Neighbors push back on housing plan for former Mars candy factory in Galewood

Neighbors push back on housing plan for former Mars candy factory in Galewood

The site has a sweet past, but a housing proposal is leaving a bitter taste for some residents.

Mars site redevelopment meetings paused as stakeholders rejuggle format

The community meetings about the proposed redevelopment of the former Mars Wrigley candy factory site in Galewood have been put on hold for now, as Ald. Chris Taliaferro, the Galewood Neighbors community group and developer McCaffery Interests try to figure out the best format to get community feedback.  Taliaferro, whose 29th ward includes all of Galewood, held three community meetings last December with another meeting scheduled for Jan. 27. B…