Reporter covering the Loop, West Loop, River North and Gold Coast
Melody Mercado is a reporter covering the Loop, West Loop, River North, and Gold Coast. She focuses on themes such as construction, real estate, food and beverages, and architecture, often exploring their intersection with social issues in Chicago. Melody's work has been featured in Block Club Chicago and CBS News.
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Melody Mercado's coverage primarily focuses on local government announcements, event coverage, crime, and business in Chicago. She seems particularly interested in stories related to crime trends, city politics, and local businesses.
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The Memphis-style chicken chain opened its only Illinois location in 2015.
By: Melody Mercado, Madison Savedra
The city is ending services targeted specifically at migrants, including closing the landing zone Downtown and ceasing a census count for new arrivals.
By: Melody Mercado
The shop named Rose's let fans send free rose bouquets to people who had a big impact on their lives. People could also get a Polaroid with the former Bulls star.
By: Melody Mercado
CHICAGO — Derrick Rose is set to make his directorial debut at Saturday's Chicago Bulls game with his new short film, “Becoming a Rose,” a heartfelt tribute to Chicago.
By: Melody Mercado
Immigrant rights advocates also warned that allowing local police to cooperate with federal immigration agents could leave the city open to litigation and financial liability.
By: Melody Mercado
Ideas presented by Team Culture, a group of arts and business leaders, aim to revitalize Downtown Chicago through arts and culture.
By: Melody Mercado
Alderpeople blocked a vote on the proposed amendment by Alds. Raymond Lopez and Silvana Tabares that would have allowed police to cooperate with federal immigration officials.
By: Melody Mercado
Bally's officials estimate its Chicago casino could generate up to $1.2 billion in revenue annually. But if the casino doesn't open or it folds, investors would lose all their money, according to investment documents.
Experts say the Loop is showing signs of a potential economic boom thanks to the tech giant's purchase of the Thompson Center and reinvestment in the area.
By: Melody Mercado
The proposed 434-foot-tall building just north of Google's Fulton Market headquarters aims to include 573 apartments.
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