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Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Evanston upgrades, re-opens Bent Park Field House after 2022 fire
Evanston residents welcomed back the field house to the Sixth Ward's Bent Park in late May. The Field House had been shut down for nearly three years following a 2022 fire caused by fireworks, according to a city official. The city held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the field house, built in 1927 and located near Harrison Street and Hastings Avenue, on May 23. The repairs to the field house include upgrades to the 805-square-foot building, which will house park and recreation programs and accommodate up to 36 people, according to the city's Capital Planning & Engineering Bureau Chief Lara Biggs. The field house's reopening also provides bathroom access for people at Bent Park. The Bent Park Field House is now American with Disabilities Act accessible and fully electric and has no carbon emissions, aligning with the city's Climate Action and Resilience Plan. The building's exterior features new brickwork and a new roof, which was heavily damaged by the fire, Biggs said. The City Council approved work contracts for Bent Park in 2024, per city documents. The original cost for the repairs and upgrades was estimated at $624,980, funded by the city's general fund and an $89,000 insurance reimbursement. The repair cost shot up after a structural engineer hired by the contractor reviewed the site. The engineer discovered the masonry was oxidized and needed to be replaced, along with the porch, causing the cost of the repairs to go up $181,000. Green energy upgrades were implemented during repairs, as much of the HVAC and electrical equipment was damaged in the fire and needed to be replaced, Biggs told Pioneer Press via email. Given that the city would have eventually made those upgrades to the field house to comply with the city's climate action plan and the Healthy Building Ordinance, Biggs said it was cost-effective to do it then.
Chicago Tribune
5 days ago
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Evanston upgrades, re-opens Bent Park Field House after 2022 fire
Evanston residents welcomed back the field house to the Sixth Ward's Bent Park in late May. The Field House had been shut down for nearly three years following a 2022 fire caused by fireworks, according to a city official. The city held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the field house, built in 1927 and located near Harrison Street and Hastings Avenue, on May 23. The repairs to the field house include upgrades to the 805-square-foot building, which will house park and recreation programs and accommodate up to 36 people, according to the city's Capital Planning & Engineering Bureau Chief Lara Biggs. The field house's reopening also provides bathroom access for people at Bent Park. The Bent Park Field House is now American with Disabilities Act accessible and fully electric and has no carbon emissions, aligning with the city's Climate Action and Resilience Plan. The building's exterior features new brickwork and a new roof, which was heavily damaged by the fire, Biggs said. The City Council approved work contracts for Bent Park in 2024, per city documents. The original cost for the repairs and upgrades was estimated at $624,980, funded by the city's general fund and an $89,000 insurance reimbursement. The repair cost shot up after a structural engineer hired by the contractor reviewed the site. The engineer discovered the masonry was oxidized and needed to be replaced, along with the porch, causing the cost of the repairs to go up $181,000. Green energy upgrades were implemented during repairs, as much of the HVAC and electrical equipment was damaged in the fire and needed to be replaced, Biggs told Pioneer Press via email. Given that the city would have eventually made those upgrades to the field house to comply with the city's climate action plan and the Healthy Building Ordinance, Biggs said it was cost-effective to do it then.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Possible DEI changes to Topeka ordinances are on hold
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Potential cuts to the City of Topeka's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office are on hold. At the Topeka City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 6, councilmembers voted unanimously to send these cuts back to the Policy and Finance Committee for review. At this time, it is unclear when the item will be back in front of the city council. Cuts to the city's DEI office were originally proposed in order for the city to continue receiving $45 million in federal funding, following recent executive orders from President Trump. Those funds would go towards homelessness, affordable housing, domestic violence and infrastructure. Burlington residents vote against new elementary school Topeka City Manager Robert Perez said at Tuesday's meeting these proposed ordinance changes will not remove the city's requirements to meet other federal laws such as American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, Equal Opportunity Employment, Title VII, the Immigration Reform Act or the Age Discrimination Act. Below is a copy of the proposed ordinance: Ordinance Compliance With POTUS EO (LB 04.22 0900) by Colter Robinson on Scribd For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KSNT 27 News.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
