Tag: 13th Ward

Chicago City Council passes “Price Ordinance” protecting firefighters on rooftops

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Chicago City Council passes “Price Ordinance” protecting firefighters on rooftops The Chicago City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday Oct. 9, 2024 designed to protect Chicago firefighters when they battle blazes on the city’s rooftops and are confronted with potentially dangerous falling hazards like skylights and other roof openings. Named the Price Ordinance, the legislation honors…

Chicago, Fire, Government, News

Alderman Quinn breaks ground on new Starbucks location

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Alderman Quinn breaks ground on new Starbucks location Retailer to be built on 40-year vacant land. Nearly 10 Years in the Making, Quinn Adds. Starbucks to Growing Cicero Avenue Corridor Chicago Alderman Marty Quinn (13) on Friday, March 22, 2024, stood with Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development, representatives…

Business, Chicago, construction, Government, News, restaurants

Ald. Quinn reinforces commitment to improving Public Safety, supporting Chicago Police

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Ald. Quinn reinforces commitment to improving Public Safety, supporting Chicago Police Ald. Marty Quinn (13) today reinforced his commitment to improving public safety and supporting the Chicago Police Department (CPD) by building on the many public safety initiatives he pursued in 2021. Over the past year, Quinn has been a strong advocate of Chicago police…

Chicago, Crime, Government, News, Police

Ald. Quinn Paves Way for New Starbucks in 13th Ward

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ald. Quinn Paves Way for New Starbucks in 13th Ward Quinn Leads Extensive Investment in Cicero Avenue Corridor on City’s Southwest Side At the request of Ald. Marty Quinn, the Chicago City Council’s Committee on Housing & Real Estate recently approved a measure that paves the way for construction of a new Starbucks at 6413…

Business, Chicago, Government, News

Quinn & Guerrero-Cuellar Service Office Hosts Soundproof Window Replacement Meeting

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Quinn & Guerrero-Cuellar Service Office Hosts Soundproof Window Replacement Meeting Local community organizations co-host event to help Midway community members find replacements for problematic, foul-smelling windows Ald. Marty Quinn and Rep. Angie Guerrero-Cuellar, along with other community leaders, held a meeting Monday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. to provide homeowners with details on how to test…

Chicago, Cook County, Government, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Ald. Quinn introduces ordinances to extend Airbnb Ban in 13th Ward

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ald. Quinn introduces ordinances to extend Airbnb Ban in 13th Ward Chicago Ald. Marty Quinn today introduced two ordinances that further support his constituents’ request to ban home-sharing services like Airbnb from operating in the 13th ward. To date, Quinn has banned Airbnb and other home-sharing services from 40 out of 48 precincts in his ward. His…

Chicago, Cook County, Government, News

Ald. Quinn Looks to Extend Ban of Airbnb in 13th Ward

December 4, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ald. Quinn Looks to Extend Ban of Airbnb in 13th Ward Chicago Alderman Marty Quinn of the 13th Ward today (Wednesday Dec. 4, 2019) requested the Chicago City Council’s Committee on License and Consumer Protection ban Airbnb and other home-sharing services from the 25th and 36th precincts of the 13th ward, bringing the total number…

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Ald. Quinn bans Airbnb in 38 of 48 13th Ward precincts

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ald. Quinn bans Airbnb in 38 of 48 13th Ward precincts At Urging of Residents, Ald. Quinn Seeks to Further Ban Airbnb in 13th Ward, precinct by precinct in the 13th Ward. AirBnB has been criticized for a variety of reasons including for discriminating against renters, and for operating in oppressive countries. Quinn’s action comes…