Ald. Martin announces support for development at 4943 N. Damen
Urbanize Chicago / by Lukas Kugler / September 15, 2025 Alderman Matt Martin of the 47th Ward has announced his support for a mixed-use development is being proposed at 4943 N. Damen. Planned by 926 Oak Inc, the project site is located midblock between W. Argyle St and W. Ainslie St. An existing one-story retail building that currently occupies the site will be demolished. Designed by Red Architects, the proposed development would be a five-story mixed-use building with approximately 2,500 square feet of
North Side Police Oversight Group Raises Alarm As Funding For Mental Health Response Team Dries Up
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / March 27, 2025 LINCOLN SQUARE — The city’s new mental health initiative is facing a fiscal cliff at the end of the year as federal COVID funds run out. But a group of police district council members say city public safety money should be reallocated to save the program. The city’s police district councils are new elected civilian oversight boards created after years of community organizing. The inaugural council members assumed office in 2023 and are elected to
