The Latin School soccer field controversy

The Reader has been covering the Latin School's plan to build a soccer field in Lincoln Park since July of 2007. Here's the story so far:

Soccer for Some Did alderman Vi Daley know about the sweet deal the Park District gave Latin School on public land? (7/20/07)

A Not-So-Level Playing Field While the Park District signs off on a deal to give Latin School a soccer field on public land, Lincoln Park High players contend with potholes, dogs, and a manhole cover camouflaged by carpet. (9/7/07)

Worse Than We Thought A lawsuit brings new dirt to light on the Park District's sweetheart deal with Latin School. (4/24/08)

Meigs Field II (4/24/08)

Stop that Bulldozer (4/25/08)

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