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City Council votes against valet parking ordinance in Naperville

Morgan Bruner, October 24, 2024October 24, 2024

When AltaVida opened a restaurant and dance hall in the former Two Brother Brewing Building…

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Lakeview residents mixed on parking ban

Chicago Talks, April 18, 2012

After residents applauded a pilot parking ban for sections of Belmont Avenue and Halsted Street…

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Community

New Planned Mixed-Use Building Causes Controversy in 46th Ward

Chicago Talks, December 2, 2011

Controversy surrounds plans for a 17-story building that will bring rental units to the 46th Ward.

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Editor's Choice

No More Loop Car Congestion After Parking Lots’ Taxes Increase?

Chicago Talks, November 22, 2011

Increased taxes on public parking lots are in store for Chicagoans. An additional $2 tax would apply on daily parking and $40 for monthly …

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Budget Proposal Increases Parking Tax

Chicago Talks, October 14, 2011

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, as part of his first budget proposal, may enact a new…

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Hate the Parking Meter Rates? Run for Alderman

Chicago Talks, November 19, 2010

Two candidates challenging Gene Schulter for 47th Ward alderman cited the city’s privatization of the…

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South Loop Residents Score Free Parking

Chicago Talks, May 14, 2010

Parking in downtown Chicago is like a fine gem: pricey and hard to find. While…

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Controversial Development Resurfaces in Ravenswood

Chicago Talks, November 17, 2009

A barren Ravenswood parking lot may soon be home to a grocery store, parking garage,…

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  • 23 years later, Mazzy Star’s masterpiece album still casts a spell
    by Triniti Waxman
  • Queer Chicago designer finds niche dressing drag performers
    by Seng Xiong
  • From dorm room to mainstage, Phat Dragon built a comedy cult following 
    by Ava Simone Forster
  • Great Ideas of Humanity exhibit showcases famous quotes made visual 
    by Sh'Mara Chism
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