing, a repurposed pavilion and a park.

The Chicago Roo Crew is seeing more people than usual getting rid of their birds — a difficulty on top of trying to pay off vet bills for the birds they already care for.

The exhibit, featuring work by a Bronzeville artist, will honor the economic resilience of Black Chicago and beyond.

Chicagoans who know where illegal guns are being kept will be able to tell police to get a financial reward as the city tries to prevent gun violence.

Flyball, Reggio's Pizza and Pop That Pop On The Grove received grants through the city's Neighborhood Opportunity Fund.

The one-hour meditation starts 7 a.m. Friday at 3700 S. Langley Ave. No experience is necessary, but participants should bring a blanket or a comfortable folding chair.

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The mural is part of a local organization's ongoing efforts to keep blues alive.

Nuevo Leon Bakery, Reggio's Pizza and ChiFresh Kitchen are among the businesses that got city money to build up their work.