Lakeview residents fear the transit-oriented development replacing the shuttered Treasure Island supermarket will create a parking crunch. Here’s why they’re wrong.
Tag: 46th Ward
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Cupcake electioneering hits Uptown
In the final days of his re-election fight, Alderman James Cappleman tries to sweeten the deal for voters.
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Five challengers take on 46th Ward alderman Cappleman from the left
Gentrifying Uptown may be ready for the return of Helen Shiller’s spirit.
Posted inArts & Culture
Good Evening With Pat Whalen goes prime time in Uptown
The late-night talk show tackles issues in the north-side neighborhood.
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Mayor Rahm wants to spend $16 million on high-end apartments
Emanuel’s handpicked Community Development Commission rubber-stamps a TIF deal in Uptown.
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Crime and affordable housing—issues that just won’t go away in the 46th Ward
Challenger Amy Crawford says Alderman James Cappleman hasn’t done enough to crack down on crime.
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A plan to use $14 million in Uptown TIF funds stalls—and a runoff looms
Affordable housing has been a divisive issue in the 46th Ward for years, but neither candidate for alderman is talking about it much before the April 7 runoff.
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Candidate Amy Crawford wants to tackle crime in the 46th Ward
The candidate for alderman is stepping up to make Uptown a better place for her son.
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Here’s the latest proposal to spend TIF money in an area that doesn’t need it
Here’s the latest proposal to spend TIF money in an area that doesn’t need it.
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The Sheridan station: The forgotten Cubs CTA stop
The Chicago Cubs adopted an el station—now they should spend a little money there
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Return of the basketball rims
Andrea Bauer The basketball rims are back up at Broncho Billy Playlot park. Park officials reinstalled the rims about a week and a half ago, after about three dozen people who live nearby appealed to the Chicago Park District board during its October 12 meeting. The informational packet they presented to board members included copies […]
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No statistical link between basketball rims and crime around Uptown park
Andrea Bauer Broncho Billy playlot Earlier this month about 50 people showed up to the community meeting for police beat 2311, demanding that police and 46th Ward alderman James Cappleman do more to deal with “gangbangers” they blamed for problems in their community. The beat covers the chunk of Uptown from Montrose north to Lawrence […]
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Why Can’t Chicago Recycle?
A world-class city, a “green” mayor—what’s the problem? Insiders say the city’s budget woes are only part of the story.
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Uptown vs. LaborReady
Uptown residents are fighting a day-labor chain in the heart of the 46th Ward.