Harry Osterman

Ald. Harry Osterman said he's been in touch with potential buyers, like Mariano's and Whole Foods.

Opponents said the charter would be a "distraction" from other schools in the area.

The mayor announced plans last month to remove the camera, which issued 3,833 tickets last year.

Edgewater resident Bruce Green was hit by a car while crossing the intersection on his bike in 2009.

The empty lot was bought by the private club in October from Dominick's, according to property records.

Since Susan Lofton became principal in 2010, the Edgewater school has become a top-rated school for CPS.

Free coffee and pastries were served to customers Tuesday.

Both Harry Osterman and Joe Moore hope Trader Joe's or Mariano's will replace closing Dominick's stores.

Mordecai Faskowitz, 63, is accused of killing 70-year-old Marjorie Ivy in their apartment building.

A man in his 70s was taken into custody Wednesday in Edgewater, police said.

Ald. Harry Osterman said "milling" of the old asphalt would take "about three days."

There are no plans yet for the building, which sits next to the Sun Wah restaurant, officials said.

Andersonville resident Benjamin Davis posted the video on YouTube last week.

A request for new charter proposals in neighborhoods where they haven't been welcome drew criticism.

Ald. Harry Osterman said the camera at Hollywood Avenue and Sheridan Road protects seniors.