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The Chicago Park District has released the first iteration of its framework plan for the future of Grant Park in The Loop. Bounded by East Randolph Street to the north and East Roosevelt Road to the south, the 319-acre park is commonly known as “Chicago’s Front Yard.” The plan outlines a vision for how the city could remodel and expand the park in the coming years.

A trio of demolition permits issued on July 30 allow the razing of the Torstenson Glass buildings in the 3200 block of North Sheffield Avenue in Lake View, clearing the site for residential redevelopment. 3233, 3241, and 3247 all came through together with Apex Construction Group assigned as the demo contractor. The permits each cite a reported cost of $245,000; it is presumed that is for the entire demolition project, not for each building.