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Natalie

It's official: Oak Park approves the condo/hotel tower

The Village Board approved the plan Monday night, according to the Tribune. From the article: With Monday's vote, the clock is ticking for…

Started by Natalie

4 May 2
Reply by Fred tamburino
Lee Barry

'Suburban Tall'

Blair Kamin has chimed in on the Lake/Forest plan. Interesting that he calls Lake Street 'human-scaled' (as opposed to auto-centric) and an…

Started by Lee Barry

18 Feb 18
Reply by Lee Barry
jpb74

Pompei in River Forest closes.

what will be next? so many open spaces and so many ideas. seriously, what should go in them? as much as i would luv luv luv a target there…

Started by jpb74

27 Jan 4
Reply by Heidi Ruehle-May
Ryan Eikmeier

Is Oak Park on the road to economic recovery?

With all of the new restaurants, store-openings, remodels, etc., I wonder if we might be seeing some very early (although small) signs of e…

Started by Ryan Eikmeier

8 Dec. 9, 2009
Reply by John Metzger
Jason Malley

Plan Commission Meeting tonight

Just in case anyone is interested: There is a Plan Commission Meeting tonight on the Lake and Forest project. This is about toe proposal to…

Started by Jason Malley

5 Dec. 8, 2009
Reply by John Metzger
Heidi Ruehle-May

Cheney Mansion Talks

I've always loved the Cheney Mansion and have had the pleasure of attending social events there. I'm looking forward to seeing the question…

Started by Heidi Ruehle-May

1 Oct. 17, 2009
Reply by Becca
Becca

A Bass Pro Shop or Micro Brewery in Oak Park?

I was driving down Madison and the storefront below caught my eye. I was particularly struck by the lofty aspirations for their ideal futur…

Started by Becca

16 Sep. 9, 2009
Reply by Becca
Elizabeth Griffiths

What's with the old billiard hall next to to the new South Blvd and home development?

I've always wondered what's going on with what looks to be an old billiard hall that is between the auto shop and the new South Blvd develo…

Started by Elizabeth Griffiths

3 Aug. 11, 2009
Reply by Elizabeth Griffiths
Lee Barry

How would you develop the Colt site?

Now with the Colt building gone, what would be the best way to redevelop it, besides hotels or big-box retail?

Started by Lee Barry

11 Jul. 23, 2009
Reply by Russ M

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