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• Publication date: Dec. 12, 2007 Clear

• 43-59 East Pershing Road Introduced Ordinances Support Affordable Homeownership and Housing for Seniors

  The Renaissance Collaborative Senior Village I, NFP plans to construct a HUD 202 supportive housing development at 43-59 East Pershing Road in the 3rd Ward.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• Just west of Lake Shore Drive, between 26th and 31st Streets New plan proposed for Michael Reese Hospital site

  Last month, the City Council granted the Department of Planning and Development the authority to begin the acquisition process of 22 parcels located just west of Lake Shore Drive, between 26th and 31st Streets. The additional properties lie to the north between 25th and 27th Streets, west of Lake Park Avenue and east of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 31st Street and Pulaski Road Designation sensation: Council landmarks five buildings, two districts

  Pennsylvania "Eight Track" Bridge at 31st Street and Pulaski Road

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 4500, 4600 and 4700 blocks of north Dover Street Designation sensation: Council landmarks five buildings, two districts

  Situated on wide lots along the 4500, 4600 and 4700 blocks of north Dover Street and the 4700 block of north Beacon Street, the District features large single-family homes, two or two-and-a-half stories tall, of high quality, finely crafted in the Queen Anne, Tudor Revival, Second Empire, and Foursquare styles. The District reflects the history and development of the Sheridan Park neighborhood and the importance of middle-class residences in the late 1800's and early 1900's.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 4700 block of north Beacon Street Designation sensation: Council landmarks five buildings, two districts

  Situated on wide lots along the 4500, 4600 and 4700 blocks of north Dover Street and the 4700 block of north Beacon Street, the District features large single-family homes, two or two-and-a-half stories tall, of high quality, finely crafted in the Queen Anne, Tudor Revival, Second Empire, and Foursquare styles. The District reflects the history and development of the Sheridan Park neighborhood and the importance of middle-class residences in the late 1800's and early 1900's.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 126th and Torrence Avenue Designation sensation: Council landmarks five buildings, two districts

  Chicago & Western Indiana Bridge at 126th and Torrence Avenue

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• Ashland and Archer Avenues Designation sensation: Council landmarks five buildings, two districts

  Chicago & Alton Bridge at Ashland and Archer Avenues

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• Stevenson Expressway and Kedzie Avenue Designation sensation: Council landmarks five buildings, two districts

  Illinois Central Swing Bridge at the Stevenson Expressway and Kedzie Avenue

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• Skyway and 98th Street Designation sensation: Council landmarks five buildings, two districts

  Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Bridges at the Skyway and 98th Street

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 1500 block of W. Ohio Wanted for Criminal Sexual Abuse

  On 14 Nov 2007 at 4:40 p.m., a 15 year old female victim was walking home on the 1500 block of W. Ohio when an unknown Male Hispanic pulled up to the curb and began blowing kisses at her. He then told the victim to get into his vehicle. The victim refused and the offender drove away.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 500 block of N. Noble Wanted for Criminal Sexual Abuse

  On 11 Dec 2007 at 7:30 a.m., a 16 year old female victim was walking to school on the 500 block of N. Noble when an unknown subject grabbed her from behind and placed his hands between her legs through her clothing. Both victim and offender fled in opposite directions.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 1400 block of W. Ohio Wanted for Criminal Sexual Abuse

  On 12 Dec 2007 at 7:15 a.m., a 17 year old female victim was walking to school on the 1400 block of W. Ohio when an unknown subject exited a gangway and placed his hands between her legs and stated, "Did you like that?" Both victim and offender fled in opposite directions.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 1501 W. Melrose Street Ordinance Supports Creation/Rehab of Affordable Housing for Seniors and Families

  St. Luke Renaissance at Greenview PlaceThe first ordinance acknowledges a declaration of intent to issue up to $15 million in housing revenue bonds, $2.8 million in loans and $1.5 million in donations tax credits for the proposed construction of St. Luke Renaissance at Greenview Place located at 1501 W. Melrose Street in the Lake View community.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 7430 S. Rockwell St Ordinance Supports Creation/Rehab of Affordable Housing for Seniors and Families

  The proposed 93-unit development will be built at 7430 S. Rockwell St. in the City's Chicago Lawn community.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 41 North Mayfield Avenue Ordinance Supports Creation/Rehab of Affordable Housing for Seniors and Families

  Preserving Communities TogetherAn ordinance was also approved for the transfer of vacant property, located at 41 North Mayfield Avenue, Unit E, in the City's Austin community to Bryant Interior Space and Renovation Services, LLC, under the Preserving Communities Together (PCT) program, an initiative designed to reclaim abandoned property for disposition to approved developers.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 3215 W. Douglas Boulevard Introduced Ordinances Support Affordable Homeownership and Housing for Seniors

