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The Absolute Best J-Beauty and K-Beauty Shopping in Southern California, According to a Local Beauty Expert

Vanessa Lee is a Who What Wear editor in residence, aesthetic nurse, certified face reader, and founder and CXO of The Things We Do. If you’ve ever found yourself lingering on TikTok skin videos or secretly wanting someone to just tell you which Asian beauty products are actually worth it, this is your moment. I’ve been deep in the world of K-beauty and J-beauty since 2010, long before it was trending, and growing up in Southern California (and living in Koreatown for years), I’ve learned exactly where the real gems are hiding. Some of these spots are classics I’ve loved for years, and others are newer buzzy boutiques that you absolutely have to visit. Together, they make the perfect little beauty adventure. Think of this as a fun beauty tour filled with the exact spots you’ll want to revisit again and again. And if you’re not a SoCal native, most of my favorite products are available to shop online. Keep scrolling for my top stops and shopping picks. FIRST STOP: THE 626-THE HEART OF J-BEAUTY & K-BEAUTY ON THE EASTSIDE The 626 has always felt like its own world, full of family-run shops, late-night eats, and beauty stores tucked between noodle houses and bakeries. I grew up coming here with my mom, wandering the aisles of 99 Ranch, always excited for the food, the treats, and the feeling that there was something new to discover. That same warmth and buzz still lives in the neighborhood today. It’s familiar and rich with culture, making it the perfect place to begin an Asian Beauty Crawl that feels both nostalgic and so much fun. Takashima: Your J-Beauty Immersion Address: 1330 South Fullerton Road #106-108, Rowland Heights, California 91748 Start at Takashima, a pure J-beauty boutique that feels like stepping directly into a beauty store in Tokyo. It can seem overwhelming because there is so much to discover, but take your time and don’t be shy to ask one of the beauty consultants to help! There is a large cosmetic area with a concentration on makeup as well as a vast skin-and-hair section. What to look for: eye shadows, J-beauty skincare masks, press-on nail art, and sunscreen Insider tip: The sunscreen wall is unmatched. Test textures before choosing! Shibuyala Black: Trendy, Sleek, and Highly Curated Address: 18495 Colima Road Unit 6, Rowland Heights, California 91748 Just minutes away, Shibuyala Black feels like the cooler, more editorial sister in the Shibuyala family. You’ll find the buzziest K-beauty toners and J-beauty sunscreens alongside products in-the-know girlies stash for themselves. Shopping here feels very trendy and insider. There are lots of beauty tools to choose from, ranging from basic to luxury, and there is even a personal massager area for women. A truly complete offering! What to look for: Lashes, mochi lip masks, hair products, and all of the beauty tools! Insider tip: The new-arrivals section is always worth checking first. PlayLab Beauty: Pasadena’s Clean, Chic Beauty Gallery Address: 25 North Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, California 91103 Before heading downtown, stop at PlayLab Beauty, a bright and beautifully organized boutique that makes shopping feel intuitive and soothing. Everything is arranged by step, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned skincare lovers who want to refine their routines. What to look for: Most of the products are so great for sensitive skin that needs clearing, but they also carry feminine-care products! Insider tip: Ask for help building a starter routine. The team is very thoughtful and experienced. NEXT STOP: THE 213-LITTLE TOKYO & KOREATOWN The 213 is where L. A.’s diversity really shines with enclaves like Little Tokyo and Koreatown buzzing with cafés, beauty shops, and markets that feel straight out of Seoul or Tokyo. I spent much of my college and post-college years here, soaking up its energy and constant sense of discovery. It’s full of hidden gems and the perfect next stop on an Asian Beauty Crawl. JS K Beauty: Little Tokyo’s Hidden Skincare Gem Address: 333 South Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California 90013 (Inside Little Tokyo Market Place) Your first downtown stop is JS K Beauty, a compact but well-stocked store filled with affordable and iconic J- and K-beauty favorites. It’s a perfect place to grab daily essentials and explore gentle, effective formulas. What to look for: Haruharu toners, Mediheal masks, Kosé cleansing oils Insider tip: The sheet-mask aisle is worth the trip alone. Shibuyala Koreatown: The Trendy Hybrid Stop Address: 3465 West 6th Street, Suite 180, Los Angeles, California 90020 The Koreatown Shibuyala location blends the sleek aesthetic of the 626 shop with K-town’s energy and fast-moving beauty trends. Expect a fresh mix of Japanese classics and Korean innovations. What to look for: Anua toners, Shiseido Perfect Whip, Etude House tints, Dynasty Cream Insider tip: This store gets new imports quickly, so always check the display at the entrance. SM Korea Beauty: The K-Beauty Playground Address: 3300 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, California 90020 End your crawl at SM Korea Beauty, a bright, colorful beauty boutique that feels like a mini department store in Seoul. It’s full of premium skincare, trendy formulas, and rows of sheet masks that could keep you stocked all year. What to look for: History of Whoo, O Hui, Round Lab SPFs, Abib sheet masks Insider tip: Weekdays are calmer and easier for browsing. My Asian Beauty Edit: 10 Shoppable Favorites I Love, Use, and Genuinely Recommend.
https://www.whowhatwear.com/beauty/best-southern-california-japanese-and-korean-beauty-shops

