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South Loop eatery's sister location destroyed in fire

09/07/2011

The cause of a fire that charred a sizeable portion of Skrine Chops, 7230 Madison St. in Forest Park, last week is still undetermined, pending several ongoing investigations.

Rescues of the week

08/31/2011

Bobbin Robin is a spunky, fun-loving, 4-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix in search of a loving new home. This cutie pie arrived at PAWS Chicago after being found as a stray on the streets of Chicago. This tenacious terrier recently spent a few weeks in a foster home, and made a fantastic addition to the family. Robin is good with most other dogs, and is house-trained and crate-trained.
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Lollapalooza hordes devastate Grant Park

08/10/2011

The combination of torrential rain and 90,000 fans in open fields didn’t end well for Grant Park over the weekend, ruining much of the park’s grass and landscaping.

Man shot downtown during rush hour

08/10/2011

A 29-year-old man was shot downtown during rush hour on Monday, in what police said was a targeted attack.

Rescues of the week

08/03/2011

Clinton, an exuberant 16-week-old Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier puppy, was rescued from Chicago Animal Care and Control in June. He adores other dogs and humans and melts into a puddle of tail wags and puppy kisses when greeting people! Smart and curious, Clinton is hoping for a family who will take him for lots of walks and enroll him in an obedience class.
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Chicago City Council committee passes lead ordinance

07/27/2011

A proposal that would crack down on lead polluters in the city unanimously passed a Chicago City Council committee on Monday, setting it up for a vote by the full city council.

McCormick Place Hyatt expanding

07/27/2011

The McCormick Place Hyatt Regency, the convention center’s sole hotel, is moving forward with construction of a second tower.

Grant Park paying for 270 new trees with money from Lollapalooza

Lollapa-tree-za

07/20/2011

Every year, Lollapalooza invades the South Loop and Grant Park, and hordes of concertgoers make thorough use of all the park has to offer. They can be a bit rough on the flora at times, but Lollapalooza gives back - with cash. Since the festival began its tenure in the park back in 2005, they’ve given a chunk of money back to the park district every year through its Parkways Foundation.

Mugging alert in South Loop

07/13/2011

In the wake of several muggings that have taken place recently in the South Loop and garnered attention on social media networks like Twitter and EveryBlock, the Chicago Police have issued a community alert describing the offenders and their modus operandi.

West Loop Target store update

07/13/2011

The West Loop Target store is set to break ground this month at the corner of Jackson Boulevard and Aberdeen Street, according to Ald. Bob Fioretti. The store is scheduled to open in a year, with its grand opening in July 2012, Fioretti said during a town hall meeting held at the Merit School of Music in the West Loop.