Former Governor Pat Quinn brought his referendum campaign to term limit the mayor of Chicago to the city’s West Side Wednesday. Quinn spoke…
Former Gov brings term limit referendum campaign to West Side
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State, federal budget cuts disrupt services at West Side mental health clinics
“Hey girl!” Patricia Blackmon gets two steps down the hall before turning around to see who yelled that out to her. It’s a longtime friend…
Midwest Urban Farmers Meet at the Plant in Back of the Yards
Andrea Crary watched as a volunteer harvested chard from the aquaponic farm in the darkened basement of The Plant, located in Chicago’s Back of the…
West Side Restaurant Owner Protects Business by Feeding People
The owner of a barbecue joint on Chicago’s West Side protects his business from robberies and drug dealers outside the front door by feeding all…
Residents react to two North Lawndale schools on CPS closing list
Two North Lawndale public schools will be closed this year, instead of the 12 that were initially listed as potential closing targets, officials announced Thursday…
Austin Residents Struggle as Businesses Leave the Community
Just a few banking options are scattered across the city’s most-populated community area, and after next week, Austin residents will have one less if a…
Timeline of Missing Austin Resident Yasmin Acree
Family and friends gathered Oct. 25 to honor the missing West Side girl's 20th birthday. The award for information about her whereabouts has been raised to $10,000. Her family is still looking for answers.
Rebuild Chicago Plans To Turn Empty Homes Into Rental Properties
The initiative by the group Action Now aims to help relieve neighborhoods hit hard by foreclosure of crime often associated with the vacant buildings. West Siders can attend an Oct. 25 meeting to learn more about the program.