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What happened to the new Walgreen's and Starbuck's on 111th and Kedzie?

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What's the hold up? It has been how long and they are promising when? Speaking of redevelopment, where's the new playground? All urban myths?


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Yeah, I've been wondering...

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Yeah, I've been wondering the same thing. I've checked into it but have heard very little.

Construction is scheduled to begin on the 50,000-square-foot playlot in the spring with a target completion date of June. You can check out drawings of what the park is going to look like at www.mountgreenwoodpark.com.

The playlot is expected to have a new spray feature and rock climbing wall and a sway fun swing.

The project also includes six new lights, picnic tables, benches and new shade trees.


Submitted by Michael Fielding on Mon, 10/08/2007 - 11:07am.

Sounds nice but will it...

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Sounds nice but will it actually happen? How long have we been waiting on the 111th and Kedzie development? I don't think we will see either project in my lifetime.


Submitted by malph920 on Tue, 10/09/2007 - 10:36am.

I've got a couple calls in...

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I've got a couple calls in to Ald. Rugai's office, but I've heard nothing but silence. I've also called the developer - Douglas Bean, vice president of Skokie-based Terraco, Inc. Give the company a call at (847) 679-6660. I'm sure they'd love to hear from local residents curious about the project hold up.


Submitted by Michael Fielding on Sat, 11/03/2007 - 5:42pm.

The walgreens is just...

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The walgreens is just convenient to get bathroom supplies and other small items, i don't think you'd want to fill any prescriptions there if you can wait a little bit and order from a canadian pharmacy you'll save so much i fill my grandfathers and uncles meds using one just because they are so expensive and they would never be able to afford it otherwise


Submitted by jason on Wed, 05/14/2008 - 12:48pm.

According to the Mt...

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According to the Mt Greenwood Local Redevelopment Corp newsletter,Terraco is no longer doing this project. Their contract expired.Something about a screw up with purchasing the alley behind the property from the City. Terraco's fault or Mt Greenwood Local Redevelopment Corp? If it has not been put together in 8 years,why are the same people in charge? The playlot won't be torn down until Spring of 08 when the build begins. I hear the 19th ward office does not want it torn down in case of delays like at Hurley Park. I say tear it down now.


Submitted by malph920 on Sun, 11/04/2007 - 7:14pm.

It's been 9 months since I...

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It's been 9 months since I last asked. Where's our new Walgreen's in Mount Greenwood? Where's the new development?


Submitted by malph920 on Wed, 07/16/2008 - 3:17pm.

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