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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 on February 11, 2010
Dog 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.
Posted on February 05, 2010
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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Posted on January 28, 2010
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.
Posted on January 25, 2010
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…
Posted on January 15, 2010
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...
Posted on January 10, 2010
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.
Posted on January 07, 2010
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.
Posted on January 07, 2010
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.
Posted on December 17, 2009
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…
Posted on November 25, 2009
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.
Posted on November 16, 2009
Rogers Park Street Safety Seminar
Attend an important public safety seminar on Street Safety and Crime Victims Assistance.More…
Posted on November 13, 2009
Rotary Club of Far North Chicago - Neworking Breakfast and Healthcare Reform Roundtable
Join Rotary Club of Chicago Far North in a Networking Breakfast and Healthcare Reform Roundtable (Speakers: Medmal Attorney, Antonio Romannuci, Health Insurance Agent, Rebecca Bloomfield, Cardiologist, Dr Patrick Weston and a representative of Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky's office)
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Posted on November 10, 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 on October 28, 2009
Alderman Moore’s City Council Report
Alderman Moore's City Council ReportMore…
Posted on October 20, 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 on October 16, 2009
Education Legislative Update
Dear Neighbor, The quality of education in Illinois is an issue I hear about regularly from constituents and is one of my top priorities in Springfield. This update provides a brief overview of education funding in the state and highlights some of the most important education bills that passed this session.More…
Posted on October 01, 2009
Alderman Moore’s City Council Report
Dear Neighbor, As the summer season comes to an end, I want to update you on July's City Council meeting, which was the last City Council meeting before the annual August break. For the first time in many months, the City Council did not consider any controversial legislation.More…
Posted on September 08, 2009
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