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Dear Neighbor,
I was deeply saddened by the news that John Pennycuff passed away last Sunday January 29, 2012. He was 47 years-young and a life-long resident of Logan Square. John was educated at Monroe Elementary, Taft High School, Badger High School in Lake Geneva and Columbia College. John was made aware of a serious illness only a few short months ago. I met both John and his now husband; Robert Castillo in the late 90's after I was first approached by local residents to run for alderman. John and Robert both grilled me on Gay, Lesbian and Transgender issues of which at the time, I knew nothing. I credit them both for educating me and always making sure that my decisions were inclusive of everyone. I sincerely appreciate the unconditional support they both have given me throughout the years.
This Windy City Times article released on the day of his passing [Click Here For Story] lists many of John's accomplishments and affiliations including: The Mayor's Advisory Council on LGBT Issues, Queer Nation Chicago Member, Windy City Media Group's Office Manager, ACT UP Volunteer and the 2003 Induction into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame to name a few. John was a Unity Park Advisory Council volunteer. He coordinated the Logan Square Farmer's Market for the Chamber of Commerce. John also maintained the 35th Ward Website and was responsible for sending out this very Newsletter each week.
My heart is heavy because John was a good friend who I will dearly miss. For those who never knew him, John Pennycuff was the nicest man you could ever hope to meet. He was the model, non-violent activist who quietly but effectively served the communities he loved through action more than words. The one day visitation for John Pennycuff is TODAY only from 3:00-9:00 PM at:
Jaeger Funeral Home
3526 N. Cicero
(773) 545-1320
Our prayers, thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to Robert, their family and loved ones.
Respectfully,
Rey Colón
Alderman, 35th Ward
City of Chicago
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Alderman Rey Colón
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Alderman Rey Colón invites you to a public meeting for a proposed special-use drive-thru permit that will result in the construction of a new McDonald's at 2707 North Milwaukee Avenue.
Thu. Feb. 2, 2012
6:30pm
Meeting Location:
2706 N. Sawyer Ave.
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Chicago Ward Remap: A Lawsuit Waiting to Happen? Posted Feb 1, 2012 at 02:40 PM By Carol Felsenthal
When the ward remap was rushed to a vote in the City Council on January 19, it garnered 41 "yes" votes, the minimum required to avoid putting competing maps before voters in a referendum. Mayor Rahm Emanuel expressed relief; now, he said, the lawmakers could move on to deal with important issues, like crime. Click For The Complete Story |
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A Note From Clerk Mendoza
Chicagoan,
The year has started off a very busy one in the City Clerk's Office! Earlier this month we launched the first-ever Dog of Distinction Campaign. The program is a very fun and cool way we are promoting dog registration before there is an increase in enforcement of this law in the spring! We also had two City Council meetings in January, including a special meeting to approve the new ward map. Check out this special page on our website for more details on that. Finally, I hope that anyone attending college or with a child attending college takes advantage of a very valuable free service my office provides. On Tuesday and Thursday evenings you can join volunteer experts from Ladder Up to receive one-on-one assistance in completing the FAFSA, the first step in receiving financial aid for college. The program starts this Tuesday and runs through April 17!
Sincerely,
Susana A. Mendoza |
OPEN MIC THURSDAYS THIS WEEK!
Open Mic Thursdays hosted by Dawn Marie Galtieri & Dan Stetzel
February 2nd and all year long every Thursday rain or shine!
bring your music in preferred key or open ears to hear! (under 21 welcome)
Only $5 cover includes a complimentary beverage!
WHEN: 7:30 to 9pm every Thursday
WHERE: 2800 N Milwaukee, 2nd Fl
Arts Center, Logan Square - Avondale
produced by Voice of the City and Dan Stetzel
See you there!
