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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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David Roeder

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Planners back blackhawks expanded training center and community hub | History Defined

A rendering shows a view from the northwest of the Chicago Blackhawks’ plan for an expanded training facility and ice rinks for community use. (Provided)

The city’s planning agency Thursday endorsed the Chicago Blackhawks’ $65 million proposal to enlarge its practice arena on the Near West Side, adding rinks and services for the community.

The plan calls for expanding the hockey club’s existing Fifth Third Arena at 1801 W. Jackson Boulevard. A vacant site to the west will get a two-story building.

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