development

Uptown residents hit Olympic reps with budget concerns

2 years ago | Beverly Slaughter

Shiller responds to Fix Wilson Yard's lawsuit

2 years ago | Adeshina O. Emmanuel Jr.

Wilson Yard backers defend expansion

At a public hearing, Uptown residents accused officials of secretly planning to hike the Wilson Yard TIF district's budget, and said they were concerned tax money allocated to the project might ultimately be frittered away.

2 years ago | Adeshina O. Emmanuel Jr.

Lincoln Park residents urge mixed-use development on hospital site

Neighbors of Children's Memorial Hospital in Lincoln Park are pushing to ensure that new development on the site is environmentally friendly and will help ease traffic snarls.

over 2 years ago | Jasmine Garcia

Neighbors raise traffic concerns over Lincoln Park Trader Joe's

The store would be located on the corner of West Diversey Parkway and North Orchard Street. About 75 residents turned out at a recent meeting to discuss how the store would affect traffic.

over 2 years ago | Seth Maxon

Residents concerned over proposed DePaul street closure

DePaul University's 10-year master plan calls for turning part of Kenmore Avenue into a pedestrian mall. Some neighbors say the street is an important thoroughfare.

over 2 years ago | Samantha Liss

Organization helps low-income residents keep their homes

Lakeside Community Development Corp. began as a response to gentrification in and around Rogers Park. The organization turns four years old today.

over 2 years ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

DePaul neighbors weigh school's expansion plan

The university recently unveiled a 10-year master plan that includes adding a 140-room hotel, dorms and 44,000 square feet of retail space to its Lincoln Park campus.

over 2 years ago | Samantha Liss

Questions over future of Ickes Homes

The CHA has decided to demolish parts of the Ickes Homes. Some of the project's land is zoned for commercial development, and the city is secretive with information about the property.

over 2 years ago | Megan Cottrell

City Colleges line up state funding for Truman student center

A state agency is set to start paying construction bills at Truman College. And the City Colleges could share in federal stimulus funds being split up among community colleges statewide.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

State funding gap could threaten Truman construction

The City Colleges of Chicago is being asked to put up $500,000 to pay bills the state can't afford because of mounting budget problems. The money would likely come from a contingency fund.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

State funding gap could threaten Truman construction

The City Colleges of Chicago is being asked to put up $500,000 to pay bills the state can't afford because of mounting budget problems. The money would likely come from a contingency fund.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

Truman construction proceeding on schedule

City Colleges officials had worried the state wouldn't be able to make payments to contractors, but the state agency handling the bills now says everything will be resolved in the next two weeks.

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

Ravenswood corridor businesses adapt during tough times

Ravenswood corridor in Chicago is home to an eclectic mix of successful businesses. Supporters, however, are figuring out ways to maintain momentum in the midst of a recession.

almost 3 years ago | Richard Anderson

Transit land-use study seeks to guide growth

Three El stops will go under the microscope in the next few months as planners work on economic development plans for surrounding areas.

3 years ago | Amy Lee