  Lawndale Christian Development Corporation will renovate the units in three greystone buildings, located at 3211 and 3215 W. Douglas Boulevard and 1308 S. Sawyer Avenue in the 24th Ward.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 1308 S. Sawyer Avenue Introduced Ordinances Support Affordable Homeownership and Housing for Seniors

  Lawndale Christian Development Corporation will renovate the units in three greystone buildings, located at 3211 and 3215 W. Douglas Boulevard and 1308 S. Sawyer Avenue in the 24th Ward.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 833-901 W. 115th St Retail center proposed for 115th and Halsted

  A 59,000-square-foot retail plaza will be built at 833-901 W. 115th St. on the West Pullman neighborhood on the city=s Far South Side. It will be anchored by a 16,000-square-foot Aldi grocery store and a 15,000-square-foot Walgreen's store.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 11 S. LaSalle St Designation sensation: Council landmarks five buildings, two districts

  At 11 S. LaSalle St., the Roanoke Building and Tower was designed in stages between 1915 and 1925 by noted architects Holabird & Roche and Andrew Rebori. The building's terra cotta ornamentation is derived from unusual Portuguese Gothic precedents.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 208 S. LaSalle St Designation sensation: Council landmarks five buildings, two districts

  Built in 1914, the building a 208 S. LaSalle St., is a fine Classical Revival-style bank and office building designed by the renowned firm of D.H. Burnham & Co. It exemplifies the historic importance of LaSalle Street as Chicago’s premier historic street for finance, trade and commerce.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 444 N. LaSalle St Designation sensation: Council landmarks five buildings, two districts

  Located at 444 N. LaSalle St., the Veseman Building is an unusually colorful and finely detailed terra cotta-clad building designed in a sophisticated version of the Art Deco style and, as such, is an exceptional example of small-scale Chicago commercial architecture. Terra cotta glazes in pastel hues are used extensively throughout the building to highlight Art Deco ornament.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 301 N. Mayfield Ave Designation sensation: Council landmarks five buildings, two districts

  Built in 1936, at 301 N. Mayfield Ave., the church's design and construction is reflective of its time and the financial limits that gripped much of the national which was in the midst of the Great Depression. The original structure consists of a rectangular auditorium with an attached two-story office. The form of the building is modern but the auditorium reflects a traditional church plan arranged along a single axis.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 228 W. Illinois St Designation sensation: Council landmarks five buildings, two districts

  The three-story structure located at 228 W. Illinois St. was built in 1887 and for more than 80 years served the factories, warehouses, and working-class residences that surrounded Chicago's downtown. Engine Company 42 was designed in the tradition of Chicago's earliest firehouses; simple, functional, and able to accommodate horse-drawn equipment.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 3015 W. Division St Designation sensation: Council landmarks five buildings, two districts

  The Receptory Building and Stable is located at 3015 W. Division St., on the city=s Near Northwest Side, and is one of the oldest surviving structures in Humboldt Park. It is currently occupied by the Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture. Built in 1895, the two-story structure was designed by the Chicago architectural firm of Frommann and Jebsen.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 259 N. Columbus CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT UNVEILS MEMORIAL TO FALLEN FIREFIGHTER WALTER WATROBA

  On Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at Engine 13, located at 259 N. Columbus, Fire Commissioner Raymond Orozco, family of FF Walter Watroba, Chairman Ed Burke, 14th Ward Alderman, Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward Alderman, Chicago business leaders J. Barry Mitchell, ComEd President and COO, James Loewenberg, Magellan Development Group co-CEO and Guy Gorney, Midwest Generation President, as well as the Chicago Fire Department (CFD) Color Guard and Pipes & Drums, formally unveiled the Walter Watroba Memorial statue. The Memorial statue features a firefighter’s fire coat draped over a steel architectural column, with a fire helmet and pair of fire boots at its base and a life-size bronze American flag in the background.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 163 East Pearson Street City of Chicago Stores Offer Unusual Gifts

  Located at 163 East Pearson Street, the City Store at the Pumping Station features gifts from "Chicago's Attic," such as retired municipal equipment, genuine transit route signs, and street signs. Orders can be made by calling 312.742.8811. Store hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm; Sundays 10 am to 5 pm.

  Published on December 12, 2007.

• 77 East Randolph Street City of Chicago Stores Offer Unusual Gifts

  Located in the Chicago Cultural Center at 77 East Randolph Street, this quaint shop is packed with Chicago treasures that highlight the city's diverse cultures and neighborhoods. The Shop is committed to promoting local artists and organizations through the sale of their merchandise, which includes ornaments, holiday cards, stationary, jewelry, music, Chicago literature, and photography. Proceeds from sales support the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs’ free public programming. Orders can be made by calling 312.742.0079. Store hours are Monday through Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.

  Published on December 12, 2007.