TIF for airline, redevelopment and student housing
09/02/2009
Among the items listed on the Community Development Commission’s draft September agenda: UAL Corporation, the operators of United Airlines, is up for a tax increment financing subsidy as part of its plan to move about 2,800 to the building formerly known as the Sears Tower. Read more...
Relief for townhomers
09/02/2009
Townhouse residents disproportionately hit by new fees on privately owned and operated Dumpsters could soon get some relief, according to an ordinance making the rounds in city council. Read more...
Here come the fests
09/02/2009
This weekend, the Greater South Loop Association sponsors its annual party, the Bash on Wabash. Expect entertainment, bands, food, a “bags” tournament and drinks. The party goes down 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday. Read more...
Vorwaerts Hall, a landmark
09/02/2009
A club started by German immigrants for a wide-range of social, athletic and political activities could be recommended for landmark status today, Sept. 3. Read more...
Dodgeball Ninjas resurrect classic
Motley crew gathers at Sheridan Park
08/26/2009
If you enter the world of the Aberdeen Street Dodgeball Ninjas, prepare to compete with passion. Beware the flying rubber balls. Use peripheral vision to guard against sneak attacks. Throw smartly at foes and listen to teammates. Read More...
It's Pete's
Long-vacant Madison/Western site gets its grocer
08/26/2009
Marie Reichardt remembers when the commercial strips along Western Avenue and Madison Street offered everything from meat markets to movie theatres. A family could shop very locally. Read More...
Suit demands damages for alleged abuse
Chicago Hope Academy in the cross-hairs
08/26/2009
Chicago Hope Academy administrators failed to intervene after a teacher initiated a sexual relationship with one of her students, a new lawsuit alleges. Filed last week by a minor listed only as John Doe, the suit seeks $200,000 in damages against the private, Christian high school, 2189 W. Bowler. Read More...
School lease sparks anger
Charter school operator set to move into shuttered school building
08/26/2009
The powerful operator of a network of charter schools is expected to take control of a Pilsen middle school building Chicago Public Schools ordered closed this June. Read more...
Flurry of vendors commit to MetraMarket
More lessees for project targeting Loop commuters, residents
08/26/2009
Local and regional names lead the list of specialty vendors expected for the soon-to-debut food emporium in the West Loop’s long-planned MetraMarket. Read more...
Fido's poop must go now
Clean up your balcony, board's lawsuit demands
08/26/2009
Dog doo-doo on the balcony has a couple of South Loop condominium owners in deep ... trouble. The condo association that represents owners in the 212 E. Cullerton building filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Michael Sikorski and Heather Ehrenberg, alleging both have allowed their two-foot tall, 100-pound dog to defecate on the balcony abutting their unit. Read more...