The Bronzeville Cultural & Arts festival kicked off a weeklong celebration intended to reinvigorate the historic neighborhood.
South Side residents hit hard by closing of Menomonee Valley Cargill facility
Cargill’s beef slaughterhouse is closing today, leaving many of its South Side workers without a job.
Teenage entrepreneurs sell water bottles to thirsty motorists
Otis Lynn, 14, and his friends sell bottled water to passersby on the corner of Hadley and 35th streets in the Sherman Park neighborhood.
Street corner retailers sell wares to make ends meet
Shaky Jake and his associates make a living by “buying from the rich to sell to the poor.”
Low-income car owners rely on street mechanics to remain mobile
When cars break down or need maintenance, owners seek inexpensive labor and street mechanics make a living.
Construction trades program moves to unused space at North Division
A popular construction skills training program called One Hope Made Strong will hold classes at North Division High School, where it has access to tools and appropriate workspaces.
New Bucks ownership not game-changer for ‘Fair Play’ campaign
Campaign officials remain steadfast in demanding that if public money is used to pay for a new Bucks arena, it should also pay to improve recreational and athletic facilities at public schools.
Black entrepreneurs grow businesses with help from Dream MKE
Dream MKE is fostering growth in minority small businesses through seed loans, financial consulting and an upcoming fellowship program.
Applications for summer jobs through Earn & Learn now available
Applicants from 16- to 21-years of age will be given priority for Earn & Learn summer jobs.
City touts redevelopment prospects for Bronzeville cultural and entertainment district
Six proposals that emerged from a December brainstorming session on the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District have been unveiled by the city. Officials hope the process will spark renewed interest in Bronzeville among developers with the capacity to launch major projects.
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