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Construction has resumed on the building at 633 S. LaSalle
following a pause of several months during which new ownership and financing were arranged. The building, which was originally designed to be a co-living facility much like a college dorm for footloose tech workers, will now instead be a conventional apartment building. A drugstore of some type has been approved at 717 S. Clark.…
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Here’s What A New Sox Park In The South Loop Could Look Like
The developer of a proposed Sox Park at Roosevelt and Clark released renderings of the a future ballpark. by Block Club Chicago Staff SOUTH LOOP — A developer’s drawings of what a new Sox Park could look like in the South Loop’s The 78 megadevelopment show a glitzy ballpark surrounded by new buildings and…
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DEVELOPMENT NEWS
The Bears might be looking at the Soldier Field south parking lot as a site for a new stadium. The rumor was reported in early December, and the Bears and city have declined to comment. That land, however, is subject to the Public Trust Doctrine, meaning a private organization such as the Bears could not…
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Chicago Public Schools Leaders Want To Move Away From School Choice
Chicago Public Schools Leaders Want To Move Away From School Choice The move puts in motion Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign promise to reinvigorate Chicago Public Schools’ neighborhood schools. by Reema Amin, Chalkbeat Chicago and Becky Vevea, Chalkbeat Chicago December 13, 2023 The Chicago school board is voting on a resolution this week to “transition away…
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Born Again Consignment Parlor to Revamp as Unique Holiday Shop in December
Located at 703 S Dearborn St, Born Again Consignment Parlor will re-open as a unique holiday shop on December 1. The store, which carries gently-used modern, vintage, and novelty merchandise, will dedicate its entire ground floor to the holidays in December, featuring novelty gifts, stocking stuffers, ugly sweaters, winter coats, festive décor, and more!…
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Chicago Newcomers Assistance Network
Supporting Asylum Seekers at District 1 Police Station (South Loop) See the website for an overview of how to help: ChicagoNewcomers.org Join this Facebook group to follow more closely: Facebook.com/groups/d1nan Make a tax deductible donation via our fiscal sponsor Life Quilt Foundation Purchase high-priority items off this Amazon Wish List (set up to be delivered directly to volunteers, not to…
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McCormick Place Lakeside Center Will Close Blinds Every Night To Protect Migrating Birds
The building owners are exploring other ways to protect birds, including installing bird-safe film and adding more shades. by Kayleigh Padar November 1, 2023 DOWNTOWN — Leaders at McCormick Place Lakeside Center plan to close the blinds every night to prevent bird collisions following increased criticism from advocates after 1,000 birds died from crashing into…
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YMCA Plans Downtown Center Inside New Apartment Building
The YMCA near Pritzker Park would anchor a new mixed-income building proposed for the corner of Van Buren Street and Plymouth Court. Developers still need to secure financing for the project. Melody Mercado Sep 26, 2023 DOWNTOWN — A 14,000-square-foot YMCA will debut Downtown inside a mixed-income apartment complex potentially breaking ground in 2025.…
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What is Plurality Voting?
At an event sponsored by Indivisible Chicago, Andrew Silva spoke representing Fair Vote Illinois at Grace Place on October 17, 2023. He talked about plurality Voting. People complain when a third party splits the vote like the Green Party for the Democrats or the Libertarian Party for the Republicans. Ranked Choice Voting helps to avoid…
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‘The Janes’ Wins Best Documentary at the 44th Annual Documentary Emmy Awards
Editor’s note: Patricia Novick, a resident of Dearborn Park, is a Jane. The Janes were a group of women at the University of Chicago who counseled other woman toward a path to a safe abortion when it was illegal 50 years ago, prior to Roe vs Wade. The second night of the annual News and…