CCC members defer site redesignation amid sewer fixes
The Conservation Community council votes to delay redesignating site S3b from educational to residential until sewers are improved and the 1965 vacation of 54th street is repealed. Chicago Osteopathic Hospital bids for student housing as the Education Board drops its option. DUR requires adequate sewers before permits.
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Conservation Community Council
54Th St
Ingleside
Ellis
Kozminski School
Board of Education
Chicago Osteopathic Hospital
Ed Rothschild
CCC
Hyde Park tennis courts face harsh critique and proposed fixes
Alderman Leon Despres and George Demopoulos of the Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference urge action on the 59th Street courts in Jackson Park. They note missing nets cracked surfaces and weeds across most of the 16 courts, and cite Ed Kelly of the Park district outlining bids to replace four courts now and renew four more annually until all are rebuilt.
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Leon Despres
George Demopoulos
Jackson Park
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Dan Shannon
Chicago Park District
Ed Kelly
Park District
the Herald
Demopoulos
Epton attacks Today article on insurance conflict claim
State Rep. Bernard Epton denounces a Chicago Today piece dated October 21 as inaccurate alleging a conflict of interest tied to an insurance policy for state employees. The article notes Northeastern Life Insurance paid $1,000 in legal fees to Epton's firm last year.
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Tom Connors
Bernard Epton
Everett Ave
Chicago Today
Illinois
Epton
Robert Glass
Northeastern Life Insurance Co
Today
Alan Drazek
Woman's throat slashed during purse snatching on 52nd
Thelma Sanders, 5306 University, was attacked at 5 p.m. Friday on 52nd and University. James Cross, 23, 411 E Oakwood, led police to his arrest after residents chased him. Sanders remains in very good condition at Chicago Osteopathic Hospital.
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Thelma Sanders
University
Cross
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Epton Blasts ‘Today
Allerio
Kimbark
Sanders
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