Controversy over Chicago Mayor's Plan to House Illegal Aliens in South Side Building

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson dropped a plan to use an empty manufacturing building on the city’s South Side to house illegal aliens after community protests and because the building’s owners were never informed of the intended use.

Closure of KFC Restaurants in Chicago's South Side

Three KFC restaurants abruptly shut down in Chicago's South Side, causing concern among residents and local officials. The closure is seen as a sign of urban blight and a worsening standard of living in the area.