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Dear Neighbor,
I would like to thank everyone who came out to the Feb. 1st public meeting supporting the proposed zoning change to allow for a Live/Work Space District on Milwaukee Avenue from 2800 North at Kimball, to 3000 North at Central Park. Today, the zoning on that stretch of Milwaukee is mixed with B1-2 & B1-3 Neighborhood Shopping District and B3-1 Community Shopping & C1-2 Neighborhood Commercial District. The proposal to designate a B2-2 Neighborhood Mixed-Use district at the start of this month was met with overwhelming support.
The B2 Live/Work Zoning designation was added to the City of Chicago's zoning code a few years ago to allow artists access to affordable, multipurpose Live/Work space. We have anchored the Milwaukee, Diversey and Kimball intersections with the Hairpin Lofts Artist Live/Work Apartments with the Arts Center on the second floor. This immediate area will soon be even enhanced further with the vacation of Woodard Street to allow for a public plaza, rain garden, and outdoor exhibit/performance space right across the street.
On the Northern end of Milwaukee Avenue at Central Park; the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance recently renovated the former Fire House at 3000 N. Elbridge Ave. and have created a cultural center for emerging artists and musicians to showcase their talents. The Puerto Rican Arts Alliance was founded in 1998 to increase awareness, knowledge and access to the arts. That intersection will also be enriched with the construction of Aspira's new high school emphasizing a business & finance curriculum. What we have in between these two developing intersections of Milwaukee Avenue is struggling businesses, empty storefronts and a unique opportunity to create a sustainable place for the arts to flourish.
Please join me in encouraging artists and landlords to make use of this Live/Work space incentive on this part of Milwaukee Avenue. The Zoning Change will be heard by the Committee on Zoning on March 1st and is expected to pass at the Regular City Council Meeting on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. After that date, this stressed portion of Milwaukee Avenue will have a new ability to live, work, and reinvent itself.
City of Chicago Respectfully,
Rey Col�n
Alderman, 35th Ward |
 Looking for something different to listen to while having your morning coffee or tea, tune in this coming Sunday as Larry Garrett will speak about his trip to Iraq in 2001.
Live Sunday, February 26th, 2012 @10am on the Ray Hanina show at 10 AM Radio station WSBC AM radio 1240 or you can Listen Live Via Internet. You can call in to connect with the program at 773-792-1240
Author Larry Garrett discusses his meetings with the notorious Uday Hussein, the brutal son of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in the early 1990s. Garrett documents his experiences with Uday in his book "Healing the Enemy." A hypnotist, Garrett was brought in to help Uday Hussein after the son of the Iraqi dictator had been injured. Click here to get more information on this fascinating book. |
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We received 31 entries in the logo contest for the Milwaukee Avenue Green Development Corridor. The winning logo will appear on the web site www.logansquareh2o.org, all of our printed materials, educational signage, etc. The winner receives $100 cash and a $50 gift certificate to Revolution Brewing.
Voting is easy. Go to Survey Monkey. Please vote for your three favorites. Your first choice gets 3 points, second choice gets 2 points, and third choice gets 1 point. The logo with the most points wins!
Please cast your vote by 5pm on Monday, February 27.
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Less than ONE week left to enterthe 2012 Small Business
Online Marketing Contest!
There is still time to enter!!
The 2012 Small Business Online Marketing Contest ends on Wednesday, February 29th...but you still have time to enter your favorite Email Marketing or Social Media campaign! It only takes a few minutes to enter...
By entering you are qualified to win up to 6 prizes totaling $12,000 in cash and free Constant Contact accounts.
To enter, simply click the button below and fill out the information. You will then upload examples/screenshots/files of your campaign, and you're done! |
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Don't let winter's chill
put a damper on your biking life!
Saturday, March 3, 2012
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pulaski Park Fieldhouse
1419 W. Blackhawk St.
Chicago, IL
Admission
Admission to the Chicago Bike Swap is $5 for Active Transportation Alliance members and $10 for nonmembers. Kids 12 and under enter for free. No need to purchase tickets in advance, simply pay at the door. More Information
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UPDATE
 Jenny Kessler Wins !!!RedEye Best Bartender Contest 2012
Kessler was named the winner at Wednesday's Best Bartender competition at Moe's Cantina River North after earning the majority vote from a combination of judges' scores as well as online and text votes from the audience and RedEye readers. Click Here For The Full RedEye Story |
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Office of
Inspector General
City of Chicago
Open Positions
Career opportunities at the Inspector General's Office!
The Inspector General's Office seeks applications from experienced, qualified individuals. In your packet, please be sure to include a cover letter, resume, completed application, copy of your college and/or graduate transcripts, and writing sample.
Click Here For Job Titles and Descriptions
Complete application should be submitted via e-mail to: jobs@chicagoinspectorgeneral.org
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Program Associate: Fathers, Families and Healthy Communities Demonstration Project
Estimated Start Date: March 15, 2012
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On March 4, 2012, the City of Chicago turns 175 years old! The 175 Ways To Love Chicago project is the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture's way of honoring the city through sharing residents' personal insights on what makes Chicago one of the greatest cities in the world. |
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Chicago Nocturne
Opening Reception March 8th
Get ready for IALS next exhibition, Chicago Nocturne, a multifaceted art show that draws from the rich history of artists using light as inspiration. Chicago Nocturne is curated by Logan Square residents and SAIC grads, Michael and Viviana Langhoff.
