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Aldermen Blame Lack Of Police, CTA Preparedness After Youth Gatherings Downtown Turned Violent

Two Downtown aldermen said the city should have been better prepared to handle weekend violence as young people met up. "Last Saturday should not have happened."

Downtown

Ald. Brian Hopkins Will Lead 2nd Ward For 3rd Term After Going Unopposed In Election

During this next term, Hopkins aims to overhaul how City Council draws its wards — after seeing his own 2nd Ward get changed.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Leader Of ‘Puffy Coat Bandits’ Arrested, Police Say, But Additional Members Of ‘Highly Skilled’ Pickpocket Crew Still Sought

Two men said to be part of the "Puffy Coat Bandits" have been arrested — although service workers said they've since seen members of the crew.

Citywide

Ald. Brian Hopkins, Sailing Into 3rd Term Unopposed, Throws Support Behind Paul Vallas For Mayor

With the City Council poised for big turnover, and maybe a new mayor, Hopkins said this could be the best chance to establish an independent redistricting commission to draw the city's 50 wards.

Downtown

Huge Old Town Development Would Remove 2 Gas Stations, Add Residential Tower And Bring Grocer To Former Treasure Island Spot

Fern Hill, the developers partnering with architect David Adjaye to transform a series of properties in Old Town, presented possibilities for the planned development during a community meeting Thursday.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Lyon’s Den Hookah Bar Will Stay Open For Now, Police Say As Neighbors Push For Closure Following Fatal Shooting

Austin McAllister was shot and killed Jan. 1 outside the Ukrainian Village lounge while working as a bouncer. It's set to reopen Thursday.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Lyon’s Den Hookah Bar Faces Possible Shutdown After Fatal New Year’s Shooting, Alderman Says

Austin McAllister was shot and killed Sunday outside the Ukrainian Village business while working as a bouncer. Detectives are still investigating.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Webster Avenue Bridge Connecting Bucktown And Lincoln Park Reopens After Extensive Rehab

The bridge had been closed to traffic since last year. Supply chain disruptions pushed back its completion several times, officials said.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Final Details In Chicago Casino Plan Approved By Council — Now It Just Needs A State Gambling License

Bally’s still requires licensing approval from the Illinois Gaming Board to operate the casino along the river between Grand and Chicago avenues.

West Loop

Here’s Who Is Running To Represent Downtown, West Loop In City Council

Alds. Walter Burnett and Brian Hopkins are running unopposed, while Ald. Brendan Reilly has a challenger. Two newcomers are vying for the newly relocated 34th Ward.

Downtown

General Iron’s Lincoln Park Facility Will Soon Be Demolished; Alderman Vows No Repeat Of Hilco Disaster

The city will hold a town hall Nov. 18 to share information and answer questions about the upcoming General Iron demolition.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Ald. Brian Hopkins Seeking Reelection — But Not Ruling Out ‘Last-Minute Pivot’ To Join Crowded Mayor’s Race

Hopkins has been a consistent Lori Lightfoot critic and said his motivation behind contemplating a run against her is based on "dissatisfaction with her leadership and her performance."

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Protected Bike Lanes, Pedestrian Improvements Proposed For Augusta Boulevard In Ukrainian Village And West Town

The lanes would run between Milwaukee and Western avenues. The plan would also shorten pedestrian crosswalks and lower speed limits on that stretch of Augusta.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Despite Delay, Bally’s River West Casino Proposal Primed For City Council Vote Next Week

Alderpeople must "do some studying this weekend" after last-minute updates. A vote is planned Monday, sending the proposal to the full City Council on Wednesday.

Citywide

Man Being Questioned In Lincoln Park Shooting Could Be Linked To 20 Or More Robberies, Alderman Says

Dakotah Earley, a culinary arts student who worked at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, recently had surgery to have his jaw reconstructed after being shot in the head, Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) said.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

New Ward Map Would Put Lincoln Yards Under Control Of Alderman Who Opposed Megadevelopment

A compromise reached Monday marks the likely end of a standoff between Alds. Brian Hopkins and Scott Waguespack to represent the $6 billion megadevelopment.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Fast-Tracked Chicago Casino Is The Parking Meter Deal All Over Again, Ald. Says As He Vows To Fight It

Ald. Brendan Reilly wants City Council to pump the brakes. "The last time we were given less than two weeks to vet and approve a deal, it blew up on our faces and it was called the parking meter deal."

Citywide

‘Disappointed But Not Surprised’: Outraged Alderman, Neighbors Pledge To Lobby Against Bally’s As Chicago’s 1st Casino

Lightfoot's pick is the Tribune Publishing site on the Chicago River — and aldermen are accusing her of sidestepping the city's casino committee. "Tired of these false, zero-sum choices that Chicago mayors have been setting up for decades," one tweeted.

Downtown

Lightfoot Set To Announce Casino Pick As Critics Question The Selection Process

The mayor is widely expected to choose the Bally’s River West proposal over the loud objections of neighbors and some aldermen.

Citywide

Next Stop: Polish Triangle. Wicker Park’s Division Street Blue Line Station Could Be Renamed To Honor Area’s Polish Past

A proposal from Ald. Brian Hopkins would rename the station "Division/Polish Triangle." The area was once home to hundreds of Polish businesses and organizations.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
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