Author Archives: Eddie Linker

What’s Happening in RANCH

Here’s the October Newsletter

It’s here! It’s here! Ranch Reporter is now available online

Say It Ain’t So…Maureen

Ranch Reporter now Available!

Ranch Reporter September 2019

Our letter to Mayor Lightfoot

Well there might be a plan, but do you really need to see it

What if we actually give the residents of Chicago a voice in the biggest development in a Century. What if the city stepped up and really wanted to be visionary? Perhaps a legacy for mayor for generations? What if they … Continue reading →

Why is this so Difficult

Ranch Triangle Community Conservation Association wants to inform our neighbors and community about the plans for Finkl redevelopment and beyond. Why isn’t full disclosure in everyone’s best interest? Attached are the exchanges between Alderman Hopkins and Ranch. Posted below is … Continue reading →

Why All The SECRECY?

Curious about the plans for Lincoln Yards? How big is Lincoln Yards going to be? Is it only the old Finkl site? Why are plans released on a need to know basis? Read Ranch President Reatha Kay’s most recent letter … Continue reading →

Why is a ‘Once In A Generation’ development so reticent with respect to sharing details?

What are the plans for the former Finkl Steel Site on Cortland Ave? Here is a link to RANCH’s questions for Sterling Bay and the Alderman representing the area. RANCHAug.13LtrtoAldHopkins

To Infinity and Beyond–Finkl Redevelopment

You deserve a voice in this self-described “once in a generation” development. 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins has called a community meeting regarding the Lincoln Yards Planned Development Proposal at: Near North Montessori School – Gymnasium 1434 West Division Street … Continue reading →