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Trying to improve community through public transit, pedestrian access
Bronzeville residents are trying to improve access to their community, hoping it will spur development and help residents gain better access to rest of the city.
1 day ago | By Megan Cottrell
Bronzeville voters have spoken: “We need a place for the middle class."
Eighty-seven percent of Bronzeville voters casts votes urging the mayor and the 2016 Olympic Committee to set aside 26 percent of the 1,800 vacant lots in the neighborhood for middle-income homeownership.
13 days ago | By Megan Cottrell
CHA board divided on funding nonprofit
Commissioners voted to open the purse for Windows of Opportunity, which offers college scholarships, exposes children to classical music and funds Little League teams.
6 months ago | By Claire Bushey
CHA seeking scholarship applicants
More than $130,000 is available to public housing residents. The agency will host a workshop this weekend to spread the word about the scholarships.
8 months ago | By Claire Bushey
Former allies vie for 3rd Ward post
Dunkin, Dowell trade jabs over commiteeman's job
9 months ago | By Matthew C.K. Bradwell
High school student shot by off-duty police officer
Teen had set off metal detector before fleeing school
10 months ago | By Carrie Topolinski
Gunfire kills wedding guest on South Side
Victim was walking to her car
10 months ago | By Carrie Topolinski
Missing Bronzeville girl found safe
Matter still under investigation
11 months ago | By Geoff Wallin
Dental records sought in disappearance of Bronzeville girl
Eighth-grader missing since Nov. 13
12 months ago | By Carrie Topolinski
Beauty and a bus
Former CHA resident's public housing tour focuses on shuttered communities
1 year ago | By Ben Strauss
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