Ald. Patrick D. Thompson

Those hirings will be included in the mayor’s 2017 budget, Thompson said.

The meeting will cover public safety, development and upcoming events.

Even after the White Sox season ends, cars parked near the ballpark without permits will be ticketed.

Thompson said there are other funding alternatives — like video gaming and a sales tax expansion.

Since the gum plant closed in 2006, the fenced-in building has been vacant.

Ald. Patrick D. Thompson (11th) is looking for help to paint murals at 435 W. 35th St. Saturday.

BCG Enterprises has backed out of the project on Halsted.

More than 200 volunteers came together to build the playground that will benefit hundreds of kids. 

The groups are upset that the bus won't run during the morning rush or at night.

At a Tuesday meeting, Daniel Godsel shared optimism about the state of public safety in the 11th Ward.

A six-month pilot program reinstating the No. 31 bus is slated to begin in September.

Construction will likely begin in the fall.

The event runs from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Lalo's Mexican Restaurant , 733 W. Maxwell St.

The meeting will cover public safety, development and the 31st Street bus.

Patrick D. Thompson (11th) recently entered his second year as leader of the storied 11th Ward.