As Ford City’s main mall faces a June 22 closure due to safety violations, community groups are rallying to prevent the site from becoming a warehouse, proposing instead a public park, convention center, or arts and science mall.
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Car wash proposal draws traffic concerns at community meeting
Chicago Lawn residents ask whether the $16 million EL Car Wash facility at 60th Street and Kedzie Avenue will cause traffic trouble.
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The Bears didn’t know ‘how to count,’ Illinois senator says of failed stadium push
“I don’t expect one dime out of taxpayers’ pockets to pay for your stadium,” the downstate Sen. David Koehler said.
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Mini Hut brings back Chicago favorite after nearly four-year closure
New owner revives beloved chicken spot with original recipes and fresh approach.
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New community group meets to discuss Ford City future
The meeting was organized by the recently formed not-for-profit Southwest Action Network, which believes this land should be beneficial to the surrounding communities.
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City Council votes 49-1 to freeze tipped wage for 2 years
Starting in year three, the tipped wage will rise with the Consumer Price Index. If minimum wage climbs 2.5 percent on July 1, 2026, as expected, the tipped wage will rise to $12.93.
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End of an Era: Judge signs off on closing Ford City Mall
Ford City Mall, once the retail jewel of the Southwest Side, has been ordered to shut down in mid-June by Cook County Circuit Court Judge Leonard Murray.
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New Xfinity store coming to busy Cicero Avenue
Comcast will open its first Xfinity retail store in Oak Lawn this summer as part of a broader south suburban expansion.
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Childhood sweethearts from Oak Lawn plant roots in award-winning winery
Rich and Deb Strylowski’s personal touch and family-first approach earned them a hospitality award for Mistie Hill Vineyard in Custer Park and customers from across the nation.
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Alderman Quinn seeks compromise on tipped worker pay after failed veto override
Chicago tipped wage ordinance survives mayor’s veto.