Next phase for St. Boniface

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Redevelopment of the St. Boniface Church grounds is proceeding with a new partner: Stas Development is working with Northwest Settlement on a new mixed-use building for the former rectory site at 921 N. Noble St., replacing the Chicago Academy of Music.

Builder Mike Skoulsky will give an update at Monday's East Village Association meeting. Skoulsky plans to convert the church at 1358 W. Chestnut St. to 17 residential units and build 24 units at the former school and convent site, 1340 W. Chestnut St. Saint Boniface Info has been posting news on discussions with neighbors.

Candidates in the March 20 Illinois primary, will introduce themselves to members as well. Rep. Mike Quigley, Sameena Mustafa and Alyx Pattison have been invited. The agenda for Monday's 7pm meeting at Happy Village, 1059 N. Wolcott Ave.:

  • President's Welcome
  • Business Minute: Bridgette Flagg, Soule Restaurant
  • Update on St. Boniface Development: Mike Skoulsky
  • Meet the Candidates:
    • Sameena Mustafa, U.S. House of Representatives, 5th District Illinois
    • Alyx Pattison, State Representative, 4th District Illinois
  • PPD Updates
  • Schools/CAPS Updates
  • Open Items

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