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University Village Association chief weighs in on new group
Congrats, and a few jabs, from Oscar D'Angelo to Dennis O'Neill
02/08/2012
Oscar D'Angelo, founder of the University Village Association, weighed last week in on a new group from the organization's former Executive Director Dennis O'Neill — sneaking in a few jabs. Read More...
Pete's Fresh Market groundbreaking scheduled for Saturday
Grocer poised to begin moving forward with construction
02/06/2012
Pete's Fresh Market will break ground for their new store at Madison Street and Western Avenue this Saturday, Feb. 11, according to an email from Ald. Bob Fioretti (2nd). Read more...
M is for Magazine
M Lounge at 1520 S. Wabash always hosts the Chicago Reporter's drop party and I always wanted to find out why
02/06/2012
For years, I've been getting invited to The Chicago Reporter release parties at the M Lounge and I finally went to one. And I had a good time. Read More...
And about that G8
nothing is new so relax and forget about it
02/03/2012
They were supposed to tell Dearborn Parkers the other night a little of what to expect come May 19--but the cops know nothing, nothing at all. Read More...
Lights action
about those new odd lights at Dearborn Station
02/02/2012
Neighborhood safety and a free dinner didn't trump what one neighbor doesn't like: weird lights on Printers Row Read More...
Powell's Books to replace University Village Barbara's Bookstore
New shop slated to open March 1
02/01/2012
A new forever stamp
and this one was unveiled in the South Loop
01/31/2012
The USPS introduced a new forever stamp today--and it saw it's first light of day on South Michigan Avenue right in our neighborhood. Read More...
Fioretti proudly speaks out
He says he's right here with us--and committed to all the improvements he's promised
01/29/2012
Maybe his days are numbered in the "old" 2nd Ward, but Bob is going to give it his all for the time being. Read More...
Irish wake
neighbors say goodbye to Jack Witmer
01/27/2012
It's awfully sad to see Jack go--but what a sendoff! Read More...
Pete's Fresh Market finally closes purchase of Near West Side site
After numerous delays, Ald. Bob Fioretti says grocery store owns property, will break ground soon
01/26/2012