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In a continuing effort to enhance and maintain the infrastructure of our community, Alderman Waguespack is working diligently to replace dated sidewalks. *** 2014 Program Opens to New Applicants on January 1, 2014 *** The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program is an extremely popular program in which residents share the cost of sidewalk repair with the City.  To participate … Read more

Many people rely on walking and transit as their primary way to get around, and without a wide, clear path through snow and ice, it is especially difficult for people with disabilities, seniors, and children to walk safely. According to the Municipal Code of Chicago (4-4-310 & 10-8-180), property owners are responsible for keeping sidewalks … Read more

NEAR NORTH SIDE — Think your guard dog or a security alarm will sway a burglar bent on looting your home or car? Think again. Four convicted burglars provided some insight into the mind of a thief Thursday night for “Keeping it Real,” the Near North Police District’s burglary prevention seminar at the Newberry Library. The distinguished … Read more

Mariano’s Fresh Market is about to expand its footprint in the Chicagoland area in a major way. According to Crain’s, the grocery store’s parent company Roundy’s Inc., has agreed to purchase 11 Dominick’s stores that are scheduled to close within the month. The affected stores include: Park Ridge: 1900 S. Cumberland Ave. Western Springs: No. 14 … Read more

CHICAGO, Ill. – To remain accessible during the holiday season, state Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, Congressman Mike Quigley, and Alderman Tom Tunney will host a Holiday Open House at their shared office, located at 3223 N. Sheffield, Suite A, in Lakeview on Monday, December 16 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.  “Our goal is to be a one stop … Read more

Robbers want one thing: your money or property. There are some steps you can take to help prevent becoming a victim: Be aware of your surroundings; when walking, choose bright, well-traveled streets, and never walk alone; when parking, always choose well-lit areas, and store your valuables out of sight; when shopping, never leave your purse … Read more

For the first time ever, Lincoln Park has been chosen as one of the neighborhoods for the Chicago Architecture Foundations “Open House Chicago”.  Get unparalleled behind-the-scenes looks at some of Chicago hidden architectural treasures. Click here for a list of Lincoln Park sites and here for a full list of the sites throughout the City.  Saturday, October 19th Sunday … Read more

Important Ventra Card Timeline   The Ventra Phase-out period is accelerating and some important deadlines are fast approaching. Below is a timeline to keep you up-to-date: Monday, October 7th, 2013 Chicago Card and Chicago Card Plus will no longer be able to have value loaded on to them, either online or at the CTA rail … Read more

Seafood that soars at Juno Chefs Jason Chan, B.K. Park elevate sushi with Juno This has been the worst year of Jason Chan’s life, and the best. Fifty-one weeks ago, the restaurateur behind the late, great Butter (an exceedingly sophisticated restaurant where I first got to taste Ryan Poli’s food) and Urban Union (which had … Read more

view all details here Alderman Scott Waguespack, Alderman Michele Smith and DePaul University invite you to a community meeting for a presentation and discussion of the Woonerf design for Kenmore Avenue Tuesday, October 8, 2013 7:00pm DePaul University, Student Center, Room 120 2250 N. Sheffield Open to the public —————— Proposed Kenmore Woonerf Design – … Read more