As we post this well written in depth article from the Chicago Sun Times regarding the disastrous state of primary grocery access in beleaguered areas of Chicago , some powerful memories are stirred up (no pun intended)

The article references a particular Aldi’s store at 76th and South Ashland Ave which was abruptly closed recently. Our editor grew up a few blocks from there at 7628 S. Paulina but thankfully his family moved out of there way back in 1970. Even then, over a half...

For the senior citizens unable to get an exemption still living in their homes over the course of decades since the turn of the century, this is HORRIFIC escalation in carrying costs for their homes

From @illinoispolicy Residential property taxes have increased 77% in Cook County, 85% in Chicago, more in surrounding suburbs since 2003. pic.twitter.com/e55cm1IJFY — 16th & 17th District Chicago Police Scanner (@CPD1617Scanner) August 13,...

Last gasps of a dying city

"The United Center said they ended the show early to ensure people's safety." Yeah I don't think @UnitedCenter had a choice when everyone ran for the doors. Also, this is contrary to what News Affairs told us, as they told us there were no reports. A...