Category Archives: Neighborhoods
Commission goes against wishes of Ald. Napolitano and approves 297-unit plan
by BRIAN NADIG The Chicago Plan Commission at its July 20 meeting went against the wishes of Alderman Anthony Napolitano (41st) and approved a proposed 297-unit apartment complex near Higgins and Cumberland
Aldermen say property tax bills reflecting 10% tax hike necessary
by Agnes Connolly The second installment of property tax bills that are due Aug. 1 and feature a 10 percent tax increase in Chicago are necessary, according to representatives for some local
Home features life-size playhouse
by BRIAN NADIG Tucked in the basement of a mid-century modern home in Sauganash at 6282 N. Kolmar Ave. is a life-size, custom-built playhouse that entertained the Hohmeier children while they were
Starbucks planned for former Brown’s site at Lawrence & Central
by BRIAN NADIG A Starbucks coffee shop is planning to open inside the former Brown’s Chicken restaurant at 5601 W. Lawrence Ave. “Brown’s Chicken closed their doors (in late December). It didn’t
Petition clears way for more liquor businesses
by BRIAN NADIG A successful petition drive to lift a ban on the sale of alcohol in a portion of the Norwood Park commercial corridor opens the door for additional liquor establishments
Council seeks input on playlot design
by BRIAN NADIG The Wildwood Park Advisory Council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, to gather community input on a new playground design for the park, 6950 N. Hiawatha Ave.
