Lights, Retail, Streetscaping and More Slated for Wabash Avenue
The Chicago Loop Alliance wants to improve Wabash Avenue by creating a stronger business district, making it family friendly and adding more modern architecture. Loop residents have complained about increased homelessness and a lack of upscale businesses on Wabash Avenue. Laura Jones, associate director of the Chicago Loop Alliance, said residents have also complained about […]
Help design Chicago’s new Bus Rapid Transit stations
The CTA is planning to build new transit stations for proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects on Western and Ashland and in the Loop, and it is inviting public input on the design of the new bus stops. As part of the Chicago Architecture Foundation design competition, and in cooperation with the Active Transportation Alliance, CTA riders and interested […]
Open Streets Hits Loop and Wicker Park This Year
Chicago-land residents are invited to enjoy the return of Open Streets—Chicago’s free pedestrian playground—on Saturday, Sept. 8 in the Loop and Sunday, Sept. 16 in Wicker Park/Bucktown from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. If you missed Open Streets last year, reporter Lindsey Romain captured the energy, sights, and sounds from State Street (click image at left.) Expanding […]
Schools’ Work-Study Program Offers Unique Glimpse Into Corporate World
Instead of toting her backpack to school on Friday mornings, high school sophomore Kyara Lee strays from her usual schedule to venture outside the classroom. For one day each week, she sets aside her school books to work alongside investment professionals. Lee remembers her first day of work last September, being nervous as she took […]
Want to Help Families Survive the Economy? Volunteer.
With debt, foreclosures, unemployment and heating costs on the rise, low-income families often find themselves falling behind. To help bring some relief during the upcoming tax season, the Center for Economic Progress is recruiting volunteers to help bring free tax and financial services to families who need them most.
Protesters March on Federal Plaza, Push For Alternative Energy and Climate Justice
About 100 activists gathered at Federal Plaza on Monday to protest carbon trading and promote alternative energy. Drums pounded and trumpets blared, as signs emblazoned with messages such as “No Coal” and “My Air Is Not For Sale” were passed among protesters who gathered during a chilly morning at Jackson and Adams streets. Mobilization for […]
