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Man critical after shooting inside Bridgeport restaurant

The attack happened at a sports bar and restaurant in the 3400 block of South Halsted.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2024

Vote on second migrant tent camp delayed

The Chicago City Council put off a vote on accepting donated land at 115th and Halsted that would be the site of a migrant tent camp. Also delayed was a vote on whether to put a binding referendum on the March ballot to raise the real estate transfer tax to…

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2023

Better public safety, transit will make Englewood redevelopment easier

Investing in policing and public transportation would bring back Englewood in its heyday, when a streetcar ride to 63rd and Halsted was as exciting as a trip downtown.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 25, 2023

Community group makes headway at neglected Morgan Park corner

The Far South Community Development Corp. is putting final touches on a housing proposal as it looks for other ways to improve the area.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 28, 2022

Trans activist Mama Gloria remembered as ‘fierce, passionate advocate for the LGBTQ community’ in memorial

Family and friends honored Mama Gloria Allen, on what would have been her 77th birthday, at the Center on Halsted, where Allen, a Black transgender woman, ran a charm school to teach youth life skills and to be proud of who they are. Allen died in June.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 6, 2022

After years of neglect and disinvestment, it’s time for Auburn Gresham to rise again

My hope is that 79th and Halsted will rise again — restored to a place where South Side kids can dream big dreams, find the magic of their own neighborhood and gain the confidence to explore the world beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 28, 2022

Auburn Gresham project heralds progress for Invest South/West developments

Construction on the $3 million development at 79th and Halsted streets is expected to start Wednesday, with the city promising that pending projects in other areas will follow.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2022

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago Aug. 3-10

The Windy City Smokeout, Northalsted Market Days, Out of Space and Festa Italiana are among the cool things to see and do in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2022

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago June 16-22

Juneteenth celebrations, Blues on the Fox festival, Chicago Pride Fest and Lemonade Summer Smash are among the things to do in Chicago in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2022

Whole Foods leaving Englewood elicits memories of the past

The corner of 63rd and Halsted was one of the mightiest shopping districts in Chicago, and it was a lifeline for us.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 4, 2022