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New Trier teens tutor at Family Matters
On most summer days, 15-year-old Olivia Loucks practices diving or helps out in her mother’s north suburban gallery. But for two mornings a week the Winnetka teenager and five friends make the trek into the Rogers Park neighborhood in Chicago to tutor elementary school children. Chicago Tribune article here
Posted by Charlie on August 05, 2010
The hidden housing crisis - Rogers Park hit hard by condo foreclosures
It is hard to tell whether Traci Hargrove is moving on or staying put. On one day she tends the garden at her Rogers Park three-flat, preparing to plant impatiens. But the next day she removes the drapes in her den and takes down her ceiling fans, because she fears losing her home. Read more @ Chicago Tribune
Posted by Charlie on June 14, 2010
Glenwoood Sunday Market to open This Sunday!
The Glenwood Sunday Market will open for the season June 6th! How exciting is it that Rogers Park's new farmers' market will be among the greenest markets in the City of Chicago?
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Posted by Charlie on June 01, 2010
North Lake Shore Earth Day 2010
This year, they have more exciting programming than ever including cooking demonstrations, a film festival and informative and fun workshops on growing your own food, taking a closer look at food policy, and local community initiatives that are taking sustainability to the next level!
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Posted by Charlie on April 13, 2010
Transition Rogers Park Film Series
Transition Rogers Park Film Series
FOOD FIGHT
No Exit Cafe 6970 N Glenwood
WED, APR 14 @ 7pm
The final film in this four part series- Food Fight, by Chris Taylor, is a fascinating look at how American agricultural policy and food culture developed in the 20th century, and how the California food movement rebelled against big agribusiness to launch the local organic food movement.
Posted by Charlie on April 13, 2010
City of Chicago unveils new website
The long overdue city of Chicago website is now up and running online. Click here to check it out
Posted by Charlie on March 12, 2010
New bar and restaurant coming to Morse Ave.
The owner of the building at 1412 W. Morse, Alex Samrdzija, will be the proprietor of the proposed new business, which will be similar to Xippo, a restaurant and bar that Mr. Samrdzija owns in Lincoln Square at 3759 N Damen.More…
Posted by Charlie on March 04, 2010
Don Gordon talks with Blago - Updated with Video
The longtime RP resident and former 49th ward candidate for Alderman talks with the indicted former Governor at Northwestern Univ, where he is currently an adjunct professor of political Science. Go to the Blago Blog here... Watch the program on C-SPAN here.
Posted by Charlie on March 03, 2010
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Posted by Charlie on February 19, 2010
CTA authorizes spending $550 million on 406 new rail cars; $674 million total buy
I admit it. I'm suffering from CTA service cuts burnout. So it was great that the CTA board met Wednesday and acted on a couple topics near and dear to my heart -- the new train cars and CTA safety. Next week we'll discuss safety. MORE HERE
Posted by Charlie on February 11, 2010
An Ethnic Mix Keeps It Funky in Chicago - New york Times
HOW does Rogers Park, a neighborhood on the northern edge of Chicago, stay funky? The secret is geography. The area lies beyond the end of Lake Shore Drive; most east-west streets dead-end into beaches, and there’s no quick way to get downtown. continue reading at nyt.
Posted by Charlie on February 07, 2010
Bring in the New Year with Rambler Men’s Basketball
Loyola Ramblers home basketball schedule...More…
Posted by Charlie on January 06, 2010
Loyola University - Edgewater/Rogers Park Community Day
Men's Basketball Tues Nov 17th, 2009 7:00 PM LOYOLA vs CANISIUSMore…
Posted by Charlie on November 10, 2009
Loyola Energy Survey
Is there a way to keep people from using excess fossil fuels on a daily basis in Rogers Park? The lack of public transit options for members of the community reduces their options for and accessibility to destinations close to their home. This project directly influences the community of Rogers Park in giving residents a chance to voice their opinion about the current transportation infrastructure available.More…
Posted by Charlie on October 29, 2009
You Have a Date With Democracy—Decide How Your Tax Dollars Will Be Spent in the Ward
Dear Neighbor, Around the United States and here in Chicago, city leaders are increasingly asking residents for suggestions about budget spending. Here in the 49th Ward, we're going one step further. Through a novel experiment in democracy, I'm not just asking for your opinion--I'm asking you to make real decisions about how we spend our money.More…
Posted by Charlie on October 28, 2009
Alderman Moore’s City Council Report
Alderman Moore's City Council ReportMore…
Posted by Charlie on October 20, 2009
Music, Theater, Food and More from the Heart of Rogers Park
Neighbors, Friends, Family- Everyone! • This week's Live from the Heartland Radio Show (view show live, visit http://www.WLUW.org or listen in at 88.7 FM): Featured guests include Dick Simpson, professor of Political Science at UIC and former alderman; Dan Hall, WBEZ coordinator; and Rita Webb, activist from the Nonviolent Peaceforce http://www.nonviolentpeaceforce.orgMore…
Posted by Charlie on October 16, 2009
Heather Steans State Senator Legislative Update
Dear Neighbor, The United States claims to be the most free and independent country in the world. Yet all of our citizens do not have equal rights. In Illinois, same-sex couples have to fight to visit each other in hospitals, make health care decisions, and raise children together.More…
Posted by Charlie on October 16, 2009
Chicago Authors Talk Chicago - Oct 22 Heartland Cafe
Chicago Public Radio in collaboration with STOP SMILING presents a showcase of Chicago authors to rhapsodize about the city that shaped their lives and work. Authors Joe Meno, Cristina Henrquez, Deb Olin-Unferth and Eula Biss take the Heartland Cafe stage to weave a single narrative from disparate selected readings and personal anecdotes, revealing many facets of Chicago's literary tapestry.
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Posted by Charlie on October 13, 2009
Transition Rogers Park
Transition Rogers Park Chicago held its first visioning session on June 20, 2009. The ideas generated through interactive, participatory exercises will seed working groups in the areas of community, food, reskilling, transportation and local commerce as "Rogers Parkers" work to build a community that is resilient to the challenges ahead, including climate change, peak oil and the economy. It's a start, and there's more to come. Visit http://www.transitionrogerspark.org to learn more.
Posted by Charlie on September 17, 2009
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