Rep. Sara Feigenholtz Launches Supply Drive for Local Schools

(Chicago) – State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) is launching a “School Supply Drive” to collect classroom items for students at local schools. “Our community drive will assist students in our neighborhood so that they are equipped with the tools they need to excel,” said Feigenholtz. Local elementary schools are asking residents to help with donated … Read more

DePaul presents The Duchess of Malfi for Lincoln Park Neighbors Night

Join DePaul Theater School for Lincoln Park Neighbors Night,  Featuring a Pre-Show Reception! by JOHN WEBSTER * directed by LAVINA JADHWANI Wednesday, April 22nd Cocktail Reception at 6:30 p.m., Performance at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets only $15 with Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres and Cocktails Before the Performance. on the Fullerton Stage 2350 N Racine Ave (at the corner of Racine and Fullerton) … Read more

Whole Foods DePaul is OPEN!

February 25th Whole Foods at Fullerton & Sheffield opened its doors to the neighborhood, the store is open daily 8:00-10:00 it is a well stocked mini version of a larger store with a great selection of ready made foods, grocery items, a coffee counter (and walk-up window on Fullerton) as well as a bar upstairs … Read more

Aldermanic Questionnaire: Michele Smith

NAME: Michele Smith       WARD 43 CAMPAIGN ADDRESS: 2527 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago IL 60614 CAMPAIGN PHONE: 847-651-7916 CAMPAIGN WEBSITE www.michelesmith.org EMAIL benjamin.c.head@gmail.com 1.  Briefly list your civic activities over the past ten years. Social Action Chair, Chicago Sinai Congregation Board member, Facing History and Ourselves Board member, National Conference for Community and … Read more

Aldermanic Questionnaire: Caroline Vickrey

NAME Caroline Vickrey WARD 43 CAMPAIGN ADDRESS 719 W. Wrightwood CAMPAIGN PHONE (773) 710-8088 FAX n/a CAMPAIGN WEBSITE Carolinefor43.com       EMAIL vickrey.caroline@gmail.com Briefly list your civic activities over the past ten years. I have served on the Oz Park Advisory Council for the past 20 years. I was Chair of the Playground Committee when … Read more

Lincoln Park Library Branch Events

http://www.chipublib.org/locations/48/ GIANTS IN THE PARKTuesday, September 30th and Tuesday, October 14 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.   Author Krista August’s Giants in the Park:  A Guide to Portrait Statues in Chicago’s Lincoln Park discusses the stories behind these classical artworks.  Ms. August will present a two-part program featuring stories about the statues, artists, benefactors and more, with historic photographs and book … Read more

What Does the City Recycle?

from Alderman Waguespack Blue Cart Reminder Recently, my office has been getting calls from people who have had their blue carts tagged for being in violation of recycling rules.  All blue cans in the 32nd Ward are picked up by private companies like Waste Management since the privatization of recycling. That means Waste Management can … Read more

Lincoln Centre Developer Seeks Neighbors’ Support for 10-Story Tower

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20140514/lincoln-park/lincoln-centre-developer-seeks-neighbors-support-for-10-story-tower By Paul Biasco on May 14, 2014 8:25am @Paul_Biasco LINCOLN PARK — A 225-unit apartment building that would replace what one resident called the most blighted property in Lincoln Park could be completed in two years. If all goes according to plan, the $80 million Lincoln Centre project would include a 10-story building at … Read more

Ideas for North Lakeshore Drive? Still time to comment

  Public Meeting Summary The North Lake Shore Drive Public Meeting on July 8th was a great success with over 330 people in attendance providing hundreds of ideas on how to improve the transportation corridor. Participants watched a PowerPoint presentation, viewed exhibits and provided their solutions via comment forms or by sketching solutions on 21 unique mapping … Read more

Neighborhood Crime Prevention Group

A neighborhood group is forming to share ideas and work with our local police to keep our neighborhood a safe and vibrant place to live.   WNA is happy to assist in these efforts.  A few simple ways to start: 1) call 911 to report any suspicious activity; 2) make a contact list for your street so neighbors … Read more