Articles By Justin Laurence
Mag Mile SSA Would Help Repair Downtown’s ‘Tarnished’ Reputation After Looting, Advocates Say — But Will It Happen?
City officials say an “emergency” taxing district is needed to lure weary shoppers back to the city’s most lucrative retail stretch, but local aldermen aren't on board.
After Battling For Months, 2 Rival Weed Shops Score Licenses To Open On Same West Loop Block
The West Loop will soon have three pot shops on Randolph after state regulators awarded a license to two companies on the same day, effectively sidestepping the cannabis law.
$1.3 Billion, Decade-Long Megadevelopment Aims To Transform Moody Bible Campus
JDL Development plans to buy 8.1 acres of land to build residential towers, luxury townhomes, commercial space, two public parks and a dog park.
Some City Officials Urge ‘A Little Flexibility’ On Coronavirus Restrictions To Support Businesses
The city's business department is looking for more ways to help Chicago's entrepreneurs amid a second wave of coronavirus.
Police Racked Up So Many Complaints During Summer Protests A Special Unit Was Created To Investigate
Eight Chicago officers have been relieved of their police powers so far due to protest-related complaints from the summer.
Chicago’s Homeless Population Was Already On The Rise Before The Pandemic. Now, City Scrambles To Plan For Next Wave
When the statewide eviction moratorium is lifted, city officials expect to be grappling with another wave of homelessness. One alderman said the city needs to marshal "additional resources" to tackle the problem.
Fixing ‘Lake Wellington’: City Starts Construction On Turf Field Near Diversey Driving Range To Limit Flooding
Crews were outside Monday moving land to install an artificial turf field and raise the land's elevation to help prevent the parkland from flooding.
Less Than 9% Of Chicago’s Waste Is Recycled, But City Isn’t Giving Up On Private Firms Despite Abysmal Record
The city hopes a new contract can prod private recycling companies to improve their track record.
Biden Wins And Chicagoans Celebrate With Champagne, Fireworks, Dancing In The Street: ‘Pure Joy’
"The changes that our country was going through the past four years and the hate and vitriol that was coming out of the president's mouth; everything that's happened with the pandemic and social justice — we needed a change. A major one."
