Category: Printers Row News
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How it All Began Part 3
Through my old contact, Steve Ranis (Sam’s son) I learned of a printer that was looking to retire but still had a lengthy lease. I agreed to assume the lease and take over the equipment. The shop was over 5,000 sq. feet at 329 W. 18th Street in the South Loop area. This acquisition allowed…
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How it All Began Part 2
Early in 1972, my cousin Sam Bianchi called to tell me of a friend of his (Joe Rossi) that worked the night shift in his full-time position for Hall Printing, where they printed magazines and books. Joe was looking for a kid to come in a couple of times a week to clean up his…
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How it All Began Part 1
Editor: This is a printer’s story of how he started out his carreer and business in Printers Row. With tenacity and faith in God, he survived the ups and downs of the printing business, and the change in technology to celebrate his 50th Anniversary in 2022. In his own words How it All Began First,…
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Construction has resumed on the building at 633 S. LaSalle
following a pause of several months during which new ownership and financing were arranged. The building, which was originally designed to be a co-living facility much like a college dorm for footloose tech workers, will now instead be a conventional apartment building. A drugstore of some type has been approved at 717 S. Clark.…
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Born Again Consignment Parlor to Revamp as Unique Holiday Shop in December
Located at 703 S Dearborn St, Born Again Consignment Parlor will re-open as a unique holiday shop on December 1. The store, which carries gently-used modern, vintage, and novelty merchandise, will dedicate its entire ground floor to the holidays in December, featuring novelty gifts, stocking stuffers, ugly sweaters, winter coats, festive décor, and more!…
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The Beginnings of Dearborn Express
History of The Dearborn Express The idea of starting a local publication was born out of the loss of the Chicago Journal, a much beloved newspaper which stopped distribution in December of 2012. When the announcement was made, there was an almost palpable collective groan from the community. The “Journal,” like all traditional printed publications…