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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

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

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

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

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

(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

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

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

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

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