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“Speculating Over Process—- a blog post”
In his most recent blogpost, the owner of this website discusses the community process that might take place to find Alderman Moore's replacement, presuming the Alderman accepts a State cabinet post. Read it here...
Posted on December 12, 2011
Ald. Joe Moore in Running for State EPA chief - Wife Barbara could be a candidate to replace him
By Hal Dardick, Chicago Tribune reporter
8:12 p.m. CST, December 7, 2011
Longtime 49th Ward Ald. Joe Moore could be leaving to run the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and the resulting shuffle could see his wife end up as his successor on the City Council.
Barbara Moore's last-minute decision not to run for the regional sewer board lent credence to that scenario in Democratic circles. Read the entire Chicago Tribune article here
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Posted on December 07, 2011
Willye B. White Youth Prevail in City Wide Tumbling Competition
On Saturday, December 3rd, a newly formed tumbling team consisting of youngsters aged 8 - 10 representing the Willye B. White Center placed first overall in the City of Chicago Tumbling Competition, conducted at the Broadway Armory.
Four of the tumblers on the WBW team, coached by Stephan Fouche and Sherman Bryant, scored highly in individual competition: Micah Hightower (1st), Nishawn Madden (1st), Daesoni Mills (2nd) and Clarence Walker (3rd).
All four of the aforementioned youth participated on the Willye B. White football team, in the City's Junior Bears Program. That team completed in a post season bowl game, finishing the season with a 4-3 record.
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Posted on December 07, 2011
Snow Parking Ban
There are two different parking bans that are in effect from Dec 1 - Apr 1. In some areas the parking bans are only in effect when snow is over two inches deep. Keep in mind there are streets in the city (map here) where parking overnight, from 3-7 a.m., is prohibited regardless of snow.
Posted on December 07, 2011
808s: Youth Empowerment Thru Dance - Holiday Show
808s:Youth Empowerment thru Dance was created in July, 2011 by four young adults, age 19 -22, all residents of the North of Howard neighborhood, who wanted to create a safe refuge for local teens who otherwise had nothing to do. Rehearsals started on 7/23/11, with their Inaugural Performance on 8/25/11. Over 250 people attended.
The November 30 Holiday Show will be 808s:YETD's 2nd major performance, and it will represent the launch of "808s Kids" - children aged 7-12.
Come see their 1/2 hour performance. Doors open 6:15; Performance at 7:00.
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Posted on November 25, 2011
Spotlight - Little People Day Care & Kindergarten
Welcome to our newest advertiser. Check out all the wonderful things they have been doing in the neighborhood since 1979
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Posted on November 21, 2011
Quinn Eyes Alderman Joe Moore for Cabinet Spot
It seems like the new Chicago City Council was just sworn into office, but one of its members may be preparing to move on quite soon.
City and state insiders are buzzing with talk that Alderman Joe Moore (49th), a reformer who represents the Rogers Park area, is on Gov. Pat Quinn's short list to head the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
The agency has an interim director, John Kim, but Mr. Quinn is known to be looking for a permanent candidate, and the selection of Mr. Moore would please environmental groups. The Greens weren't thrilled when Mr. Quinn recently named Downstate state Rep. Tom Holbrook to another big environmental job: chairman of the state's Pollution Control Board.
Read more: http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20111118/BLOGS02/111119775/quinn-eyes-alderman-joe-moore-for-cabinet-spot#ixzz1e7SQyBxl
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Posted on November 18, 2011
Residents Witness Shooting at Positive Loitering Event
Good morning everyone!! First - I want to thank everyone that came out for the PL last night -
regardless if you came late, or came out because of the
events that occured.
Yes - there was some "action" last night. Approx. at 8:30 there was a shooting right in front of us. WE ARE ALL FINE!!!! A group of bangers came out of the bad building on Ashland and one of the bangers broke
from the group walked out into the street and fired one shot south on Ashland. He then turned around and disappeared going east on Morse. At that time 2 of us got on the phone and notified 911. At that point the bangers scattered and one of them was spotted going North on Ashland. He was followed (by one of the PLer's) going east on Morse.
Police were again notified, and a group of bangers were also spotted on Morse. When the CPD arrived they were all apprehended. Read the entire account here>>
Posted on November 14, 2011
Glenwood Sunday Market Moves Indoors
Mark your calendars for a wonderful series of Holiday Markets to be hosted by the Glenwood Sunday Market at The Glenwood Bar. November 13 and 20 will be devoted to Thanksgiving preparations with your favorite farmers and food artisans. December 10 and 11 will be a special Winter Holiday Farmers and Craft Event with all kinds of items both food and gifts! More details to come or feel free to contact Market Director Sheree Moratto at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 773-508-5885, ext 13.
Posted on November 10, 2011
Spotlight - The Building Group
The Building Group provides real estate services which maximize the value and quality of its clients’ real estate. Serving Chicago and its suburbs, The Building Group specializes in making properties outstanding in today’s challenging marketplace.
