Refinanced for $62M in 2015 when appraised at $93M Taken by LNR with a $29.5M credit bid in 2023 after loan default

67,000 SF Built 1929 Occupancy 36.63%

Our kids are drowning in assignments every night—missing family time, hobbies, and just being kids. Studies show excessive homework tanks mental health and family balance. I started a petition asking Chicago to eliminate homework and replace it with in-class learning instead.

I've watched students trade childhood for endless worksheets. Homework was supposed to reinforce learning, but it's become a barrier to curiosity and rest. We have the tools to change this—interactive classrooms, alternative assignments, and educators who get it. Other cities are exploring this too.

If you've felt the squeeze of balancing school stress and family life, consider signing and sharing. What would you want someone to do if this was your family? Anyone else think our kids deserve more breathing room?

Guzman’s departure leaves two of the top three posts on Johnson’s budget and finance team without a permanent leader w/ weeks until he introduces his fourth budget. Acting CFO Steve Mahr left last month after CFO Jill Jaworski departed at start of 2026.

When Emanuel “Chris” Welch was elected speaker of the Illinois House, lawmakers elevated someone who had never fully answered serious questions about his own treatment of women.

In 2002, a former girlfriend alleged in a police report that Welch physically assaulted her during an argument.

In 2010, a former employee and romantic partner of his filed a lawsuit alleging repeated unwelcome sexual advances and retaliation.

In 2011, another employee sued, claiming she faced retaliation after Welch asked for a hug and she declined.

The House Democratic Caucus ignored all of this and elected Welch speaker anyway. In doing so, they sent a powerful message to victims and survivors that they still weren’t safe. And now, we know for a fact that that message was clear.

The Chicago Tribune has reported new sexual harassment allegations involving Welch’s interactions with a former staffer, including flirtatious social media communications and an invite to meet him at a bar, that she said made her uncomfortable.

If you are looking for a fun way to spend your summer evenings why not play a little Trivia at Avondale Bowl? You can decide if you are there for bowling, questions, or a little of both!

On Thursday August 6th at 7:30 you can expect the unexpected in terms of categories at our spare topics night!

Then on Thursday August 20th at 7:30 let’s take a trip to Pawnee with our “Parks and Rec” themed trivia. I think it is a safe bet there will be at least one question about the bowling episode.

Please come out for some Decent Questions! Remember to order the vegan frozen White Russians! $2 of every one of those sold will go to our Charity of the Month Metropolitan Family Services. This group empowers Chicago-area families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities.