http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles News, Cultural and Arts Features, Information and Resources pertaining to the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. en charlie@rogerspark.com Copyright 2010 2010-03-13T01:02:50+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/city_of_chicago_unveils_new_website/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/city_of_chicago_unveils_new_website/#When:01:02:50Z The long overdue city of Chicago website is now up and running online. Click here to check it out[where: Chicago] News, Chicago Region, Government 2010-03-13T01:02:50+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/check_out_this_rp_blogger/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/check_out_this_rp_blogger/#When:13:54:18Z Atena created this blog, And How are the Children..? as a space to share her thoughts and prompt discussion about issues of relevance in the field of early childhood/early care and education. [where: 60626] News, People, Arts & Culture, Kids 2010-03-10T13:54:18+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/chicago_math_and_science_academy_needs_your_help/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/chicago_math_and_science_academy_needs_your_help/#When:13:44:13Z The Chicago Math and Science Academy, CMSA, is a public charter school located in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. CMSA offers a tuition-free, high-caliber education for grades 6th through 12th. The mission of CMSA is to “prepare students for college by creating an effective learning community of higher standards and expectations with a rigorous and advanced curriculum focusing on math, science and technology”. [where: 7212 N Clark St, Chicago Il] News, Schools & Education 2010-03-10T13:44:13+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/caps_beat_2422_meeting_calendar/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/caps_beat_2422_meeting_calendar/#When:13:37:25Z Get involved...go to a meeting![where: 60626] News 2010-03-10T13:37:25+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/transition_rogers_park_film_series_-_tonight/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/transition_rogers_park_film_series_-_tonight/#When:13:29:09Z NO IMPACT MAN No Exit Cafe 6970 N Glenwood WED, MAR 10 @ 7pm[where: No Exit, 6970 N Glenwood] News, Politics, Arts & Culture, Food & Drink, Organic/Sustainable 2010-03-10T13:29:09+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/feeding_homeless_people_a_means_not_an_end/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/feeding_homeless_people_a_means_not_an_end/#When:14:19:52Z Every Thursday evening about 6 , when most Chicagoans are on their way home for dinner, a group of Loyola University students head to the Loop to serve food to homeless men and women. But, for these students and the men and women they meet, it's not just about the food -- it's about building relationships. Continue reading the Medill Reports article here...[where: chicagoland] News, Organizations, People, Schools & Education 2010-03-09T14:19:52+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/rogers_park_dinner_crawl_-_a_world_of_taste/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/rogers_park_dinner_crawl_-_a_world_of_taste/#When:12:23:41Z Rogers Park Dinner Crawl: A World of Taste will introduce participants to over 12 restaurants in Rogers Park. Each participant will be given a "passport" containing a map of participating restaurants. [where: 60626] News, Organizations, Food & Drink 2010-03-09T12:23:41+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/new_bar_and_restaurant_coming_to_morse_ave/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/new_bar_and_restaurant_coming_to_morse_ave/#When:12:27:35Z 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. [where: Morse Ave, 60626] News, Business, Chicago Region, Government 2010-03-04T12:27:35+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/don_gordon_talks_with_blago/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/don_gordon_talks_with_blago/#When:13:30:17Z 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.[where: Evanston, Northwestern] News, Chicago Region, Government, People, Politics 2010-03-03T13:30:17+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/alderman_for_a_day/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/alderman_for_a_day/#When:16:45:47Z You have been granted two actions as Alderman for one day... [where: Rogers Park] Administrative Announcements, Polls & Questions 2010-03-02T16:45:47+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/49th_ward_residents_to_vote_on_neighborhood_improvements/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/49th_ward_residents_to_vote_on_neighborhood_improvements/#When:16:23:16Z 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.