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Following a three-hour hearing, a BLOC-branded adult-use cannabis dispensary from Justice Cannabis Co. received approval from Chicago's Zoning Board of Appeals to open at 3455-59 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago.
- Justice Cannabis Co. gets the OK to open its BLOC-branded adult-use dispensary at 3455-59 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago.
- Three-hour hearing concludes with unanimous decision by zoning board early in the hours of Saturday, April 22.
- 11th Ward Alderwoman Nicole Lee unsuccessfully attempts to push board decision to a later meeting.
Read more: Zoning Board Approves McKinley Park Cannabis Dispensary
Asphalt producer and city reach an agreement for additional fines and dust and smoke controls, as MAT Asphalt lands seasonal City of Chicago asphalt contracts for over $141 million.
- Asphalt producer located in Central Manufacturing District and the City of Chicago reach settlement for current and future asphalt contracts.
- New measures include additional smoke controls and dust mitigation, and the maximum fine allowed by law.
- MAT Asphalt lands seasonal City of Chicago asphalt contracts for over $141 million.
Read more: MAT Asphalt, Chicago Health Department Announce Settlement
A community meeting to present and discuss development proposals for a massive Central Manufacturing District warehouse and adjacent city-owned property is set for Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
- Department of Planning and Development targets March 7, 2023, for community meeting on Central Manufacturing District development.
- Teams for top three proposals to a City of Chicago RFP will present their projects, answer questions.
- Meeting venue is yet to be announced, but will be soon, planning department says.
Read more: Planning Department Sets Date for Pershing Road Development Presentations
A standing-room-only crowd packed the community meeting about the BLOC cannabis dispensary proposed by Justice Cannabis Co. for the northeast corner of South Ashland Avenue and West 35th Street.
- Packed crowd hears details, gets questions answered from Justice Cannabis Co.
- Chicago-based firm proposes a BLOC cannabis dispensary on the northeast corner of South Ashland and West 35th Street.
- Final step for dispensary approval is a to-be-announced hearing of Chicago's Zoning Board of Appeals.
Read more: Residents, Stakeholders Query Cannabis Dispensary Reps at Community Meeting
The McKinley Park neighborhood's stretch of West 35th Street between South Archer and South Paulina avenues is targeted for rezoning and streetscaping, announced 12th Ward Alderwoman Anabel Abarca.
- West 35th Street between South Archer and South Paulina avenues is a target for rezoning and streetscaping.
- 12th Ward Alderwoman Anabel Abarca announces initiative, including coordination with the 11th Ward for properties on north side of 35th Street.
- McKinley Park Neighborhood Plan calls for a "main street experience" on 35th Street.
