Tina Pihl

The developer, Green Street Properties, hopes to open the entertainment venue in December. Original plans for the site included office space.

The 17th Ward alderwoman, whose friend gave her the nickname “Sweet T,” joined Politically Speaking to talk about equitable development, efforts to reduce opioid overdoses and a varied athletic and professional career.

Metro Trans Umbrella Group tried for a year to buy a remaining plot of land at the garden in Forest Park Southeast but made the decision to relocate when the deal fell apart.