Alex Nitkin, The Daily Line

The latest proposal to protect the area around the library includes extra measures aiming to help low- and middle-income earners buy homes in the neighborhood, where home prices have more than tripled in the past five years.

Ald. Jeanette Taylor (20th) is backing an ordinance proposed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot laying out a suite of affordable housing programs for Woodlawn.

The city has to "explain why this permit was so urgent, why this was necessary in the middle of a pandemic," Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez said.

Officials did not disclose the location of the new “surge center,” but said it is in Chicago, about five miles from the morgue.

The approval ratcheted up a simmering battle between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and members of City Council over how new pot shops are approved.

Quinn is the only candidate in her race who deemed qualified by the Chicago Bar Association, the Chicago Council of Lawyers and the Illinois State Bar Association.

The lawsuit argues replacing a surface parking lot with 100 subsidized apartments would cause them “irreparable injury.”

LENS ON LIGHTFOOT: "I don’t want us to go into the future continuing to be known as one of the most segregated cities in the country," the mayor said.

The proposals include the 49-story Equinox tower planned for 725 W. Randolph St. and a 33-story tower at 1150 W. Lake St., which will now move on to the Committee on Zoning.

The proposals include a 49-story Equinox tower at 725 W. Randolph St. and a 33-story tower at 1150 W. Lake St.

Plans submitted to the city don't mention the Double Door by name, but a rezoning would allow for the use of a "theater" at the site.

River North and West Loop dispensaries could be approved at the March 6 meeting.

In addition to a 102-bay climate-controlled driving range, restaurant and bar, the project will develop a public riverwalk.

Despite some community opposition, Ald. Walter Burnett threw his support behind the projects.

In addition to a 102-bay climate-controlled driving range, restaurant and bar, the project will develop a public riverwalk.

The alderman made the plea at a Plan Commission meeting where three projects — rising 25 stories, 20 stories and 16 stories — received approval.

Woodlawn would be included in the plan, but most of South Shore and Washington Park would not.

The city's Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards on Tuesday approved a plan that includes 52 apartments reserved as affordable housing.

If approved by City Council, the project will add 300 apartments, 75 parking spaces and ground-floor retail.

A spokesperson for Mayor Lori Lightfoot declined to say whether she would ask her aldermanic allies to block a vote on the measure.