City drops prosecution of Jackson Park tree-savers
The city will not prosecute seven activists arrested in 1965 during the Jackson Park tree preservation protest. The two year statute of limitations expired, and the case was vacated since arrests occurred on park district property. Attorneys discuss First Amendment implications if cases had proceeded.
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Jackson Park
William Erickson
E. 54Th
Cochairman
Burnham Committee
Norah
Nancy C. Hays
Ellis
Pauline Persing
E. 50Th
Phil Harris
John Barber
Chicago Park District
Patner
Nancy Hays
DUR Rep Attends Hyde Park Urban Renewal Meeting
A Department of Urban Renewal representative will join Hyde Park Kenwood Community Conference tonight at 8 in the First Baptist Church to discuss LR 7 8 9 sites on Cottage Grove between 47th and 50th. The 1964 plan proposed Kenwood Town Homes, but construction stalled. residents will hear about re designation for commercial use and a plan amendment. The meeting is chaired by Mrs. Donald Fishe.
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Department of Urban Renewal
Hyde Park-Kenwood
First Baptist Church
E. 50Th St
Cottage Grove Avenue
DUR
Kenwood Town Homes
Donald Fishe
Blackstone
Isaiah Israel and South Shore Temple Plan Merger
The two Hyde Park Reform temples Isaiah Israel and South Shore Temple plan a probable merger. They will keep the Isaiah Israel sanctuary at 1100 Hyde Park Blvd and continue both rabbis after a possible September 1968 consolidation.
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Isaiah Israel
Hyde Park Blvd
South Shore Temple
Bernard Madorin
Hyde Park
Hayim Goren Perelmuter
East End
William Sajowitz
South Shore Dr
Reform Temples
Madorin
U of C seeks zoning variation for university parking lot
The University of Chicago will apply for a zoning variation for land behind 5220 Kenwood. The site, part of the SR 13 urban renewal area, would supply off street parking and a bicycle shed for married students. A public alley separates the parcels and the Zoning Board of Appeals must approve. Adjacent owners have been notified as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Chicago
Kenwood
Kendall Cady
University Realty Management
University
Zoning Board of Appeals
Cady
Local groups oppose Haskins zoning amendment in Chicago hearing
Hyde Park Kenwood Community Conference and Hyde Park Planning Committee urged no major zoning changes until the Mayor’s zoning review committee finishes its study and public review of recommendations. The City Council housing committee heard the amendment but did not approve it. opponents say it would permit higher density in high rise buildings.
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Haskins
Chicago
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Hyde Park
City Council Committee On Housing
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Ericksons
Stuart Chase
Marshall Patner
Bergdorf Goodman Fragrance
Butterfield 8
Plaza
Midway
U of C
Pickwick, Ltd
Supreme Jewelers
East 53Rd Street
Jerome Lifeld
Fairfax
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