Jason Ervin

Aldermen asked about the "human costs" of doubling the city cigarette tax, as well as police staffing.

Patrons at the South Shore Cultural Center and Garfield Park will soon enjoy free Wi-Fi by Google.

Funds from the proposed tax would help fortify the city's budget and fund a CPS eye-exam program.

Many residents were opposed to a Taylor Street liquor shop at a community meeting Wednesday.

The Finance Committee approved the settlement in a suit involving the Department of Transportation.

A man planning a controversial new home on the historic street tried to sell the property.

The projects will be paid for by $24 million in TIF money and completed by fall 2014.

A new homeowner plans to build onto his front yard. Neighbors say it will disrupt the street's character.

Annual Back to School Parade and Picnic draws students and politicians to West Garfield Park.

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

Almost 200 people, many of them children, turned out for King Elementary's second school closing meeting.

A record $184 million in Illinois spending was generated by industry last year, governor said Friday.