James G. Blaine school. Photo from Patch. James G. Blaine Elementary School in the Lakeview neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side is facing some challenges stemming from steeper budget cuts than they faced last year. Blaine, 1420 W. Grace St., has between $35,000 —$50,000 less to work with than in the 2013-2014 school year, said Principal […]
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Rosenwald Courts is coming back to life. After being vacant and neglected for nearly 15 years, the rehabilitation of the once storied apartment complex in the historic Bronzeville area is set to begin in the fall. But nearby residents are concerned the revitalized mixed-income housing building will revert to its rundown state without the support […]
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Some condo owners in Chicago’s Lakeview community are concerned that the interpretation of the new conceal carry law will violate their constitutional right to have guns in their own homes. The 168-page conceal carry legislation fails to mention specifically whether or not permit holders can carry concealed in a condo or if a condo owner […]
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