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Little Village Discount Mall vendors get city help to set up at new location

About 40 vendors were forced to leave the mall on West 26th Street at the end of March, and had been looking for a new location. On Friday, they announced they’d found one — and had a commitment from the city to help.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 15, 2023

Protestors blast Walmart set to close in Little Village: ‘We need this Walmart’

The Little Village location is one of four Walmart stores closing around the city Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 15, 2023

Walmart’s plan to close stores slammed, an El Chapo crime saga update and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 14, 2023

Visitation held for Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt who died in South Side blaze

Firefighter Jermaine Pelt, 49, died on April 4 while battling an extra-alarm fire in the West Pullman neighborhood.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 14, 2023

South Siders slam Walmart over plan to close stores, threaten protests at other Walmarts

Community leaders at the Chatham Supercenter question the abrupt announcement of four Walmart closures this weekend: “If they’re going to walk out on us, we’re going to walk out on them.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023

Hedwig Dances, Bauhaus combine for ‘Triadic Ballet’ sequel

To get a sense of the “Triadic Ballet,” it is essential to understand the revolutionary, forward-looking spirit of the Bauhaus, a celebrated German art school that operated from 1919 through 1933.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023

Finkl Steel withdraws plans to add more furnaces to Southeast Side facility

Community members gather at Olive-Harvey College for a listening session with the Illinois EPA to voice their concerns with Finkl’s plan, and other area pollution issues. Finkl executives were a no-show.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023

Actors’ Equity signals possible strike with ‘Jagged Little Pill’ leafleting

The union representing professional actors and stage managers across the country are calling attention to a possible strike that would affect all Equity Broadway touring productions currently on the road.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023

Visitation held for CFD lieutenant who died battling Lake Shore Drive high-rise blaze

Lt. Jan Tchoryk, 55, was an outdoorsman and a Navy veteran who served in Desert Storm, fire officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023

Illinois must now invest more in the state’s community health centers

With the state on better financial footing, the legislature could improve the lives of millions of Illinoisans by properly funding this resource.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023