Dam demolition begins on Chicago River
by KEVIN GROSS Demolition of the North Branch Dam at the joining of the North Branch of the Chicago River and the North Shore Channel began last week as part of a project to...
Arena to hold teleconference instead of traditional community meeting on 5150 project
by BRIAN NADIG The controversial proposed mixed-income housing project at 5150 N. Northwest Hwy. in Jefferson Park appears to be moving forward, as Alderman John Arena (45th) plans to hold a teleconference Aug. 14...
Aldermen announce parking relief for Downtown Edgebrook
by BRIAN NADIG A plan to provide parking relief for Downtown Edgebrook businesses during the final months of a sewer project was recently implemented, according to aldermen Margaret Laurino (39th) and Anthony Napolitano (41st)....
Taft HS athletic field plan praised despite concerns
by BRIAN NADIG The plan to install an outdoor athletic complex at Taft High School was widely praised at a July 17 community meeting, but several nearby homeowners expressed concerns that it would create...
Groups endorse 10-story 6 Corners plan, but survey shows concerns about height, rent prices
by BRIAN NADIG About 60 percent of the 781 respondents in a recent survey indicated that they oppose a proposed 10-story senior living complex at 4747 W. Irving Park Road in the Six Corners...
Jefferson Park comes together to support Jeff Fest
The JEFFERSON PARK CHAMBER of COMMERCE would like to thank the following community groups, churches, schools and other organizations for their support of JEFF FEST. These groups provide dozens and dozens of volunteers who...