Wynwood Norte tower OK’d with four conditions

Written by John Charles Robbins on November 26, 2025 A new mixed-use residential tower is planned for the Wynwood Norte Neighborhood Revitalization District (NRD-2) in Miami. This story is premium content for our subscribers only. Unlock the full story and the entire edition with a Miami Today subscription!.
https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2025/11/26/wynwood-norte-tower-okd-with-four-conditions/

Jellybean Johnson, the Time Musician and a Pioneer of the Minneapolis Sound, Dead at 69

Jellybean Johnson one of the pioneers of the Minneapolis Sound, the original and only drummer for the Time, and multi-instrumentalist/producer died on Friday, Nov. 21. He was 69. No cause of death has been disclosed. His death was confirmed by his friend and bandmate Morris Day, lead singer of Morris Day and the Time, which was also later known as the Original 7ven. “Jellybean was a friend of mine since the age of 11 years old,” Day said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “He wasn’t just a bandmate, he was more like a brother to me. As one of the original members of the Time, Bean was a consummate musician. All he ever wanted to do was play and talk music. Even after our concerts, he would find a local pub, get on stage, and Jam with the house band. I’m certain he’s up in heaven now with Prince assembling an All-Star lineup of some of the baddest musicians to ever do it. Bean will forever be missed.” “With a heavy heart my dear friend Jellybean passed away a couple of hours ago. We are devastated by this news,” Sheila E., his longtime friend and collaborator wrote on social media on Friday. In her post, she said she first met Johnson in 1981 or 1982 while on tour with Prince. She added, “He was a kind human being, extremely talented and funny. He had a great sense of humor and was an awesome guitar player. Yesterday was your birthday, I forgot to call you and I’m so sorry. I loveu Bean. Rest in peace and power.” Jellybean Johnson was born Garry George Johnson in Chicago on Nov. 19, 1956. His family moved to Minneapolis when he was age 13. There, his mother bought him his first drum kit and he also taught himself to play guitar. He soon befriended others in his North Minneapolis neighborhood who shared his love of music, including Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Morris Day, and Prince. “We would have this huge festival in the summertime and all the rival bands and neighboring bands would come and play in front of thousands of people,” Johnson told Fox 9 in 2021. “So we cut our teeth doing that as youngsters.” Editor’s picks After Prince scored his first record deal with Warner Bros. at age 18, he recruited his friends, which included Johnson, and appointed him the drummer for the Prince-created band the Time. Several of the Time members came from the already existing funk band Flyte Tyme, which included Johnson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Anton Johnson, David Eiland, and Monte Moir. Prince expanded the Time to include Day and Jerome Benton, replacing the band’s original singer, Alexander O’Neal. “Prince told Morris, ‘You go back and get Jellybean and we’ll do the band and you’re gonna sing,’” Jellybean told Fox. “And Morris was like, ‘I don’t want to sing, I want to play the drums.’ And he was like, ‘No, I’ll teach you.’” Their musical approach defined the Minneapolis Sound. The funk-rock and R&B style that blended components of new wave and synth-pop into the mix ruled the Eighties charts and continues to heavily influence pop music today. The Time featured prominently in Prince’s 1984 blockbuster Purple Rain. However, there was tension brewing before the movie was released, with Jam, Lewis, and Moir’s departure before Purple Rain filming commenced. And after three albums, which primarily featured Day and Prince’s work, the Time broke up shortly thereafter. After the Time split up, Johnson joined the short-lived Prince-affiliated the Family, which released a self-titled album in 1985 before dissolving. Johnson then turned to producing, songwriting, and serving as a session musician, re-teaming with Jam and Tems at Flyte Tyme Productions on a number of projects. Among his work with Jams and Tems, he co-wrote and played on his former Flyte Tyme bandmate O’Neal’s 1987 “Criticize” single, co-produced songs on New Edition’s 1988 album Heart Break, and produced Janet Jackson’s “Black Cat” from her fourth studio album, 1989’s Rhythm Nation 1814. Related Content In 1990, the Time’s original seven members reunited for Graffiti Bridge and the Time album Pandemonium. Johnson continued to produce and work as a session musician, as well as hit the road with Day and the Time. From 2003 to 2012, he also toured as a guitarist with Chicago bluesman Ronnie Baker Brooks. Trending Stories In 2021 at age 64, Johnson released his long-gestating debut album, Get Experienced, under the name Jellybean Johnson Experience, which features his guitar work. He completed it during the Covid pandemic shutdown.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jellybean-johnson-the-time-prince-dead-obituary-1235471010/