Chicago Nocturne's opening reception
Thursday, March 8th,
6-8:30 pm
I Am Logan Square Gallery
2644 N. Milwaukee Ave
Food and drink provided by Revolution Brewing and Paper Moon Pastry!
will include live music by Alert, a cross-genre hip-hop artist group and singer, songwriter, Catalina Bellizzi as well as readings by Daniel Majid, editor of Logan Square Literary Review, poetry by Anthony Rosati who studied writing at SAIC and a collaborative writing project by the show's curators, Michael and Viviana Langhoff. |
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Next Bloomingdale Public Meeting
Thursday, March 8th, 2012
6:00-8:00 PM
Yates Elementary School
1839 N. Richmond Street
Chicago IL 60647
Please RSVP to
saac Jones at isaac.jones@o-hcommunitypartners.com
We appreciate your commitment to this project
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New "Gallery and Think Space" Brings Unique Vision to Thriving Arts Community of Logan Square
With more than 30 galleries closing their doors in Chicago over the past two years, it takes real guts and determination to open a new gallery.
Taking on the challenge is Beauty and Brawn Art Gallery and Think Space, a multi-media gallery and arts education facility, set to open its doors in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
Public grand opening will be held
Saturday, March 17,2012
3501 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago, IL
Reception from 6 - 10 pm.
For more information about the gallery and the opening, visit Beauty And Brawn Gallery
"What I set out to achieve," explains gallery owner and photographer Lindsey Meyers, "is to combine the intelligence and intellectual pulse of an art gallery with the indelible power and importance of an education space that truly lies outside the box."
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5th Annual Chicagoland Green Collar
Jobs Summit--Register Now
The Chicagoland Green Collar Jobs Initiative is happy to invite you to attend our 5th annual summit!
Five years ago, the Chicagoland Green Collar Jobs Initiative was started by leaders in our region,
committed to making our communities a hub for environmentally sustainable economic development,
and the creation of new, green jobs for historically disadvantaged populations.
This year's summit was developed in partnership with the Illinois Green Economy Network
and The Greenforce Initiative
Details:
- Date: Thursday, April 12, 2012
- Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
- Location: Arturo Velasquez Institute (2800 S. Western Avenue)
Registration Cost:
- $60 for staff at partner entities
- $70 for non-partners
- Click Here to learn more about becoming a partner
- Registrations are transferable, but non-refundable
Register Now
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Volunteer As a Recycling Block Captain
Become part of a grassroots volunteer network and support the Blue Cart Recycling Program. The City invites residents who live in a Blue Cart area to help spread the word about the program to their neighbors, answer questions, and provide feedback to staff about how the program is working in your area.
Give as little or as much of your time as you're able. In exchange, we provide you with:
- A monthly email update that includes current recycling rates, events, and initiatives.
- Tips on how to reach out to your neighbors and tools, such as lawn signs and introduction cards to do so.
- Information to help you accurately answer recycling related questions.
- Access to knowledgeable staff to help you resolve issues and further educate you about the program.
Help us build a successful Blue Cart recycling program in your area, reduce the amount of waste in our landfills, encourage new business markets and outlets for recycled products and provide for the safety of our children, families and city workers by eliminating and/or reducing hazards in our garbage.
Become a Recycling Block Captain today or call 312.744.5702 and leave your name, address and phone number and a staff member will return your call.
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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 |
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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 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: The Real--Surreal 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. Mr. Taylor returns to Chicago for  an exciting evening of pure improvisation on saxophones, flute and wind synthesizer, accompanied by percussionist Dushun Mosley and bassist Alex Wing. Special guest YouMedia poet Raymond Abercrombie will perform with the Artet. Cover: $10 ($2 discount for Jazz Institute of Chicago members and students.) Elastic is an all-ages 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. |
Come one! Come all!
OPEN MIC THURSDAYS THIS WEEK! Open Mic Thursdays hosted by Dawn Marie Galtieri & Dan Stetzel
Don't miss the upcoming show!
February 23rd and all year long every Thursday rain or shine!
Bring your music in preferred key
Only $5 (cover includes one free drink-e-poo!)
Can't sing? Sit back, relax, and enjoy some wine and listen to some fabulous divas or divos sing their heart out (under 21 welcome)
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 |
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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In today's economy having an education is more important than ever. However, rising tuition costs have made attending college difficult, and for some, impossible. IHispano.com a company that understands the importance of education to career success, is lightening this burden. Committed to promoting employment for Hispanic professionals, IHispano.com is offering 3 qualified applicants the opportunity to earn full-tuition scholarships for a bachelor or master degree.
Visit Website For Details
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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 Col�n
Alderman Rey Col�n has been an independent, progressive leader in the City Council since May 2003. Alderman Col�n has taken an innovative approach to increasing resident participation in local government and establishing transparency. Through these accomplishments, Alderman Col�n 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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