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Stephanie Coleman

Stephanie Coleman
Stephanie Coleman

Save A Lots Across The City Must Address Spoiled Food, Dirty Conditions Before Trying To Open In Englewood, Neighbors Say

Company officials acknowledged there were some problems at other stores, but they vowed to address them and be a good neighbor in Englewood.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Ald. Stephanie Coleman Easily Wins Reelection In 16th Ward Race

Coleman won 77.5 percent of the vote over her two challengers, easily avoiding a runoff.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Ald. Stephanie Coleman Faces 2 Challengers As She Seeks Reelection In 16th Ward

Police officer Carolynn D. Crump and nonprofit leader Eddie Johnson will go toe-to-toe with Coleman in February in hopes of leading the South Side ward.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Englewood’s Moran Park Is Getting A New Field House, Water Spray In 2023

Neighbors can weigh in on the designs for the new field house and water spray at community meetings next year, a spokesperson said.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

3 Candidates Challenging Ald. Stephanie Coleman Could All Be Knocked Off The February Ballot

Otis Woods, Carolynn Denise Crump and Eddie Johnson will face the elections board this week as they try to continue their challenges against Coleman, who is seeking her second term.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Englewood Residents Demand Affordable, Local Grocer Replace Closing Whole Foods Market

Neighbors discussed the fate of the Whole Foods Market storefront at a grocery town hall. The next operator shouldn’t have the same opportunity to leave, Ald. Jeanette Taylor said.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Whole Foods Market Will Close Its Much-Touted Englewood Store In November

Employees received a 60-day notice Tuesday, an employee said. Whole Foods representatives announced in April the store would shut down but didn't provide a date.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

New Englewood Commercial Hub Features Clothing Store, Coffee Shop, Barbershop And Design Firm — All Led By People Of Color

The 4,000-square-foot retail shop was developed by the E.G. Woode collective. "We're changing the trajectory of Englewood," one entrepreneur said.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

The Englewood Music Festival Is Back Next Month With Live Performances From Juvenile, Kindred The Family Soul

Ald. Stephanie Coleman created the celebration after noticing a lack of family-fun festivals in Englewood: "We deserve this."

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Suburban Man Arrested At Englewood Park With Guns, ‘Cache’ Of Ammo, Notes On Mass Shootings Could Face More Charges, Police Say

Alexander Podgorny was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after police responded to a shots fired report and found several weapons, including an AR-15, in his minivan, police said. But more charges might be coming down soon, Supt. David Brown said.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Chicago’s ‘Concerned Citizen’ George Blakemore Celebrates 80th Birthday With Flashy Party — And Doesn’t Plan On Being Quiet Anytime Soon

Blakemore said he hadn't had a birthday party since he was 10. A community group made sure he celebrated his 80th in style.

Bronzeville, Near South Side

One Neighborhood, 6 Aldermen: Why Englewood Residents Are Pushing For A More Unified Ward Map

"How are you paying attention to Englewood when you have three or four other communities to monitor?" a longtime resident said. "We need to get aldermen in one big area and say, 'OK, this is Englewood.'” 

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Englewood’s ‘Mama Brooks’ Celebrates Her 100th Birthday — And Reflects On The Life She Worked So Hard To Build

Alberta Brooks was born in the South, worked as a maid in the North and became a homeowner in Chicago, raising 10 kids. "I’m still here, and I hope that I can still do things and live to see 101."

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Englewood Launching Its First Annual Music Festival Saturday: ‘This Is Our Time’

The all-day party kicks off Sept. 18 at 63rd and Halsted: "This is your chance to see how Englewood does it in true style, fashion and swag."

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

As Chicago Considers Reparations For Descendants Of Enslaved People, Aldermen Learn From Evanston’s Groundbreaking Program

In Evanston, longtime residents and their families who are descendants of enslaved people can get $50,000 per household to buy or fix up a home.

Citywide

Business Hubs, Housing And Public Plazas: Developers Make Their Pitches For 2nd Phase Of Englewood Square

Four proposals center around repurposing the former firehouse near 63rd and Halsted. Residents can share feedback on the proposals through online surveys until Thursday.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Englewood Aldermen Commend Neighbors For Stepping Up To Help Amid Carjacking Surge

Local businessmen and volunteers are stepping up to stand watch at neighborhood gas stations as part of "Operation Safe Pump."

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Get Free Swag When You Fill Out The Census In Englewood Tuesday

The Census in the Ward event is noon-3 p.m. Tuesday at the southwest corner of 63rd and Halsted streets.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Young Victims Of Gun Violence To Be Mourned At ‘Gone, Too Soon’ Tribute Saturday

Community members are invited to share poetry, songs and other creative expressions to remember the lives of Chicago children lost to gun violence.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Ogden Park’s New Football Field And Track Is Ready For Play: ‘It Feels Good To See It Happen’

The $2.7 million project is just one part of the plan Moore has for the 115 year-old park.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham
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