March 23, 2009 FROM SUN-TIMES STAFF REPORTS The former head of Chicago’s Streets and Sanitation department was found guilty of four of seven mail fraud counts Monday. The federal jury returned the verdict around 2:30 p.m. against Al Sanchez, who also worked as a coordinator with Mayor Daley’s Hispanic Democratic Organization.   Editors at ChicagoTalks.org Chicago’s Neighborhood News [email protected] ... »

March 23,2009 – Johnny Veliotis, owner of the popular neighborhood liquor and fast food store, Johnny O’s, said Bridgeport’s Halsted Street used to be “a boom town.” As resident of the community for 65 years, Velitotis recalls the commercial strip between 31st and 35th streets as a mix of businesses where residents didn’t have to... »