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In response to the historic weather conditions resulting from the Polar Vortex gripping the region this winter, the City of Chicago’s Bureau of Forestry conducted multiple City- and 43rd Ward – wide surveys to assess any tree-related damage this weather may have caused.  These were done in order to ensure proper public safety precautions were … Read more

Over 250 free movies will be shown throughout the Chicago Park District parks. Find all of the movie schedules here Jonquil Park 2014 schedule, all movies start at dusk (approximate times listed). Bring a blanket and join us! Jonquil Playlot Park 1001 W. Wrightwood Ave. Night Out: Movies in the Parks at Jonquil Movie: Gravity Jul, … Read more

from Crains http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20140220/CRED03/140229964/panel-approves-350-million-project-planned-for-childrens-memorial?r=8332I7780912E0S Panel approves $350 million project planned for Children’s Memorial site By: Micah Maidenberg February 20, 2014 Dan McCaffery A city panel approved developer Dan McCaffery’s scaled-back plan for the former Children’s Memorial Hospital campus in Lincoln Park, a project some area residents and community organizations have decried as too big and too dense for the … Read more

Rep. Feigenholtz to Host Internet Safety Discussion with Chicago Police Department   CHICAGO, Ill. – In an effort to protect children from online predators and cyberbullying, state Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, will host an Internet Safety Discussion with the Chicago Police Department (CPD) on Thursday, March 13 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Nettelhorst School, located at 3252 … Read more

via Crains Chicago Business By Brigid Sweeney   and Micah Maidenberg  January 31, 2014   Whole Foods taking 7 ex-Dominick’s in city and suburbs Whole Foods Market Inc. is pouncing on seven former Dominick’s stores in the Chicago area, including four in the city. The Austin-based grocery chain will take over the now-shuttered Dominick’s at the following locations in the city, … Read more

Dear Friends, For 2 ½ years, we have been working as a community on the redevelopment of Children’s Memorial Hospital. All along our mission has been to ensure that the final redevelopment plans are the best that can be achieved to support the character of our neighborhood and restore vitality to this unique area of … Read more

After a short hiatus, the hyperlocal website EveryBlock.com is back! Visit the site and enter your zip code for news, events and posts from your neighborhood. Also, you can subscribe to a weekly digest of the news around you. EveryBlock uphold its community values to be: Above all, EveryBlock is a community. Here are our community … Read more

INFORMATION BULLETIN     CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFTS 019TH District (Area North)   ABOUT THIS CRIME: Numerous catalytic converter thefts have been occurring throughout Chicago. After a catalytic converter has been removed, a car will sound loud and “gravelly” when started.   Catalytic converter thefts typically occur at night or early morning hours and when vehicles are … Read more

Feigenholtz Calls on Community to Donate Blood During National Blood Donor Month     CHICAGO, Ill. – In recognition of the American Red Cross’ National Blood Donor Month, State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, is encouraging local residents to donate blood at clinics and blood banks in the Lakeview area.   “Many of us know a family … Read more

Feigenholtz Encourages College-Bound Students to Apply Early for Financial Aid   CHICAGO – State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, is reminding college-bound students and their parents that the application periods for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Illinois Monetary Assistance Program (MAP) for the 2014-2015 school year are now open.   “Students should complete … Read more