Alderman Patrick D. Thompson on March 4 hosted a quarterly town hall meeting at Tilden Career Academy High School at 4747 S. Union Ave., addressing a wide variety of issues in the 11th Ward, which includes, all or in part, Armour Square, Bridgeport, Back of the Yards, Canaryville, Chinatown, Pilsen, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and University Village.
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Frontline Foods helping coronavirus workers, restaurants
Frontline Foods, a grassroots organization feeding medical workers on the front lines of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, announced a partnership with World Central Kitchen…
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Help one another at this troubled time
First and foremost, as you read this, all of us here at Gazette Chicago sincerely hope and pray that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe.
This may be the understatement of the year, but a lot has happened in the last two months.
The following is a list of resources that may be useful during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information.

Newman upsets Lipinski for Congress; voters pick other Dem, Rep nominees
Democratic voters in the 3rd Congressional District rejected Dan Lipinski, congressman for the last 15 years, in favor of Marie Newman in the biggest upset of the election on March 17.
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Chicago Public Schools say goodbye, Columbus; local groups fighting back
Increasing sentiment against honoring Christopher Columbus for his voyages to America has resulted in a historic move by the Chicago Board of Education to cease recognizing Columbus Day in the Chicago Public Schools.
City seeks proposals for South Loop land near Pritzker Park
Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) held a community meeting on March 4 at the Harold Washington Library Center (HWLC) about an upcoming request for proposal for the Downtown Loop Site,…
Michael Reese location is key to Bronzeville development
The long-shuttered Michael Reese hospital site will undergo about 15 years of development, eventually featuring a community center, data center, life sciences campus, and 31st St. Metra station along with retail and housing (both affordable and market-based), according to the developers and City officials.
Minstrel vs. Puppet film highlights women’s internal conflict surrounding brains, beauty
A film screened in late February at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Minstrel Vs. Puppet, showcases societal challenges diverse women of color face.
Short-term health insurance plans falling short
Short term health insurance, also called temporary or term health insurance, originally was meant to tide over people who are between jobs or waiting for other coverage or Medicare to begin until they can obtain longterm coverage.
White Sox announcer Ed Farmer passes at age 70
Ed Farmer, who broadcast Chicago White Sox games on the radio for 28 years, died on April 1 at age 70.
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Virtual tours, masks available from Glessner House
ComEd warns of coronavirus energy scams
CMI offers resources for parents, youngsters, and counselors
Need for blood at all-time high; Give Blood Challenge is now underway
Railroad noise disturbs peace for nearby Near South residents
De La Salle chooses new principal, Thomas J. Schergen
Community meets UAS West Side Transition Academy
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A lot has happened since Gazette Chicago launched its Go Fund Me effort in February.

Support Your Community Newspaper as Gazette Chicago launches Go Fund Me effort
An Important Message From Mark J. Valentino, Editor and Publisher
Whether someone is a long-time reader of Gazette Chicago or came across it more recently, the conversation we often have centers on one or more of the following questions: How did it all begin? How were you able to create such an excellent publication? How are you surviving in today’s world of shrinking advertising revenues?

Gazette Chicago’s Go Fund Me effort in full swing; our readers are needed to reach the goal
Last month, Gazette Chicago launched its first-ever Go Fund Me effort. As this edition of the newspaper went to press, we raised $7,700 on our goal of $10,000. This figure is a combination of funding from those who have given through the Go Fund Me platform and others who have sent contributions directly to our office.
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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Around the Neighborhood: April 2020
Editor’s note: At press time, future events listed in Around the Neighborhood still were scheduled, but changes are happening on a daily basis due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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….

