Ban on mass at Shrine of Christ the King Church raises concern for future of historic landmark

Woodlawn community organizers are questioning the Archdiocese of Chicago’s decision to ban public masses at Shrine of Christ the King Catholic Church and worry officials may be planning to shutter the historic landmark building.

Demolition begins for new community center on Chicago's South Side
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Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks has been living and sleeping on top of a rooftop since November 2021, trying to raise $35 million to build a new South Side center, which would include a trade school, classrooms, restaurants, theater, gym and an Olympic-sized pool.

Demolition begins for Pastor Brooks' new South Side Chicago community center

Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks has been living and sleeping on top of a rooftop since November 2021, trying to raise $35 million to build a new South Side center, which would include a trade school, classrooms, restaurants, theater, gym and an Olympic-sized pool.

Man shot during argument in West Woodlawn

A man was shot during an argument Saturday night in West Woodlawn on the South Side.

Emmett Till's house to get preservation funds
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A cultural preservation organization announced Tuesday that Emmett Till's Chicago house will receive a share of $3 million in grants being distributed to 33 sites and organizations nationwide that are important pieces of African American history.

Emmett Till's Chicago home, Black sites to get landmarks funds

A cultural preservation organization announced Tuesday that Emmett Till's Chicago house will receive a share of $3 million in grants being distributed to 33 sites and organizations nationwide that are important pieces of African American history.

New Woodlawn healthcare center to open later this summer

"There should never be a time in one of the wealthiest cities in the world where the life expectancy of Black people in our city is 10 years less — 10 years less! — than any other demographic," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said.

Boy, 14, shot while riding in car in Woodlawn

A teenage boy was shot and wounded while riding in a car Thursday morning in the Woodlawn neighborhood.

Man killed, 2 others wounded during shooting at Woodlawn party

A man was killed and two other people were wounded in a shooting during a party Monday night in the Woodlawn neighborhood.

2 wounded in Woodlawn drive-by shooting

Two men were wounded in a drive-by shooting Wednesday morning near Jackson Park in the Woodlawn neighborhood.

Park Manor, Woodlawn residents warned about armed carjackings in June

Residents in Park Manor and Woodlawn are being warned about a series of armed carjackings in June, according to Chicago police.