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. […]
Category: Chicago – Garfield Ridge
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Warehouse developer eyes demolishing Ford City Mall
Bridge Industrial has proposed buying the struggling Ford City Mall with an eye toward demolishing the shopping center.
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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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Burke gets early release from federal prison
Ed Burke, the former 14th Ward alderman who was convicted of racketeering, bribery and extortion, was released from prison Tuesday.
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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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Garcia will continue to fight for immigrant rights
On June 18, U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia was one of four congressmen denied entry to a Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center in Broadview.
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Patriot’s Day Parade 2025 in pictures
Thousands of cheering people gathered Thursday, June 26, for the annual Patriot’s Day Parade down Archer Avenue in Garfield Ridge.
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Garfield Ridge gathers for Patriot’s Day Parade
Grand Marshal Al Cacciottolo led the annual Patriot’s Day Parade down Archer Avenue in Garfield Ridge Thursday night.
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Crowds flood Archer Avenue for 10th annual car show, music and food trucks
Hundreds packed Archer Avenue for the 10th annual car show featuring classic cars, food trucks, live music, and local vendors.