Politics
The Results of the 49th Ward Underpass Mural Vote “Mass Underpass Murals Project”
Nearly 600 49th Ward residents voted this weekend at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival to select the artistic murals that will grace CTA and Metra underpasses in the 49th Ward.
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Upcoming @ Mess Hall
This is the announcement list for Mess Hall, an experimental cultural center in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. Mess Hall hosts a printed matter archive, exhibitions, workshops, lectures, public projects, actions, events, meals, and more.More…
Willye White Park Council Fundraiser
Youth between ages 13-15 are participating in Inner City Hoops basketball tournaments every Friday at Willye White Community Center. The first event was Friday, March 12 and will be every Friday with the last event being held April 23.More…
Posted by Charlie on March 18, 2010
Transition Rogers Park Film Series - Tonight
NO IMPACT MAN
No Exit Cafe 6970 N Glenwood
WED, MAR 10 @ 7pm
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Posted by Charlie on March 10, 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
The Privilege of Voting in Illinois - By Sandy Goldman
For generations citizens have died to protect the sanctity of our Constitution and to protect our right to vote. Illinois is not a third world country whose citizens are required to vote as their leaders determine. This is characteristic of countries like Iran and the former Soviet Union. Read Sandy's column here
Posted by Charlie on February 16, 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 by Charlie on January 07, 2010
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
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
RogersEdge Dinner Crawl
The first annual RogersEdge Dinner Crawl is jointly hosted by Loyola University Chicago, Rogers Park Business Alliance (formally DevCorp North) and the Edgewater community.
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Posted by Charlie on September 15, 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 by Charlie on September 08, 2009
The Last 4 Miles: Symposium at Loyola
The Last 4 Miles: A proposal by Friends of the Parks to Complete Chicago’s Lakefront Park System Symposium: Thursday, SEP 10│5:30-7:30 PM AUG 21 – SEP 27│Crown Center GalleryMore…
Posted by Charlie on September 03, 2009
The Olympics 2016 - Why we should win
Sandy Goldman writes about events in Rogers Park (an exciting neighborhood on the far north side of Chicago), the country and the world. He is the former opinion columnist and founding editor of RP 2000 (published by the Rogers Park Community Council). Known for his inquisitive, analytical and satirical style, he provides a thoughtful look at life. Sandy is longtime community activist and a Rogers Park resident since 1958. Read why Sandy thinks Chicago should host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
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Posted by Charlie on August 26, 2009
Commissioner Larry Suffredin seeking re-election, not running for board president
Suffredin not running for cook county boardMore…
Posted by Charlie on August 18, 2009
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