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Cortland Bridge Partially Closed Due To ComEd Repair Work

February 9, 2017

The westbound lanes of the Cortland Street Bridge are closed, but it has nothing to do with the Finkl Steel development. According to the Chicago Department of Transportation, the westbound…

Montrose-To-Lawrence Riverfront Bike Path Connector Targeted For Late 2017

February 8, 2017

Construction on the Manor Greenway, a key connector in creating a continuous riverfront bike path, could begin by the end of 2017, officials said. The greenway would solve a puzzle…

Closing Road To Skyway Through Jackson Park A 'Bad Idea,' Alderman Says

February 6, 2017

Fifth Ward Ald. Leslie Hairston is pushing back against plans to close major roads running through Jackson Park. The Obama Foundation has floated plans to community leaders to close sections of Cornell…

Metra Fare Increases Kick In Today

February 1, 2017

It gets more expensive to ride Metra starting Wednesday as new fare hikes kick in. One-way tickets go up by 25 cents as across-the-board fare increases begin in an effort…

This New Year, Cross Learning To Cook Off Your List Of Resolutions

January 31, 2017

You could go out to eat. You could order in. Or, you could get together with a table full of your friends – or strangers — to make a meal,…

Midway Airport To Expand Concessions With $75 Million Project

January 28, 2017

The city will soon expand concessions at Midway International Airport, according to Mayor Rahm Emanuel. The mayor on Wednesday announced an ordinance that will allow the city to enter a…

Cubs End Print-At-Home Tickets To Slow Down Counterfeiters

January 26, 2017

The Chicago Cubs are cracking down on counterfeiters, moving to phase out print-at-home tickets for single-game tickets at Wrigley Field. The postseason proved lucrative not only for the Cubs, but…

Union Station Could Be Test of Chicago's Future During Trump Administration

January 25, 2017

If President Donald Trump is serious about his promise to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure, Chicago officials have a plan ready to go that would modernize and expand Union Station. Trump…

Want To Shape Recreation Along The Chicago River? Go To This Workshop

January 24, 2017

If you want to see more recreation, better water quality and job opportunities along the Chicago River, you’ll soon have a chance to say something about it. Great Rivers Chicago…

Touhy Will Be Torn Up From Western To Clark Until May For New Water Main

January 19, 2017

A busy stretch of Touhy Avenue through West Ridge and Rogers Park will be under construction until May as the city replaces a 125-year-old water main, officials warned residents Thursday.…

Cortland Bridge Partially Closed Due To ComEd Repair Work

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