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19 hours ago

Updated 9 hours ago

Patio furniture

by Dominick

A few weeks ago the wind took our umbrella lifted it up and smashed our glass patio table. Anyone know what is the best place to buy one besides a home depot, etc. possibly a used one!

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41 hours ago
Native Chicagoan

Summit

by OParker

No comments on EB for two days.
Have they shut it down for the summit or is everyone just busy with summer weather.

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May 10
mokeefe11 posted 2 photos to Flickr:

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May 07

Updated May 08
Native Chicagoan

Ward Night

by OParker

Tue, May 8, 2012 5pm-8pm (7pm open forum)

Ward Night - (info taken from 41st ward website)
6107 N. Northwest Highway
Tuesday- 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (5-7 by appointments only- Meetings are for 15 minutes so that we can accommodate all constituents) The last hour of ward night is open to public

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  • May 8
    OParker Native Chicagoan

    Make a showing and ask some questions!!!

  • May 8
    OParker Native Chicagoan

    Insightful meeting @ the 41st Ward Office.......
    Was an eye opener for me.

May 01

Updated May 08
Native Chicagoan

Community Meeting 4/30/12- Norwood Park Field house (part1)

by OParker

pt 1-Primary Agenda- Dog Park Relocation
pt 2- Alderman’s recent votes
Start 6:30pm- concluded 6:50 pm

This is my take on the meeting and I’ve paraphrased.
If any of the info I’m posting is incorrect, corrections are welcome.

Meeting started with a few introductions, I didn’t get some names/titles.
Alderman, Mary O’Conner
State Rep. McAuliffe
Gent 1- Regional Park Manager, I believe.
Gent 2- Park management/operations type person
Res 1-
Res 2-
I would guess there were about 75 people...

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pt 1-Primary Agenda- Dog Park Relocation
pt 2- Alderman’s recent votes
Start 6:30pm- concluded 6:50 pm

This is my take on the meeting and I’ve paraphrased.
If any of the info I’m posting is incorrect, corrections are welcome.

Meeting started with a few introductions, I didn’t get some names/titles.
Alderman, Mary O’Conner
State Rep. McAuliffe
Gent 1- Regional Park Manager, I believe.
Gent 2- Park management/operations type person
Res 1-
Res 2-
I would guess there were about 75 people present.

Dog Park
The dog park will be relocated to the northeast section of the park and be enlarged to about 10,500 sq ft.
Work to start in June taking about 6 wks to complete.
There will also be other improvements made to the parks plumbing, etc. and other minor improvements made to other community parks as part of this effort.
Existing dog park will remain open during transition.
The existing location can be returned back to its prior use for ice-skating.
Several residents asked some general questions about the design, hours, drainage issues etc. The alderman, gent 1 and gent 2 answered.
State Rep. spoke very briefly, comments not substantial, other than implying he had something to do with obtaining funding.

Res 1: Was a park usage survey done before decisions made regarding the dog park?
As she believes it’s required residents within a 5-block radius be surveyed prior to usage changes.

Alderman O’Conner: No it hadn’t (not sounding sure) and the dog park was put in motion prior to me taking office.

Res 1 pursued the issue and the Alderman stated that it wasn’t an issue for a public forum, they could discuss privately.

Overall the audience favored dog park relocation and improvements.

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  • May 8
    FarNWSideAddict Jones'in for Jeff Park

    Yes, it is fenced.

  • May 8
    FarNWSideAddict Jones'in for Jeff Park

    I was reading the post above about all the probs w/ the dog park. I only go occassionally but everyone I meet there is from the hood so I don't know why it keeps being said ppl don't live in the area. (So what, I have gone to Wicker Dog...

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    I was reading the post above about all the probs w/ the dog park. I only go occassionally but everyone I meet there is from the hood so I don't know why it keeps being said ppl don't live in the area. (So what, I have gone to Wicker Dog Park, we are all Chicagoians)

    I drive and walk by several times a week and at different times, and I have never seen anyone parked in the crosswalks. The hours are honored because they lock it , but I think there should be no hours, as long as the park is open.

    It never looks dirty from the inside or outside when I walk by. So it is cleaned by the ppl who care about it.

    Dogs have been running around that area long before any park was officially built and there was no formal concern that anyone was citing at any time. No one is going to get hurt for any reason that is related to the dog park. The same ppl with dogs have been driving and parking and walking in that area for DECADES!

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May 04
Joshua Dlouhy posted 1 photo to Picasa:

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May 03
A United Methodist Church with lots of fun events.

Pawsitive Dog Training

by New Hope UMC- Chicago

Sat, May 12, 2012 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Basic obedience training with Abby. Dog musts be at least be 2 months old and current on all vaccinations.You can still register. $5 per class!
*** Call (773) 775-1215 to register.

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May 03
A United Methodist Church with lots of fun events.

