Cook County officials are asking residents affected by flash flooding between July 25 and July 28 to complete an online survey documenting property damage.
Category: Chicago – Ashburn
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Teen charged in 8th District murder
Chicago police charged a 17-year-old juvenile with first-degree murder last week for allegedly shooting an 18-year-old.
Posted inClear-Ridge Reporter Business
Alderman Curtis to hold meeting on Ford City future
Ald. Derrick Curtis (18th) is planning a community meeting in August to discuss concerns about a proposed purchase of Ford City Mall.
Posted inDVN New News
Residents clean up after two-punch storm wallops southwest suburbs
A two-punch storm rocked the southwest suburbs and Southwest Side neighborhoods last week that knocked down trees, collapsed construction in Bedford Park, and flooded streets and basements that residents are still cleaning up.
Posted inSWNH Business
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.
Posted inClear-Ridge Reporter Business
Quinn opposes granny flat expansion in bungalow belt
The Chicago City Council Zoning Committee last week approved amendments to a 2020 ordinance that will allow citywide construction of additional dwelling units (so-called granny flats) in single-family home basements or attics. The 13-7 vote on July 15, which still must receive full council approval, would expand construction from only certain areas of the city. […]
Posted inDVN Business
Warehouse developer eyes demolishing Ford City MallÂ
Bridge Industrial has proposed buying the struggling Ford City Mall with an eye toward demolishing the shopping center.
Posted inClear Ridge Reporter New News
Aldermen react to Johnson challenge to Trump threats
Aldermen Silvana Tabares (23rd) and Marty Quinn (13th) have a different take on immigration efforts in Chicago.
Posted inClear Ridge Reporter New News
Southwest Side aldermen hit Johnson over hiring accounting firm
Southwest Side aldermen Marty Quinn, Ray Lopez and Silvana Tabares are questioning the city’s hiring of accounting firm Ernest & Young.
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Burke gets early release from federal prison
Ed Burke, the former 14th Ward alderman who was convicted of racketeering, bribery and extortion, was released from prison Tuesday.