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Q&A: Manny Flores Discusses a Greener Chicago
December 2, 2009 by lseggelke · Leave a Comment
By Matt Baker
In just a few years, First Ward Alderman Manny Flores has made an impression on the local political scene. Formerly an aide to Congressman Luis Gutierrez and a prosecutor in the Cook County State’s Attorney office, Flores has made political transparency and environmental consciousness essential to his platform. Read More…
Alderman Blocks New School
June 4, 2008 by lseggelke · Leave a Comment
In Chicago’s rapidly growing Northwest side, one alderman’s reluctance to move forward plans to build a new school is puzzling. Alderman Ray Suarez, of the 31st ward, is using his position as chairman of the Belmont Cragin committee to block efforts to build a new school in the 30th ward where schools are suffering from widespread overcrowding. Read More…
Case Law: Vested Right in Prior Zoning
January 21, 2007 by dwagner · Leave a Comment
The correct date for determination of substantial expenditure to prove vested right in the prior zoning classification is the date that some official action was taken to change zoning, as opposed to date alderman first discussed with developer the possibility of zoning amendment. Read More…
Case Law: Wrecking and Building Permits
November 22, 2004 by dwagner · Leave a Comment
The Circuit Court of Cook County granted the City of Chicago and Rafeael Hernandez, Director of the Department of Construction and Permits a motion to dismiss plaintiff Yuriy Ropiy’s complaint for a writ of mandamus, requesting the defendants issue wrecking and building permits for his property. Read More…
