Pilsen charter teacher nabs Golden Apple

Fourth grade teacher one of 10 to bring home award

05/11/2011 3:58 PM

A Pilsen charter school teacher was one of 10 teachers to take home one of Illinois’ most illustrious teaching awards this Tuesday, the Golden Apple.
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New skate park could be coming to South Loop

Daley proposes city’s first indoor place to shred

05/05/2011

The South Loop could be getting another skate park, if plans proposed by Mayor Richard M. Daley at Wednesday’s city council meeting pan out.
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Felony Franks owner sues city, Fioretti

Owner says he just wants a sign — and now $293,000

05/04/2011

The owner of Felony Franks, the Near West Side fast food joint that hires ex-inmates, is suing the city for holding up his request for a sign.
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CJ on the airwaves: Remapping Chicago

Reporter Matthew Blake breaks down new wards

04/28/2011 11:26 AM

Gioco set to reopen Wednesday

Tax issues settled, state says

04/27/2011 5:14 PM

South Loop restaurant pioneer Gioco, shuttered earlier this year by tax issues, said it was planning on reopening for dinner Wednesday evening.
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West Loop Wal-Mart in talks with alderman

Fioretti says he's demanding jobs for locals

04/20/2011 10:39 AM

Ald. Bob Fioretti (2nd) said he’s demanding a new Wal-Mart in the West Loop hire locals to work on and at the store.
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South Loop man leading effort for cycling center

Could be core of new South Side development

04/13/2011

For years, Mayor Richard M. Daley has been a huge advocate for biking in the city of Chicago, putting bike racks and lanes all over town. Now, to hear South Loop resident Emanuele Bianchi tell it, all the city needs is a professional cycling center to turn our youth into a legion of world-class competitive two-wheelers.
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Solis defeats Morfin in 25th Ward: the tweets

Incumbent alderman defeats upstart challenger

04/05/2011 10:13 PM

Ald. Danny Solis (25th) was down early to challenger Cuahutemoc Morfin in the runoff for city council one of Chicago's most diverse wards, but came back for the win. Chicago Journal chronicled the night via Twitter. Read more...

Anheuser-Busch buys Goose Island

Near West Side brewery expanding immediately with

03/28/2011 2:18 PM

Updated 3/30/2011
Goose Island Beer Company, the Near West Side brewery known for its Honker’s Ale and 312 beers, announced Monday that it had been bought by beer giant Anheuser-Busch.
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Dems to replace state rep they sent to Senate

Thursday meeting set for Hendon saga's next act

03/21/2011 7:09 PM

As the saga of departed State Sen. Rickey Hendon goes on, Chicago Democrats will meet Thursday to appoint a replacement for the state representative they appointed to his seat.
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