Pat Dowell

The Budget Committee signed off on the Office of Financial Analysis, but held back on police hiring.

The developer and consultants would cash in on the multimillion dollar deal, activists said.

One alderman said the city's budget is being balanced on the backs of the poor and middle class.

Ald. Ameya Pawar's proposal was part of Mayor Emanuel's 2014 budget recommendation.

Ald. Pat Dowell said the annual fee could be charged instead of raising the cable TV tax.

Several African-American aldermen made the plea to reinstate funding, but the state held firm.

The Paul G. Stewart Center offers a campus atmosphere for residents.

The fast-growing grocery chain opened its 12th Chicago area outlet since 2010.

Between them, Sisters Marilyn and Ann have served Corpus Christi Parish on King Drive for 91 years.

The annual back-to-school parade is a favorite for Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd).

As students from closing schools prepare for a new start, the city is stepping up its security efforts.

Jobs, air quality improvements sought from Norfolk Southern Corp. before project's endorsement.

Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd) will lead a bike tour through Bronzeville on Saturday.

Nathaniel and Cleopatra Pendleton have partnered with a South Side group's summer youth campaign.  

Community groups met with behavior experts to discuss preparing kids for transition to new schools.