[where: 60626] News, Government 2010-03-01T16:23:16+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/jcc_volunteer_coach_raises_funds_for_new_basketball_hoops/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/jcc_volunteer_coach_raises_funds_for_new_basketball_hoops/#When:14:41:06Z Long-time Jewish Community Center (JCC) Chicago volunteer basketball coach Maury Aaron recently raised $8,500 in donations from friends and fellow JCC parents, in order to replace the basketball backboards and rims for the gym at the Bernard Horwich JCC in West Rogers Park. The basketball hoops were replaced this past summer. [where: Chicagoland] News, Organizations, People, Parks & Recreation, Arts & Culture, Kids 2010-02-27T14:41:06+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/save_the_date_support_our_rogers_park_based_dance_company/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/save_the_date_support_our_rogers_park_based_dance_company/#When:17:28:06Z Innervation Dance Cooperative Unveils Theater and Dance at Annual IDC Gala "SWING, SWING, SWING" [where: 110 W Kinzie] Arts & Culture 2010-02-25T17:28:06+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/what_mary_jo_taught_me_about_dating_-_mike_glasser/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/what_mary_jo_taught_me_about_dating_-_mike_glasser/#When:16:23:06Z Long term Executive Director of the Rogers Park West Ridge Historical Society, Mary Jo Doyle, a friend of mine who died two years ago, once taught me an important rule, one which people ought to follow their entire lives. Ask anyone who knows me: not only to do I consistently abide by this rule, but I constantly remind people who are important to me, i.e. my kids, or people on whom I rely, i.e. my office manager, my property managers, my bookie, to adhere to it.more...[where: 60626] News, Miscellaneous, People, Arts & Culture, Books & Writers 2010-02-25T16:23:06+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/mrs._caliban_opens_to_rave_reviews/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/mrs._caliban_opens_to_rave_reviews/#When:15:15:26Z Dorothy is locked in a lifeless marriage of empty domestic ritual until a fugitive from another world arrives on her doorstep. With him, she finds forbidden love and experiences a rebirth of her spirit, as she learns to question her assumptions about the world. Join Dorothy on a whimsical and heartbreaking journey as she dares to live — and love — unconventionally, in this remarkable drama acclaimed as one of the greatest post-war American novels. By the award-winning adaptor of Gaudy Night.[where: 6912 N Glenwood] Arts & Culture, Theatre 2010-02-24T15:15:26+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/an_open_letter_to_ald_moore_-_north_howard_neighbors_association/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/an_open_letter_to_ald_moore_-_north_howard_neighbors_association/#When:14:32:26Z The North Howard Neighbors Association is in the process or carefully reviewing the DevCorp/Rogers Park Business Alliance Plan.[where: 60626] News, Government, Organizations, Miscellaneous, Real Estate & Development 2010-02-24T14:32:26+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/lakeside_goes_digital_with_webinars_for_community_association_members/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/lakeside_goes_digital_with_webinars_for_community_association_members/#When:14:15:26Z Lakeside CDC's community association board training program is branching out to make services more accessible by initiating online webinars for their most popular courses. The first of these was held on Thursday, January 28.[where: 1652 W Wallen] News, Organizations, Real Estate & Development 2010-02-24T14:15:26+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/stories_come_alive/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/stories_come_alive/#When:14:07:48Z "Stories Come Alive!" Lifeline actors will read folktales and play drama games with children ages 5-8 (parents welcome too). [where: 6907 N Clark] Arts & Culture, Kids, Theatre 2010-02-24T14:07:48+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/black_history_month_celebration/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/black_history_month_celebration/#When:13:56:48Z Celebrate the rich heritage of African Americans with A Work of Faith Ministries, Inc. (AWOFINC) [where: 60626] Arts & Culture, Music 2010-02-24T13:56:48+00:00 http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/the_treadmill_time_traveler_-_sandy_goldman/ http://rogerspark.com/rp/news_articles/view/the_treadmill_time_traveler_-_sandy_goldman/#When:19:44:06Z A new fitness center recently opened near my home, and I have become a member. As an adult, I have never been much into fitness or weight training. Oh, I walk a few miles five times a week, but that is all. I thought that some weight work and some treadmill time would be a good thing (no comments please). I was not prepared for the “time journey” that took place as I began my workouts however. Full column here. [where: 60626] News, Heath & Healthcare, People, Arts & Culture, Books & Writers 2010-02-23T19:44:06+00:00