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Walter Burnett
Walter Burnett

Iconic West Loop Murals Of Juice WRLD, Frankie Knuckles Mysteriously Painted Over

Area leaders, the city and the viaduct's owner don't know who painted over the murals — but the B_Line's curator said someone destroyed them "intentionally" because the location is well-known.

West Loop

What Should Downtown Look Like In 20 Years? The City Is Creating A New Master Plan

The 2024 Central Area Plan will guide Downtown development through 2044. Residents can weigh in through surveys and at public meetings through September.

Downtown

Ald. Walter Burnett Endorses Paul Vallas In Mayoral Runoff

Burnett, an ally to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, said Paul Vallas has helped him with important projects in his ward over the years — and fully supports the Chicago casino project.

West Loop

Ald. Walter Burnett Sails Into 8th Term In 27th Ward After Running Unopposed

First elected in 1995, Burnett is now City Council's elder statesman. He'll be busy in his next term overseeing the development of Chicago's first casino.

West Loop

Glass Facade Apartment Building Plan Was Too Modern For Old Town Neighbors, So Developers Overhaul Design

"It didn't feel like it fit in, and we went back to the drawing board," the developer's attorney said. The building will replace two two-flats.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Developers Scrap Plans For West Loop Hotel, Shift To A 41-Story Apartment Building

The company behind the 2019 hotel proposal went bankrupt. The new plan would bring nearly 400 apartments to Fulton Market.

West Loop

Ald. Walter Burnett Is Unopposed For 8th Term In 27th Ward And Poised To Become Council’s Elder Statesman

Burnett was first elected in 1995. He said he expects the 27th Ward to explode with growth over the next four years and asks voters to give Mayor Lori Lightfoot "a chance to finish what she started."

West Loop

Neighbors Want 17-Story Fulton Market Office Building Near Train Lines To Include More Parking

The transit-oriented development is near several train lines and three bus stops. Developers are pitching 20 parking spots at the site, but Ald. Walter Burnett asked them to add more.

West Loop

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

Chicago Casino District Secures Key Zoning Approval, Full Council Vote Expected Wednesday

The Bally's-operated casino still needs approval from the Illinois Gaming Board to operate.

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

Will The West Loop Get Private Security? It’s Likely After At Least 2 Attempted Kidnappings

Wealthy neighborhoods frustrated with crime have turned to private security. One West Loop alderman supports the idea while another wants locals to consider other options.

West Loop

40-Unit Apartment Building Coming To Ukrainian Village, Finally Bringing A Project To A Long-Vacant Lot

Neighbors fought a gas station proposed for the site last year. The apartment building will contain ground-floor retail and 11 parking spaces.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Developer Adds Parking, Shrinks Retail Space To Proposed Apartment Building At Grand And Western In Ukrainian Village

The changes came after a few neighbors said the 40-unit project didn't have enough parking to accommodate new residents. Located near a Metra station and several bus lines, the site qualifies as a transit-oriented development.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Massive Warehouse And Distribution Center At Former Peoples Gas Site Near Goose Island Moving Forward

Logistics Property Company, LLC sought a zoning change to construct the Division Street complex near the Salt Shed music venue.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Ald. Walter Burnett Softened Stance On Affordable Housing After Cash Flowed

Developer Onni Group wanted out of its obligation to include affordable units in its luxury Old Town highrises. Onni paid a Burnett friend more than $417,000 to lobby City Hall, helped sponsor a Burnett fundraiser and pledged $25,000 to a charity run by Burnett’s wife. Some tenants said the alderman abandoned them.

Lincoln Park, Old Town

Most Residents Say ‘No’ To Bally’s Casino At River West Town Hall But Alderman Says A Silent Majority Supports It

Nearly 500 neighbors came out to oppose the casino planned for the prime riverfront site at Tribune Publishing Center. But Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. said, "A lot of my senior citizens who don't come to these things like to gamble."

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

West Side Health Centers, Shelters Push For City Law To Devote More Money For Homelessness Prevention

The Bring Chicago Home campaign wants a referendum in November that would ask residents if they'd supporting increasing the real estate tax for high-end properties to support more housing services.

Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale

Developer Wants To Build 40 Apartments, Retail On Controversial Lot At Grand And Western In Ukrainian Village

Another developer wanted to build a gas station at the site last year, but he canceled the project after overwhelming opposition from neighbors.

Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town

Sports Betting Proposal Stalls As Alderpeople Decry The ‘Peanuts’ The City Would Receive In Taxes

The sports betting ordinance was amended to include a 2 percent tax on gambling revenue, but several alderpeople said it's not enough.

Citywide
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