Unidentified victim dead in double shooting Friday night in Loop

An unidentified man was pronounced dead Friday night in a shooting that left an 18-year-old man seriously wounded in the Loop neighborhood, Chicago police said. Around 10: 40 p. m., officers responded to a call of someone shot in the 100 block of South Dearborn Street and found two victims struck by gunfire. The first victim suffered multiple wounds to the body, and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. An 18-year-old man suffered a wound to a leg and was taken to the same hospital where he was listed in serious condition, police said. No one was in custody and detectives were investigating.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/22/unidentified-victim-dead-in-double-shooting-friday-night-in-loop/

Nearly 21 years later, family of slain Gold Coast man finds comfort as prosecutors bring murder charges

Stanford Projansky waited more than 20 years to look into the eyes of the man accused of the execution-style fatal shooting of the oldest of his three sons. Though the 91-year-old Glenview man died just two months shy of the long-awaited day, his two other sons were among two dozen relatives and friends who packed a Cook County courtroom over the weekend to bear witness and honor a loved one they lost too soon.

December 18 marks 21 years since 40-year-old Kent Projansky was killed in his 30th-floor apartment in the Elm Street Plaza building in the 1100 block of North Dearborn Street in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Police reported there were no signs of forced entry to his apartment, which did not appear ransacked or otherwise disturbed.

On Saturday, David Barklow made his first court appearance in Chicago on first-degree murder charges. Prosecutors said Barklow, 68, a former neighbor of the slain man, has been in custody since April 17 after being arrested at an airport in Lima, Peru, in connection with the murder case and a related warrant alleging unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. Following lengthy extradition proceedings in South America, he accompanied FBI agents back to Chicago on Friday.

The victim’s middle brother, Todd Projansky, said Sunday that the family first learned on Friday about the criminal charges and Barklow’s return to the United States. Within 24 hours, Projansky locked eyes for the first time with Barklow during a court hearing he wasn’t sure would ever come.

“It was very difficult to hold out hope,” said Projansky, a Buffalo Grove attorney, in a Tribune interview. “As a somewhat positive person, I kind of always thought it would come, but being realistic with myself, I really questioned sometimes if we’d ever get here.”

Todd described his brother Kent as friendly and generous—a bachelor who was an overly indulgent uncle who spoiled his niece and nephews, including taking them to MLB All-Star Games. He was also a “champion of underdogs,” remembered Todd, recalling when Kent took a Streetwise vendor to a Bulls game and other acts of kindness toward those less fortunate.

