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City orders Ford City Mall closed over safety concerns

by Bob BongApril 16, 2026April 16, 2026

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

by Alexis BocanegraApril 16, 2026April 16, 2026

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

by Kelly WhiteApril 12, 2026April 12, 2026

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

by Robin SluzasMarch 29, 2026March 31, 2026

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

by Bob BongMarch 25, 2026March 25, 2026

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.

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Archer Avenue Irish parade celebrates labor, culture

by Robin SluzasMarch 15, 2026March 16, 2026

Over the years, the parade has grown and now attracts thousands of attendees. This year there were 90 floats among the parade entrants.

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Reaction mixed to planned Archer Avenue upgrades

by Robin SluzasMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Ald. Jeylu Gutierrez (14th) and Silvana Tabares (23rd), whose wards include stretches of Archer, had different takes on the Moving Archer Forward plan.

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In All Directions at Once brings fabric, cyanotypes and mixed media to Beverly

by Kelly WhiteMarch 8, 2026March 8, 2026

Chicago artists Kelly McKaig and Deborah Newmark opened “In All Directions at Once” at Beverly Arts Center, exploring memory, materials and perspective through distinct mediums.