Category: South Loop News

  • Records Raise Questions On CPS

    Records Raise Questions On CPS

    Transparency Over Near South Side High School Plan Chicago Public Schools promised to listen to residents concerning the school location but did closed door planning for months. Appraisals for purchased land differ by millions of dollars, records show. Emeline Posner, Illinois Answers Project and Jewél Jackson, Illinois Answers Project Aug 22, 2023 The site of…

  • Migrants

    Migrants.  Driving down State Street, we are appalled at the overcrowded Police Station housing Migrants with people spilling out onto the sidewalk.  But it’s a situation we’re stuck with until an alternative solution is found.  In the meantime, organizations and churches have been providing the Migrants with much needed food, clothing and other supplies.  Many…

  • South Loop Development Roundup

    A reminder: Our Sept. 16 online meeting covered the development and planning issues active in the neighborhood. If you weren’t able to attend, you can view the entire presentation on YouTube. The latest on all South Loop projects can always be found at southloopupdate.com Dennis McClendon Director of Planning and Development

  • Alderman Dowell’s Ordinance on Dangerous Motorcycles Heard Today in Committee, Jan 9th, 2020

    Today, the City Council Committee on Public Safety held a hearing on Alderman Dowell’s ordinance that asks the City to outline a plan to deal with the illegal and dangerous groups of motorcycle riders that recklessly ride around many neighborhoods in Chicago. Thank you to Chairman Chris Talieferro for holding this important hearing, and to…

  • 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…