Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop
Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop
Political Operative Indicted In Bribery Scheme Linked to Former Ald. Danny Solis
Roberto Caldero, 68, is accused of offering bribes to Solis and a former top CPS official in hopes of steering a $1 billion custodial contract to his clients.
Sterling Bay Plans 33-Story Fulton Market Apartment High-Rise Next To Morgan Green Line Stop
If approved by the city, the building would be Sterling Bay’s first residential project in the neighborhood.
United Center Parking Lots To Be Used As Mass Vaccination Site As Early As March
Thousands per day could be vaccinated at the site, which officials plan to announce Friday, Ald. Walter Burnett said.
After Demolishing Century-Old Near West Side Church, Billionaire Couple’s Firm Aims To Build Offices For Nonprofits
Despite efforts to save the old St. Stephenson Missionary Baptist Church, a firm managed by billionaires Steve and Jessica Sarowitz is redeveloping the site to house community service businesses and nonprofit collaborations.
West Side Businesses Win $10,000 Grants To Help Recover From Pandemic
The grants were awarded by West Side United, a collaborative of hospitals, residents and organizations working to improve community health by tackling the social conditions that lead to poor outcomes.
Developers Could Pay A $15,000 Fee To Tear Down Homes In Pilsen And Along The 606
The proposal is the latest effort by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and aldermen to slow displacement in gentrifying neighborhoods.
Black Chicago Alderwomen Demand Search Warrant Reforms After Anjanette Young Raid
The Anjanette Young Ordinance would ban no-knock warrants and place tighter restrictions on the police's ability to get warrants. “We’re going to continue to push this until it happens,” Young said.
Design Of 10-Story Fulton Market Office Project Leaves Some Neighbors Unimpressed
The team behind the proposal hopes to weigh feedback from the community against guidelines handed down from the city’s planning and landmarks departments.
West Loop Industrial Buildings Make Preservation Chicago’s Most Endangered Buildings List
This year’s list includes the Old Archer Daniels Midland Wheat Mill and the Tyler & Hippach Glass Company building, also known as the Cassidy Tire Company building.
West Loop’s Instagram-Friendly Wndr Museum Reopening Friday
The exhibition is reopening with more than 20 new installations, including the Flux Room, a 360-degree immersive experience created by Chicago-based artist SANTIAGOX.
West Loop Towers Could Bring More Than 1,000 Apartments Under Developer’s Plan
Canada-based developer Pacific Reach Properties wants to build a 47-story and a 40-story tower each with more than 500 units and retail space.
Chromebook Donations Bridge Digital Divide For Some Catholic Schools In Pilsen, Little Village: ‘This Is A Big Deal For Us’
Big Shoulders Fund and St. Joseph Services gave out hundreds of new tablets to two Catholic schools, and other South and West side schools, helping students get the equipment they need for remote learning.
Anjanette Young Sues City, Cops Over Humiliating Wrongful Raid, Alleging Police Began An Immediate Coverup
Though some have asked Young whether recounting the graphic details of the raid adds to her trauma, she said she won't be silent. “I will tell it again today. I will tell it again tomorrow. I will tell it again until no other woman in the city of Chicago is ever treated that way again."
West Loop Condos Priced From $835K to $1.6 Million Break Ground At Former Hubbard Street Dance Site
Nearly half of buyers already live in the neighborhood, according to the project’s developer.
Free Pet Food, Toys Available At Pop-Up Saturday In Little Village
The pop-up pet food pantry will help people who are struggling to take care of their pets due to hardship from the coronavirus pandemic.
Key City Panel OKs ‘Audacious’ Plan That Imagines A Mixed-Income Fulton Market
The updated Fulton Market Innovation District would, among other details, open the area north of Lake Street for residential development. City officials said more TIF funding will be needed to support the plan.
West Loop Office Building Plan Includes 6-Story Mural Along Randolph Street’s Restaurant Row
The nine-story project is set to feature multiple terraces, a rooftop deck and ground-floor retail space.
Families In Need Can Get Free Food Wednesday In Pilsen
The food distribution will run 1-4 p.m.. at Gourmet Gorilla, 1200 W. Cermak Road.
West Side Educators Urge Local Families To Enroll Students In Area’s First Gifted Center
The gifted program will create a pipeline for bright students to access selective schools later in life, said Principal Peggy Burnett-Wise.
Another 10-Story Office Building Could Be Coming To Fulton Market
Plans for the office building at 911-925 W. Fulton Market will be detailed at a community meeting Tuesday.
