Neighborhood News
UPDATED. Baker: I’m done waiting; Mell to marry partner of 5 years
It was probably among the most unusual places to make a wedding announcement: WTTW’s Chicago Tonight. The couple, the scion of a troubled local political family and her bride, smiled nervously as the show got rolling. And it was the relatively unknown bride, Christin Baker, who looked straight into the camera and smiled, before...
Raven wants more artisans: UptownUpdate
The UptownUpdate reports The Raven, the annual celebration of Chase Park, is expanding its artisan and not for profit area. The festival, planned for June 18 – 20 at Chase Park, 4701 N Ashland Ave., Chicago, can be contacted through its web site or by e-mailing chaseparkplayground (at) yahoo (dot) com. The festival raises...
Opinion: Calling in the National Guard is not the answer; Adam Robinson
Calling in the National Guard is not the answer By Adam Robinson Candidate for Illinois State Senate, 7th District This week, Illinois State Representatives John Fritchey (D-Chicago) and LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) proposed calling in the National Guard to combat the street violence that plagues many neighborhoods on Chicago’s south side. To say that gang-related...
Lost & Found: Little Sadie
Just look at that face, and those eyes. That is Sadie, a 9-year-old Yorkshire Terrier who has been missing from the 1800 block of Eddy Street, near Addison and Damen since April 6, 2010. Her owners Nicole and Henry Brownwell are devastated at the loss of their pet. They have posted a no questions...
Berry UMC lowers a net on malaria; raises $1K for African nets
The Berry United Methodist Church, 4754 N Leavitt, Chicago, raised about $1,000 towards the purchase of mosquito nets during the World Malaria Awareness Day Sunday. Pastor Sherrie Lowly said family nets cost about $10 each and have a service life of several years. The church shot hoops after its Sunday services. Pastor Lowly said...
Ravenswood 5K attracts thousands in support of local efforts
Several thousand runners participated in two 5K races in the Ravenswood neighborhood this weekend. The Ravenswood Run, which started at Wilson and Hermitage in Chicago on Sunday, raised money for the Ravenswood Community Services food services as well as health clinics at Amundsen and Lake View High School. The Race to Wrigley 5K, held...
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