Neighborhoods across the Southwest Side and southwest suburbs will again celebrate first responders at National Night Out next week.
Category: Chicago – Garfield Ridge
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.
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.
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. […]
Warehouse developer eyes demolishing Ford City Mall
Bridge Industrial has proposed buying the struggling Ford City Mall with an eye toward demolishing the shopping center.
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.
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.
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.
Pulaski safety repair plans reviewed by 14th Ward residents
Ald. Jeylu Gutierrez, along with community members, reviewed final plans for enhanced pedestrian safety and traffic flow on Pulaski Road.
Garcia will continue to fight for immigrant rights
On June 18, U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia was one of four congressmen denied entry to a Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center in Broadview.
