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Tyler Davis opened Duneyrr Fermenta Brewery in the former Motor Row Brewery space in 2021. He's spreading the wine-beer hybrid gospel.

The local school council at Jones voted last month to begin the process of removing Joseph Powers. But CPS CEO Pedro Martinez cited insufficient evidence to fire him.

Her position leaves just one casino proposal — Rhode Island-based Bally’s plan to build a resort in River West — whose local alderman has not come out against a gambling site in their own ward.

The development team faced an uphill battle winning over residents, as the area's alderman has already said he can't support a casino at the site and a survey found neighbors also overwhelming oppose the plan.

Neighbors said their biggest concerns were that the casino could lead to more crime in the area and declining home values while contributing to heavy traffic and exacerbating problem gambling.  

Sisters Loretta and Priscilla Foster are teaming up with former Dispensary 33 owners to bring weed to the Wabash Avenue corridor.

City officials said Tuesday there will be three community meetings held for residents to discuss each of the proposals 6-8 p.m. April 5-7.

The philanthropist, who has supported Chicago non-profits, is giving $2 million to Community Organizing and Family Issues.

Students and teachers say there's a pattern of discrimination at the prestigious CPS school, including a recent uproar involving the track teams. CPS is probing potential Title IX violations in Jones' athletic department.

On Feb. 28, Gerardo Marciales, 41, was riding his bike across DuSable Lake Shore Drive from the Lakefront Trail when a driver hit him, police said.

Principal Joseph Powers has battled with the local school council, accusing members of “undermining his leadership.” The board voted to ask CPS' CEO to remove Powers, who's led Jones for 14 years.

Principal Joseph Powers said Jones' local school council has unfairly attacked his leadership and are trying to force him out. "In truth, I do not know if I want to continue this fight," Powers wrote.

The 24-year-old fountain will receive lighting upgrades, pipe replacements and other cosmetic work.

Residents said they were concerned about the casino leading to more crime, traffic, decreased home values and gambling addictions.

More than 350 residents of South Loop, Pilsen and Chinatown shared their opinions about the casino's placement, officials said.

High lake levels, flooding and erosion in recent years are "a forewarning of what's to come without swift [and] decisive action" to protect the lakefront, Rep. Bobby Rush said Thursday.

CPS officials denied any wrongdoing and defended their methodology, saying the discrepancy highlighted on Twitter will be cleared up.

The waterlily-like ice formations require a specific balance of elements to come about, and its existence is fleeting amid the strong waves of Lake Michigan.

The scooters, which are arriving in the spring, will also be banned on the lakefront path and the riverwalk.

The restaurant opened a year after the first X-Pot debuted on the Las Vegas strip.