New Alport queries raise more questions in court hearing
The latest court hearing on the Alport building left many unresolved issues. Questions center on a revoked July 25 permit, ignored in the dismissed case, and why the Hyde Park Kenwood project allows this aging building to remain.
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Bruce Sagan and team lead the Hyde Park Herald with editorial leadership and staff roles listed. The paper began January 14, 1882, is published weekly on Wednesdays, and based at 5240 S. Harper in Chicago. It notes deadlines for news and ads and subscription details.
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Alderman Reports Show Chicago Housing Court Struggle
In a Fifth Ward 42-apartment building tenants face substandard conditions despite four pages of code violations. The judge ordered peeling paint corrected but did not fine the owner or appoint a receiver, leaving unsafe living conditions and questions about mortgage interests and rent use. The building at 6227-6239 Drexel remains unremedied.
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Letters to the Editor on Chicago Police Action
A pair of letters to Mayor Daley denounce police brutality during recent events in Chicago and condemn city leadership. The writers call for admission, apology, an investigation, and accountability, arguing mismanagement worsened the crisis and urging action to curb youth violence and restore public safety.
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