Bronzeville
Residents say they are concerned that Chicago's Olympic bid could displace tens of thousands of residents in their historic black community. They are pushing officials to set aside 500 vacant lots for affordable housing before the International Olympic Committee picks a host city in October.
8 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri
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
The Bronzeville YMCA has historic roots. It was set up at a time when blacks were segregated from larger society and became an oasis for people and children wanting to play and swim
1 year ago | Nicole Hernandez and Lindsey Reiser
There are nearly 2,000 vacant lots in the Bronzeville neighborhood. Housing advocates are concerned that they will be transformed into property that people with moderate incomes can't afford.
1 year ago | Savannah Russell
Residents were treated to a glimpse of the Chicago Olympics proposals - and some expressed concerns about the economics of the project, and the possible displacement of residents.
1 year ago | Dorothy Jagonase and Dan Biederman
A coalition of college students is lobbying state legislators for discounted rides on Metra. Discounts are already given to elementary and high school students.
1 year ago | Peter Sachs
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 residents, aldermen at odds over proposed a referendum that would set aside city-owned vacant lots for middle income homes.
1 year ago | Megan Cottrell
Yasmin Acree's family believes she was kidnapped from her Austin home Jan. 15. They found doors kicked in at the house, as well as a broken lock. Police ignored evidence, they say.
1 year ago | Shannon McGee
Lloyd Haywood accused a Chicago police officer of buzzing a chainsaw around his head and neck. Aldermen okayed a $195,00 settlement and questioned why the officers involved are still on the force.
over 2 years ago | Jennifer Slosar
City officials hope retailer will be first of many
over 2 years ago | John A. Scanlon
Students photographs compare van der Rohe's architecture with Eastern philosophy
over 2 years ago | Ben Strauss
