Ald. Derrick Curtis (18th) is planning a community meeting in August to discuss concerns about a proposed purchase of Ford City Mall.
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Quinn opposes granny flat expansion in bungalow belt
The Chicago City Council Zoning Committee last week approved amendments to a 2020 ordinance that will allow citywide construction of additional dwelling units (so-called granny flats) in single-family home basements or attics. The 13-7 vote on July 15, which still must receive full council approval, would expand construction from only certain areas of the city. […]
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Aldermen react to Johnson challenge to Trump threats
Aldermen Silvana Tabares (23rd) and Marty Quinn (13th) have a different take on immigration efforts in Chicago.
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Southwest Side aldermen hit Johnson over hiring accounting firm
Southwest Side aldermen Marty Quinn, Ray Lopez and Silvana Tabares are questioning the city’s hiring of accounting firm Ernest & Young.
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Pulaski safety repair plans reviewed by 14th Ward residents
Ald. Jeylu Gutierrez, along with community members, reviewed final plans for enhanced pedestrian safety and traffic flow on Pulaski Road.
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Wunderkind Learning celebrates preschool transition, two-year anniversary
Wunderkind Learning emphasizes strong family relationships, bi-lingual language immersion and emphasis on a child’s right to learn.
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Legislators secure $3 million to renovate armory for new police station
Southwest Side legislators secure $3 million to renovate the former Midway armory into a new 8th Police District.
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Lopez cries foul over 2025 Playstreets funding
Qualifying for PlayStreet 2025 funding relies on neighborhoods whose residents exhibit the most reduced life expectancy, while depleted federal COVID-19 funding contributes to the restriction of the majority of previous participants from the popular program.
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Drew Price firefighter protection bill advances to Illinois House
The Drew Price Act increases firefighters’ safety when working on unsteady roofing with increased smoke that decreases visibility.
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Hands Off protesters fill Daley Plaza
Approximately 30,000 protested in Chicago’s Daley Plaza on April 5 against Trump-era policies and Musk’s influence, demanding protections for civil rights, healthcare, and public services.