Margaret Laurino

Crews are working to replace a century-old Sauganash sewer to prevent basement flooding.

The Elston Kmart will close in August, with California-based Seafood City poised to take its place.

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

Plans call for a taproom at Alarmist Brewery — but city officials must lift an alcohol-sales ban.

Neighbors are concerned Mother Nature will strike before the flood tunnel is finished in 2017.

Robert Murphy, who finished second, has promised to hold the alderman accountable.

The renovated lot will provide a place for community events, such as a farmers market, officials said.

The project will reduce Peterson Avenue to one lane of traffic in each direction.

A look at races affecting Lincoln Square, North Center, Albany Park, Irving Park and North Park.

Hotly-contested aldermanic races brought voters out in droves in the 33rd and 39th wards.

Final funding has been secured for the tunnel, intended to prevent severe flooding in Albany Park.

The original plan fell apart more than a decade ago amid a scandal that jailed developer Tony Rezko.

Early voting sites open Monday. Read up on aldermanic candidates before you head to the polls.

Two candidates are challenging Ald. Margaret Laurino's bid for re-election.

All three candidates are confirmed for a 39th Ward forum scheduled for Feb. 4.