The Wrigley Mars factory, closed in 2024, was to be redeveloped into 500 residences and other amenities. Unsatisfied with those plans, neighbors have released their own proposal for the site.

The old Mars/Wrigley factory, which sat next to the Metra tracks, has been a staple of the Galewood community for decades.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Neighbors are opposing plans to redevelop the former Mars Wrigley factory into nearly 500 housing units, citing concerns about ...

Galewood residents packed a community meeting to advocate for a say in redeveloping the former Mars Wrigley site, backing a proposal with community amenities over a 500-unit housing plan amid concerns ...

Their list contains some amenities like a library, a grocery store, restaurants, a job training center, and a sports complex, ...

Neighbors are opposing plans to redevelop the former Mars Wrigley factory into nearly 500 housing units, citing concerns about density, traffic, parking, and safety. Residents say they want ...

Galewood residents are holding a meeting to create an alternative plan for the former Mars candy factory amid opposition to a nearly 500-unit housing proposal. Neighbors say the development would ...