The huge three-story Gaynor building, which occupied that spot since 1924, had fallen into such disrepair that it could not be renovated.
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Record Collector recalls Pope Leo as a Blues Brothers fan
For the last 40 years, West Lawn resident Larry O’Connell has been bringing Record Collector shows to the area.
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Animals star in Gage Park Library reptile show
Last week, the Gage Park Branch Library hosted a visit from JG’s Reptile Road Show.
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Blue Nuns move in to Nativity BVM convent
The Nativity BVM convent at 68th and Washtenaw is a busy place once again. Taking up residence are the “Blue Nuns.”
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Gage Park couple take home Bungalow Association prize
Gage Park couple take home Bungalow Association first-place prize in the Vegetable and Herb Category.
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Lithuanian Catholic Press Center for sale
The Lithuanian Catholic Press Center at 4545 W. 63rd Street is now for sale by the Lithuanian Marian Fathers.
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Marquette Park hosts Taste of Chicago Pop-Up
The Marquette Park Taste of Chicago Pop-Up event was held on June 28, another in Pullman will be in July and then Albany Park in August.
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Marquette Park senior golfers beat the heat
The 42nd Senior Amateur Golf Tournament got underway last Saturday morning at the Marquette Park Golf Course.
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Faithful celebrate as St. Thomas More ends tenure as a church
St. Thomas More, located at 81st Street and California Avenue, has served the Ashburn and Wrightwood neighborhoods since 1958.
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Holy Cross Hospital unveils new Emergency Department
Sinai Chicago hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the renovated Emergency Department Triage at Holy Cross Hospital.