Friday, March 14, 2025

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nascar-in-chicago
  • by david hall
Community leaders to NASCAR: Be more like Lollapalooza

Jim Wales is a fan of NASCAR, but he’d like to see it directly invest in Grant Park. The community group leader pointed to Lollapalooza donating $500,000 to fix up the park's tennis courts and add pickleball courts.

city-hall
  • by david hall
Johnson allies shoot down attempt to level legislative playing field between City Council and mayor

The Rules Committee voted down a resolution that would have converted the Legislative Reference Bureau into the Office of Legislative Counsel. That new office would have been charged with giving “competent, unbiased advice” on parliamentary procedure and other legal matters.

News
  • by david hall
Did you know there's low-cost extended day care in NYC? What you need to know to apply.

The city offers longer days and year-round care for families who meet certain income thresholds but many of the programs are under-enrolled.

real-estate
  • by david hall
Advocates caution ADU building costs can be high as Chicago considers expanding 'granny flat' pilot

Proponents say widening the accessory dwelling unit program would combat the affordable housing shortage and add density to neighborhoods, but add that construction costs can rise quickly.