CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – NORWOOD PARK, LAKEVIEW, LOOP, GOLD COAST, OAK PARK
NORWOOD PARK Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle may have a solution for cops and firefighters who want to move to the suburbs. Preckwinkle reiterated her desire to reduce the 51 square miles of unincorporated Cook County that the sheriff's department is responsible for patrolling. Preckwinkle said. "I think our goal over the first term is to reduce the amount of unincorporated Cook County."
LAKEVIEW
The Lakeview Chamber of Commerce and OnSouthport.com are producing a month-long art installation in the Southport business corridor to promote the neighborhood as a destination for culture. Art will be installed in active storefronts along Southport Avenue (between Belmont and Addison) from July 1-31. The Chamber is looking for artists to collaborate with Southport merchants for an installation within an active storefront. We encourage artists of all levels and media to apply today.
LOOP
To my foodies this coming Thursday, March 24th from 4 to 6pm, chef David Lebovitz is hosting a free book signing event at the Hotel Allegro in Chicago. All proceeds from sales will benefit the Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance. If you'd like to RSVP, you can do so at the Facebook event page so they know how many guests to expect (although it's not necessary).
GOLD COAST
The James Beard Foundation just announced this year's nominees for its Restaurant and Chef Awards, and there are plenty of Chicago chefs and restaurants on the list. Next, the foundation will announce one winner in each category on May 9. And for Outstanding Restaurateur nominee, check out Rich Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises with one local favorite, Frankie's 5th Floor Pizzeria.
OAK PARK
The Oak Park Historic Preservation District is considering a plan to redraw the boundaries for the Frank Lloyd Wright district, which includes homes designed by the renowned architect and others built in the Prairie School-style. While not all homes are Wright designs, there are about 1,500 structures in the existing district and all need to comply with historic preservation rules and standards.
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