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New cannabis dispensary may come to 3400 block of South Ashland Avenue

The status of a proposal to open a cannabis dispensary in the 3400 block of South Ashland Avenue appears to be officially undecided, but opponents are concerned it will be approved over their objections.

The Justice Cannabis Co. wants to open one of its BLOC-branded recreational and medicinal cannabis dispensaries at 3455-3459 S. Ashland Ave. in McKinley Park. The company would take over a corner site that includes a parking lot and a vacant, 2,760 square-foot building that formerly housed an insurance office and currency exchange. Justice Cannabis would reconfigure the facility to accommodate a waiting room, showroom, and sales area.

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City approves Back of Yards Library building

The Chicago Public Library (CPL) and the City’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) announced a long-awaited new library will arrive as part of a mixed-use development planned for the Back of the Yards community. 

Greyhound bus station for sale, causing concern

DePaul University’s Chaddick Institute of Metropolitan Development recently released an eleven-page brief asking the City to save the Greyhound bus station at 630 W. Harrison St. The station’s private owners recently put the property, located on the southeastern edge of the newly configured 34th Ward, up for sale. 

Little Italy family’s horse runs in Kentucky Derby, places second

A family from the Little Italy neighborhood had “beginner’s luck” with their horse Two Phil’s, which ran second in the Kentucky Derby on May 6.

Marco Garcia captures Golden Gloves title in Welterweight 147 Senior Novice Division

Mike “Fly” Garcia found great success in the Chicago and national Golden Gloves boxing tournaments in the late 1980s, capturing the Welterweight 147 Senior Novice Division once and the Welterweight 147 Senior Open Division three consecutive years. The lifelong Little Italy resident went on to a successful pro boxing career, became a trainer, and opened his own boxing gym. The old saying “the apple doesn’t fall from the tree” applies to the Garcia family. 

NEWSBRIEFS

Galileo students paint new signs for Mario’s

New signs brighten Mario’s Italian Lemonade stand, thanks to the fourth grade neighbors at Galileo Scholastic Academy of Math and Science.

Mercy Home president honored by Irish American Labor group

The Irish American Labor Council (IALC) honored the Rev. Scott Donahue, president and CEO for Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, for his contributions to the community at this year’s annual James Connolly Dinner, held at Countryside Banquets & Conference Center.

Family saga “Lori” is re-released

Lori (Laughter and Tears), a novel by award-winning author Charlene Wexler, has been re-released by a new publisher, Speaking Volumes.

Loretto Hospital offering free HIV testing and STI screenings throughout June

In recognition of National HIV Testing Day, Loretto Hospital is offering free HIV testing and STI (sexually transmitted infection) screenings to uninsured or underinsured people throughout the month of June.

GAZETTE CHICAGO HONORED

The blog Feedspot named Gazette Chicago to its 2023 list of the Best 40 Chicago Magazines and Publications.

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Around the Neighborhood – June 2023

The Auditorium Theatre will host its Devil’s Ball-Sizzlin’ Summer Nights on Friday, June 16, at 7 p.m. There will be music, food and drink, dancing, a tour, and a silent auction. For information, log on to auditoriumtheatre.org.

Special Guides

Chicagoans are ready for Summer in the City fun events

It is that time of year again: summer, when the weather allows for outdoor activity. The Chicago area will provide plenty of special events to make summer 2023 memorable, from live music to great food to other fun filled activities for the whole family to enjoy. Gazette Chicago is happy to provide its readers with this handy guide.

Chicago Health Text Initiative

Let us hear from you concerning health empowerment

We are interested in learning more about our readers so that we can better serve you. We also request your feedback on a new text messaging service in development.

Permítanos escucharle sobre el empoderamiento de la salud

Estamos interesados en aprender más sobre nuestros lectores para poder servirle mejor. También solicitamos su colaboración en un nuevo servicio de mensajería de texto en el desarrollo.

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