State funding will upgrade infrastructure in these areas of San Diego County
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The State of California is looking to improve its streets, highways, bicycle lanes, sidewalks and transit facilities. On Friday, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) issued $1 billion for infrastructure projects across the state, the California Department of Transportation said in a news release Thursday. Of that $1 billion, over $24 million of that will be used in San Diego County. Here are the following areas that will receive the funding locally, according to Caltrans: Interstate 15 in Rainbow: $398,000 will go to installing a high-tension cable barrier and guardrail to improve safety. State Route 56 in the San Diego: $2.1 million will go to rehabilitating pavement, installing Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting, and upgrading facilities to American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards from Route 5 to west of Carmel Valley Road. State Route 78 near Ramona: $3.2 million will go to rehabilitating pavement and drainage systems, replacing roadside sign panels and upgrading facilities to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards from east of Magnolia Avenue to west of Wynola Road. Interstate 5 in San Diego at Old Town Viaduct Bridge No. 57 -0549: $7.2 million will go to repairing the concrete barrier, longitudinal joint and installing slope paving for a sinkhole. Routes 15, 52, 94, 163, and 805 at various locations: $5 million will go to repairing and/or replacing Transportation Management System elements and equipment for vandalized communication hubs and stolen fiber optic and copper cables. 8th Street and Roosevelt Ave Active Transportation Corridor in National City: $5.2 million will go to constructing cycle track, multi-use path and various intersection adjustments for safety improvements. Sorrento to Miramar, Phase 2 Intermodal Improvements: $1.7 million will go to adding 1.9 miles of double-track, curve straightening and new signals along the LOSSAN rail corridor from Mile Post (MP) 250.9 near I-805 to MP 253 near Miramar Road. 'As California continues adapting to evolving transportation realities, it is important that we invest in emergent technologies to enhance system-wide safety for the public,' said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares. 'Today's action dedicates vital funding for upgrades that will protect our infrastructure now and well into the future.' The rest of the funding will assist with projects in Tehama, Los Angeles and Humboldt counties. Learn more about infrastructure projects happening in California on the state's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kowbird in Oakland closes, according to owner
(KRON) — Kowbird, an Oakland restaurant launched by notable Bay Area barbecue chef Matt Horn, has closed. Horn, in a statement, cited 'the reality of doing business in Oakland,' which he said was 'not easy.' 'Despite the love and support we've received from the community, the climate for small businesses, particularly restaurants, has become increasingly difficult,' Horn said. 'This is not a reflection of the people who have been our loyal customers and supporters over the years. In fact, it's the complete opposite — their unwavering belief in us has been a beacon of hope. But the broader climate — the challenges that small businesses and restaurants face in Oakland — has proven to be a constant uphill battle.' Man accused by Khazar Momeni tries to clear his name after Bob Lee trial Horn, who also operated Horn Barbecue in West Oakland, said there was a 'lack of meaningful support for small businesses' in Oakland, and a 'lack of framework' to 'nurture and sustain' them. 'It's disheartening to see how small businesses like ours are overlooked,' said Horn, 'and it's even harder to face the financial and emotional toll it takes on the people who make it all happen.' Kowbird opened in 2022 and closed in early January, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. In November, Kowbird was sued for alleged American with Disabilities Act (ADA) violations. Horn's other restaurant, Horn Barbecue, was temporarily closed in 2023 after a fire that was investigated as arson. Over the years, Horn's restaurants have been subject to lawsuits and wage claims from former employees. In his statement on Kowbird, Horn said 'the media's obsession with highlighting these challenges, often sensationalizing the struggles of small businesses, is, frankly, confusing.' 'However, it seems the press's appetite for emphasizing the downfall of small enterprises is something that must be accommodated,' he added. Kowbird was known for its hot chicken sandwiches and 'soulful dishes that pay homage to culture and comfort,' according to its website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
