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Two more candidates join race for 26th District State Representative
Will Burns' former seat in the Illinois House up for grabs
12/07/2011 3:25 PM
Two more people have joined the race for Will Burns’ former 26th District State Representative seat, vying to represent a district that stretches from the Far South Side through downtown and up to the Gold Coast.
Read more...Some retail comes to Roosevelt Collection, for now
Christmas trees being sold in new open space through December 19
12/06/2011
For the first time since it opened two years ago, something besides movie tickets is finally being sold at the Roosevelt Collection — but only for the next two weeks.
Read More...South Loop restaurant Tribute closes after five months
Essex Hotel restaurant had four chefs in brief time; owners cite economy in shutting doors
12/05/2011
Tribute, the South Loop restaurant that operated out of the Essex Hotel at 800 S. Michigan Ave. for the last five months, announced Monday that it was closing its doors.
Read More...Tribute to the now late Tribute
after all the troubles, there's one last trouble
12/05/2011
It didn't last long but it sure made a lasting impression: Tribute has closed it's doors after just five months. Read More...
The Christmas Tree Collection
it's the latest attraction at the Roosevelt Collection
12/04/2011
They tore down the walls at the Roosevelt Collection and in their place we have--for the time being, at least--a very homey Christmas tree lot Read More...
Rush Medical Center invites community to Tour the Tower
11/30/2011
See how your TIF dollars have been put to use. Read More...
Chicago Public Schools announces plan to close Crane High School
School would be phased out over next four years, West Side charter school Talent Development would move into building beginning next year
11/30/2011
Chicago Public Schools officials announced Wednesday afternoon that they want to close the Near West Side’s Crane High School, 2245 W. Jackson Blvd., bit by bit over the next four years.
Read More...Panozzo's gets some doting attention on the Food Network
even though it's not a diner, drive-in or dive
11/29/2011
It's not a diner, drive-in or dive but Panozzo's made it onto the famous show anyway, showcasing a couple of good-looking sandwiches Read More...
New state rep coming to South Loop, Lakeshore East
South Side community organizer, Bronzeville resident Christian Mitchell running for 26th District House seat
11/28/2011 8:15 PM
South Loop, downtown and Lakeshore East residents living within a few blocks of Lake Michigan are getting yet another new state representative.
Read more...West Loopers asked to adopt a family this holiday season
11/28/2011 1:58 PM
The spirit of community is being cultivated in the West Loop. Read more...