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Stressed? Weekend Yoga Workshop Could Help

The event's organizers want to help people deal with the stress caused by violence.

South Side Organization to Celebrate New 'Peace House' on Saturday

I Grow Chicago has invited the community to celebrate the grand opening of its rennovated Peace House.

Nonprofit Honors Martin Luther King Through Discussion Followed by Yoga

Englewood residents discussed privilege, how it has divided society and what they can do to change that.

Families Invited to Alternative Halloween Party in Englewood

The nonprofit I Grow Chicago will be giving away children's coats at its outdoor party.

U.N. Conference Was Eye-Opening Experience for Englewood Group Head

The director of I Grow Chicago was a Chicago delegate at a United Nations conference last week.

Pilsen Art Gallery To Host Fundraiser For Englewood Organization Friday

Local artists will donate a portion of their proceeds at an art sale to the nonprofit I Grow Chicago.

South Side Groups Set to Compete for Community Engagement Award

The Metropolitan Planning Council is challenging community groups to utilize neighborhood space.

Englewood Group to Represent Chicago at 2014 UN Conference

Tameka Lawson and Shango Johnson will serve as delegates at the UN Conference on Indigenous Peoples.

Englewood Wine-Tasting Aims To Broaden 'Hood's Cultural Experiences

The nonprofit I Grow Chicago will sponsor a free wine-tasting at Kusanya Cafe in Englewood on Monday.

Free Yoga in Englewood Aims to Ease Stress of Residents, Police

I Grow Chicago has been hosting free yoga classes at the police station, local schools and Kusanya Cafe.

Englewood Literacy Festival Aims to Promote Summer Reading for Children

The nonprofit I Grow Chicago plans to hand out 3,500 free children's books at an upcoming festival.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.