John Arena

More than 200 people marched around the perimeter of the park holding signs and candles on Wednesday.

Affordable housing advocates invited three policy researchers for a panel discussion on Thursday.

Ald. Arena called the play "repugnant" but said it's best to "reject it in the marketplace of ideas."

The project is being funded through a $75,000 transportation grant from Cook County.

Officials will hold a "town hall" at the school to discuss the project at 6 p.m. Monday.

The developer aims to open the coffee shop in Portage Park sometime next year.

The Chicago Plan Commission approved plans for the new library on Thursday.

Starbucks has applied for permits to open a drive-thru at 5601 W. Lawrence Ave., officials said.

As part of the citywide "Year of Public Art" initiative, each ward will see its own public installation.

Last year, voters in the 45th Ward participatory budgeting process opted for 450 new trees.

"This is going to be a bad day for you," the alderman told the driver before calling a police commander.

Owner Nick Davis aims to open Weston's Coffee & Tap Co., 4872 N. Milwaukee Ave., by September.

Corporate and local leaders held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new location on Thursday.

The new restaurant, 4939 W. Irving Park Road, is poised to be the second Culver's to open in the city.

The zoning change is expected to pass the full City Council without debate, solidifying final approval.