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He had a Very Powerful Dream…..And Shared it with all Americans.
By Charlie on January 16, 2012
The 20th century's most influential civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr., was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Ga. King entered the civil rights movement in 1955. That same year, he led a bus boycott that was initiated by Rosa Parks in Montgomery, Ala., where blacks were made to sit at the back and give up their seats to whites. In 1963, King participated in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, he delivered his famous "I Have A Dream" speech to a crowd of 250,000. Learn More Here
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CTA - iGo Smart Card
By Charlie on January 14, 2012
Since January 2009, I-GO and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) have offered the Chicago Card Plus I-GO card, the nation’s first joint smart card providing seamless access to a public transit system and a car-sharing service. The Chicago Card Plus I-GO card enables its dual-account holders to access CTA trains and buses, Pace buses, and every car in I-GO’s fleet—most of which are near or adjacent to CTA routes or rail stations. And now you can get the Chicago Card Plus I-GO card for only $15 – a $60 savings off the regular application fee – plus $50 in CTA transit fare credit! Find out all about it here...
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High Ridge YMCA - MLK Food Drive
By Charlie on January 13, 2012
The High Ridge YMCA is teaming up with Ys across the city and suburbs for a week-long, Metro-wide food drive starting on Martin Luther King Jr., Day to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) and the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
King’s philosophy was one of inclusion, particularly including those less fortunate. According to the GCFD, nearly 142,000 hungry men, women and children rely on the Food Depository every week, with 37 percent of those served being children. Northern Illinois Food Bank will serve more than 500,000 people this year across its 13-county service area, up 168 percent from 2006.
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Tricoci University in Rogers Park Celebrates Graduates
By Charlie on January 13, 2012
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture (TUBC) is the premiere beauty education
provider that is redefining the industry and producing salon-ready graduates
prepared for successful careers. Founded by international beauty industry
leader Mario Tricoci in 2004
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Local Fitness Facility to Host Wed Jan 11 BizArts Breakfast
By Charlie on January 10, 2012
"180 Personal Fitness is hosting the January breakfast meeting of the Rogers Park Business and Artist Networking Group (RPBizArts), scheduled for Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 7:30 - 9:00AM, 317 W. Howard Street, Room 206, Evanston; $5.00. 180 Personal Fitness trainers are offering attendees of Wednesday's BizArts function a coupon, redeemable for one free personal training session, a $35 value.)"
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Host an Exchange Student
By Charlie on January 09, 2012
Are you a people person? Interested in other cultures or languages? Like the idea of forming friendships with a students or teachers from other countries? Then hosting might be right for you.
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Two Local Fitness Facilities Ready to Help You Get Fit!
By Charlie on January 09, 2012
Two local fitness facilities are able to help you achieve your fitness goals and are offering fabulous affordable New Years packages to get you on the way to accomplishing a healthier lifestyle.
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New Board Member Joins Family Rescue
By Charlie on January 09, 2012
January 5, 2012- CHICAGO---Family Rescue, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to eliminating domestic violence in the greater Chicago metropolitan area is proud to welcome Neil Vincent to the Board of Directors.
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In Memory of Neil Lifton
By Charlie on January 04, 2012
Note: An event to honor the cherished memory of Neil will be held on Saturday, January 21st, 5:00PM - 9:00PM (onward) at Lifeline Theater, 6912 N. Glenwood.
The community of Rogers Park has lost one of our valued residents and business owners, Neil Lifton. Though he had only moved to Rogers Park in the past decade, Neil had quickly become the recognizable face of Duke's Bar. Many of us appreciated Neil's love for music and we appreciated the way that he converted Duke's into an intimate venue for local music acts. On a good night, we would be delighted when Neil would grab his guitar and play along with the band, giving those of us watching a wonderful chance to see a man living that for which he was most passionate.
We offer his loving wife Mary our heartfelt condolences and our best wishes during this difficult time.
The attached video shows Neil performing songs that he had written and performed for his adopted community that loved him.
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Rogers Park Community Council Announcement
By Charlie on December 28, 2011
SMALL ACTS ADD UP TO LIFE CHANGES
Dear Friend,
In my four years as Executive Director of the Rogers Park Community Council, I have personally witnessed how meaningful the service provided by our program staff has been for the scores of clients who have passed through our doors. Sometimes the acts of service impact on clients' lives dramatically. Sometimes the effects are small, incremental and deeply significant.
When our Housing Director finds an apartment for a family facing eviction or secures the timely return of a wrongfully withheld security deposit, the relief and impact are obvious. When domestic violence victims see the criminal justice system work as it should, meting out appropriate penalties for abuse and affording protection for survivors, the powerful effect of our VASP staff's intervention is plain.
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