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Author Archives: Jamie O'Toole

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West Siders settle on plan for redeveloping Mars factory

by Jamie O'Toole November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

When it comes to what community members want to replace the Mars candy factory 2019 N. Oak Park Ave. in Galewood once it closed in 2024, the people have spoken. Residents have settled on a mixed-use development for the site. During the fifth and final public meeting about the site’s future development held on Oct. […]

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Residents flesh out ideas for Mars plant at third meeting

by Jamie O'Toole October 4, 2022October 4, 2022
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Happy, lengthy and color-infused, a new North Ave. mural

by Jamie O'Toole September 28, 2022September 28, 2022
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At Mars Candy meeting, residents ponder past when thinking about site’s future

by Jamie O'Toole September 23, 2022September 29, 2022
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Vacant storefront, old home to record store, gets new tenant

by Jamie O'Toole September 13, 2022September 13, 2022
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New North Avenue mural has healing effect

by Jamie O'Toole September 6, 2022September 7, 2022
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West Siders share their visions for Mars Chocolate Factory site

by Jamie O'Toole September 6, 2022September 6, 2022

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