A huge housing project we have been watching with great interest is finally moving forward. The historic former Immaculata High School at Irving Park & Marine DriveYou may recall plans for the former Immaculata High School buildings were announced way back in January of 2020. Plans called for a residential conversion, along with a midrise senior housing component on a surface parking lot .The proposal went before Ald. Cappleman's 46th Ward Zoning & Development Committee (oh, how we miss a transparent development process!) as well as Buena Park Neighbors and was eventually approved by Ald. Cappleman. Shortly thereafter, COVID hit and the site was [...]

5000 N. Sheridan (Google) A storefront that was remodeled years back and has sat empty since will finally see a tenant!We now know that Presotea plans to open in the space and is now hiring for managers and baristas according to a sign posted in the window. Presotea is a well-known bubble tea franchise that started in Taiwan and has since expanded across the US with 2 locations slated to open in Chicago, one in Wicker Park and one in Uptown at 5000 N. Sheridan.Check out their website here and if you are interested in applying, you can learn more here. [...]