Category Archives: Neighborhood News

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Trumbull LSC Candidates

We mentioned the Trumbull Local School Council elections earlier this month, and this Tuesday the Welles Park Bulldog posted an article about ending the dysfunctional LSC at Trumbull. Below are profiles on some of the candidates running for Trumbull’s LSC. …

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Senn LSC Candidates Forum April 12th

This Thursday, April 12th, the candidates running for Senn High School’s LSC are hosting a candidate forum. Swing by after work and find out more information on the folks running for open positions.

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Get Notified About Street Cleaning

The 2012 Street Sweeping schedule is now available online. Also, you might want to sign up for Sweep Around Us. Just enter your address and you’ll automatically get email alerts for your street.

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Easter Sunday Service at Northside Community Church

Chances are you already have plans for Easter Sunday worship, but if not, the non-denominational Northside Community Church will be hosting an all-ages service starting at 10:45am at 5445 N Clark Street. All are welcome to attend, and the little …

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Transforming Trumbull

Primary season has ended but another important election is looming around the corner. On April 18th and 19th Chicago will hold elections for Local School Councils (LSC).

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Pop Hair

It’s hard to miss the giant smile face on the wall. Every time I walk by it puts a big smile on my face. Haven’t had a chance to check out Pop Hair yourself? It’s one of the new side street …

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What’s Up With the Crappy Crosswalks?

AVD Reader Rob sent in a few photos of some pretty shabby looking crosswalks around Andersonville. He also emailed the Chamber and two Aldermen. Here’s what they said…

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Help Build a Parklet in Andersonville

A parklet is a small urban park, created by replacing on-street parking spaces with a patio, planters, trees, public seating & bicycle parking. Parklets provide a public place for people to escape the hectic pace and clutter of city sidwalks …


Police activity at Clark and Bryn Mawr???

Calling all Gladys Kravitz in Andersonville. A neighbor wrote in asking if we had any information about some police activity last night at the north end of Andersonville. Unfortunantly none of us have heard anything at this time. Write us …

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West Andersonville Gardens Step Into Spring

This Saturday, March 31st, is the first beautification day for the West Andersonville Gardens located along the east side of the Metra tracks on Ravenswood between Berwyn and Balmoral. Saturday’s event will focus on general spring cleanup and leaf raking. …

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Protecting Your Plants

With spring temperatures dipping back down into the 40s and 50s this week Gethsemane has tweeted a few reminders/tips to protect your annuals and perennials. They’re also having a Spring Open House on April 14th and 15th with a plant …

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Visionary Eye Care’s Mission to Peru

Dr. Michael Ciszek, who has owned Visionary Eye Care at 5222 N Clark St for the past 15 years, will be traveling with VOSH International on his second overseas trip to provide eye care to the needy. This time he’s …