Western Avenue

Alderman Matt O’Shea criticized Mayor Brandon Johnson for placing a sign promoting a Chicago sidewalk project in suburban Evergreen Park. The sign, part of Johnson’s 'Build Better Together' initiative, was erected on Western Avenue near the Beverly-Evergreen Park border. The project, funded by federal American Rescue Plan Act money, is being completed by the Chicago Department of Transportation.

Beverly's speed cameras in Chicago's 19th Ward, including one on Western Avenue that issues thousands of tickets annually, are under review for relocation. The 99th Street camera, which has issued the fewest violations, may be moved to address traffic safety concerns near two schools following resident and staff requests.

Schenectady restaurant owners are opening an upscale, locally rooted restaurant and bar named Bar Calvin in Stuyvesant Plaza. The venue will be located near the Western Avenue entrance in part of the former TGI Friday's building.

The Albany Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident on Western Avenue that occurred around 11:55 p.m. on Saturday night.

Signal issues at Western Avenue are disrupting service on several Metra lines. The problem is affecting service Thursday morning.

The Albany Fire Department responded to a house fire on the 200 block of Western Avenue on Saturday morning. Crews were dispatched to the scene to fight the fire.

A crack in a 34,000-gallon chemical tank at the GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems facility in Garden Grove may have released pressure, potentially reducing the risk of an explosion. Hazardous-materials crews are assessing the situation involving methyl methacrylate, a highly flammable substance.