CDOT’s Annual Shared Cost Sidewalk Program

CDOT’s Annual Shared Cost Sidewalk Program opens Tuesday, January 12 The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)’s popular Shared Cost Sidewalk Program reopens to participants on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. The program typically reaches capacity quickly, so you are encouraged to apply early. Shared Cost is an extremely popular voluntary program in which property owners share … Read more

Black Cart and Recycling Reminder

Please note these important changes to the refuse and recycling schedule due to the Friday, December 25 (Christmas) and Friday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) holidays. All city-collected refuse and recycling will be serviced Monday through Thursday. Residents should ensure all black refuse and blue recycling carts are accessible throughout the week of collection, not … Read more

Lincoln Park Library Closed for Renovations Until December 28th 2015

The Lincoln Park Branch will be closed  beginning Monday, December 7 and will reopen Monday, December 28 for library enhancements. During this time, nearby libraries  to serve you include:   Lincoln Belmont 1659 W. Melrose St. (312) 744-0166 Mondays & Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12 to 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. … Read more

Holiday Safety Tips

During the holidays, consumers must be careful when they are shopping. To prevent crime during this joyous season, we encourage you to take time to read and share these tips with friends and family. Packages: In past years, there have been thefts of packages that were left on porches. If you are receiving packages make sure … Read more

Winter Parking Bans In Effect

Winter Parking Ban Has Started Please be aware that the Winter Parking bans is in effect. The Overnight Parking Ban streets are listed here. Winter Parking Ban Map is here. For Streets with Overnight Parking Bans -DO NOT PARK even if it does NOT SNOW. From Streets and Sanitation: In order to ensure that the most critical … Read more

Court Advocacy Training

  Wednesday September 30th, 6:30pm at the 19th District Chicago Police Department 850 W Addison Street, Community Room RSVP with the information below    

Alcott Fall Festival September 27th, 1-5p.m

Community Fall Festival. All are welcome! Saturday, September 27th, 1-5p.m @ Alcott Elementary School Campus, 2625 North Orchard Street What is the Alcott Fall Festival? This is our yearly fall community event to celebrate back to school, Alcott College Prep and our awesome community. Expect activities and games for all ages, music, food and fun … Read more

New Lincoln Park Development With Rents Up To $6,000 A Month Wins Community Approval

http://chicagoist.com/2015/08/19/construction_on_new_high-end_lincol.php BY KATE SHEPHERD IN NEWS ON AUG 19, 2015 12:38 PM Baker Development Corp. A developer’s plan to revive a stretch of Lincoln Avenue is one step closer to becoming reality. The condo building at 2518-2540 N. Lincoln Ave., between Wrightwood Avenue. and Altgeld Street, will be torn down in March 2016 to make … Read more

CPS Neighborhood School News – August 2015

By Daniel E Varanauski, Schools Chair This summer has brought CPS local schools some good news, some bad and some really bad news. Less than a week after the Chicago Board of Education voted to borrow as much as $1.16 billion by selling bonds, another financial ratings agency has lowered its credit rating for the … Read more