Owen Brugh

Federal, state and city agencies have committed a combined $125,000 to help draw up the plan.

"It's clear to everyone involved here that the political process has broken down," an organizer said.

The agreement was signed a week before Ald. John Arena (45th) unveiled the full proposal to the public.

But if you plan to attend Ald. John Arena's meeting, be ready to prove you live in his ward.

The plan will likely go before the city's zoning board in April, Ald. Nicholas Sposato (38th) said.

Eighty apartments would be available for rent below market rate, including 20 for CHA voucher-holders.

The alderman hopes to see workers break ground on the tower by the spring, he said.

Other improvements include turf fields at Schurz High School and Farnsworth Elementary School.

In this winter's escalating war over "dibs," one side might have started using deceptive tactics.

A lease of $5,000 per month is being offered for the 3,600 square-foot building.

"Participatory budgeting works best when people actually participate," Arena's chief of staff said.

The storefront has sat vacant since the Family Fruit Market moved out in May.

The Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association led a protest against new housing developments Saturday.

After a bouncer at the bar was shot and killed, Brudder's will reopen under numerous restrictions.

The change was recommended by city planning officials, Ald. John Arena (45th) said.