Browse by Tags
All Tags »
Chicago Neighborhood News! (RSS)
IL ONE OF 32 STATES WHERE 25% OR MORE OF ADULTS ARE SERIOUSLY OVERWEIGHT! It's a disturbing trend with long-ranging health implications - not only across the State of Illinois, but in the majority of other U.S. States as well. According to a study
Read More...
OLD TOWN Now I'm definitely one to really like my fun Chicago tours. So imagine my surprise and excitement at learning there will be a new tour of the city by none other than The Second City . The Neighborhood Tour will kick off on July 19 th with
Read More...
HIGHLAND PARK IL PROGRAM ALSO MAKES LOCAL HOUSING AFFORDABLE FOR SOME OF THOSE WHO WORK THERE! The Chicago Suburb of Highland Park IL. North Shore, along Lake Michigan. Some pretty expensive homes - Basketball Great Michael Jordan lives here! The median
Read More...
Fourth of July in Chicago has a slew of events happening. We've chose a few favorites that really highlight not only the holiday but also the neighborhoods that celebrate them. NORWOOD PARK Sometimes finding independence has nothing to do with coming
Read More...
CONTINUOUS STATE-TO-LAKE MICHIGAN RIVERSIDE WALKWAY TO BE COMPLETE BY END OF SUMMER, 2009! Roughly a century ago, Chicago Visionary Architect Daniel Burnham envisioned one large, beautiful stretch of public recreational parkland along the Chicago Shore
Read More...
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY CIRCULATION UP 30% OVER LAST YEAR! Looking for some good news amidst the savage jobless figures, falling home prices, sliding retail revenue numbers? Despite the recession, circulation of Chicago Public Library books and other materials
Read More...
LONG-TIME CHICAGO STYLE HOT DOG STAND SUPERDAWG TAKES NEW YORK FRANKFURTER PURVEYOR TO COURT! Been to Chicago? Or, do you live in Chicago? Chances are, if you have been to the Northwest Side of Chicago , near the corner of Devon and Milwaukee Avenues
Read More...
LAKEVIEW As you may or may not know, this is Pride Month. This weekend culminates in the 40 th Annual Pride Parade, celebrating the contributions and culture of the GLBT community. This year the parade is dedicated to all those who were a part of the
Read More...
TIDE OF FORECLOSURES LEAVES MANY HOMES ABANDONED, YARDS UNKEMPT, ACROSS CHICAGO SUBURBS - SPURRING NEIGHBORS' CONCERN! Foreclosure is a growing tragedy. It robs previously-confident homeowners of their dignity, as well as their ability to purchase
Read More...
PORTAGE PARK The Burgundy Restaurant is local place that's really a unique find. It's one of those all-American diners where you get lots of food and the true neighborhood feel. This place has been in the neighborhood for at least 15 years and
Read More...
LINCOLN PARK Spring has come to Chicago (fingers crossed)! It's a time when everyone starts getting out more, does that run with the dog, etc. Speaking of dogs, Joe's Bar on Weed Street is now offering a Doggy Happy Hour for singles. That's
Read More...
FUND-RAISING ACTION OF EVANSTON MAN GENERATES THOUSANDS TO HELP ROBBED, BEATEN DELIVERY PERSON! It happened last Tuesday, June 2nd. Pizza Driver Stephen Walker of Papa John's Pizza was delivering pizza to to an apartment building on the South Side
Read More...
PROPOSAL WOULD MAKE ESTIMATED FOUR MILES OF PRIVATE LAKEFRONT LAND PUBLIC DOMAIN! The Lake Michigan Lakefront! Those of us living in Chicago sometimes take it for granted. The expansive beaches. The lovely parks. Magnificent harbors. Unlike in many U.S.
Read More...
Sure, it's great to be outdoors again, but will the weather cooperate this weekend. Even if it doesn't, I wouldn't let it stop me nor should you for that matter. After all, we do live in Chicago, and as the saying goes, "if you don't
Read More...
NUMBER OF PARKING VIOLATIONS SKYROCKET, BUT THOSE WHO APPEAR TO CONTEST CITATIONS OFTEN BEAT THE RAP! If you live in or near Chicago , you know how to raise the ire of those who drive quite a bit within the city. Simply say the words "Parking Meter
Read More...
