The Chicago Plan Commission on Thursday endorsed the first phase of a plan by the Reinsdorf and Wirtz families to remake the Near West Side neighborhood around the United Center. This initial step will include the privately financed construction of a 6,000-seat music hall, a boutique hotel and nearly 10 acres of green space, including play areas for all age groups. The initial … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls’ and Blackhawks’ plan to begin remaking the neighborhood surrounding United Center wins commission approval
Donald Trump offered a bountiful batch of campaign promises that come due on Day 1
WASHINGTON — After Donald Trump becomes president again on Monday, he’s on the hook for achieving a hefty chunk of his promises even before the day is out. One of those promises is to make you dizzy. “Your head will spin when you see what’s going to happen.,” he said of Day 1. Steady yourself. This is some of what he promised voters he would get done on his first day in … [Read more...] about Donald Trump offered a bountiful batch of campaign promises that come due on Day 1
Of Notoriety: Rosie and Rivets free Blue Chip concert and MLK art celebration among weekend highlights
Self-described as “retro revivalists,” Chicago-based rock band Rosie and The Rivets perform the best of both worlds for music, from favorite rock and soul smash hits from the 1960s along with contemporary music with a vintage twist. The group plays center stage for a free concert starting at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, as the headliners at Live at Rocks Lounge in the lobby … [Read more...] about Of Notoriety: Rosie and Rivets free Blue Chip concert and MLK art celebration among weekend highlights
First members appointed to Aurora Sister Cities Commission
The Aurora City Council on Tuesday appointed the first six members of a new commission with a goal of finding Aurora a sister city. The Sister Cities Commission, which will eventually have nine members, was first approved by the Aurora City Council in June, according to a staff report included in Tuesday’s City Council meeting agenda. City staff have previously said that having … [Read more...] about First members appointed to Aurora Sister Cities Commission
Early voting begins in Lake County; ‘It’s very important to … vote so your voice can be heard’
As seven people cast ballots in the first three hours of early voting in the Waukegan and North Chicago primary for municipal offices, candidates are aware they must utilize their campaign resources to push turnout above the 9% of registered voters who cast their ballots in the 2021 general election. Though she declined to say who got her support in the 2025 Waukegan Democratic … [Read more...] about Early voting begins in Lake County; ‘It’s very important to … vote so your voice can be heard’