Harry Osterman
Harry Osterman
Neighborhoods
- Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale
- Downtown
- Englewood, Chatham
- Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore
- Lakeview, Boystown, Wrigleyville
- Lincoln Park, Old Town
- Lincoln Square, North Center, Irving Park
- Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
- Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop
- Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
- Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town
Lakefront Fully Reopens For First Time During Coronavirus
The move comes after aldermen and neighbors began asking why lakefront parks and beaches remained closed through the winter.
After Sudden Retirement, 6 Candidates Seek Appointment To Become Far North Side’s State Senator
The candidates are seeking to be appointed to the State Senate seat being vacated by recently reelected Sen. Heather Steans.
Edgewater’s Ken Nordine Mansion Made City Historical Landmark After Preservation Effort
The historical designation comes after the home was bought by a wealthy Chicago couple, saving it from the wrecking ball.
Free Coronavirus Testing Site Coming To Edgewater Next Week
The one-day testing pop-up is free and available to people regardless of their immigration or health insurance status.
Cedar Street Bringing 180 Apartments To Uptown Corner, Second Part Of Massive Broadway Building Project
Cedar Street received initial approval for a two-building, 180 unit development at Broadway and Winona that will complement its 342-unit complex across the street.
Shots Fired During Andersonville Vigil For Man Killed Over Weekend, Authorities Say
No one was wounded in the shooting, which took place near a memorial for Daniel Zetina, a former Peirce student killed Saturday in West Ridge.
Andersonville Clock Tower Project Abruptly Scrapped After Alderman ‘Appalled’ By Developer’s Facebook Post
Ald. Harry Osterman said a post reading "we need to recruit snipers" amid civil unrest does "not reflect my own views, nor the values of" Andersonville.
Edgewater Public Art Exhibit Preserves Protest Art From Boarded-Up Buildings: ‘We Want To Continue The Conversation’
Street art created on the plywood of boarded-up buildings this summer is on exhibit in Edgewater storefronts through October.
Andersonville Clock Tower Apartment Building Proposal Leads To Clash Over Affordable Housing
A four story apartment building would bring a clock tower to Andersonville's Clark Street, but some neighbors said it needs more affordable units.
Business Owners Brace For Brutal Winter, Ask Local Leaders For Help Surviving
With budget constraints limiting the financial aid that can go to businesses, aldermen said they are using their platform to boost local shops.
In Uptown And Edgewater, New Political Groups Push Progressive Agendas — And Pressure Local Aldermen
Both groups want to influence the views of Alds. James Cappleman (46th) and Harry Osterman (48th), and they are prepared to back challengers in the 2023 elections.
CTA Kicks Off Around-The-Clock Red Line Work In Uptown: ‘This Is Going To Be Massive Disruption’
One month of 24/7 work is required before heavy construction on the Red-Purple modernization project can begin, officials said.
Protesters To Picket 2 North Side Alderman Offices, Demanding Civilian Oversight Of Police
Alds. Harry Osterman and James Cappleman have pledged to support police reforms, but not the specific ones demonstrators want.
Edgewater Launches Donation Drive To Help South, West Side Neighbors Clean Up Following Unrest
A donation drive on Wednesday will collect food and cleaning supplies for neighbors on the South and West sides.
City’s First Shared Street Opens Friday On Leland Avenue In Ravenswood
Leland Avenue in Ravenswood and Uptown will get the shared street designation.
Time To Rethink Business Districts In Wake Of Coronavirus, Uptown Leaders Say
More pedestrian zones and expanded outdoor cafe seating could transform Uptown's commercial corridors, leaders said Thursday.
Long-Delayed Edgewater Metra Station Will Break Ground This Year
Work is slated to begin in September on a project first announced in 2012.
Edgewater Car Dealership Will Be Demolished Wednesday As CTA Starts Temporary Red Line Station Work
The demolition will not be an "implosion," which are temporarily banned after a disastrous Little Village demo.
Ismaili Council For The Midwest Drops Off 1,000 Homemade Masks As Edgewater Comes Together
In an Edgewater parking lot, Chicagoans who needed masks picked them up while others came by to donate hand-sewn face coverings.
Uptown Church Rallies Members To Buy Supplies, Help Neighbors During Outbreak
The church is gathering emergency supplies packages and is offering to make store runs for Uptown and Edgewater neighbors.