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The runoff race for alderman of the 20th Ward is underway, as its two candidates, Alderman Willie B. Cochran at 46 percent, and Grammy Award winning rapper Che “Rhymefest” Smith at 20 percent face off. Named after the revolutionary Che Guevara, Smith believes that it is him who is going to help his community...
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How about a 7,000-volt jolt every 1.3 seconds to the would-be burglars of the Chicagoland area? It could happen for some Chicago businesses that would be allowed to install non-lethal electric security fences, so long as they don’t border residential or public areas and are at least 8 feet tall. This ordinance, which has...
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One of the aspects that distinctly define the Greek culture is its food, and Greektown, located just west of downtown Chicago, has become a popular destination for just that. As many people in the Chicagoland area have seen restaurant establishments diminish due to harsh economic times and penny-pinching savers, several Greektown businesses have managed...
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The grand opening of the new 23rd District Police Station was this past Saturday, where Mayor Daley showed off the new state-of-the-art 44,000-square-foot building that was designed to achieve “gold” level certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s standards for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Featuring a green and reflective roof, state-of-the-art security,...
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Granite counter tops, a brightly painted mural and ambient music encompass 30 chairs that hold anticipating faces ready to receive their organic produce, canned goods, and even fresh flowers. It’s a scene unlikely to be found in most food pantries. However, Lakeview Pantry caters to the importance of making their clients feel “comfortable in...
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The Chicago City Council held a tribute Wednesday for fallen police officer Michael R. Bailey, who earlier this year became the 545th police officer to be killed in the line of duty in the city. Gunned down on July 18 while chasing robbers in front of his South Side home, Bailey was set to...
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Public housing, a term coined in the 1930’s, is home to millions of faceless people every year with untold stories. The National Public Housing Museum, due to open in the Fall of 2012 at 1322 W. Taylor Street, in the heart of Little Italy, in Chicago, is the first cultural institution in the United...
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In an area flourishing with independent nail salons, the owner of Hollywood Nails manages to craft a unique experience that keeps customers coming back. Customers say it’s Nancy Pham’s cheerful demeanor that keeps them visiting her small Lakeview shop. But one might not guess that this entrepreneur with a go-getter attitude survived a tragic...
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