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Madison Street safety plan proposed after hit-and-run kills bicycle rider

West Loop residents may see changes soon to one of the area’s well known streets.

The West Central Association (WCA) and others are proposing a West Loop Madison Street safety plan as part of the Madison Streetscape Project, which may feature speed bumps on Madison Street along with pedestrian upgrades, but no bike lanes

NEWS

Italian-American groups battle over Columbus statues

The fate of the city’s Christopher Columbus statues removed from public view and now in storage for almost two years is unclear, as supporters and opponents remain steadfast in their beliefs about the voyager’s place in history.

Illinois political corruption ranks number three in 2020

The year 2020 stands out as one of the most significant in “the long, startling saga of political and public corruption” in Chicago and across Illinois, according to a new report published by political scientists at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).

Sigcho-Lopez, Lightfoot spar over St. Adalbert property

Plans for the future of the St. Adalbert Church property at 1650 W. 17th St. in Pilsen have led to at least one verbal confrontation between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th).

Summer’s theatre season in Chicago to be like no other

“There’s nothing like summer in the city,” said Aaron Burr in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s blockbuster Hamilton. Indeed, there is nothing comparable to summertime and nothing like summer theatre, especially in Chicago.

MORE NEWS

COFI receives $2M donation

Community Organizing and Family Issues, a South-Loop based non-profit whose staff work to empower low-income people by tapping into the energy of parents and families and training them to become effective civic voices, recently earned a large donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

UPDATES

Powers will retain Jones principal post

Jones College Prep’s principal, P. Joseph Powers, PhD, will continue at the high school despite  local school council (LSC) efforts to oust him. 

40th Year of Gazette Chicago

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Gazette Chicago: Entering its 40th year of community service

With this issue, Gazette Chicago enters its volume no. 40, beginning our 40th year of community service. Throughout the next 12 months, we invite you to “take a walk down memory lane” with us and look back on how the newspaper has evolved and the issues and people it has covered over the decades. 

Gazette Chicago reaches a milestone: and I’m still wondering how 40 years went by so quickly

With this issue, Gazette Chicago begins its 40th year of publishing. Like any other milestone moment in life, you know that day is coming and yet you say to yourself, “don’t worry, it’s in the future—it won’t be here that quickly.”

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Around the Neighborhood — July 2022

Thalia Avila, a fifth grade Embers Academy student, won $200 for her first place essay and poster about her grandfather, Frank Avila, which Thalia submitted to the Arab American Association for Engineers and Architects, Illinois Chapter, an organization encouraging young people’s interest in engineering.

NEWSBRIEFS

Italian Americans place 20 flags at newly renamed Piazza Italia

Morning Star Baptist Church celebrates 105th anniversary

Gazette Chicago wins prestigious Lisagor Award for editorial

Letters to the Editor

Expand Supreme Court

Nowhere in the Constitution does it say that we have to have 9 Supreme Court Justices. Nor would it require a Constitutional amendment to add more seats. In fact, Congress has expanded the Supreme Court five times throughout American history.

Special Guides

Chicagoans are ready for Summer in the City fun events

During summertime in Chicago, a variety of events provide fun for kids and adults alike. Take advantage of the season through Gazette Chicago’s annual Summer in the City guide, which will help you enjoy unique activities and events.

Opportunities for fun and learning offered by summer camps

Looking for fun and educational activities for your kids and teens this summer? Several organizations can provide an answer

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.

Emergency Rental Assistance

Emergency rental assistance available

City of Chicago emergency rental assistance is available for people suffering financial hardship due to a crisis such as loss of job, home fire, or illness. The program is intended to allow families to maintain housing during the time it takes to regain stability….

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