Multimedia storyteller Woojae Julia Song (Medill ‘19) has always been interested in the food scene in her Uptown Chicago neighborhood. As a result, when COVID-19 hit, she immediately saw the beginnings of a story.
“The (Uptown) restaurants really reflect the broader community, and once the pandemic started, it was pretty clear early on that local restaurants and small businesses were being impacted pretty directly,” Song said. “And we’ve seen communities of color and immigrant communities face additional challenges.”
As a fellow with CatchLight Local Chicago an initiative that supports Chicago-based journalists Song partnered with a local newsroom, Block Club Chicago, to work on a long-term project.
BERLIN â The demolition of Princess Theater is scheduled to take place Monday.
City Manager James Wheeler said the demolition of the vacant theater and the adjacent building at 8 Main St., is expected to be completed in one day.
While the demolition is underway, traffic will be diverted from that section of Main Street. The detour will route drivers to the intersection of Mechanic Street and Pleasant Street (by Gold House Restaurant). Drivers will be able to access downtown Main Street by driving from Pleasant Street to Main Street on Mechanic Street.
Mechanic Street is currently a one-way street that will be opened up to two-way traffic. Parking on Mechanic Street will be prohibited during the detour.