Alderman seeks authority to buy Portage Theater
At the urging of Alderman John Arena (45th), the City of Chicago is preparing to purchase the Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave., if the Zoning Board of Appeals were to grant a special use to allow the Chicago Tabernacle church to operate there.
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Jeff Fest 2012
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The 12-year-old festival, which last year was held at the Copernicus Cultural & Civic Center, is being presented by the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce, the Chicago Park District and Alderman John Arena (45th). This year’s festival will be held in the park and along Higgins Avenue between Milwaukee Avenue and Linder Avenue. |
State threatens license of drug treatment clinic
The operators of a drug rehabilitation clinic that opened last year in Jefferson Park were given 10 days to reschedule an administrative hearing with the state Department of Human Services or their business license will be revoked after dozens of alleged violations were discovered at the clinic.
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Groups slate initiative against youth violence
The Chicago Public Library, the Steppenwolf Theater Company and Facing History and Ourselves are cosponsoring a season-long initiative against youth violence and intolerance titled “Now is the Time.”
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Groundbreaking set for Gompers Park Playlot
The Chicago Park District is preparing to break ground for a new playlot at Gompers Park, 4222 W. Foster Ave., marking the end of 4 years of lobbying and fund-raising efforts by area residents. The official ground-breaking ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at the existing playlot.
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State seeks comments on Elgin O'hare Bypass
The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Tollway Authority are accepting public comment on the proposed Elgin O'Hare West Bypass, which is intended to ease traffic congestion around O'Hare International Airport, although it is not clear whether a promised roadway to a proposed western terminal will be built.
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ZBA Hearing on Portage Theater moved to June
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The Zoning Board of Appeals at its meeting on April 20 granted a continuance to its June 15 meeting on a request by the Chicago Tabernacle for a special use that would allow it to establish a place of religious assembly in the building housing the Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave. |
Pawnshop proposed for vacant building
A pawnshop has been proposed for a long-vacant storefront in the 5400 block of West Belmont Avenue. The EZ Pawn chain is seeking to open a shop in the former Smithe and Shanahan furniture store, 5454 W. Belmont Ave, which has been vacant since 2007.
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Chicago Tours
The Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture has announced its schedule of neighborhood tours for 2012. The tour season will run through November, and it features 28 excursions, including 15 new tours. All tours are conducted by bus or foot and are guided.
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Event Yields ideas for boosting Six Corners
More restaurants, better communication on parking and a gathering place such as a fountain or plaza were among the recommendations from the 75 residents and merchants who attended an April 11 planning workshop for the Six Corners shopping district.
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"Pigeon Drops"
The Lincolnwood Police Department has issued a warning about three recent incidents in which elderly residents were scammed into withdrawing money from their bank accounts.
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Portage Theater gets early ok for Landmark Bid
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The Commission on Chicago Landmarks gave preliminary approval to a bid to designate the Portage Theater a city landmark at its meeting on April 5.
Alderman John Arena (45th) said that the commission's decision is a victory for the preservation of the theater, which he considers an important community anchor in the Six Corners shopping district. |
Chicago Speed Cameras
Some Northwest Side aldermen said they are gauging the opinions of their constituents on the plan to place speed cameras around parks and schools, while others say they oppose the proposal.
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Recount sought in 39th District Race
Will Guzzardi said that he will seek a recount in his effort to win the Democratic Party nomination in the 39th Illinois House District against incumbent Maria "Toni" Berrios. Berrios defeated Guzzardi by 125 votes, 4,021-3,896, in the March 20 primary election.
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Taft High School has a new Principal
The Taft High School Local School Council is hoping that as the school's next principal, Mary Kay Cappitelli, will build on the foundation that her predecessor, Dr. Arthur Tarvardian, put in place during his 13-year tenure in the position.
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Save Portage Theater
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More than 900 people attended a March 26 community meeting at the Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave., to express opposition to a request to convert the building into a church. |
John Arena wins 45th Ward Committeeman's Race
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Alderman John Arena demonstrated his political strength Tuesday night by winning the 45th Ward Democratic committeeman's race by a large margin over his two challengers, business owner Jacquelyn Hathaway and city worker Jose Rivera. |
Cullerton takes 38th Ward Committeeman's Race
Incumbent Patricia Cullerton defeated challenger Tom Caravette for the 38th Ward Democratic Committeeman position in the March 20 election.
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Sposato captures 36th Ward Committeeman's Race
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First-term alderman Nicholas Sposato cruised to victory Tuesday night in the 36th Ward Democratic committeeman's race by easily defeating his challenger, attorney Lawrence Andolino. The committeeman's post currently is being held by former alderman William Banks, who did not seek re-election. |
Berrios holds narrow lead over Guzzardi in 39th Illinois House District Race
Incumbent Maria Berrios held a narrow lead late Tuesday night over challenger William Guzzardi in the primary race to decide the Democratic Party's nominee for the 39th Illinois House District seat.
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Martwick defeates Stoppa for 19th District House Seat
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Real estate attorney Robert Martwick led Chicago police officer Sandra Stoppa by a wide margin in the March 20 Democratic primary race in the 19th Illinois House District race to replace the retiring state Representative Joseph Lyons. |
19th District Slate
Real estate attorney Robert Martwick is facing Chicago police officer Sandra Stoppa in the March 20 Democratic primary, hoping to take over the 19th Illinois House District seat held for 16 years by retiring state Representative Joseph Lyons.
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39th House
Incumbent Maria Berrios is facing challenger William Guzzardi in the primary race to decide the Democratic Party's nominee for the 39th Illinois House District seat.
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45th Ward
Alderman John Arena, business owner Jacquelyn Hathaway and city worker Jose Rivera are campaigning to replace Patrick Levar as the Democratic committeeman for the 45th Ward.
Arena was elected to the City Council in 2011, when he defeated police officer John Garrido by about 30 votes in the runoff election to succeed the retiring Levar as alderman.
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38th Ward
Incumbent 38th Ward Democratic Committeeman Patricia Cullerton is facing Tom Caravette in the March 20 election.
Caravette, a real estate broker and a business owner who has a degree in political science from Northern Illinois University, ran unsuccessfully against appointed Alderman Timothy Cullerton last year.
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Sergeant Roy G. Eriksson
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Nearly 65 years after it was organized in 1947, the Sergeant Roy G. Eriksson American Legion Post 1119 continues to meet on a monthly basis. |
36th Ward Committeeman
Alderman Nicholas Sposato is facing one challenger in the race for Democratic committeeman for the 36th Ward.
Sposato and Lawrence Andolino are running for the post currently held by former 36th Ward alderman William Banks. Banks stepped down from the City Council in 2009, but he has held onto the committeeman position.
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Resurrection High School Celebrating 90th Year
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During its 90-year history, Resurrection High School has endeavored to adhere to its mission of providing a quality education to girls who will use their talents to improve society as women. |
Mayfair Lumber Closing
The family-owned Mayfair Lumber is closing after operating on a six-acre site at 4825 W. Lawrence Ave. for 82 years.
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