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25th Ward Candidate Forum – March 25, 2019 at 6pm

There is a run-off election for the 25th Ward Alderman.  Please plan to attend the 25th Ward Candidate Forum sponsored by Neighbors of West Loop.  Special thanks to Merit School of Music for hosting.  Both candidates are confirmed. What:  25th Ward Candidate Forum Where: Merit School of Music – 38 S. Peoria...

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West Loop Aldermanic Candidate Forum – Sunday Feb 24, 2019

Please plan to attend the West Loop Aldermanic Candidate Forum sponsored by Neighbors of West Loop.  Special thanks to Morgan MFG for hosting. What:  West Loop Aldermanic Candidate Forum Where: Morgan MFG – 401 N. Morgan St., Chicago IL Date:  Sunday, February 24 at 3:00pm – 6:30pm. Forum starts promptly at...

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Mayoral Candidate Forum – February 20, 2019

  Please join us for the mayoral forum and a Meet & Greet on February 20, 2019 at Venue West, 221 N. Paulina from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.  Doors open at 5:30pm, forum starts promptly at 6:30pm.  Special Thanks to Venue West for hosting.  Venue West by J&L Catering is co-owned by long...

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West Loop Library Update

West Loop Library Update – March 9, 2018 The Chicago Public Library has responded to our letter of concern regarding the use of the West Loop Library building for regional offices on the second floor.  CPL has decided against locating the regional office in the West Loop Library.  We are...

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310 N. Sangamon (PVJS Company)

Development Proposal On Monday, January 8, 2018, representatives from PVJS Company (owner/developer), Solomon Cordwell Buenz (architect), and DLA Piper (attorney) presented a proposal for a twelve-story (165 ft) office building located at 310 N. Sangamon, the current Amerigas site one block east of Google and across an alley from Ace...

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2017 NoWL Development Review

The past year has been another cycle of extraordinary development in our neighborhood. The Neighbors of West Loop Development Committee has worked hard to keep up with everything, help residents understand the impacts of each new project, gather input from the community, and relay our positions to the West Loop aldermen. Since January we...

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330, 333, 360 N. Green & 345 N. Sangamon (Sterling Bay)

Development Proposal On December 11, 2017, Anthony Hrusovsky of Sterling Bay, along with Brett Taylor of Gensler presented proposal for four structures over three parcels.  The properties reviewed were: 330 N. Green Street, formerly the Coyne College (read the development questionnaire here) 333 N. Green Street, formerly the Coyne College...

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310 N. Peoria (MRR Palmer Square)

Development Proposal On December 11, 2017, Michael Ezgur (Acosta Ezgur, LLC), Howard Hirsch (Hirsch Associates, LLC), and Relu Stan (Fulton Market Kitchen) presented a proposal to rehab the 4-story structure located at 310 N.  Peoria Street.  The proposal includes rehabilitation of the existing structure and the addition of a 5th story.  To...

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1220 W. Jackson (LG Development)

2nd Community Meeting hosted by Ald. Jason Ervin Date: Wed, February 28, 2018  7:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Mercy Home for Boys & Girls : 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. See below for for our blog write-up from the 1st Community meeting, NoWL Development Committee and community feedback we have received. 1220...

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November CAPS Beat 1224 Meeting Recap

Here is a summary of the December 6, 2017 Beat 1224 CAPS meeting: The meeting began with a discussion of crimes committed in the last two months. Many categories went down but narcotics was added to the list. Discussion next turned to two recent violent crimes: a woman was attacked...

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