Christopher & Dawn Marie Voice of the City |
Every Tuesday night at The Whistler, the Relax Attack Jazz Series showcases our vision for presenting Chicago's top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation. Performing on January 24th is The Engines. The group began as trio, featuring several mainstays of the Chicago improvised music scene: Dave Rempis on saxophones, Nate McBride on bass, and Tim Daisy on drums. Later, trombonist Jeb Bishop was added to the group for one concert, but the dynamic worked so well that Bishop immediately became a regular member of the band. All four of these musicians have distinguished themselves as leaders with their own groups, but they formed this band to purposely shirk that duty in favor of a more equal musical relationship that better reflects the nature of their improvisations. Each member contributes original compositions, providing a wide range of expression from high energy jousting over driving bass vamps to quieter moments of melodic exploration. With McBride on both acoustic and electric bass, the band can explore some of the sonic textures associated with the early AACM, or launch into hard-hitting Zeppelin-like grooves, and they use this range of possibilities to its fullest.Other upcoming Relax Attack shows include: The Caroline Davis/Mike Allemana Quartet (Jan. 31); Keefe Jackson (Feb. 7); Mike Reed, Jeb Bishop, and Matt Schneider (Feb. 14), and Frank Rosaly's Green and Gold (Feb. 21). All shows are 21+. No cover charge.The Whistler2421 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60647whistlerchicago.com |
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Message from
Commissioner Michael M. Cabonargi
Cook Country Board of Review 2nd District
NEW! File A Property Tax Appeal Online.
Cook County Board of Review Online Appeal Process
The Cook County Board of Review is open for Jefferson Township for taxpayer assessment appeals until February 8, 2012. This an opportunity for all taxpayers to appeal the assessed value of their property. Reductions can be made in property taxes based on evidence of incorrect information used in the assessment of the property or by comparing assessments of similar properties in the area.
For the first time in the Board's history, we are excited to introduce online filing for property owners. The Cook County Board of Review appeal process is a service for all Cook County residents at no cost.
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Logan Square/Milwaukee Avenue
Green Development Corridor
Green infrastructure funding for homeowners and businesses
Project Progress Report: Milwaukee Avenue Green Development Corridor
Thanks to a $200,000 grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Illinois Green Infrastructure Grant program, in 2012, residents and business owners along a portion of Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood will be eligible to apply for funding to support property improvements that reduce neighborhood flooding and protect Chicago's waterways. MPC is partnering with Ald. Rey Colón and the 35th Ward office to help lead this pilot project to demonstrate how clustering green infrastructure investments can make a measurable difference.
To kick off the project, Ald. Colón and MPC are inviting local designers and artists to enter a contest to create the logo and branding identity for the Milwaukee Avenue Green Development Corridor. The winning designer will receive $100 cash and a $50 gift card to Logan Square's own Revolution Brewing. The winning design will be displayed on street signs and banners, the LoganSquareH2o.org website and other promotional materials. The deadline to submit entries is Feb. 15, 2012, at 4 p.m.
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 I Am Logan Square is kicking off the New Year with Film After all the holiday bustle, I Am Logan Square is starting 2012 with exciting events to mark your calendar! Click Here For More Information |
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Purchase Wine to Benefit the Dog Park!
The only thing that could make a romance like this better is a little Vino!
Romance the love of your life and us
get one step closer to making this park a reality by purchasing Benefit Wines!
Wine can be purchased by visiting www.BenefitWines.com/Logan
or by phone at (978) 297-5477 |
 
Congratulations to
our friends and neighbors at Buona Terra!
For information on Buona Terra location,
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 Come join the PAA in celebration of Pączki Day on Fat Thursday, February 16, 2012 and for a chance to win silver jewelry. The recipe for pączki was created centuries ago as Christians were trying to use up perishable items such as butter, eggs, and cream prior to the start of Lent when they began a strict fast.
On Fat Thursday, the PAA staff will sell delicious pączki from Oak Mill Bakery in eight different locations throughout the city and suburbs for $3 each with some pączki containing a piece of silver jewelryfrom Archer Gold Jewelry. And while you create a delightful moment for your palate, you will also create a lasting change in the lives of PAA's clients.
If you wish to order paczki please download the order form HERE (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)or visit us at any location below.
Five Selling Locations - Oak Mill Bakery (7:00am - 5:00pm)
- 8012 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles
- 5747 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago
- 5753 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago
- 4747 N. Harlem Ave., Harwood Heights
- 2314 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights
Polish American Association (9:00am - 5:00pm)
- 3834 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago
- 6276 W. Archer Ave., Chicago
Polish Radio WNVR 1030AM (8:00am - 4:00pm)
- 3656 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago
OUR SPONSORS:
Contact : Barbara Sobecka - (773) 427-6307, barb@polish.org
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 The City of Chicago Treasurer's Office is recognizing excellence in Online Marketing!
