Here to Stay

As the development boom in West Loop continues, developers have shifted their focus to projects that attract a more temporary resident: the hotel guest. Just a few years ago the only hotel you could find in the neighborhood was the 398-room Crowne Plaza at Halsted and Monroe. Originally built in...

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Proposed Fulton Market Special Service Area (SSA)

A Special Service Areas (SSAs) is being proposed for the portion of Fulton Market pictured below. SSAs are local tax districts that fund services and programs to augment those provided by the City through a localized tax of property owners. About SSAs Known as Business Improvement Districts or BIDs in...

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Fulton & Ogden, Updated Concept (Trammell Crow)

Development Proposal On Monday, July 9, Johnny Carlson of Trammell Crow returned to our committee (see original meeting summary here) to present a revised concept for a proposed building to be located at the corner of Fulton Market & Ogden. Previously conceived as a 19-story, 198 ft, 315-unit apartment building, the...

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West Loop Chicago Public Library – April 4th Meeting Recap

The West Loop community had an opportunity to learn about the new Fulton-Haymarket Branch of the Chicago Public Library (CPL) on Wednesday, April 4 at Sterling Bay’s space, located at 1034 W. Randolph. This is an initial recap of the meeting. As we receive additional facts from the parties involved in the...

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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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West Loop Public Safety Roundup

The neighborhood has mobilized in response to the recent uptick in crime in the West Loop. Here is a rundown of recent events and where things stand as well as a list of upcoming events and meetings: After a morning attack and robbery along Fulton Street in late October, the...

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State of the 27th Ward (2017)

On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 Neighbors of West Loop hosted a “State of the 27th Ward” event at Haymarket Pub & Brewery (737 W. Randolph). During the event, Alderman Walter Burnett led a discussion about current topics of interest in the 27th Ward and the West Loop as a whole, including public...

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NoWL Statement on Draft West Loop Design Guidelines

September 18, 2017 Re:  Draft West Loop Design Guidelines Dear Mr. Garcia, Neighbors of West Loop (NoWL) would like to thank the City Department of Planning & Development (DPD) for initiating the process of creating design guidelines for the portion of the West Loop located west of I-90/94 and for...

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