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Latin School

If you build it, they will sue

After nearly two hours of public testimony, the Park District board gave final approval to a new turf soccer field in Lincoln Park. Residents are vowing continued legal action to stop the controversial project.

3 years ago | Kartikay Mehrotra

Park District pushing ahead with soccer field

The district had initially agreed to allow the nearby Latin School to build the field. Residents are now suing to keep the district from building the field on its own, saying officials are trying to avoid public input on the project.

3 years ago | Kartikay Mehrotra

Latin School field opponents vow legal action

The group claims the Park District violated open-meeting laws and its own construction guidelines to build a field on public land within Lincoln Park.

over 3 years ago | Kimberly Michaelson

Skyline exposes Latin inside deal

over 3 years ago | Lou Grant