Nigerian-born James Sosan completed three substantial residential conversion projects on the Near West Side before bigger builders swooped in. His latest historic project near Shaker Square presented different hiccups and opportunities.
Snow or not, Arlington Alfresco could begin as soon as March
The Arlington Alfresco outdoor dining zone ran from June 2 to Nov. 16 last year to assist local restaurateurs in downtown Arlington Heights. This year, amid the continued pandemic and indoor dining restrictions, officials plan to host Alfresco starting in March. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer, November 2020
Posted1/26/2021 5:30 AM
The popular Arlington Alfresco outdoor dining zone will return to downtown Arlington Heights streets as soon as mid-March, the village board decided Monday night.
Trustees unanimous endorsement of continuing the concept, born initially out of the COVID-19 pandemic, comes amid uncertainties with the rollout and availability of a vaccine and continued indoor restaurant capacity limits.