Tag: Chicago

Mayor Lightfoot changes citywide curfew after Millennium Park shooting

Lightfoot announced a Millennium Park curfew for unaccompanied minors after a violent weekend downtown.

During a press conference on May 16, 2022, Mayor Lightfoot announced she was signing an Executive Order to move the Chicago curfew up to 10. p.m.

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Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday to crack down on retail theft and smash-and-grab burglaries

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Free movies return to Gallagher Way this week

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Your Southport Corridor Chicago for sale home of the day: 3436 N. Janssen Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

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Crain’s: Chicago shopping strips on Southport, Armitage and Damen recover from 2020

The shopping corridors on Armitage, Southport and Damen avenues bounced back last year after 2020 doldrums, according to a new analysis from Stone Real Estate.
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The horrific crime wave continues in Lakeview and Lincoln Park: CWB; GoFundMe Information now included

More horrific crime occurred over the past 24 hours. Robbers ambushed a man in Lincoln Park, shot him in his head after taking his phone.

Warning: the video from CWB is tough to watch.

Armed robber shoots man in Lincoln Park after demanding phone password
Lincoln Park shooting, robbery victim is identified in GoFundMe campaign
2 nights of armed robberies across Lakeview and Lincoln Park ends with victim critically injured by gunman
‘This lawlessness has to be stopped!’ Alderman demands action after a man is shot, gravely wounded during North Side robbery spree

Bally’s casino coming to Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the Bally’s proposal as her final selection for a Chicago casino Thursday.

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This is what is coming to the former Schoolyard Tavern

The former Schoolyard Tavern closed in 2020
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Oros Apparel Opening First Brick-and-Mortar on Southport Avenue in Chicago

This will be the company’s first brick-and-mortar, with plans to open more

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Your Southport Corridor for sale home of the day: 3356 N. Greenview Avenue

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Want to be blown away? Take a walk down Southport via Google maps in 2007

A blast from the past, or possibly you’re new to the area, be prepared to barely recognize what Southport Avenue looks like today. What surprises you and/or do you miss the most?

Link here from Google.