“He had a soft spot for everyone,” Todd said.

Just three days after the killing, prosecutors said police responded to a report of a discarded duffel bag found inside a garbage can behind a bank about 14 miles from Kent Projansky’s apartment. The bag contained bloody clothes, a cardboard ammunition box, and a .32-caliber revolver, which crime lab experts later linked to the ballistic evidence recovered from the murder scene.

Despite this promising lead, the investigation went cold.

Todd said his brother’s unsolved killing devastated the family, who also feared for their own safety—not knowing if the crime was random or if Kent had been targeted.

“My kids would ask if someone was going to come in and murder me,” Todd said. He even asked his local police department to drive by his home for well-being checks in the days following Kent’s death. “We didn’t know who did it or why they did it. We suspected and continue to suspect it was about money, but we didn’t know. With four babies in the house, I wanted to be as careful as I could be.”

Todd and his family regularly called police for updates, trying to hold out hope.

Then, in 2017, police resubmitted evidence from the discarded duffel bag using more advanced technology and found that seven latent impressions on items inside the bag—including one on the ammunition box—matched Barklow, prosecutors said. They noted that Barklow’s mother lived in Park Ridge at the time, about two miles from where the duffel bag was recovered.

Todd said his family first heard Barklow’s name in late 2019, when the Chicago man was taken into custody for questioning. Authorities said they obtained Barklow’s DNA samples and fingerprints, but he was released without charges as further forensic testing continued.

Prosecutors said Barklow lived across the street from Kent Projansky at the time of the 2004 killing. During a 2019 interview, Barklow “admitted having purchased weed from the victim” inside his apartment but denied “seeing the victim preceding his death” or having knowledge about the duffel bag and its contents.

As the investigation continued, authorities said Barklow left Chicago in late 2019. According to the Department of Homeland Security, he flew to Sweden and eventually ended up in Ecuador, where he had been living before being taken into custody on April 17 at an airport in Peru.

Prosecutors stated that further forensic testing linked items inside the duffel bag to both the victim and Barklow. Records reveal Barklow has a 1995 federal bank fraud conviction.

He is currently being held in Cook County Jail and is due back in court Monday.

Todd said that though the arrest “doesn’t bring my brother back,” he and his other brother Drew are thankful for law enforcement’s efforts. He also urged more funding to speed up crime lab backlogs, which he said caused delays in the investigation.

Todd noted that his mother, Sheila, 86 and battling dementia, is unaware of the criminal case. His father, who died on September 10, knew of the 2019 lead involving Barklow and was anxiously awaiting the court proceedings.

“My father said one of his purposes in life was to see Barklow in person in a prison jumpsuit,” Todd shared.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/16/gold-coast-murder-peru-extradition/

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s home believed to have been broken into

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue their impressive start to the season, securing a perfect 6-0 record. Following their recent comeback victory against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday and a dominant 127-108 win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday, the Thunder have looked unstoppable on the court.

Much of the team’s success can be attributed to star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has been putting on masterclasses game after game. However, while Shai shines on the court, a concerning situation unfolded off the court that has captured local attention.

According to a local broadcast from the Oklahoma City area, Gilgeous-Alexander’s home in Nichols Hills was reportedly broken into on the same night he and the Thunder were hosting the Wizards. The broadcast reported:

> “And we are following breaking news out of the northwest part of the metro. A heavy police presence in a Nichols Hills neighborhood. Initial reports indicate this is a home break-in. It is believed to be the home of OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. SGA, as we all know, wrapped up a game at the Paycom Center tonight.”

The situation appeared serious, with the Oklahoma City police helicopter overhead, a police canine on the scene, and several officers entering and exiting the home throughout the night. A vehicle from the Nichols Hills Police Department was also present, as the investigation was ongoing.

Thunder General Manager Sam Presti was reported to be “at the scene” to oversee the situation. According to further reporting, multiple police officers conducted a thorough search of the property for several hours. News crews in attendance also confirmed Presti’s presence at the location. At this time, it remains unclear whether any arrests have been made.

