Dear Neighbors, Our Ward office has received a proposal to repurpose the unused building at 1616 W Glenlake as a low-impact medical facility with onsite parking. This would be a by-right use, and does not require a zoning change; however, as part of the redesign, the site owners have proposed changing traffic flow from one-way […]
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Chicago Public Schools Classes Canceled on 10/17/19
Posted onDear Neighbors, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has announced that all CPS classes have been canceled for Thursday, October 17, because CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) have been unable to reach an agreement. While there will be no classes, schools will remain open with programming for students led by CPS staff. […]
Public Safety Update: Shooting at Damen and Foster Area
Posted onPublic Safety Update: Shooting at Damen and Foster Area Just after 9:30 p.m. last night, at approximately 5258 North damen, a 22 year-old man was approached by several individuals who exited a vehicle. Following a brief verbal altercation a fist fight began, at which time one of the individuals drew a handgun and fired several […]
First City Council Meeting Notes
Posted onOn May 29th, I attended my first City Council meeting. At the end of it, I was selected to be 8 different committees, and to be the Vice Chair of one of them. Below are the committees I am proud to serve on: Special Events, Cultural Affairs, and Recreation – (Serving as Vice Chair) Economic, […]