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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…
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.49th Ward Residents to Vote on Neighborhood Improvements
Dear Neighbor, I am writing to invite you to attend one of the upcoming Neighborhood Assemblies to learn about the proposed neighborhood improvement projects that will be put to a vote of the entire 49th Ward community in April.More…
An open letter to Ald Moore - North Howard Neighbors Association - Update: Ald Moore Responds
The North Howard Neighbors Association is in the process or carefully reviewing the DevCorp/Rogers Park Business Alliance Plan.More…
Community Meeting on Proposed Development at 1557-61 W. Howard
Developers Richard Aronson and Scott Sinar will present their proposal for a seven-story mixed-use building. The building would contain 60 residential units and 15,000 to 30,000 square feet of commercial space. The proposal would also include 60-75 parking spaces located within the building. More here...More…
Free movies tomorrow at the new 400 theatre
Don't forget my FREE VALENTINE'S DAY MOVIE EXTRAVAGANZA tomorrow (Saturday, February 13th) 10 a.m., at the New 400 Theaters , 6746 N. Sheridan (just south of Pratt)! The doors will open at 9:30 a.m.More…
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 HEREDog Park Planning Meeting
Community representatives serving on the Participatory Budgeting Parks & Environment Committee invite you to a meeting to discuss plans and possible locations for an official dog park in the 49th Ward. The meeting will be held this Saturday, February 6th, 3:00 p.m., at The Glenwood, 6962 N. Glenwood Ave. Staff from from the Chicago Park District will be present to discuss the procedures involved in creating a dog park. This is only an information and planning meeting for a project proposal, which will be subject to a community vote in April alongside many other spending proposals.Get out and VOTE!
Go here to answer all your questions about voting.HEAT IT UP!
It's time to beat the chill and Heat it Up...A fundraiser for The Glenwood Sunday Market. Sunday Feb, 21
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Participatory Budgeting in the 49th Ward
In our participatory budgeting process in the 49th Ward we will be deciding how to spend the Ward’s ”menu money”– money received by each alderman for infrastructure improvements in their wards. Alderman Moore’s menu money budget for 2010 totals $1.3 million, and Moore has pledged to allow $1.2 million to be allocated directly by the community. Click here to go to the PB website.Help Our Haitian Neighbors
Dear Neighbor, As I'm sure you know by now, the nation of Haiti has been devastated by a powerful earthquake. Haiti does not have the building and safety codes and professional emergency response systems that we take for granted, and as a result, the situation in Haiti is desperate and getting worse by the hour.More…
The Greenleaf Art Center is accepted into 2009 CDBG Facade Rebate Program
The Greenleaf Art Center is working with the Department of Community Development for the City of Chicago within the guidelines of the Funded Facade Rebate Program. See plans here...CAPS Community Policing in Rogers Park
Have you ever wondered what a Community Policing program/meeting is like? You can learn more about 24th Police District CAPS here.Community Spotlight - Howard Area Community Center
Howard Area Community Center provides emergency, prevention and educational programs and services that assist families to meet basic needs and lead healthy, productive lives: Find out more about HACC here.US Census Jobs
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring for the 2010 Census. These temporary, part-time jobs offer good pay, flexible evening and weekend hours, and the chance to work near home. Call 1-866-861-2010 or visit http://www.2010censusjobs.gov.Redline North Vision Planning Meeting
Join your neighbors and elected officials to discuss renovations and planning at Loyola, Morse, Jarvis and Howard St stations. Monday Nov. 30thMore…
Tiff regarding Proposed “Rental Improvement Fund”
Today I received an email from Alderman Moore, and a brochure written by Brian White, Executive Director of Lakeside CDC, promoting Friday’s landlord’s meeting where they will present a proposed “Rental Improvement Fund” whereby local landlords within most of the 49th Ward would be entitled to grant money to repair their buildings, in exchange for the landlord committing to keep a certain number of units within the building affordable. Read the whole article here.Rogers Park Street Safety Seminar
Attend an important public safety seminar on Street Safety and Crime Victims Assistance.More…
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