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Eclipse the Violence
Family Matters’ Young Men’s Programs BOND (Brothers of New Directions) and BOM (Brothers on the Move) Present A multi-media performance featuring drumming, original music, and a slide show expressing the young men’s insights into the impact of violence in their lives and the world. Artwork by the young of the BOND/BOM will be on display.More…
Posted on December 14, 2010
Loyola - Community Holiday Party
Thursday, December 16, 2010 5:30 PM Mundelein Center for the Fine and Performing Arts 1020 West Sheridan Road first floor auditorium Chicago, Illinois 60626
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Posted on December 13, 2010
“Local ideas for holiday gift giving from “North Howard Neighbors Association” blog”
In these times of economic 'down turn', those in need are many and growing. The following groups and organizations are local and well established regarding their work in our neighborhood. They have been serving the needs of our local community and it's residents for years and we encourage you to give them first priority in your donations this Holiday Season, whether you're donating the basics for subsistence or gifts for children. These groups and organizations are proven and have been in the forefront of serving the needs of our neighborhood residents for years. Click here to find out more...
Posted on December 13, 2010
Shop Jarvis Square
Spend the afternoon at the intersection of Jarvis and Greenview. Get your holiday shopping done at the annual artisans market (artists will be at 3 different locations this year) and visit local businesses to enjoy special day of discounts and events. It is a great way to meet all your holiday shopping needs and support the Chicago artists community! Check out shopjarvissquare.com for more details.
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Posted on December 08, 2010
Struggling to Hold Onto Your Home? The Mortgage Relief Project May Help
In an effort to help struggling families to keep their homes, Governor Pat Quinn's Mortgage Relief Project will hold a special outreach event.
Date: Saturday, December 11, 2010
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Truman College Cafeteria
1145 W. Wilson
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Posted on December 08, 2010
Annual Rogers Park Holiday Bazaar
The holiday bazaar features unique and handmade items from local artist.
Art,Jewelry,books, dolls,baby blankets, pillows for your holiday decorating, textiles and many more unique gifts from around the world.
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Posted on December 08, 2010
ROGERS PARK/WEST RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY CELEBRATES NEW MUSEUM AND OFFICE
The Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society has moved to our new museum and offices at 1447 West Morse and would like you invite you to our Grand Opening on Sunday, December 12. A ribbon cutting will take place at 12:00. We'll be there to greet you and show off our new digs until at least 6:00 p.m. that day. Refreshments will be served
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Posted on December 06, 2010
Ugly Ornament Contest @ Co-Office Connect
Remember the time you walked into a friend or relative’s house at Christmas, and was taken aback by an outrageously ugly ornament dangling on the tree? Because you were sensitive to the feelings of others, you were unable to comment or express you distaste. For years you have carried around this corroded lump of unexpressed disgust. Well, now, you can not only voice your true feelings about ugly ornaments, you can actually join others in articulating the truth, which is what this holiday season is all about.
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Posted on December 06, 2010
Rogers Park Shoppers Offered Cash Back for Shopping Local This Holiday Season
Rogers Park Business Alliance is offering shoppers cash back this holiday season when they patronize local businesses, with the hope of encouraging residents to stay in the neighborhood to do their holiday shopping. When customers collect $100 or more in receipts from three or more merchants participating in the promotion, they’ll receive $25 back and if they collect $150 or more in receipts from three or more participating businesses, they’ll receive $50 back. The promotion runs from now until December 31, 2010.
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Posted on November 23, 2010
“If I could change the world” - Essays from Four Local Students.
This past Friday morning, Nov. 19, the 3rd – 5th grade students at Roger’s Park’s George Armstrong Elementary School gathered to honor the top essay writer’s in Hearts for Hearts Girls and World Vision’s “Changing the World One Heart at a Time” essay contest. About 500 students in George Armstrong’s Writing Laboratory Project participated.
The winning essay’s were written by students Christina Osinubi and Arden Djedovic. They wrote about things they could do to change the world including: starting tutoring programs, eliminating bullying and changing hate into love. Osinubi received all 6 Hearts for Hearts Girls dolls and Djedovic received a Toys R Us gift card. About 40 other winners received dolls and gift cards.
