John Arena

Neighbors objected to the project, saying single-family homes would have been a better fit.

The suit, filed in 2011, lasted four years before a judge dismissed Garrido's claims of defamation.

A 15-mile ride is set for Saturday — after a breakfast of chicken and waffles, organizers said.

The intersection, that will close Monday, is expected to reopen July 3.

Deborah "Debby" Reese died in 2014 after leading the Gladstone Park school for 10 years.

Opposition from neighbors prompted owner Pradeep Patel to drop his plans, he said.

Ald. John Arena (45th) said he would work with police and the theater operators to address the shooting.

Neighbors packed Wednesday night's CAPS meeting after shots were fired Tuesday near Independence Park.

The sculptures in Jefferson Park and Portage Park are part of the Chicago Sculpture Exhibit.

Transforming the empty convent will benefit St. Cornelius, said the Rev. Dan Fallon, its pastor.

Plans are in the works to turn the defunct Weber Spur into a trail for runners, walkers and bicyclists.

Police Officer John Garrido claimed Ald. John Arena and several unions defamed him in the 2011 campaign.

Maurie Berman, who founded Superdawg in 1948, died Sunday at age 89.

Homeowners shouldn't have to foot the bill for a spruced-up business district, residents said Thursday.

Transforming the empty convent will benefit St. Cornelius, said the Rev. Dan Fallon, its pastor.