Aerial view of the 4740 N. Clark property (@aproperties)For many years now, the Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (a.ka. "C4") has operated inside the building complex at 4740 N. Clark. (Eds: The C4 website is no longer active) The three buildings in the complex are owned by a separate not-for-profit, the Edgewater Uptown Building Corporation, which is based out of the C4 administrative office on Belle Plaine. As best as we can tell, all three Clark Street buildings have been operating tax-free for a minimum of 30 years.C4 has had funding issues for many years, and the building was previously for sale. [...]

 Ever since "Firebird Piri Piri" closed, we have been wondering what's going on behind the paper in the restaurant space in the Magnolia-Wilson mall at 4546 N. Magnolia.  Firebird replaced "Foodie's Hub" and, despite being pretty good, only lasted a year.New ownership has entered the picture and construction on "Halalicious" is ongoing. Originally titled "Halal Food NYC" in the working stages, Halalicious recently received its license and passed city inspection. From the business:"Halalicious brings the bold flavors and fast-paced energy of New York street food right to your neighborhood. Inspired by the iconic halal carts of NYC, we serve up fresh, high-quality [...]