Attendees of the store’s grand opening expressed hope that the store could function as a “third space” in the neighborhood and expand access to books but voiced concerns that the corporate chain could negatively impact local independent booksellers.
Annual Hyde Park and South Kenwood robberies fell below 100 for the first time in decades, UCPD still has not observed ICE activity on campus, and “Green Light” safety ambassador vehicles will decrease their brightness, UCPD and University leadership said at the February 5 meeting.
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was elected today by the College of Cardinals to serve as the new pope, attended Catholic Theological Union in East Hyde Park.
“We’re not where we need to be to make this a viable business, especially with inflation, rising labor costs, and the high cost of rent,” owner Carol Cheung said.
Two years into its work, Council on UChicago/Community Relations co-chair Adam Green discusses progress and challenges as the commission takes a look at UChicago’s long-contentious relationship with the area.
UChicago Against Displacement (UCAD) introduced its reparations campaign during a town hall event on campus attended by graduate students, College students, and members of the South Side community.
Voters in Kenwood, Woodlawn, South Shore, and Hyde Park will vote on a 0.025 percent property tax increase to fund a public mental health clinic that would serve these neighborhoods.
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