We know that small businesses and organizations in Chicago spend a lot of their valuable time on marketing campaigns that look fantastic and achieve great, measureable results. That's why we decided to honor their dedication to Email Marketing.
Remember to make sure you have approval from your company before submitting your campaign. Deadline to submit is February 29, 2012. Click For Details |
 Win! Bridal Button Set from One Plus One Check out these adorable custom buttons packs from Canadian design firm One Plus One Design: Two lucky winners will win a Badge of Honor Set courtesy of One Plus One. Click Here For More Information on Busy Beaver Button Promo |
CTA & I-GO smart card
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Great deal for new members! Get the Chicago Card Plus I-GO card before February 29th (a $60 savings off the regular fee) and get a $50 CTA transit fare credit too!
For more information about the Chicago Card Plus I-GO card and this promotion, read our FAQ or call I-GO Member Services at(773) 278-4446. |
Since January 2009, I-GO and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) have offered the Chicago Card Plus I-GO card, the nation's first joint smart card providing seamless access to a public transit system and a car-sharing service. The Chicago Card Plus I-GO card enables its dual-account holders to access CTA trains and buses, Pace buses, and every car in I-GO's fleet-most of which are near or adjacent to CTA routes or rail stations. And now you can get the Chicago Card Plus I-GO card for only $15 - a $60 savings off the regular application fee - plus $50 in CTA transit fare credit!
This pioneering program boldly illustrates I-GO's unique vision of the car-sharing industry - to lead the way toward an integrated, multi-modal network of sustainable transportation that reduces car ownership, urban congestion and greenhouse gases while creating an affordable, convenient, all-in-one option for commuters. The Chicago Card Plus I-GO card, generously supported by The Boeing Company, makes it easier than ever to transition from one mode of travel to the other. Combined with I-GO's mobile reservations site for smart phones, it makes getting around without owning a car a snap.
For more information about the Chicago Card Plus I-GO card read our FAQ or call I-GO Member Services at (773) 278-4446.
If you are already an I-GO member and would like to switch to the Chicago Card Plus I-GO card, please click here.
The Chicago Card Plus I-GO card. One card, three ways to GO!
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The Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture would like to share a great international media placement about the city.
A great radio feature aired on German radio, Jan. 29, and focused on a stroll through Hyde Park as "Obama's Chicago." The feature aired on nationwide radio station Deutschlandfunk and included Obama's home, barber, church, book store, etc. The author and moderator of this feature was Mr. Sven Ahnert. Mr. Ahnert was assisted by our office during his trip to Chicago in September 2011.
This Chicago feature is about eight minutes long and was broadcast during the travel show Sonntagsspaziergang (590,000 listeners; ad value: $26,000 USD). You can listen to the feature and read a transcript Click Here
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Sulzen Fine Art Studio 10 Years in Logan Square Anniversary Exhibition
(Logan Square) Sulzen Fine Art Studio is excited to announce the 10 Years in Logan Square Anniversary Group Exhibition on
SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2012e
5pm- 11pm
2720 W. Saint Georges Court
Chicago, IL
This exhibition will feature over 14 Logan Square and local artists working in mediums ranging from painting, photography, sculpture and mixed media.
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Baconfest Chicago 2012  Saturday, April 14th, 2012
UIC Forum
The exact times and chef line-up will be announced in early 2012 - but rest assured, we expect most of our spectacular vets to return as well as a myriad of awesome new participants.
April 14th 2012 is a LONG way off. And the people at Baconfest can't stand the thought of not breaking bacon with at least some of you until then. So, if you haven't already heard, they are hosting 4 Satellite Dinners at specific restaurants November through January.
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35th Ward Community Service Office
2710 N. Sawyer Avenue I Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: 773-365-3535 I Fax: 773-365-7391
rey@reycolon.org
Office Hours:
Monday 10:00am - 7:45pm
Ward Night Begins at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Tuesday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm |
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About Alderman Rey Colón
Alderman Rey Colón has been an independent, progressive leader in the City Council since May 2003. Alderman Colón has taken an innovative approach to increasing resident participation in local government and establishing transparency. Through these accomplishments, Alderman Colón carried out conscientious development while preserving our historical landscape and improved the quality of life of the 35th Ward. His vision builds on these achievements, making the 35th Ward one of the most diverse and exciting areas in Chicago! |
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35th Ward Recycling Schedule
Click Here to download the 35th Ward recycling schedule |
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