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Connecting communities - and community groups, maybe
02/08/2012
Last week, we ran a story about former University Village Association Executive Director Dennis O’Neill and his new community group, Connecting4Communities. Though we called UVA founder Oscar D’Angelo for comment, our schedules conflicted and we couldn’t get in touch with him in time for our story. However, after we put the paper to bed last week, D’Angelo faxed us over a copy of a letter that he had sent to O’Neill. In it, he congratulated the UVA’s former head and wished him well in his new venture — but managed to sneak in a jab or two. Read more...
Pete's Fresh Market finally closes purchase of Near West Side site
02/01/2012
Powell’s Books to replace University Village Barbara’s
02/01/2012
Less than a month after University Village’s Barbara’s Bookstore closed its doors, citing weak sales and poor foot traffic, a Chicago-based bookstore chain is moving into the space at 1218 S. Halsted St.
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UIC surgeons break surgical ground

01/25/2012
South Loop projects
01/25/2012
Hull House organization shutting down
01/25/2012
Rescues of the Week

01/18/2012
Henery is an energetic 2-year-old Blue Heeler mix who absolutely loves people and is also great with other dogs! In late October, Henery was transferred to PAWS Chicago after he was left at Animal Care & Control as an unclaimed stray.
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University Village Barbara's Bookstore closing
01/11/2012
City Winery construction underway
01/11/2012
Rescues of the Week

01/11/2012
Kristil is an enthusiastic 1-year-old Terrier/Shepherd mix. Kristil is an intelligent dog who loves to learn. She has completed an obedience course and mastered sitting, waiting, heeling, lying down, and dropping items on command.
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