North Branch Framework Plan- City of Chicago Presentation

Mayor Emanuel’s Industrial Corridor Modernization North Branch Framework Chicago Plan Commission May 18, 2017 View Full Plan & Graphics here The Industrial Corridor Modernization Initiative is intended to guide development and create new resources to support the City’s 26 designated Industrial Corridors. Citywide benefits: • Billions of dollars in new private investment; • Hundreds of millions … Read more

Lincoln Park Uncorked Thursday, May 11th from 6:00 PM – 9:00PM

Shop, sip, and stroll your way through businesses along Armitage and Halsted! The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) welcomes spring with  Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage – Halsted Wine Stroll on  Thursday, May 11th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.  Click here for the list of participating businesses.  Group tickets are available for $34. Discounted tickets are … Read more

Become a Lincoln Park Conservatory Docent- Register Now!

JOIN OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEER DOCENTS Do you love spending time in the Lily Pool or Lincoln Park Conservatory and engaging people in conversation? Then this is the volunteer opportunity for you! The Lincoln Park Conservancy and the Chicago Park District are seeking volunteers to join our docent program. Docents give free interpretive tours of the Lincoln Park … Read more

Learn to Track Native Frogs with Lincoln Park Conservancy

The Lincoln Park Conservancy will be offering its annual training to volunteers age 18 and up that are interested in learning how to survey for frog calls in Lincoln Park or anywhere in the Chicago Region.  The one-time training will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Lincoln Park.  Advance registration is … Read more

Water Main Replacement Program in WNA

The City of Chicago Department of Water has begun water main replacement work in our neighborhood.  The project is being done by NPL Construction Company for the City.  The work is to replace our 100 years old water mains with new ones.  Currently work has started on Lill Street between Lincoln Avenue and Halsted Street. … Read more

Thanksgiving Trash & Recycling

In observance of Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 24th, please note these important changes to the garbage and recycling schedule: There will be no garbage collection on Thursday, November 24, 2016.  All city collected garbage will be collected Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Residents should ensure all black garbage carts are accessible throughout the week, not solely on their regular day of collection.

CTA Holiday Train Back in Action!

It’s that time of year to get into the holiday spirit and catch a ride on the CTA Holiday Train! Santa and his elves will ride the train passing out candy canes and season’s greetings. The spectacular train is an amazing sight – during the daytime and at night. The outside of the six-car train … Read more