Lights, Retail, Streetscaping and More Slated for Wabash Avenue
The Chicago Loop Alliance wants to improve Wabash Avenue by creating a stronger business district, making it family friendly and adding more modern architecture. Loop residents have complained about increased homelessness and a lack of upscale businesses on Wabash Avenue. Laura Jones, associate director of the Chicago Loop Alliance, said residents have also complained about […]
Don’t be a Pickpocketing Victim This Holiday Season
The upcoming holidays are a time for pickpockets and muggers. But Chicago Police Department officials said Wednesday; you don’t have to be a victim. “The holidays mean crowds. Criminals love crowds. … They fish where fishing’s good. You don’t fish in a dead pond,” said Lt. Thomas Clark, of the Department of Special Divisions, during […]
A Celebration of Citizen’s Rights
Students, faculty and staff at Columbia College Chicago celebrated their 3rd annual Constitution Day throughout the downtown South Loop Tuesday, Sept. 17. Students were educated on the practicalities of voting, given the chance to register to vote and given pocket versions of the Constitution, in the college’s buildings at 623 S. Wabash Ave., and 624 […]
NATO Protesters Take Aim at Oil Pipeline
Environmental activists covered themselves with fake oil outside the Canadian consulate in Chicago Thursday to protest the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline. While protesters chanted, “No pipeline,” several half-naked activists covered themselves in chocolate syrup, which they said represented oil. They then sat in the middle of the street in front of the consulate, pretending to be […]
When Fashion Steps Out
Our reporter visits sneaker store, Succezz, which opened three years ago to see how things are going.
Crime Advisory from the 2nd Ward
From Ald. Fioretti’s email: As Chicago Police are questioning three suspects in these crimes, they continue to seek the assistance of residents in the ongoing investigation of recent strong-arm robberies in the South Loop/Southeast section of the ward. Police have also asked for your continued help in being aware, vigilant and responsive. Please continue to report all suspicious […]
Summer Thoughts of Grad School?
Thinking about grad school? There is a free information fair on Monday for people in the nonprofit world who are thinking of going to grad school in the next year or two. The fair will take place in the Auditorium Building of Roosevelt University, at 430 S. Michigan Avenue this coming Monday, the 27th, from […]
Chicago Artists Month Will Keep You Busy
Tired of the same old thing? October is Chicago Artists Month so there are exhibits, open studios, screenings and more. There are 30 or so events or galleries open every day. A sample of Sunday ‘s includes a walk with artists who will make souvenirs along the way and an eclectic video screening. Search the […]
Learn to Organize for Your Community
Chicago is the home of Saul Alinsky—style community organizing. Now you can get that kind of training and turn around and move your neighborhood and community forward. The Community Renewal Society’s flagship three-day training identifies key organizing principles, how values influence those principles and how you can become an effective organizer and leader. Civic Action […]
Proposed City Budget Cuts Small Business Support
By Curtis Black, Newstips Editor, Community Media Workshop With neighborhood economic development groups objecting to a major reduction in city funding at a time of growing job loss, 22 aldermen have submitted a resolution ordering the Mayor’s Office of Budget and Management to restore the funds in the city’s proposed 2010 budget. The resolution is […]
High-Rise Plan Casts Shadow on Future of Grant Park
by Ashley Braden July 3, 2008 – Another high-rise in the ever-expanding South Loop is one step closer to being built, with much support from area residents. However, one community group still hopes to ground the project. Central Station, an $800 million residential development located at Roosevelt Road and Michigan Avenue, won approval from the […]
