School daze at Lincoln Elementary

Heart of the 'hood

12/14/2011

Whoa, there are some ticked off Lincoln Parkers and Old Towners out there, but based off what I heard on Monday from 43rd Ward Ald. Michele Smith, there's no need for them to fret.
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Photos: Joys of Toys

12/07/2011

Volunteers helped wrap gifts at the Joys of Toys charity event for underprivileged children held at Mario’s Gold Coast Ristorante. The event benefits the students of the George Manierre Elementary School at 1420 N. Hudson St.
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Chicago Housing Authority officials discuss financing and outreach efforts for the Lathrop Homes

12/07/2011

The Chicago Housing Authority is getting ready to overhaul one of its oldest public housing sites - the 925-unit Julia C. Lathrop Homes development, located along the east bank of the Chicago River near Diversey Parkway.
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Whistleblower targets Children's Memorial Hospital's heliport

Anonymous letter says helicopter pilots fear landing at hospital's new pad

12/07/2011

Opponents of the new Children's Memorial Hospital's heliport hope an anonymous whistleblower will force a second look at the controversial helicopter landing pad. Last week, the neighborhood group Streeterville Organization of Active Residents announced that it had reached out to the U.S. Department of Transportation's inspector general with an anonymous letter it had received.
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Chicago Public Schools chief rolls out reform plan

10 schools ID'd for turnaround

12/07/2011

With Chicago Public Schools placing half of its schools on probation for low academic performance, CEO Jean-Claude Brizard proposed an aggressive reform plan to turn around 10 failing institutions, close two others and phase out of five more in an effort to improve educational outcomes for nearly 7,200 students.
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When John Wayne Gacy hit Lake View

12/07/2011

We always just called him "Bundy," or "Billy Bundy." It was rarely "Bill," and certainly never "William." The rest of the world now knows him as John Gacy's 19th victim. But to our group of teenagers, Bundy was so much more. He was our friend with the quick grin and mischievous twinkle in his eye, who dressed in blue jean overalls and loved a good party.
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Photos: Kristkindlmarket

12/07/2011

Web Extra! Slideshow
Shoppers look over the selection of handmade ornaments for sale Friday at Kristkindlmarket, which pops up this time of year at the Daley Center.
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North Ave. Borders bought

Properties along shopping corridor staying strong

11/30/2011

The implicit sale of a valuable, albeit ailing, block of retail space in southern Lincoln Park speaks to the area’s lasting marketability. Crain's Chicago Business recently reported that N.Y.-based Acadia Realty Trust is in talks to buy the Lincoln Park Centre retail site, a 62,500-square-foot property located at the corner of North and Clybourn avenues.
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Waguespack bidding for Fritchey's Democratic committeeman slot

Frosty rivalry revived

11/30/2011

Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd) wants to take on a second job in his ward, but to win the post he'll have to unseat a one-time political ally. On Monday, Waguespack registered to run as a candidate for Democratic committeeman in his ward, which encompasses West Town and parts of Lincoln Park on the city's North Side.
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New state rep coming to South Loop, Lakeshore East

South Side community organizer, Bronzeville resident Christian Mitchell running for 26th District House seat

11/30/2011

South Loop, downtown and Near North Side residents are getting yet another new state representative. On Monday morning, candidates from all over the state filed their paperwork to run for the Illinois House and other offices in next March’s primary, and current 26th District State Rep. Kimberly du Buclet (who replaced Will Burns in May) wasn't among them.
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