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Posted on November 22, 2010
Strip Searches Taxing to Property Owners - By Mike Glasser
The hot topic at last Tuesday night’s Rogers Park Builder’s Group Director’s meeting was property taxes.
Over the past few days, members have been receiving our long awaited, but dreaded, 2nd installment 2009 tax bills from the Cook County Treasurer. (2009 bills are due in 2010.)
For landlords, property taxes are usually our second largest expense item behind our mortgages, and, unfortunately, taxes are the least predictable - especially every third year when reassessments occur.
A substantial increase in taxes often makes the difference between a building generating a positive cash flowing or running a negative balance.
True enough, due to tax increases, this year many of us will face negative cash flows and further drop in property values for our properties.
One can understand the feeling of outrage. Follow along right here.
Posted on November 19, 2010
Tenant/Landlord Workshop Series
Presented by: Community Investment Corporation CIC
Each participant will receive a Certificate of Completion upon completing all four sessions!
Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m.
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Posted on November 18, 2010
Community Meeting to Review Plans for the Howard Streetscape Project
Community meeting to review plans for the new Howard Street streetscape project. The meeting will take place Monday, November 22nd, 7:00 p.m. at the Willye White Park Fieldhouse, 1610 W. Howard.
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Posted on November 18, 2010
THE LOYOLA RAMBLERS ARE 2010 NICK KLADIS CLASSIC CHAMPS!
With victories over Eastern Kentucky, Indiana State, and Texas Pan-American this past weekend the Ramblers are 3-0 to start the year for the first time since the 2005-06 season. The Ramblers have six upcoming home games before the first of the year including two of their biggest games of the year in Butler and Kansas State.
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Posted on November 16, 2010
Tom Westgard talks to Ald. Moore about the RIF proposal
Alderman Joe Moore on the RIF Tom Westgard, who writes the Mountain of Evidence blog asked Alderman Joe Moore some basic questions about the Rental Improvement Fund or RIF. Here is his response:
Posted on November 15, 2010
Glenwood Sunday Winter Market Winter Market
The weather outside isn't frightful
(yet), but the new Glenwood
Sunday Winter Market will be
delightful!
Glenwood Sunday Winter Market
opened Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
6956-58 N. Glenwood, right next
to The Glenwood Bar. Just in time to stock up for Thanksgiving!!
Glenwood Sunday Winter Market is a foodie market specializing in locally grown (and organically grown when possible) produce and foods. The market will continue to accept Master Card and Visa and is extending their Market for
All matching fund program for Link/SNAP guests.
Follow the Glenwood Sunday Market on
For more information visit
http://www.glenwoodsundaymarket.com
Posted on November 11, 2010
Head Rattling on Proposed 49th Ward TIF/RIF - By: Mike Glasser
I recently learned that Alderman Moore has convened a task force to evaluate whether to implement a TIF/RIF for the 49th Ward. I’m shaking my head so hard in disbelief that my brain rattles. In the past year, a few concerned folks in the Rogers Park area conceived of the concept of a “RIF” - an acronym for a “Rental Improvement Fund” - to address problems they associate with a dearth of quality affordable rental housing in the 49th Ward Read the rest of Mike's thoughts right here...
Posted on November 05, 2010
CAPTIVATED - Nov 8th
A vibrant Arts community is essential to the health of any community. I have made a professional and a personal commitment to attracting and supporting the Arts in the 49th Ward, even if it means risking my dignity once in a while, because once we attract quality arts organizations, we as a community must do our part to support them.
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Posted on November 02, 2010
MARKET DAZED Nov 7th
Last year this event marked the launch of the Glenwood Sunday Market's community outreach. This year we are celebrating a successful inaugural season, helping to fund a monthly winter market, and ensuring a great second season.
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Posted on November 02, 2010
Property Assessments in Rogers Park open for appeal to the Cook County Board of Review
Residents of Rogers Park are now able to appeal their 2010 property assessment to the Cook County Board of Review. The deadline for appeal is November 8, 2010.
Click here for more information on the appeals process.
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Posted on October 26, 2010
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