CITY FINANCE COMMITTEE WANTS TO SHAVE PUBLIC COST OF JUDGE DOYLE SQUARE PROJECT 

The Board of Estimates asks city negotiators to reduce costs, perhaps by changing the sort of hotel to serve Monona Terrace. 

PARKING PLAN SNAGS WILSON STREET APARTMENT PROPOSAL 

The developer wants five surface spaces hidden behind glass on the ground floor but city planning officials says it detracts from the streetscape. 

NEIGHBORS WARY OVER ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER EXPANSION 

The need to create more revenue at the facility means a redevelopment of the grounds could include an increase in activity.

WISCONSIN HOMEOWNERS MOSTLY OPTIMISTIC ON HOME VALUES IN COMING YEAR, SURVEY FINDS 

Just 6 percent believe their home value will go down, according to a new survey BMO Harris Bank.

-Wisconsin State Journal

STATE HOME SALES SEE YEAR'S FIRST INCREASE IN JUNE, WITH A SLIGHT PRICE RISE 

But for the year, sales remain down nearly 5 percent.

-Wisconsin State Journal

COMMITTEE SAYS EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE SITE BEST FOR PUBLIC MARKET 

The Madison Local Food Committee recommended the city pursue a public market and food district in the area around East Washington Avenue and First Street that would provide an indoor, year-round center for retail, wholesale, and perhaps distribution of produce and other foods.  

-Wisconsin State Journal