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ALERT: Armed Robbery of Fast Food Delivery Drivers
February 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Businesses operating in the 008th District (Chicago Lawn) and 009th Districy (Deering) should be aware of recent armed robberies of fast food delivery drivers. Offenders place an "order" via a cell phone for food. continue reading »
Great Neighborhoods Community Planning Initiative Launched by BYNC
November 23, 2011 | by BYNC - The Gate
The Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council (BYNC) in partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), launched an early action project as part of the continue reading »
Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Launches Toy Drive Campaign
November 9, 2011 | by HS News Staff
In today’s economy, countless families in the Back of the Yards community are struggling to make ends meet while providing a memorable Christmas for their families. continue reading »
Mayor Emanuel: Water Main Break Shows Needs for Infrastructure Renewal
October 17, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Saturday, a nearly 100-year-old water main broke in Chicago’s Back-of-the-Yards neighborhood, and Mayor Rahm Emanuel pointed to it as an example of the city’s need to renew its infrastructure. continue reading »
Back of the Yard Man Linked to Musical Equipment Stolen at Lollapalooza
August 17, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The Chicago Police FBI Violent Crimes Task force, working in conjunction with the Major Case Squad, have arrested and charged a Chicago man in connection with the theft of thousands of dollars of music and sound equipment from Chicago's Lollapalooza Music Festival. continue reading »
Be On Look Out for Con-Game Being Played in Area
August 12, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Residents should be aware of a recent Deceptive Practice-Con Game. This incident occurred on August 7, 2011 at approximately 10:15 a.m. in the 3900 block of West 60th Street. Two offenders knocked on the home of a senior citizen and claimed they damaged her garage. The senior accompanied one offender to the garage and discovered no damage. She then returned to her home and found items missing. continue reading »
Unity in the Community – Mural Project
August 4, 2011 | by Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council
Residents of the Back of the Yards neighborhood are invited to honor the fallen officers Thomas E. Wortham and Alejandro Valadez, and Christopher Wheatley, Edward Stringer, and Corey Ankum fro continue reading »
Overnight Shootings Leaves 4 dead, 13 Wounded – One Victim from Back of the Yards
July 24, 2011 | by Chicago Tribune
Police are reporting that last night in separate shooting incidents 4 people were killed while another 13 were wounded. The Back of the Yards murder victim has been identified as 28 year old Beto Rodriguez. He was shot Sunday morning at approximately 3:00 a.m. at the 4900 block of South Wolcott. He was pronounced dead at the Stein Institute. continue reading »
EPA Announces Fund to Clean Up Contaminated Sites-UNO Slated to Get Funds
June 7, 2011 | by HS News Staff
Today in Lansing, Michigan, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson announced more than $76 million in new investments across the country that will redevelop c continue reading »
City Council Give Mayor Emanuel’s Pick for the Public Buildings Commission, Juan Rangel
June 1, 2011 | by Clout St.
The Chicago City Council has approved Juan Rangel for appointment to the Public Buildings Commission.The PBC oversees oversees building construction for the city, Cook County, Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Park District, and a number of other agencies. continue reading »
Hunger Relief Coming to Back of the Yards
May 31, 2011 | by Boys Town
Boys Town of Chicago and its community partners will be able to provide another year’s worth of nutritious meals, and much more, to their Back of the Yards neighbors with a second year of funding from the McCormick Foundation’s Chicago Tribune Charities – Holiday Campaign. continue reading »
Dance Performance at Brighton Park Library
May 29, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The Brighton Park branch of the Chicago Public Library will be presenting "Linda's Dance Performance" on Thursday, June 16, 2011, beginning at 6:30 p.m. continue reading »
Goldblatt Senior Living Project Introduced at City Council Meeting
May 5, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
Mayor Richard M. Daley today introduced 11 ordinances supporting affordable housing, business improvements, the preservation of historic buildings, the development of open space and recreational activities. continue reading »
Mayor Daley Breaks Ground on New Back of the Yards High School
April 28, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
Mayor Richard M. Daley, Alderman Cardenas and other community representatives today participated in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Back of the Yards High School located at 2111 W. 47th Street in the New City community on the City’s southwest side. continue reading »
Community Gardeners Needed
March 15, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The Back of the Yards Neighborhood Councils looking for volunteers to help out in our 3 community gardens for Spring & Summer 2011. continue reading »
