The old manufacturing building skimming along the border of Logan Square and Bucktown at 2435 N. Western has had many offers to become…well, something, in the last few years, all of which have fallen through. Developer Paul Dukach would like to construct a 36-unit development in the old factory’s place.

The main concern for members of the neighboring community revolves around the building’s height, parking, and traffic issues. The little niche that the building is nestled in is by far, one of the most congested areas during rush hour and erecting a development there will likely make it worse.

Alderman Joe Moreno says that although the traffic concerns are legitimate, the pros for why the abandoned corridor should be occupied heavily outweigh the cons. It would also bring in more tax dollars that Chicago is in desperate need of.

To read more about this story, click here for the DNAinfo story by Paul Biasco.

There are many issues currently occupying the media’s attention as well as the public’s, from whether or not we should allow Syrian refugees into the country to whether or not we should deport immigrants back. The Logan Square Neighborhood Association (LSNA) is seeing an opportunity since the Supreme Court ruled that it would consider the case against immigrant deportation.

For about two months now, members of the committee such as Monica Soto-Espinoza have been educating other members on their rights as immigrants and how they can go about becoming legal and their fight still continues. What are your thoughts on the issue?

Read more about this story here by Paul Biasco.

I know you’re tempted to stay home on these cold November months but don’t! The residents of Chicago and most of Illinois can take advantage of free museum and gallery days to fight off boredom and the cold! Follow this link to see all the free days for this as well as the coming months.

1. 1616 N. Winchester Ave.-Permit issued for new construction

2. 2415 N. Milwaukee Ave.-Permit issued for renovation/alteration

3. 2443 N. Sawyer Ave.-permit issued for renovation/alteration

4. 1722 N. Sawyer Ave.-permit issued for new construction

5. 4000 W. Diversey Ave.-Permit issued for electric wiring

6. 2529 N. Milwaukee Ave.-Permit issued for easy permit process

7. 3129 W. Armitage Ave.-Permit issued for easy permit process

8. 2415 N. Hamlin Ave.-Permit issued for electric wiring

Logan Squarist’s goal is to bring locals together to talk about developments and issues within the neighborhood. They meet every third Wednesday of the month and anyone can join, even those who are just interested in what is happening within the neighborhood even if they don’t live in it.

Don’t forget to put Wednesday, January 20th in your calendar. They will be meeting at The General located at 2528 North California from 7pm-9pm.

Register for the event here.