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Controversial West Loop homeless encampment cleared for street cleaning

Seven people are being rehoused through the city, while 15 people declined the offer, officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023

As city readies clean-up of West Loop homeless encampment, residents and nearby workers hope more resources are offered

A stretch near Clinton and Lake streets that the local alderperson calls ‘a magnet for narcotics and violent crime’ will be cleared. But the welfare of the street dwellers is of concern to people in the area.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023

City Council committee creates quiet zone around West Loop abortion clinic

Ald. Bill Conway moved to ban bullhorns, speakers from streets around Family Planning Associates, 659 W. Washington Blvd., after ‘increasingly aggressive’ protests during which activists would ‘harass’ and stop women.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 13, 2023

Menashe Properties takes a chance on West Loop’s elusive revival

In the first sale of a downtown building in more than a year, buyer Menashe aims to be ready as tenants move or expand their space.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2023

Man shot, wounded in West Loop

Police say the 39-year-old man was on the sidewalk in the 100 block of North Green Street before 11:30 p.m. when the driver in a red sedan fired and shot the man in the face.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2023

Chance the Rapper exhibit showcases psychedelic journey, 10-year anniversary of ‘Acid Rap’

“The Acid Rap Experience” installation at the WNDR Museum features kaleidoscopic lights, the rapper’s music and video footage that visitors can interact with.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2023

Pitchfork Music Festival 2023: Entry rules, how to get there

Pitchfork Music Festival will take over Union Park in the West Loop Friday through Sunday. Here’s what you need to know if you plan to go.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2023

Petition in works to gain landmark status for Chicago site where DJ legend Frankie Knuckles made ‘house music’ popular

CHICAGO — When The Warehouse made the top seven list of most endangered buildings in Chicago facing possible demolition, preservationists sprung to action to save the West Loop industrial building where legendary DJ Frankie Knuckles elevated Chicago to a higher musical level with "house music."

Chicago Tribune · Apr 12, 2023

Four robberies in an hour in West Loop and West Town

In three of the attacks, people were robbed at gunpoint.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 30, 2023

Armed robbers strike twice in West Loop

The robberies were reported in the 300 block of North Peoria and the first block of North Green.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 11, 2023