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Mugging alert in South Loop
07/13/2011
In the wake of several muggings that have taken place recently in the South Loop and garnered attention on social media networks like Twitter and EveryBlock, the Chicago Police have issued a community alert describing the offenders and their modus operandi.
Read more...West Loop Target store update
07/13/2011
The West Loop Target store is set to break ground this month at the corner of Jackson Boulevard and Aberdeen Street, according to Ald. Bob Fioretti. The store is scheduled to open in a year, with its grand opening in July 2012, Fioretti said during a town hall meeting held at the Merit School of Music in the West Loop.
Read More...Fioretti's new job
07/13/2011
After years of operating his own law practice, Ald. Bob Fioretti has decided to shutter his personal office and join up with a bigger organization. As first reported by Crain’s Chicago Business’s Greg Hinz, Fioretti has a new gig at the firm Wolin, Kelter & Rosen Ltd.
Read more...Roosevelt Collection neighbor's buyer IDed
07/06/2011
The buyer of the big chunk of property along Roosevelt Road at the Chicago River, and the price they paid for it, have been identified.
Read more...Fioretti to host town halls
06/29/2011
Ald. Bob Fioretti (2nd) is planning a series of town hall meetings over the next month to talk about improvements in different parts of the ward. At each meeting, residents can hear what the alderman is up to in your back yard.
Read more...Taste of Chicago taking over
06/22/2011
Get ready for another week of ribs, packed el cars and more tourists than you can shake a turkey leg at: Taste of Chicago hits this Friday. The annual festival won't charge admission, as was controversially proposed earlier this year as the city pondered outsourcing them to a private contractor - some of whom had proposed charging people to get in.
Read More...Felony Franks gets sign OK
06/15/2011
The Chicago City Council and its transportation committee gave the final OK last week for controversial Near West Side hot dog stand Felony Franks to install a sign hanging over the street.
Read more...Roosevelt Collection to demolish empty retail
06/15/2011
The new owners of South Loop development Roosevelt Collection have decided to demolish a big chunk of the vacant retail space in the complex, according to a new report.
Read more...Baby dolphin born at Shedd Aquarium
06/08/2011
A baby white-sided dolphin was born at the Shedd Aquarium Friday morning. Shortly after the 8:47 a.m. birth, the calf swam to the surface, took its first breath and began to swim around the Secluded Bay.
Read More...Live auction set for prime South Loop property
06/01/2011
A key piece of land in the heart of the South Loop’s main business district is headed for a live auction next week in hopes of increasing demand for the property.
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