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Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

The Budlong Hot Chicken Returns With New Owner, Menu — And Plans For 100 More Restaurants

Budlong's locations in Lincoln Square, Lincoln Park, the Loop and Hyde Park will host grand reopening events next week with discounts on food.

Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
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12 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

Ald. Leslie Hairston Hosts Her Last Ward Meeting Before Leaving City Council: ‘I Will Still Be Around The Neighborhood’

Hairston's brief sendoff touted the Obama Center, Regal Mile Studios, Local Market in South Shore, the Greater Grand Crossing library and other projects in the 5th Ward during her 24-year tenure.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

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.

Bronzeville, Near South Side

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.

Bronzeville, Near South Side

5th Ward Candidates Want To Unify Ward, Provide More Resources For Youth To Keep Them Safe

Aldermanic candidates Desmon Yancy and Martina “Tina” Hone discussed how they’ll improve public safety and offer more resources for residents in the 5th Ward at a forum.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Here’s How You Can Show Up For Transgender Day Of Visibility In Chicago

Transgender Day of Visibility is an international awareness day celebrating the lives and contributions of trans people while highlighting issues the community faces.

Citywide

Mental Health Services Are Now Available In Some Chicago Libraries

Library branches in Kenwood, Beverly, Mount Greenwood and Edgewater now offer mental health services for residents in need.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Proposed $32 Million Community Center Near Washington Park Goes Before Neighbors For Support

Space for arts and music, a café, rentable offices, athletic courts, programs for older people, a demonstration kitchen and much more are planned for the $32 million center.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

23 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Wine Fest, Shamrock Shuffle, A Pozole Cookoff And More

You can also shop at a farmers market, watch a Double Dutch competition and check out a Woman's History Month art show.

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A Closed Walgreens Could Become A Youth-Focused Community Center In West Woodlawn

Nonprofit Future Ties, once based out of the Parkway Gardens complex, is behind the $7 million project.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Desmon Yancy, Martina ‘Tina’ Hone To Face Off In 5th Ward Runoff

Desmon Yancy and Martina “Tina” Hone will face off April 4 to replace retiring Ald. Leslie Hairston after defeating nine challengers last month.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

‘Significant Delays’ Expected On DuSable Lake Shore Drive Through May For Obama Center Road Work

Just weeks after the busy intersection reopened, crews will close all but one lane in each direction at DuSable Lake Shore and 57th drives for about two months.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Driver Seriously Injured Woman In South Shore Hit-And-Run Thursday

The driver was last seen going west on 79th Street, police said.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

17 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Stout Fest, Pop-Up Markets, Lucky Charms Brunch And More

A Holi celebration, St. Patrick's Day brunch party and nautical flea market are also on tap.

Citywide

City Council Accepts $20 Million From State To Support Migrants After Fierce Pushback From South Side Leaders

The funds will be used to care for more than 5,000 migrants who have been mostly bused to Chicago from Texas.

Downtown

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.

Bronzeville, Near South Side

Rapper Latto Visits Mello Buckzz In South Shore To Film Video For ‘Mouskatool’ Remix

Latto and Buckzz filmed on the 9 as the two previewed a new verse for "Mouskatool," Buckzz's single with local rappers Amari Blaze, Moni Da G and Kashh Mirr.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

As Obama Center Is Built, 5th Ward Voters Overwhelmingly Back Affordable Housing Measures

About 90 percent of voters supported a South Shore community benefits agreement and "truly affordable housing" on a large, city-owned lot in Woodlawn in the Feb. 28 election.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

13 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend (That Aren’t For St. Patrick’s Day)

You can celebrate the Persian New Year, make your own sushi, attend a vintage market and more.

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