Park stadium reversal ends Daley project push
Editorial recounts Chicago mayor Daley reversing plans for a lakefront stadium after strong opposition from citizens and press criticism. It notes the shift to renovating Soldier Field and mentions figures like Alderman Leon Despres and Lt. Gov. Paul Simon, while recalling key moments from the era and a child’s quippy suggestion about football on McCormick Place.
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Kenwood Chamber Opposes Lake Village High Rise Plan
The Kenwood Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce votes to oppose the Lake Village Developers high rise near 47th Street and Lake Park Avenue citing 236 loan financing would attract low income families. A similar letter will be sent to related agencies.
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