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NEIGHBORHOOD News

Board of Ed okays 13 new schools

Many of the new schools will give a preference to students living in the community where the school is located. After those spots are filled, attendance will be managed with a citywide lottery.

27 days ago | By Paul D. Bowker

Hyde Park alderman wrestles with TIFs, schools

Alderman Leslie Hairston says city decisions on tax-increment funds have deprived her ward of the improvements it needs. She's also got a few choice words for those who call Hyde Park elitist.

4 months ago | By Martin Miller

Police: Victim stabbed would-be muggers

A 16-year-old, suffering from a stab wound to the chest, was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. A second teen was in serious condition.

6 months ago | By Kwame Shorter

Judge rules against local school councils

The ruling means two South Side schools will not hold local school council elections next week. A parent-led challenge had sought a court order requiring elected LSCs at the schools.

7 months ago | By Paul D. Bowker

CHA chief: No plan to limit time in public housing

Agency head Lewis Jordan says residents may be required to work or attend school. A crowd of about 350 turned out to hear about new plans at the CHA.

7 months ago | By Claire Bushey

Wanted: New school proposals

The Renaissance 2010 plan calls for more new schools in 2009 and 2010. Former NBA star Kevin Johnson, who founded a school in California, is likely to be among the applicants.

7 months ago | By Paul D. Bowker

Man accused of strangling his mother

Suspect claims he was abused

11 months ago | By Carrie Topolinski

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Chicago Park District - South Shore Cultural Center

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A Natural Harvest

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Grocery
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Three J's Restaurant

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Southshore Pantry

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Grocery
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Starbucks Coffee

7101 S Stony Island Ave
Coffee & Tea
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Eta Creative Arts Foundation

7558 S South Chicago Ave
Performing Arts
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Moo & Oink

7158 S Stony Island Ave
Meat Shops
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Give Me Some Sugah

2234 E 71st St
Bakeries
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J & J Fish

7167 S Exchange Ave
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Pete's Italian Beef

7843 S Stony Island Ave
Italian
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Exchange Cafe

7201 S. Exchange Ave
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That's A Burger

2134 E 71st St
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Seashell Fish & Chicken

7131 S Jeffery Boulevard
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Taurus Flavors

1904 E 71st St
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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Save-A-Lot

7240 S Stony Island Avenue
Grocery
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Red's the New Generation

6926 S Stony Island Ave
Beer, Wine & Spirits
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South Shore Golf Course

7059 S South Shore Drive
Golf
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5 Loaves Eatery

2343 E 71st Street
Soul Food
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Walgreens

67th St and Stony Island Ave
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House of Bing

6930 S South Shore Dr
Restaurants
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