While the Thunder prepare to defend last season’s championship title, the safety and well-being of Gilgeous-Alexander and his family remain the top priority for the team.

As the investigation continues, Oklahoma City looks to keep their winning streak alive when they face the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday afternoon. Fans and teammates alike hope for a swift resolution to the break-in incident so the team can refocus fully on their pursuit of another championship.
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/thunder-news-shai-gilgeous-alexanders-home-believed-to-have-been-broken-into

Now That’s Some Hissing Humor: 27 Cat Memes to Boost Your Spirits Until Halloween

Hello, fellow feline fans! It’s the day before Halloween, that magical time when the air smells faintly of pumpkin spice, half the neighborhood is covered in fake cobwebs, and our cats are one spooky shadow away from accidentally scaring us to death.

The almost-Halloween mood is bubbling with excitement. The costumes are ready (or maybe the cats have already shredded them), and we’re just counting down the hours until spooky o’clock finally arrives.

But how do we pass the time until then? With cat memes, of course! Because let’s be honest—cats and Halloween are kindred spirits. They’re mysterious, dramatic, slightly chaotic, and occasionally seen sprinting across the room at invisible forces.

You don’t need ghosts when your cat already stares at walls like they’re haunted.
https://cheezburger.com/42970373/now-thats-some-hissing-humor-27-cat-memes-to-boost-your-spirits-until-halloween

DC leaf collection for the fall season begins after Halloween

Once you hand out candy to neighborhood trick-or-treaters, you may feel the need to buckle down and rake up all the dead leaves on your lawn. This year’s leaf collection in D.C. begins on Monday, Nov. 3, which happens to fall right after Halloween weekend.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced in a news conference that each residential neighborhood will receive at least two leaf collections during the season.

“There are many ways that DPW and residents work together to keep our city clean and safe, and leaf collection is one of them,” Bowser said, referring to D.C.’s Department of Public Works.

The leaf collection season will run through February. Mayor Bowser advised residents to rake their leaves into tree boxes or curbs in front of their homes. Leaves can also be placed in paper bags, but crews will not collect leaves in plastic bags.

“We encourage everyone to look up your collection zone, pay attention to when DPW announces that they’re 10 days out, and then work together with your neighbors to have leaves in tree boxes or curbside for collection,” she added.

In about a week, residents who receive trash and recycling services from DPW will receive a leaf collection brochure outlining when they can expect their first collection this season.

“Leaf collection is one of our toughest operations because we’re working with two unpredictable forces: Mother Nature and human nature,” said DPW Interim Director Anthony Crispino.

Residents can find out which leaf collection section they live in by visiting the District’s leaf collection page.

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https://wtop.com/dc/2025/10/dc-leaf-collection-for-the-fall-season-begins-after-halloween/

2 killed, 15-year-old girl among 3 injured in Greater Grand Crossing crash: police

CHICAGO (WLS) – Two people died and three others were injured in a crash on Chicago’s South Side Friday night, officials confirmed.

The Chicago Police Department reported that the collision occurred around 9:30 p.m. near West 75th Street and South Vincennes Avenue in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood.

According to police, a 37-year-old woman was driving a grey Buick sedan westbound when she attempted to turn southbound but failed to yield at the intersection. The Buick then struck a black Dodge vehicle that was traveling eastbound. The crash also involved an unoccupied, parked grey Mercedes sedan, which was hit as a result of the impact.

Video footage from the scene showed extensive damage with debris scattered across the area. Witnesses reported that at least two people were ejected from vehicles during the crash.

Two occupants of the Dodge were transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified them as 20-year-old Matthew Cuadra and 18-year-old April M. Valencia, both from Lansing.

The Dodge’s driver, a 26-year-old man, along with two passengers—a 15-year-old girl and a 25-year-old woman—were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Buick was cited by police for failure to yield while making a left turn.

The Chicago Police Department’s Major Accidents Unit is currently investigating the crash. Further information has not been released.

