Former 46th ward Ald. ShillerKeeping up with former Ald. Helen Shiller:Mayor Johnson appointed Shiller to the Zoning Board of Appeals in 2024 and now wants her to take the lead seat.From Crain's via Isabel's Morning Briefing: "The decision has rankled other members of the ZBA, according to sources familiar with the situation, and a former chair told Crain’s the appointment risks the board’s independence. The current chair, Brian Sanchez, a partner at Sanchez Daniels & Hoffman, was expecting to be renominated by Johnson, but is instead being pushed out altogether. He was informed he would not be reappointed by Shiller in [...]

A view of "Immaculata Living" (website)A project announced and approved during Ald. Cappleman's final term has resurfaced.You might recall the plan: convert the historic Immaculata School building into 245 apartments and include a 22 story high-rise for senior adults with supportive amenities to be constructed on the interior parking lot. This historic building has been used for over 2 years now as a temporary migrant shelter.  The new announcement on the project suggests the contract with the city is likely winding down and re-development plans are revving up. We expect the shelter will close, but no official word on that.The project will [...]