John Arena

Opponents say it is too dense; the developer says the complex will add "vitality" to the area.

A Petsmart is taking over Lifesource's former Portage Park location.

Ald. Patrick O'Connor said there was never any widespread City Council resistance to the reform.

The Portage Theater reopened a month ago, and Ald. John Arena's office has received no complaints.

The 12 homes planned for the vacant lot should be condominiums, not rental apartments, neighbors said.

Renovations have started at Roberts Square Park, Thuis Playlot and Grandparents Playlot.

Jesse Barrera raised $2,815 in an online fundraiser to replace his Six Corners shop's front window.

Aldermen, union members and community activists rejected the $13 recommendation by a mayoral task force.

One proposal unveiled Wednesday would reduce on-street parking by 20 percent.

The measure was sponsored by Alds. Mary O'Connor, Margaret Laurino, John Arena and Patrick O'Connor.

Bank of America will open a smaller branch in the fall, officials said.

Opponents say it is too dense; the developer says the complex will add "vitality" to the area.

Two of the three plans include the reductions along a two-mile stretch on the Northwest Side.

The festival had its first Chicago event in Garfield Park last year.

Four Divvy stations are set to be built on the Northwest Side, Ald. John Arena announced.