Last city Sears store to close
by BRIAN NADIG The last remaining Sears department store in the city and the longtime retail anchor of the Six Corners Shopping District is closing in July. "The Six Corners shopping district has revolved...
Emanuel guest at ward luncheon
by BRIAN NADIG The Weber Spur trail, the planned Peoples Gas facility in Sauganash and the city bag tax were among the items discussed at the annual "State of the Ward" luncheon at Colletti’s...
30 more officers planned for 16th District, but attrition will affect net gain
by BRIAN NADIG The 16th (Jefferson Park) Police District could receive 30 new police officers by October, but it is not clear what the net gain will be due to expected retirements and transfers....
Zoning sought for mixed-income housing plan; public hearings could be held in a couple of months
by BRIAN NADIG Large groups of residents and housing advocates are expected to testify about a controversial mixed-income housing proposal for Jefferson Park at public hearings that could be held in a couple of...
Three buildings in Jefferson Park, Portage Park on Milwaukee Ave being demolished this week; college property up for sale
by BRIAN NADIG The former Edward Fox Photography, Ernest Meyer Interiors and Finney Company buildings on Milwaukee Avenue are being demolished this week, while a large section of land in the Jefferson Park business...
Sears closing at Six Corners; property has been for lease for past year
by BRIAN NADIG Sears Department Store, the longtime retail anchor of the Six Corners Shopping District, is closing this July. “The Six Corners shopping district has revolved around Sears Department Store (for 80 years),...
Local Crime from 16th District 4-4-18
A WOMAN was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and other charges following her arrest at about 4:05 p.m. Thursday, March 29, in the 3300 block of North Newland Avenue, according to...
