Woodlawn Save A Lot store suddenly closes leaving residents puzzled
"For you to punish the community for this, I'm hoping that through the conversations we're supposed to have in the next couple days that you don't turn out to be a monster."
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Woodlawn residents wonder why Save A Lot store suddenly closes
CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports there was no notice, but the community's alderwoman plans to speak with a company representative about this move.
Woodlawn Save A Lot store suddenly closes leaving residents puzzled
A Save A Lot there has closed without warning and now the future of this location is now uncertain. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza has been digging into what's next.
Woodlawn shooting: Man killed after being shot in neck inside residence
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Man with knife cuts Chicago Police officer in arm and head
Police say they approached the offender after he was seen in a home attmepting to take items from inside.
Man with knife cuts Chicago Police officer in arm and head
Police say they approached the offender after he was seen in a home attmepting to take items from inside.
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Several CTA buses have been temporarily rerouted due to the fire.
One hurt in high rise fire in Woodlawn
Several CTA buses were temporarily rerouted due to the fire.
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Trauma sensitive yoga at Woodlawn's Blue Lotus
"I think it's very natural for me for women in general to just hold everything in our bodies. So when you start to move your body and breathe, everything just starts to bubble up."
Trauma sensitive yoga at Woodlawn's Blue Lotus
One studio in Woodlawn says it's not just the only yoga studio in the neighborhood, but they're also one of the few fighting to provide trauma sensitive yoga to the that area. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
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Small protest in Woodlawn as neighbors decry city's moving of migrants into vacant school
After months of pushback from Woodlawn residents, the city pushed forward with plans to convert a vacant Chicago Public School into temporary housing for asylum seekers.
Migrants move into vacant Chicago school despite local concerns
After months of pushback from Woodlawn residents, the city pushed forward with plans to convert a vacant Chicago Public School into temporary housing for asylum seekers.
Migrants to begin moving into elementary school in Woodlawn Thursday
Around 250 migrants could stay at the school for up to two years.
Migrants to start moving into elementary school in Woodlawn today
The mayor's office sent an e-mail to neighbors announcing the move-in date.
Project HOOD receiving $8M donation towards new community center
A big donation toward the construction of the Project HOOD Community Center.
Project HOOD to receive $8M donation towards community center
A big donation toward the construction of the Project HOOD Community Center is happening Wednesday.
Neighbors in Woodlawn concerned about moving migrants into vacant school
Plans are quickly moving forward with a migrant shelter at a shuttered school building in Woodlawn. City leaders have said the shelter could open as soon as Monday, but people in the community are continuing their stance against the shelter.
Woodlawn migrant center set to open this week
The city says the school, formerly Wadsworth Elementary School, is ready to accept 250 migrants -- to start.
Hundreds of migrants could move into abandoned Woodlawn elementary school starting Monday
The city says the school, formerly Wadsworth Elementary School, is ready to accept 250 migrants -- to start.
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