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Dear Neighbor,
After almost 40-years, Logan Square will soon see a new McDonald's at 2707 N. Milwaukee Ave. This restaurant is owned and operated by Virginia Ojeda who is a local businesswoman and independent franchisee of McDonald's Corporation. While McDonald's Corporation is undertaking a store-by-store makeover, the Logan Square McDonald's will offer a more grown-up yet relevant feel for the next generation.
Most of us know that on a large chain-scale, McDonald's continues to compete with the likes of Starbucks. Therefore, in addition to exhibiting local art, the owner will replace the old, industrial chairs and bright red-yellow interiors with wooden tables, comfortable faux leather chairs, contemporary lamps, music and earth tones. 
McDonald's is not only out to change the physical appeal of the restaurant, but also the overall attitude of the place. They no longer want to be perceived as the fast-food that rushes you in and out the door, but rather an atmosphere that says; "stay and lounge". They are committed to creating a more at home "Nothin' Less, New Wave Coffee and Café Moustache" kind-of-vibe. The new and improved McDonald's will promote hanging out, tapping free Wi-Fi and chillin' with a chicken wrap.
McDonald's has agreed to new facilities with environmental benefits. They joined Energy Star in 1993 and will support our local efforts to reduce energy consumption. The new McDonald's will have a highly reflective roof to reduce solar heat and save energy. They will use high efficiency automated control lighting, the most energy efficient hoods, high efficiency roof top HVAC units, 90% efficient gas fired hot water heaters, low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures.
Operationally, they will recycle their cardboard and use only safe cleaners with no harmful chemicals.
Once the permits are issued, this new restaurant will take about 3-months to build. We are fortunate to have the newly renovated Logan Theater re-opening, new businesses occupying Milwaukee Avenue during the worst of economic times. Let's welcome the reinvented Logan Square McDonald's with a look and feel that's not just for kids anymore.
Respectfully,
Rey Colón
Alderman, 35th Ward
City of Chicago
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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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 RedEye Best Bartender Contest 2012: Top 8
Amazing Bar Director Jenny Kessler has made the Top 8 in the Red Eye Best Bartender competition!
This weekend is online voting to make the Top 4, then there is an event to determine the winner. Click To Vote For Jenny
Maza Azul located at 2901 W. Diversey Ave;
the only Logan Square restaurant in the 2012 Red Eye Best Bartendar Top 8 competition, so we want to bring this prize home!
BTW, Jenny is a longtime Logan resident, so she lives where she creates! Let's get those votes rolling in.
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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 |
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Program Associate: Fathers, Families and Healthy Communities Demonstration Project
Estimated Start Date: March 15, 2012
Click Here For More Information |
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Murphy Spirit Night
Barnes & Noble Bookfair
February 16, 2012
3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Join us at:
Fullerton & Clybourn
1441 W. Webster Pl.
Cooperating businesses will donate 15% of sales from Murphy family and community on this evening to benefit Murphy School. You may also purchase books teachers have requested at Barnes & Nobles. |
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NEW PLAN TO ENHANCE
CHICAGO CULTURE
Community Invited to Plan for the Advancement of the Arts
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is asking residents, cultural organizations and community groups for their input in developing the 2012 Chicago Cultural Plan. The plan will deliver a set of recommendations to support the arts and artists throughout the city, as well as enhance economic growth and Chicago's reputation as a global cultural destination. To Learn More Click Here |
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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
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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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 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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 Elastic Arts presents the next concert of "Intersections: A series featuring musicians from the AACM and Asian Improv aRts Midwest" on Saturday, February 25 at 9 p.m. featuring the Hanah Jon Taylor Artet at Elastic Arts, located at 2830 N. Milwaukee Ave., 2nd Floor. World class saxophone/flutist and Chicago native son, Hanah Jon Taylor returns home for his Artet's performance on February25. His unique and lyrical persona on flute, saxophone and wind synthesizer has warranted him as a true innovator of the contemporary jazz idiom. Mr. Taylor returns to Chicago for an exciting evening of memorable music. He will perform pure improvisation on saxophones, flute and wind synthesizer, accompanied by percussionist Dushun Mosley and bassist Alex Wing. Taylor currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin where he is teaches Music History at the Madison Media Institute. Cover: $10 ($2 discount for Jazz Institute of Chicago members and students.) Elastic is a BYOB venue, located over Friendship Restaurant, and a short walk from the Logan Square Blue Line stop. For more information call producer Susan Fox at: 312-867-1846, 608-251-8565 or via email: mccca@sbcglobal.net. |
OPEN MIC THURSDAYS THIS WEEK!
Open Mic Thursdays hosted by Dawn Marie Galtieri & Dan Stetzel Don't miss the fun!
Last week!: Amazing new songs from our visiting Lyric Opera singer extraordinaire and host Dawn Marie! New surprises each week. Don't miss the upcoming show!
February 9th 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!
Voice of the City
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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:
All shows are 21+. No cover charge.The Whistler2421 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60647whistlerchicago.com |
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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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