E-mails give insight into financing, zoning process for 5150 Northwest Hwy. project
by BRIAN NADIG E-mails obtained from the city show that the planned housing development at 5150 N. Northwest Hwy. has run into potential obstacles since the property was rezoned last May, but
Local Crime from 17th District 8-5-17
A TEENAGER reported that he was attacked at about 9:45 p.m. Saturday, July 29, in the 4400 block of North Keokuk Avenue, according to 17th (Albany Park) District police. The 13-year-old teenager
Local Crime from 16th District 8-9-17
AN EMPLOYEE reported that the U.S. Bank, 5850 W. Belmont Ave., was robbed at about 9:55 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, according to 16th (Jefferson Park) District police. A teller reported that a
History of segregation, need for more low-income housing on NW Side discussed
by BRIAN NADIG Alderman John Arena’s pledge to help end segregation in the 45th Ward by bringing more Chicago Housing Authority-sponsored apartments to the area was warmly received at an Aug. 10
Girl Scouts raise funds by ‘flocking’ flamingos
by AGNES CONNOLLY The Eden United Church of Christ Girl Scout Troop 30 has been filling residents’ lawns with green flamingos in Forest Glen as a part of a fund-raiser for a
Passes hard to get at libraries
by BRIAN NADIG Checking out the limited number of free museum and zoo passes from the Chicago Public Library branches can be especially difficult during summer and winter breaks when children are
