BEDS Plus breaks ground on a $14 million renovation of a former South Side motel to create transitional shelter with supportive services for people experiencing homelessness.
Category: Chicago – West Lawn
“Gifted” screening at SXU shows teen impact felt around the world
Today at Saint Xavier University, we witnessed the powerful impact of one family’s decision to give life through donation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marist students travel abroad, perform and explore during spring break
Marist students explored Argentina, Europe and Orlando during spring break, gaining cultural insight, academic enrichment and performance experience beyond the classroom.
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.
Gofundme started for Bridgeview hit-and-run victim
A gofundme campaign has been started for the Chicago man killed early Sunday when he was hit by a car while crossing Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview.
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.