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https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-police-investigating-serious-car-crash-west-75th-street-south-vincennes-avenue-greater-grand-crossing/18031634/

Pullman neighborhood groups stepping up as government shutdown casts shadow on Park Service facilities

As visitors descended upon the Pullman neighborhood to delight in the vintage lavish homes that threw open their doors last weekend for the Historic Pullman House Tour, a few notable structures remained closed due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, now well into its third week.

One favorite site, the Administration Clock Tower Building in Pullman National Historical Park, remained closed as the park’s seven rangers, who typically staff the site and offer tours and other programming, were furloughed.

Organizers of the 52nd annual Historic Pullman House Tour, held on October 10 and 11, reported a roughly 30% decrease in ticket sales. They speculated this drop was a direct result of the shutdown and the park closure, with potential visitors possibly assuming the event had been canceled.

“Everyone sees there’s a closed sign across the street,” said Lynn McClure, vice president of the Historic Pullman Foundation. “We have no rangers.”

McClure noted the closures had a significant impact on the neighborhood, its residents, and visitors alike. “Traditionally, national parks have been the first place many people experience the shutdown as a personal impact,” she said. “It’s personal.”

The timing of the shutdown is particularly unfortunate, McClure added. “This is the fall, when schools start setting up programs and tours with educational components,” she explained, while helping out at the recent House Tour. “This is high travel season.”

To help mitigate the effects of the shutdown, the Historic Pullman Foundation has been stepping in to fill gaps. They are assisting with some school tours after being informed by the Park Service which schools had already signed up.

As a “National Park friends group” with official partnership status, the Foundation sees this as a vital way to support Pullman National Historical Park and its mission. “So when something like the government shutdown happens, we have to spring into action, and we’re doing what we can,” McClure said.

More visitors are expected in Pullman on Saturday when several buildings are featured in Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Open House Chicago 2025. Participating sites include the Historic Pullman Foundation headquarters at 614 E. 113th St., Greater Tabernacle Cathedral at 11300 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Pullman Artspace Lofts at 11137 S. Langley Ave., and Pullman Tech Workshop at 11314 S. Front Ave.

However, similar to last weekend’s home tour, the visitor center inside the Clock Tower—operated by the National Park Service—will remain closed during Open House Chicago, according to Alfonso Quiroz of the Historic Pullman Foundation.

“However, the rest of the Pullman National Historical Park will be open, including the grounds around the Clock Tower (operated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources), as well as the Exhibit Hall and the Florence Lowden Miller Center, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Collections will be on display throughout the day,” he said.

Despite the decreased attendance last weekend, the Historic Pullman House Tour was still a hit among Pullman fans. The tour started at the Historic Pullman Exhibit Hall and included visits to eight homes, a home under restoration, and the Block House Gallery—with its homes, gallery, classrooms, community areas, and storage spaces. The tour also featured the historic Greenstone Church and the George M. Pullman School.

Additional highlights included live jazz performances, a classic car show, and food options. Visitors could also stop by the Pullman House Project Welcome Center, located inside the former home of Henry Sessions, the first general superintendent of the Pullman Palace Car Company. The house was later used as a social club for Pullman executives and as the Pullman Club Coffee Shop.

Cindy McMahon, co-chair of the House Tour, mentioned that even before the shutdown, rangers’ hours had been reduced in May. To help compensate for these cutbacks, the Exhibit Hall extended its hours to be open to the public Thursday through Sunday.

“We did have a lot of people call to see if the House Tour was still going to take place,” said McMahon, whose home was showcased on the tour. “People can still come and visit the partner sites and still get a Pullman experience, and hopefully they’ll return when the park is open.”

Alongside the Historic Pullman Foundation, other neighborhood organizations such as the Pullman House Project are stepping up to support visitors.

“We’re here to give everyone who comes to Pullman a good visitor experience,” McMahon emphasized.

Nancy Johnson, a Pullman resident of 12 years who volunteered during the tour, expressed her love of the area’s history, architecture, and friendly neighbors.

“There’s a lot of misinformation; people think Pullman is closed altogether,” Johnson said. “People show up baffled.”


Janice Neumann is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/17/pullman-historic-park-government-shutdown/