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HOME OWNERSHIP AT RISK IN ROGERS PARK - By Peter Fugiel
By Charlie on February 08, 2011
As much as Rogers Park is a rental community, condo ownership came on strong in the past decade. A record number of conversions added to the ownership profile here and in West Ridge. Now with the real estate bubble burst, the banks unable to dispose of all their distressed home properties, there is an increased interest in protecting rental assets for the affordable housing they provide. In Rogers Park that is critical.
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Northbrook Bank and Trust Assumes All of the Deposits of Community First Bank
By Charlie on February 06, 2011
Community First Bank – Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, was closed today by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect the depositors, the FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Northbrook Bank and Trust Company, Northbrook, Illinois, to assume all of the deposits of Community First Bank – Chicago.
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MANY WAYS TO ENJOY SUPER BOWL SUNDAY IN ROGERS PARK
By Charlie on February 04, 2011
We surveyed owners and managers of local bars, pubs and restaurants in Rogers Park and came up with a compelling choice of enjoyable options. Support local businesses. Hit 'em all!
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In case you haven’t heard, Chicago was hit hard with snow this week
By Charlie on February 04, 2011
By Bob Spoerl
#Snomg. #Snowpocalypse. #SnowtoriousBIG. These are some of the most popular Twitter hash tags people used in reference to the massive blizzard of 2011. Twitter users posted, in 140 characters or less, updates about their interaction with the storm. Some tweets were funny, some were depressing, others quirky. In the studios of WTTW 11, on the nightly news show “Chicago Tonight,” where I work during the day as an intern, we dubbed the coming storm “Snowmageddon 2011” in our Tuesday broadcast. Due to the weather, we did not have a Wednesday show.
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Blizzard 2011 Photo winner! Damon Taylor wins $50 to Ethiopian Diamond
By Charlie on February 04, 2011
We chose Damon's photo out of the dozens submitted because we thought it hit all the right marks. Mostly it shows the sense of community that happens in times like these. Residents and neighbors clearing their cars, their neighbor's cars and sections of the street even! Congratulations Damon and enjoy your dinner at Ethiopian Diamond! CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE PHOTO ENTRIES
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Two 49th Ward Aldermanic Candidate Forums on Wed Feb 9th.
By Charlie on February 03, 2011
Come out and hear in person what the candidates for Alderman have to say about the future of our ward...
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Rogers Park Riled Up over CTA Red Line Renovation Plan
By Charlie on January 29, 2011
By Bob Spoerl for rogerspark.com
Many Rogers Park residents are up in arms over the CTA’s new modernization plan. While it’s intended to push the city’s Northern Red Line and Purple Line ahead into the 21st century, and build a sleeker, faster train system, some residents strongly oppose a specific part of the CTA plan: closing the Red Line stop before Howard.
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Member Spotlight - Rogers Bark
By Charlie on January 29, 2011
Rogers Bark is a full-service grooming salon for dogs and cats in Rogers Park. Rogers Bark offers grooming and bathing for all breeds of dogs, as well as AKC-specific haircuts - or we can get more creative with the styling. For cats, we offer baths, haircuts, lion cuts, nail trims and ear cleanings. Rogers Bark also has a unique & eclectic selection of collars, leashes, toys, chews and treats and is a retailer of Solid Gold food and treats. Find out more right here...
The Glenwood Bar Art Show
By Charlie on January 29, 2011
Artist Showing - Tom Holland
Location: The Glenwood Bar
Abstract oil paintings, works from 1984 -2010.
For more information visit
the glenwood bar
Transition Rogers Park Transforming Community - Upcoming Events
By Charlie on January 29, 2011
The mission of Transition Rogers Park is to confront climate change, peak oil and today’s economy by
bringing together the head, heart and hands of our friends and neighbors in Rogers Park and, through a
broad and inclusive, community building process, create local self-reliance in our food; energy;
transportation; health care; commerce; education; communication; and the arts.
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