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Safety uncertain at Children's Hospital heliport, residents say

Experts hired by the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents say the state should reject plans for a heliport atop the new Children’s Memorial Hospital.

2 years ago | Peter Sachs

Committee to consider banning mobile advertising trucks

Alderman Bob Fioretti, who proposed the ordinance, says the vehicles pollute the environment, cause traffic congestion and distract drivers.

almost 3 years ago | Megan Cottrell

City moves to ban mobile billboards

Three council members want to see Chicago join New York, Los Angeles and Austin, Texas in banning mobile billboard trucks from operating in the city. Their proposal would impose a $5,000 per day fine.

3 years ago | Megan Cottrell

Controversy smoulders over stage smoking ban

Actors on stage could circumvent Chicago's smoking ban by lighting up herbal cigarettes under a compromise being pushed by an alderman in the city's theater district.

3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

Zoning panel gives Children's Museum go-ahead on Grant Park move

Despite vigorous opposition from neighbors and community members, the city's zoning panel sends the Children's Museum proposal on to the city council, approving its move to Grant Park by a vote of 6-3.

over 3 years ago | Paul Rock

Children's museum wins plan commission approval for Grant Park move

Chicago residents packed a plan commission meeting Thursday for a nine-hour debate on a controversial plan to allow the Chicago Children's Museum to build a new facility in Grant Park.

over 3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

Battle shaping up over Children's Museum plans

Opponents of a plan to move the Chicago Children's Museum from Navy Pier to Grant Park say they are prepared to keep up their fight to keep the park "open, clear and free."

over 3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

Children's hospital wins approval for downtown helipad

Safety concerns still an issue

over 3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

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