Known for its iconic World War II Army Tank, outdoor swimming pool, baseball programs and many other activities, Smith Park, 2526 W Grand Ave., has added another program to support the community, "Senior Citizen Day."
"Lincoln Yards…too much too fast… take it off the Planning Commission's January 24 agenda," Juanita Irizarry, Executive Director, Friends of the Park (FOTP), asks 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins.
As the multi-faceted reign of Ed Burke over the operations of Chicago, its City Council and Finance Committee came crashing down, the Progressive Caucus held a Jan. 7 press conference. They were joined by other aldermen, shedding light on and demanding change in operations of the City. First up…selecting and voting in a new Finance Chair.
More than 60 organizations and labor unions sent an open letter to the Illinois Congressional Delegation in response to President Trump's latest proposed deal to re-open the government.
As the list of those facing financial distress in the longest U.S. government shutdown in history, pawn shop businesses are increasing their customer list as are those providing short term loans at very high interest rates. However,
"How dare these taxing bodies be complicit in raising taxes on Chicagoans from Rogers Park to Roseland at this pivotal moment---all so they can pad the pockets of developers in Lincoln Park?,"
Permits for outdoor advertisement signage space proposed on two different buildings in the Wicker Park Historic District and the Milwaukee Avenue District went before Chicago's Permit Review Committee in City Hall, late afternoon, Thurs., Jan. 10.
A new Board roster was elected Wednesday night at the Wicker Park Committee (WPC) meeting in Wicker Park Field House, 1425 N. Damen. And, a Lincoln Yards Plan discussion ended with agreed opposition to the Lincoln-Cortland TIF being approved at this time.
