Woman killed in UIC hospital parking lot by ex-husband
11/30/2011
A woman was gunned down by her ex-husband in a hospital parking lot as she left her shift at University of Illinois-Chicago Medical Center with her fiancé and a friend late Thanksgiving night, according to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office.
Read More...Rescues of the week
11/30/2011
Micah is a dashing, 1-year-old Husky/Shepherd mix. The first thing most people notice about this striking pooch is the fact that he has one blue eye and one brown eye. While he certainly is handsome, Micah also has a stunning personality! He loves people and is social with most other dogs.
Read More...
Mayor pitches cash for Near West Side parks
11/16/2011
Mayor Rahm Emanuel proposed funding for two parks on the Near West Side earlier this month.
Read more...Pete's zoning gets final council approval
11/16/2011
Pete's Fresh Market was set to receive final approval from the full city council Wednesday, and is getting ready to break ground next week, Ald. Bob Fioretti said Tuesday.
Read more...Garfield Park Conservatory nets $17,000 in plant sale
11/09/2011
$17,000 isn't a bad return on a tropical plant sale. But in the case of the Garfield Park Conservatory, that amount only scratches the surface in what’s needed to clean up the storm-damaged, West Side botanic garden.
Read more...Fioretti plans community meetings for hotel, office building
11/02/2011
Ald. Bob Fioretti (2nd) is planning to hold community meetings on two controversial West Loop projects next Wednesday, Nov. 9.
Read More...Chicago weighs smaller pot punishment
A $200 ticket would make money for city instead of losing it on jail
11/02/2011
Small-time pot smokers who get nabbed in Chicago might get a lighter punishment, if a new plan from University Village and Pilsen Alderman Danny Solis (25th) passes the city council.
Read more...Greener South Loop awards announced
10/19/2011
The Alliance for a Greener South Loop announced the winners of its third annual awards for the greenest buildings last week. The awards "recognize and celebrate efforts that will help us all minimize our community’s environmental impact."
Read more...Express bus to run from West Loop to Navy Pier
10/19/2011
Part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's new tax on downtown parkers is slated to finance a new express bus, with dedicated lanes, that would run from the West Loop to Navy Pier through downtown.
Read more...Garfield Park Conservatory selling off plants
10/12/2011
Itching to rescue a puppy or kitten from your local Humane Society but don’t feel inclined to leave an animal roaming your apartment during the day? The Garfield Park Conservatory has a solution.
Read more...