Our Management Philosophy is simple: maximize the value of our client’s real estate. We are pro-active investigators, always on the outlook for problems to fix, ideas to make things better and available to listen. Our responsibility is to provide our clients with the necessary information and projected costs to make intelligent decisions, and translate complicated concepts into items easily understandable by non-real estate professionals. Read more about The Building Group here>>
Posted on November 10, 2011
RPBizArts Networking Breakfast - Willye B. White Center
Rogers Park BizArts is providing a great opportunity to meet some of the staff of the Willye B. White Park, tour the facility, and learn about a youth created and youth lead urban dance program that is inspiring many teenagers and young adults in the neighborhood.
The Willye B. White Center, opened in 2008 and is named after the five time Olympian, Willye B. White. Among the Center’s more recent successes is completion of a youth football program, which just ended its first season with a winning record. Anyone driving along Howard Street in recent months have probably seen the football program in action.
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Posted on November 07, 2011
NabeWise - Rogers Park
NabeWise lets you rate your neighborhood similar to how Yelp works. Help them fill in the blanks and offer your impressions. Here is part of what they/you say...Harmoniously diverse and the northernmost nabe in all of Chicago, Rogers Park is known as place where it’s easy (or at least easier) to find city real estate that fits your needs. Highlights here include abundant parks, dreamy Lake Michigan beaches (about a 10 minute walk away from anywhere in the nabe), and regal Loyola University. Commercial venues here consist mostly of mom and pop shops and restaurants and a few student dive bars. Ditch your car here (parking’s a problem) and ride downtown on the red line—you’re guaranteed a seat, as Rogers Park is one of its early stops. Urging for suburbia? Take the red line the other way to Evanston just to the north. Get it all right here...
Posted on November 05, 2011
Check out the quarterly newsletter from the Rogers Park Builders Group
Rogers Park Builders Group (RPBG) is a non-profit grassroots organization that serves as a networking resource for landlords, real estate professionals, and developers. The mission of RPBG is to promote responsible ownership, property management, development, and maintain affordability within a dynamic and ethnically and financially diverse community.
Our newsletter is produced three times a year and reaches over 1600 people familiarizing them with opportunities and success within our unique and diverse neighborhood. Read the newsletter here
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Posted on November 01, 2011
The History of Halloween
Posted on October 31, 2011
Daniel R. Gomez, Classical Guitarist
By Elissa JonesRogers Park has long been home to many diverse artists, one of whom is Daniel R. Gomez, 32. He is a guitarist specializing in classical and South American folk music. Slender and unassuming, with a slight accent from his native of Lima [Peru], Gomez explained that he had emigrated alone to Chicago in 2006, to join relatives living here.
Often, musicians begin their craft at a young age. Not so with Gomez; he did not begin playing guitar until age 26. However, he made up for lost time, motivated by a search for passion in his life. Initially, he was self-taught.
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Posted on October 27, 2011
New Advertiser - Flatts and Sharpe Music Company
Flatts and Sharpe Music Company is a small town music store that somehow ended up in a big city.
With our small town charm, affordable prices, and a friendly community of staff and musicians, Flatts and Sharpe music store is here to help with every aspect of a musician’s life.
We leap at the opportunity to help the beginner of beginners become acquainted with the world of musical instruments. Questions are answered often before they are asked, so that new learners and parents feel right at home and comfortable with their new purchase. Learn more about Flatts and Sharpe here...
Posted on October 27, 2011
RP BizArts After Hours @ Rogers Park Community Bank
On June 11, 2011, Community First Bank became Rogers Park Community Bank, a branch of Northbrook Bank & Trust Company. Many of the employees you have come to know remain the same. They now have new convenient banking locations, and they are able to offer you enhanced features and services through the Wintrust Banking Group. Come to this month’s networking after-hours and see for yourself.
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Posted on October 25, 2011
It’s Time to Close :( Thanks for a Great Second Outdoor Season!
It's been a wonderful second outdoor season of the Glenwood Sunday Market thanks to you, their farmers and food artisans. First, of course, a huge thank you to all of the farmers and food artisans who make such a sincere commitment to their farms, food and the Market. GSM can never thank all of them enough for their important work in bringing the best in local, sustainable and - whenever possible - organic foods directly to the customers from their local food shed.
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Posted on October 14, 2011
Cops: Man Robbed Loyola Red Line Station Passengers with Sawed-Off Shotgun
UPDATE - Police have a suspect in custody. Chicago - A robber wielding a sawed-off shotgun robbed several Red Line passengers early Saturday at a Far North Side station just steps away from Loyola University Chicago, police said.
The suspect was standing on the platform at the Loyola Red Line station, 1200 N. Sheridan Rd., when he pulled the sawed-off shotgun out of a back pack and began demanding cell phones from people, according to a Rogers Park District police captain. Read more here**
Posted on October 12, 2011
Rogers Park/West Ridge neighborhood - openhousechicago Event
The Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical
Society is announcing a partnership with the Chicago Architecture Foundation
to showcase the Rogers Park/West Ridge neighborhood, which has been selected
as one of six areas throughout the city of Chicago to be represented in the
foundation’s new event, openhousechicago, taking place Oct. 14-16, 2011.
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Posted on October 10, 2011
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