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Now playing: Black World Cinema in Lawndale and Chatham
Chicago Reader Blog
Jan 31Tomorrow, ICE Theaters of Chatham and Lawndale will begin a series of screenings in honor of Black History Month. With the exception of one inept and soon-to-be-forgotten film, the selections are strong, including one American classic (John Berry’s Cla... »
New Walmart opens in Chicago
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Jan 25A new Walmart Superstore opened today in the West Chatham neighborhood. »
Wal-Mart opening Chatham supercenter today
Chicagotribune.com Most Viewed Stories
Jan 25Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is opening its long-anticipated supercenter in Chatham today, the culmination of a seven-year battle to establish a store on the former steel site. »
After 8 years, South Side Wal-Mart supercenter to open
Chicago SunTimesBusiness
Jan 24Wal-Mart will open its second Chicago supercenter Wednesday — bringing fresh fruits and vegetables and jobs to the South Side’s Chatham neighborhood — eight years after an infamous City Council battle. »
Walmart supercenter opens Wednesday in Chatham
Chicago Breaking Business
Jan 24Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to open its long-anticipated supercenter in Chatham Wednesday, the culmination of a seven-year battle to establish a store on the former steel site. »
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Chicagoist: More Neighborhoods Get "The Chicago Neighborhoods" Treatment
The Sixth Ward
Jan 31Chicagoist recently featured the many designs from The Chicago Neighborhoods project. Amongst those shown there are the logos for Chatham, Englewood, & Bronzeville. We already know people from Chatham on Facebook already like the design created for tha... »
Now playing: Black World Cinema in Lawndale and Chatham
Chicago Reader Blog
Jan 31Tomorrow, ICE Theaters of Chatham and Lawndale will begin a series of screenings in honor of Black History Month. With the exception of one inept and soon-to-be-forgotten film, the selections are strong, including one American classic (John Berry’s Cla... »
James Porter reflects on his life as a CTA warrior
Grid Chicago
Jan 30James Porter must be one of Chicago’s foremost authorities on getting around the town without an automobile. As a music journalist, singer, harmonica player, and one half of the DJ duo East of Edens Soul Express, Porter travels from his home in the Mid... »
Concerned Citizens of Chatham on the recent GCA meeting
The Sixth Ward
Jan 30The main topic of discussion was the ward remap. Worlee already posted his thoughts on the meeting, soon I will post my own. Here is just a brief flavor: The main issue of the day and why most individuals came out was to hear what happened to the 6th w... »
The PI Week In Review
Progress Illinois
Jan 27Chicago and Cook County NewsThe past few weeks have been far from quiet for Chicago Public Libraries. On Wednesday, we learned that Chicago Public Library Commissioner Mary Dempsey resigned from her position as head of CPL after 18 years in the role. M... »
