Back of the Yards

The first phase will revitalize the Goldblatt's building at the southwest corner of 47th Street and Ashland Avenue into a 15,000-square-foot, federally qualified health center and 7,200 square foot of locally owned retail space.

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

The firebrand Woodlawn alderwoman won reelection to the South Side ward after securing 53 percent of the vote.

Lopez, who ran for mayor but dropped out and recommitted to running for his South Side seat, said his reelection was a "thank you" from residents for addressing their biggest concerns.

There's also an open mic for writers, a winter market and market celebrating Black creatives.

Twelve neighborhoods primarily on the South and West sides will be added to the city's marketing efforts to encourage visitors to explore more of the city, officials said.

Gloria Williams, who runs a nonprofit in West Englewood, and Vicko Alvarez, a former North Side ward staffer, are the two candidates trying to unseat the sitting 15th Ward alderman, Ray Lopez.

The man was waiting for a school bus with his family when gang members mistook them for rivals, police said.

The city’s premiere development initiative, Invest South/West, has brought hope to areas long ignored by developers. But some residents say they’ve been left out of decision-making on the projects coming to their areas.

Keep your non-working decorative lights out of a landfill by dropping them off at one of 12 locations throughout the city.

At least 25 Chicago police officers have died by suicide since 2018. "This is why it is crucial we strengthen and expand the resources and support systems for our officers," top cop David Brown said.

All three candidates ran for the South Side seat in 2019. Taylor won the election, Andre Smith placed fifth out of nine candidates and Jennifer Maddox placed seventh.

A wine club membership, coffee beans grown in Mexico and Back of the Yards-themed attire — this Southwest Side gift guide has something for everyone.

Lopez is "putting the city first" by removing himself from the ballot so there's less chance of a runoff, he wrote.

“If the state wants to sell this property, the community must be at the table,” members of the group tweeted.

Sitting Ald. George Cardenas is resigning Nov. 30 to join the Cook County Board of Review. His replacement will serve in City Council until the 2023 election.

There are trunk-or-treat events for kids throughout the city, Halloween parades, haunted houses and more this Halloween weekend.

Halloweek Oct. 22-31 will feature Halloween events across the city for kids and families — including 10,000 bags of Blommer's Chocolate candy and thousands of free costumes.

Developers said adding the library to the Ashland Avenue project would save money, but at a meeting that drew hundreds, some residents said they want the library in its own building.