Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards
Heartland Housing Loses Control Of 14 Affordable Apartment Properties Due To Financial Woes
Worried the city could lose 800 affordable units as the arm of Heartland Alliance failed to pay its bills, city officials asked a judge to transfer control of the properties to another company.
This Chicago Cop Got Out Of 44 Tickets By Saying Over And Over That His Girlfriend Stole His Car
Chicago police officer Jeffrey Kriv used the same alibi to contest dozens of traffic tickets over the years. A deeper look at his career sheds light on Chicago’s troubled history of police accountability.
Deal To Lease Public Housing Land To Chicago Fire Soccer Team Violated Civil Rights, Groups Allege In Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges local and federal housing officials didn't conduct a proper civil rights review ahead of the controversial deal.
Police Investigating Sexual Assault Of 12-Year-Old Girl In Pilsen
The 12-year-old girl was attacked around 5:45 p.m. Monday evening near South Damen Avenue and West Coulter Street.
Little Village Farmer’s Market Mercado De Colores Kicks Off Summer Season This Weekend
The market will be from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Saturday through the start of October at Manuel Perez Jr. Memorial Plaza.
Help A Pilsen-Founded Dance Crew Get To Nationals At Weekend Fundraiser
The team hopes to travel to Ohio for the National Dance Competition next month. You can support them at a fundraiser Saturday.
Blackhawks Planning $65 Million Expansion Of Fifth Third Arena On Near West Side
The development is benefitting the Sankofa Wellness Village, which will get $6.3 million as part of a land sale so the team can expand Fifth Third Arena.
28 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Mole De Mayo, Memorial Day Parade, Randolph Street Market And More
You can also check out the Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest, a South Side chili cook-off, Mayfestiversary and a Star Wars burlesque comedy show.
Meet Julia Ramirez, The First Woman Elected To Lead The Southwest Side’s 12th Ward
Ramirez, a Brighton Park native, worked at nonprofits across the city and as a social worker in Chicago Public Schools before running for office in the Southwest Side ward.
Medical Students Giving Mobile Courses On Treating Gunshot Wounds, Overdoses As Demand Increases
Rush medical students are teaching Chicagoans how to give CPR, administer Narcan and bandage gunshot wounds while waiting for emergency help.
Become A ‘Corridor Ambassador’ In Back Of The Yard’s 47th Street Business District
This is the second year the city has paid for ambassadors to walk business districts and greet customers, get to know businesses and connect neighbors with resources.
Fiesta Back Of The Yards Returns To 47th Street Next Month
The free festival takes over 47th Street between Ashland and Damen avenues June 16-18.
As Chicago Struggled With Migrant Crisis, City Council’s Immigration Committee Didn’t Meet For More Than A Year
By the time the committee finally convened, families in need were sleeping on police station floors. Even then, the committee didn't take action.
Plan To Build 432 Apartments And Townhomes On Pilsen’s Largest Vacant Site Gets Key City Approval
The plan for the site includes a mix of high- and mid-rise buildings, three-flats, six-flats and townhomes.
29 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: A Vintage Market, Pilsen Cantina Crawl, Taylor Swift Dance Party And More
There's also an interactive Taiwanese music concert, a Ravenswood garage sale, a non-alcoholic social and a bike ride celebrating the city's youth.
Pilsen’s Semillas Plant Studio Continues ‘Flower Bar’ Pop-Ups, Eyes Coffee Shop Expansion
Angelica Varela will host a pop-up Friday at the WNDR Museum's After Dark event. Attendees will be able to create and take home their own flower arrangement.
Mole De Mayo Returns To Pilsen’s 18th Street This Month With Live Music And Local Vendors
The free festival is May 26-28 along 18th Street between Ashland and Blue Island avenues.
On Visits To Migrant Shelters, Mayor Brandon Johnson Vows To Support New Arrivals — And Existing Residents
Johnson said efforts are underway to foster conversations where there's been pushback to temporary shelters, like in Woodlawn and South Shore.
Parents At Beloved Pilsen Day Care Want To Pause Merger, Saying They Were Left Out Of Decision
El Hogar Del Niño has been a cornerstone in Pilsen for decades. Parents worry its culturally sensitive services will be affected by a merger, but the statewide group its merging with said programs will stay the same.
West Side Native Opens Taylor’s Tacos On Taylor Street: ‘It’s Just Meant To Be’
Taylor Mason describes her taco style as soul-fusion: authentic street style tacos with soul flavor, she said
