Ford City Mall will stay open for another three weeks after a Cook County judge last week postponed until May 15 a hearing on a city order to vacate the Southwest Side mall over health and safety concerns.
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Student artists bring personal projects to life at SXU
Saint Xavier University seniors presented Built from What We Were Given thesis projects, showcasing personal stories through art, design, film and sculpture.
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Work begins on new Women’s Health Group building
Community stakeholders helped break ground last Friday on a new Women’s Health Group building at 5333 S. Harlem.
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SXU Expo fuels the future of research
Saint Xavier University students showcased innovative research and creative projects, earning top honors while inspiring collaboration and academic excellence across disciplines.
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Looming Supreme Court decision could change Illinois mail-in voting
The Supreme Court could limit mail-in ballots from being counted after in-person voting ends even if they are postmarked by Election Day.
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City orders Ford City Mall closed over safety concerns
The city ordered Ford City Mall closed last week over safety concerns regarding a defective fire suppression system.
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Midway Chamber gives block party vendors an early start
Visitors were treated to a one-stop-shop of block party vendors and were able to fill out block party applications.
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Chicago Artist Brian Sykes draws huge crowd for emotional exhibit debut
Brian Sykes draws a packed crowd to Beverly Arts Center, blending art and live vocals in a powerful, emotional homecoming exhibition.
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SBA opens disaster loan centers for August storms
Residents and businesses damaged by August 2025 storms can apply for federal disaster loans at SBA centers across Chicago and six northeastern Illinois counties.
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Comings & Goings: Zemsky’s to close Chicago and Evergreen Park stores
Zemsky’s announced last week that it has begun inventory liquidation sales at both locations, at 4181 S. Archer Ave. in Chicago and Evergreen Park Plaza.