A $6 million plan to restore the western riverbank at Horner Park has been in the making since 2001, but now that funds are available, some neighbors are against the amount of trees being cut down in the process.
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The mayor was on David Letterman this week and offered up his Bill Clinton impersonation.
This easy to follow explanation will leave you with plenty of TIF knowledge to impress your neighbors.
Now is the time to tell Quigley where you stand. Should he vote in favor of the Syria attack? Vote in our poll above and let us know in the comments.
As officials present facts on the Ashland route’s usage, a number of residents are still being vocal about their opposition to the upcoming rapid transit line.
Most also believe Syrian government will not be weakened by a U.S. airstrike.
Mayor Rybak unveiled a new ad campaign to draw Chicago’s LGBT community to get married in Minneapolis, calling the windy city the “second city in human rights.”
In the most recent incident, the bat was already dead when a suburban Cook County homeowner found it.
The controversial speed cameras won’t come to Lake View quite yet, plans show. But neighboring communities will see them by the end of the year.
The condo association was shut down Friday when a judge ruled a new Divvy bike rack in front of its building is on the public way, and doesn’t need to be removed.
The Lake View lawmaker says, “Every dollar spent locally allows businesses to grow and hire more employees."
Members of a Wicker Park coalition presented their thoughts Wednesday on the Chicago Transit Authority's proposed Bus Rapid Transit Route. Group members say they aren't "anti-BRT", but they do not support the endeavor.
Things like rapid transit, larger pedestrian tunnels and redeveloping high-trafficked exits are on the organization’s radar to “Redefine the Drive.”
Developers went over intersection overhauls, historic preservation and traffic reduction, but while some were pleased, others yelled from the balconies.
As a preview to a crucial Tuesday evening Lathrop Homes meeting, we're presenting you two thought-provoking videos about the future of this important community cornerstone.
Members of a newly formed 15-organization Chicago coalition are hoping their ideas for a redesign of Lake Shore Drive and its accompanying Lake Front Trail are seriously considered. Three upcoming meetings will broach the issues.
Legislation was introduced by State Sen. Julie Morrison, of Deerfield, after her nephew, Tony Borcia, of Libertyville, was struck and killed by an intoxicated boater on the Chain O' Lakes last summer.
The pedestrian bridge, hotel entrance and additional signage in the outfield are among the changes. Now City Council could vote as early as Wednesday.
The alderman unexpectedly gave his full support for the project as the Chicago Plan commission unanimously approved the development.
Neighbors say they’re not anti-Cubs, but they’re not getting the answers they need to make informed decisions, and Mayor Emanuel isn’t listening.
Illinois became the last state to legalize the private, licensed carry of concealed firearms on Tuesday, with the General Assembly overriding Gov. Pat Quinn's veto before a court-ordered deadline.
The governor made an appearance near Wrigley Field Friday to emphasize his point regarding concealed weapons in bars and restaurants, saying it’s a “prescription for violence and disaster.”
The Lincoln Park and Lake View representative helped push a bill that increases insurance coverage so children with developmental issues can be treated.
Chicago broke down bike crash data, and two major roads in Lake View have some of the highest rate of dooring accidents in the city.
There's currently a tax provision that allows owners to write off the mortgage interest payments on their taxes if they classify their boats as second homes.
Ward 47 Ald. Ameya Pawar and other officials are calling for an ‘all hands on deck’ approach to fixing local school budgets, with deficits in the hundreds of thousands.
The Chicago Transit Authority announced the official start date to their new payment system Tuesday.
DOMA was struck down, a Prop 8 challenge was dismissed, but the LGBT community in Illinois says it has to keep fighting, or equality in Illinois "will never happen."
DOMA was struck down, a Prop 8 challenge was dismissed, but the LGBT community in Illinois says it remains “painfully aware here in Illinois” of the shortcomings.
The representative was joined by fellow congressman Brad Schneider when hosting a roundtable discussion with local education and manufacturing leaders.
The previous year’s sticker and all parking passes will expire on June 30. Don’t be caught without the right stickers. Get them at Tunney’s office June 25.
Those opting to pitch their garbage onto the sidewalk or street will have to pay up under a newly proposed city council measure.
The Lake View SRO reportedly has three residents left inside. Now owner BJB Properties can begin the building’s gut-rehab as planned.
The alderman’s office says an advisor for Chicago’s pension board could make the recommendation for a full service grocery store at the vacant North Broadway lot.
The Lake View representative’s Facebook antics caught the attention of the writers at Buzz Feed, voting him the most YOLO congressman. “You Only Legislate Once”
The new measure more than doubles fines for bikers who break traffic laws, as well as doubles the fine for drivers who hit cyclers when opening their car door.
The Neighborhood Protection Ordinance between the Chicago Cubs and neighborhood residents was changed Tuesday to make way for big changes in Wrigleyville.
In the wake of Illinois' marriage equality vote upset, hundreds are flocking to sign a petition that would ban politicians from the parade. The creator says if the politicians desire the support of the LGBT community, "they need to show support."