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Stroger defends veto, decries political "grandstanding"

Cook County Board President Todd Stroger says he supports health care in the county, and will continue to push for a gradual rollback of the county sales tax. Supporters criticized commissioners for trading health care for political points.

10 months ago | Alex Parker

Dowell puts Bronzeville front and center

Chicago Alderman Pat Dowell is one of the elected officials in the middle of discussions to improve Bronzeville. She's working to bring retail and affordable housing to the challenged neighborhood.

11 months ago | Tim Healey

Mental health center closures on track for April 7

Closure of four of the city's mental health clinics appears to be imminent as advocates hope for last-minute solutions and patients prepare to transfer to other clinics.

12 months ago | Alex Parker

City, Bronzeville group cooperating on affordable housing

City officials have confirmed they are in discussions with Housing Bronzeville about selling the group an unspecified number of city-owned vacant lots for $1 each. The lots would be used for affordable housing.

1 year ago | Brooke Anderson

New supermarket may end food travails in Bronzeville

Parts of the South Side, including Bronzeville, have been labeled "food deserts" because of the lack of supermarkets and other food sources. But a new Roundy's grocery is set to open there next year.

1 year ago | Lindsey Reiser and Leah Westfall

Center trains public housing residents to connect with computers

A new technology center is helping Chicago public housing residents learn skills to get jobs and connect with their community. The program teaches basic computers skills, as well as advanced ones like web design.

1 year ago | Megan Cottrell

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 year ago | 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.

1 year ago | 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.

1 year ago | 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.

over 2 years ago | Claire Bushey

Former allies vie for 3rd Ward post

Dunkin, Dowell trade jabs over commiteeman's job

over 2 years ago | Matthew C.K. Bradwell

High school student shot by off-duty police officer

Teen had set off metal detector before fleeing school

over 2 years ago | Carrie Topolinski

Cops: Woman stabbed toddler on bus

Two others injured in spree

over 2 years ago | Carrie Topolinski

Gunfire kills wedding guest on South Side

Victim was walking to her car

over 2 years ago | Carrie Topolinski

Missing Bronzeville girl found safe

Matter still under investigation

over 2 years ago | Geoff Wallin

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BUSINESSES

ANS Foods

100 E 47th St
Food Facilities-Consultants

200 Cut Rate Liquors & Grocers

204 E 47th St
Grocers-Retail

Al-Sadiq Mosque

4448 S Wabash Ave
Churches

Anthony Overton Child Parent

4935 S Indiana Ave
Schools

Africa Hair Braiding

102 E 47th St
Hair Weaving

A Oh Church

4138 S Cottage Grove Ave
Churches

All Properties Real Estate Inc

4724 S Vincennes Ave
Real Estate

4 Professional Use Only

510 E 47th St
Cosmetics & Perfumes-Retail

African American Contract Assn

3901 S State St
Contractors

Alexander & Assoc

607 E Oakwood Blvd
Mental Health Services

Amber Inn

3901 S Michigan Ave
Hotels & Motels

Ain't That Sweet

4315 S State St
Ice Cream Parlors

Amour Full Svc Salon Inc

650 E 43rd St
Beauty Salons

Abundance Bakery

105 E 47th St
Bakers-Retail

47th & Calumet Exchange

310 E 47th St
Currency Exchanges