James A. Balcer

The famous Chicago hot dog company will soon move operations to Pershing Road.

A close relative of the Daley political dynasty is running for 11th ward alderman.

The 17-year 11th Ward alderman and Vietnam vet said he's dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder.

The longtime 11th Ward alderman is stepping down due to health issues, according to reports.

The candidate said she'll disrupt the neighborhood's machine-style politics.

Residents living under a new flight path to Midway gave noise commissioners an earful.

"Helen Keller can see that graffiti is a cancer on the city," said Ald. Michael Zalewski.

A developer is planning to build 24 new townhomes at 35th Street and Parnell Avenue.

The public is invited to Thursday's multi-agency Midway noise commission meeting.

Catholic student dorms had been planned at the site of the vacant church at 1352 S. Union Ave.  

The City Council passed a court-ordered ordinance for licensing gun shops.

Ald. James Balcer (11th) said the project will overhaul an increasingly busy street in Bridgeport.

But the mayor's ordinance would set strict rules for sales and for the location of gun shops.

Residents don't qualify for free federal soundproofing, but they can air gripes at a meeting next month.

U.S. Marine and Navy veteran Tom Day played taps, saying, "A recording just doesn't fly with me."