James A. Balcer

But the alderman and business officials said the stickers — of unknown origin — are "vandalism."

Alderman approved the proposed Chicago River heliport without discussion Wednesday.

Testimony at a zoning hearing indicates many businesses back the proposal.

Chicago Helicopter Express wants to launch from 24th and Halsted streets.

Backers said the project would boost the local economy, but some neighbors aren't sold on the plan.

The work taking place inside the shuttered beloved diner has neighbors talking.

The firm hoping to open near 24th and Halsted streets set meetings for Tuesday, Wednesday.

The company CEO said the advocacy's group criticism of its proposal "reeks of conflict of interest."

The city's Plan Commission deferred a proposal to overhaul vacant land near the Chicago River.

The 25th Ward alderman said the company behind the plan didn't reach out to residents.

Ald. James Balcer called a hearing on the issue of veterans committing suicide.

Several Pilsen neighborhood groups say they were not given a heads-up about a potential heliport nearby.

Neighbors in Bridgeport and Pilsen say they haven't been told about the riverside helicopter launch port.

Ald. Balcer still hasn't decided whether to OK plans for a five-story dorm in University Village.

The owner of Schaller's Pump celebrated his 90th birthday on Jan. 15.