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Lobbying Disclosure: Hickory Street Development LLC

Original title: CRANE KENNEY for HSC PLAZA AND BUILDING OPERATIONS LLC @ AVIATION (2017-10-01)

Record date · October 1, 2017

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What This Bill Does

Crane Kenney registered as a lobbyist on behalf of Hickory Street Development LLC to discuss development issues in the Lakeview neighborhood with the Chicago Law Department.

Why it matters

This disclosure identifies the professional representation hired to influence city legal decisions regarding specific real estate development projects in the Lakeview area between October and December 2017.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Hickory Street Development LLC

The firm is seeking specific administrative outcomes from the city's Law Department regarding their development interests.

Indirectly affected

Lakeview residents

Residents may be affected by the outcomes of development decisions negotiated between the developer and the city.

Key Facts

  • Crane Kenney is the registered lobbyist for Hickory Street Development LLC.
  • The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Law Department.
  • The scope of lobbying involves issues related to development in the Lakeview neighborhood.
  • The registration covers the period from October 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017.
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  • The action type is classified as administrative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a public disclosure form showing that a specific lobbyist has been hired to influence city government decisions regarding a development project.
Who is being lobbied?
The Chicago Law Department is the agency being lobbied regarding development issues in Lakeview.

What else do you want to know?

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Lobbying Activity

CRANE KENNEY

on behalf of HSC PLAZA AND BUILDING OPERATIONS LLC

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Discoveries

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Quarterly Lobbying Window

The lobbying registration is limited to a standard three-month calendar quarter (Q4 2017).

Connected Entities

Hickory Street Development LLC, Crane Kenney, Chicago, IL and 2 more
OrganizationHickory Street Development LLC“The client firm seeking development-related legal outcomes.”Map →
PersonCrane Kenney“The individual registered to lobby on behalf of the development firm.”Map →
locationChicago, IL“The jurisdiction where the lobbying activity occurred.”Map →
OrganizationLaw Department“The Chicago city department being lobbied.”Map →
locationLakeview“The specific neighborhood where development issues are being addressed.”Map →

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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