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by D. Varanauski, WNA Schools Chair Chicago Public Schools is facing “doomsday” budget cuts, educators have warned us in a recent meeting. If the state Legislature doesn’t pass a budget before May 31, Chicago schools would be forced to cut at least 26 percent from their 2016-17 budgets, said James Gray, principal of Hamilton Elementary … Read more

Presentation by Heather Way Kitzes-Chicago Cubs: Way Kitzes is the Manager of Neighborhood Relations for the Chicago Cubs. Opening Day will be on April 11, 2016. National Baseball is requiring all teams to screen every person entering the ball parks and Wrigley Field will now also starting the scanning/screening of all those entering the park. Expect long … Read more

Chicago’s 2016 Farmers Market Program Provides Residents the Opportunity to Purchase Healthy, Fresh and Local Products this Season Season kicks-off on May 12 at Daley Plaza with COUNTRY Financial’s 9th Annual Reusable Bag Design Contest winner and FREE reusable bags distributed while supplies last 2016 Schedule of City of Chicago Farmers Markets *Markets accept LINK … Read more

Jumping Jack Program http://www.cityofchicago.org Each year, the Jumping Jack delights children across Chicago. This inflatable playground, provided by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, is available for free, all summer long. The Jumping Jack is limited to Residential Block Parties within the city limits of Chicago Saturday and Sundays only, limited availability Applications are … Read more

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CONTACT: Rebecca Conant, Programs Manager Lincoln Park Conservancy (773) 883-PARK info@lincolnparkconservancy.org VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LINCOLN PARK DOCENT PROGRAM at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool and Lincoln Park Conservatory and Gardens, Chicago Chicago, IL – March 1, 2016 – The Lincoln Park Conservancy and Chicago Park District are seeking volunteers to become docents at the Alfred Caldwell … Read more

Join DePaul for the BIG EAST Women’s Basketball Tournament in Lincoln Park on March 5-8 at McGrath-Phillips Arena. The #1 seeded – Blue Demons will begin play in the Quarterfinals on Sunday, March 6 at 6pm.  Attend the games and support your nationally ranked neighborhood team! For tickets contact the DePaul Ticket Office at 773-325-SLAM … Read more

  Community Meeting Pre-Construction Meeting for Former Children’s Memorial Hospital Site As you know, the sale of the former Children’s Memorial Hospital to developers McCaffery Interests and Hines was recently finalized. The sale of the parcel will allow the redevelopment of the site to begin in the near future. For additional information about the project, … Read more

Restaurants Address Phone Website Tandoor Char House 2652 N Halsted St. 773-327-2652 www.tandoorchicago.com Fiesta Mexicana 2423 N Lincoln 773-348-4144 www.fiestamexicanachicago.com Barn & Co 950 W Wrightwood (773) 832-4000 www.barnandcompany.com/ Batters & Berries 2748 N Lincoln 773-248-7710 www.menupages.batter-berries/ My Sweet Station 2511 N Lincoln Ave (773) 883-9797 www.lp.mysweetstation.com Atlas Brewery Company 2747 N Lincoln Ave 773-295-1270 … Read more