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Lakeshore East developers still on hook for public school
Despite GEMS World Academy’s move into New Eastside, Ald. Brendan Reilly says contract demands school
07/30/2012
Despite a private school’s move into Lakeshore East, the area’s developers are still on the hook to build the shell of a public school, according to Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd).
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Chicago Journal talks schools on WBEZ
07/26/2012 5:54 PM
Schools in and around downtown Chicago have been a big issue lately to Chicago Journal readers, and editor Ben Meyerson went on Chicago Public Radio WBEZ's new mid-day show Afternoon Shift to talk a bit about the issues.
Read more...Construction starts on Near West park's expansion
Multi-use field slated to open at Fosco Park in mid-November
07/24/2012
The Near West Side’s Fosco Park, located in the middle of the former Chicago Housing Authority ABLA Homes, is getting a new field that could open as soon as this November.
Read More...Downtown Target debuts Wednesday; West Loop outpost set to open in October
Company now taking applications for store at Jackson and Aberdeen
07/20/2012
The brand-new Target store is scheduled to open in the heart of downtown Chicago next week, but another store in the West Loop is opening up close behind it.
Read More...House panel votes to boot Derrick Smith
Indicted state rep could still be reelected in November
07/19/2012 5:10 PM
Derrick Smith, the Near West state rep accused of taking a $7,000 bribe, could soon be kicked out of the Illinois House.
Read more...City Winery opening Aug. 1
West Loop venue and restaurant will debut with Lewis Black
07/18/2012
City Winery, the restaurant, concert venue and fully operational winery setting up shop in Chicago, is planning to open August 1 in the West Loop, and it’s announced many of its debut entertainers.
Read More...New retail coming to South Michigan
07/18/2012 3:49 PM
A boutique accessory shop is setting up camp in the South Loop, moving from Hyde Park to South Michigan Avenue early next month.
Read more...Ex-state Sen. Rickey Hendon's treasurer arrested
07/17/2012 6:07 PM
Former Illinois State Senator Rickey Hendon’s campaign treasurer, along with six other people, were arrested on various corruption charges Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. Attorney’s office said.
Read more...More details on New Eastside private school
NEAR, Ald. Brendan Reilly planning meeting July 25
07/10/2012 11:52 AM
A group hoping to build a new private school in New Eastside is getting ready to to make its case to the community at a meeting, and new details on the project have emerged.
Read more...Broken air conditioner leaves South Loop police station sweltering
City ordering part to fix unit; Holding cells still have air conditioning
07/05/2012 6:38 PM
It’s never good to be without air conditioning in the summer, but it’s even worse when it’s broken on a 102-degree day. But that’s what officers and visitors to the South Loop’s police station were dealing with Thursday afternoon.
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