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Author Archives: Igor Studenkov

Igor Studenkov is a winner of multiple Illinois Press Association awards for local government and business reporting. He has been contributing to Growing Community Media newspapers in 2012, then from 2015 onward. His work appeared in Austin Weekly News, Wednesday Journal and Forest Park Review, as well as Streetsblog Chicago and various community newspapers throughout the Chicagoland region.

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Forest Park Bed Bath and Beyond closing

by Igor Studenkov February 1, 2023February 2, 2023

The Forest Park Bed Bath and Beyond location, 215 S. Harlem Ave., is one of the 87 locations slated to close as the home goods chain is poised on the brink of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The closing was announced Jan. 30, six months after Bed Bath and Beyond closed 150 locations nationwide. It is […]

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City plans gateway arch to mark ‘Soul City Corridor’

by Igor Studenkov January 31, 2023January 31, 2023
Posted inOne Views

Until Russia is free

by Igor Studenkov January 31, 2023February 1, 2023
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Village neighbors won’t help pay for CTA water tower removal

by Igor Studenkov January 3, 2023January 3, 2023
Posted inOne Views

A glimmer of light in the darkness

by Igor Studenkov December 27, 2022January 2, 2023
Posted inCommunity

Closed Sears site to get $100M medical facility, grocery store

by Igor Studenkov and Trey Arline/Block Club Chicago December 21, 2022December 27, 2022
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West suburbs, East Garfield Park get more off-peak, evening Metra service

by Igor Studenkov November 29, 2022November 29, 2022
Posted inSeason of Giving

West Side, suburban organizations tackle life expectancy gap

by Igor Studenkov November 22, 2022November 22, 2022
Posted inBusiness & Development

Metra keeps passes after board backlash

by Igor Studenkov November 15, 2022November 16, 2022
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Pace proposes pulling plug on suspended suburban routes  

by Igor Studenkov October 25, 2022October 25, 2022

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