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Home » Avalon Park

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Posted inMusic

Reality TV star Phor leads a tour through the cradle of his creativity

by The TRiiBE June 27, 2018August 18, 2021

Phor has gone from painting on Nikes and writing verses in his grandma’s basement to tattooing on Black Ink Crew: Chicago and working with superproducer London on da Track.

Posted inBest of Chicago

The sweet steak sandwich should be a Chicago food icon

by Ernest Wilkins June 22, 2017August 18, 2021

Most commonly available in majority black neighborhoods on the south side, the standout sandwich is unfortunately overlooked.

Posted inBlogs

Inquiring Nuns, The Wizard of Oz, and more outdoor film screenings in Chicago this week

by Jessica Kim Cohen July 25, 2016August 18, 2021

Plus two screenings of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Posted inBlogs

Future of Lucas Museum in jeopardy, missing man found dead in Avalon Park, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd February 18, 2016August 18, 2021

Also, the history of Chicago Public Schools’ financial mismanagement, and Sandra Bland’s mother introduces Hillary Clinton at a Bronzeville campaign rally.

Posted inBlogs

The gumbo’s got personality at Anita’s Gumbo in Avalon Park

by Mike Sula August 18, 2014August 18, 2021

From this small south-side storefront emerges gumbo of great powers.

Posted inBlogs

City job cuts hit black and Hispanic neighborhoods hardest

by Mick Dumke January 4, 2012August 19, 2021

City job cuts hit black and Hispanic neighborhoods hardest

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