News from 2020
Fulton Market SSA application on hold until July
The proposal to establish a Special Service Area (SSA) in Fulton Market District continues to be delayed until at least midyear following a string of negative feedback from local residents.
West Loop resident fears West Central Association created a pattern in businesses closing down
Following the shutdown of West Loop’s upcoming Buona Beef Restaurant, resident Moshe Tamssot criticized the West Central Association (WCA) Jan. 18 for establishing a “pattern” of local businesses closing permanently.
Plans for 43-story apartment tower in Fulton Market gain committee approval
Related Midwest and Tucker Developments’ latest plans for Fulton Market’s 495-foot, 43-story apartment tower were approved by Chicago’s zoning committee, as initially reported in Black Club Chicago.
West Loop resident concerned with aldermen's gerrymandering actions
WEST LOOP – West Loop resident Moshe Tamssot blasted Chicago aldermen for allegedly gerrymandering ward maps and called for a new group of leaders to distribute fair zoning practices in office in a Facebook post made recently.
Kennedy Expressway public park could be in the works
After lying dormant for more than a decade, the so-called “Kennedy cap” idea appears headed for a revival here in Illinois.
Volunteers collect items for Skinner West Library
Friends of Skinner West volunteers are hard at work collecting items for the school’s soon-to-be STEM library.
West Loop Library offers YOUmedia program series
The West Loop Library is offering free after school workshops for sixth to eighth grade students.
Skinner West raises funds for eighth grade Washington, D.C. trip
Skinner West officials are taking orders now for one-of-a-kind magnets that are being sold to help raise funds for the Class of 2020 eighth-grade trip to Washington, D.C.
Skinner West debate team wins 28 awards at league tournament
The Skinner West Elementary School debate team recently finished first in five out of six award categories at the Chicago Middle School Debate League Tournament.
Skinner West seeking donations for gala art event on Feb. 29
Mark Skinner West Elementary School is set to host its annual “No Art Left Behind” gala, beginning at 7 p.m on Feb. 29 at the National Museum of Mexican Art.
Blommer Chocolate closing retail shop for plant renovations
Although Chicago consumers may be disappointed about the Blommer Chocolate store closing in February, passersby of the iconic West Loop business will still be able to detect the familiar scent long after the store's doors have ben shuttered.
Many West Loop eateries, clubs closed or moved in 2019
Several well-known Chicago bars and eateries in the West Loop shut down their operations or relocated last year, according to a list compiled by Eater Chicago.
Randolph Street striping project to commence soon
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) officially finished the design work for the project to stripe Randolph Street from Halsted to Morgan Streets and is expected to begin soon, affecting numerous Randolph businesses and valet operations.
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