Neighborhood Yoga

by New Hope UMC- Chicago

Mon, May 7, 2012 Mondays & Wednesdays @ 11:30 am - 12:30 am

YogaFit certified yoga instructor, Cheryl Targos will teach an 8- week (15 classes) yoga session for $40/person.This class is designed to encourage students to safely and confidently explore and develop a healing yoga practice. No class on Memorial Day (5/28). Bring your own yoga mat. 10 people min. registration is required, otherwise the class will be canceled.
*** Call (773) 775-1215 or email newhopeoffice2012@gmail.com to register.

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May 03
A United Methodist Church with lots of fun events.

Neighborhood Yoga

by New Hope UMC- Chicago

Mon, May 7, 2012 Mondays & Wednesdays @ 11:30 am - 12:30 am

YogaFit certified yoga instructor, Cheryl Targos will teach an 8- week (15 classes) yoga session for $40/person.This class is designed to encourage students to safely and confidently explore and develop a healing yoga practice. No class on Memorial Day (5/28). Bring your own yoga mat. 10 people min. registration is required, otherwise the class will be canceled.
*** Call (773) 775-1215 or email newhopeoffice2012@gmail.com to register.

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May 03
Native Chicagoan

Upcoming Events

by OParker

Ward Night - (info taken from 41st ward website)
6107 N. Northwest Highway
Tuesday- 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (5-7 by appointments only- Meetings are for 15 minutes so that we can accommodate all constituents) The last hour of ward night is open to public

Beat 1613 Beat Meeting (taken from Clearpath) 5/8/1
Location: Oriole Park 5430 N. Olcott

There are also other CAPS Beat Meetings the week of 5/14
You’ll need to check the web site for time and location for your beat.

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May 02
A United Methodist Church with lots of fun events.

Worship with Magic

by New Hope UMC- Chicago

Sun, May 6, 2012 Starting at 10:30 a.m.

A bible based, Christ centered Program, Sharing God's Love. Alternative worship with storytelling and magic by Just John and Barbara titled, “God's Love." This is free to anyone who wants to learn about God in a fun and exciting way.

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Apr 21

Updated May 01

NPDA

by Darlene

Norwood Park dog park relocation meeting .April 30th @ 6.30p.m.Hosted by Alderman O'Connor & State rep. McAullife.

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  • May 1
    OParker Native Chicagoan

    Meeting was both educational and disappointing in the sense of seeing some of the 41st Ward leaders in action.
    Apparently they don’t have time and aren’t willing to have open two-way dialog before the constituents.
    It’s was kind of them to devote almost an entire 10 minutes to voter concerns.
    I've posted more indepth information in a seperate post.

    When and where are the next community meetings?

  • May 1
    Darlene

    I agree,they were quite a matter of fact like.They pretty much decided what they were going to do prior to the meeting.I guess it was "nice" of them 2 let us know.As 4 any further meetings U can check the Norwood Park Dog assoc.website.Thanks 4 coming out & your support!!Power 2 the Puppies!!!LOL!!

Apr 29

Updated May 01
Norwood Parker, NPHS, IC

GIGANTIC Yard Sale

by cabmamma

Sat, Jun 16, 2012 8am-4pm

The Norwood Park Historical Society will hold its annual Gigantic Yard Sale/Silent Auction/Flea Market at the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, 5624 N. Newark Ave., Chicago, on Saturday, June 16, 2012, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $2, and all proceeds from the sale will benefit the Norwood Park Historical Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.

Donations of “unwanted items” from your spring cleaning can be left under the canopy by the garage in back of the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House at any time. The historical society does not accept mattresses, clothing, shoes, large appliances, and electronic equipment. If you need to schedule a pick up of your donation, please contact Joanne or Shirley at 773-631-4633 or info@norwoodparkhistoricalsociety.org.

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  • May 1
    DarkAngel Lifetime Chicagoan, owner Irving Park since 2003

    I wonder if there is some way EB could "send" a reminder of this as the date draws closer?

  • May 1
    cabmamma Norwood Parker, NPHS, IC

    I will post it again closer to the date. I was just putting the date "out there" so if anyone wanted to drop-off their "UNWANTED STUFF" they could.

    One man's junk is another man's treasure!

Apr 18

Updated May 01
Edgebrook resident

O'Connor speed camera vote

by InTheManor

On March 19th, Alderman O'Connor wrote "While I would certainly welcome investments in new signage, street markings and speed humps, I disagree with the idea of having a fixed or mobile speed camera along residential streets within 1/8 of a mile of any school or park."

Today she voted to approve the ordinance.

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  • May 1
    SJ in Edison Park

    I am against the speed cameras and feel that she backed down on this issue. But the idea of boycotting her business seems wrong. I think personal and public business should be kept separate. Rather than boycott her business (I'm not sure who her customers are anyway) a protest at her office is more appropriate. Just my opinion.

  • May 1
    howiehandles NW sider

    @SJ, I would agree with your boycott issue. Her work as an alderman is the issue, not her work as a small business person.

Apr 22

Updated May 01
Concerned Citizen

SPEED CAMERAS

by PattyM

As a senior and long time resident of the 41st, I think the fact that speed cameras are not going to be installed where there are already speed bumps and that each site for speed cameras has to be approved by the alderman means that there will not be many of them. Also, I hope that the results of the cameras will be reviewed on a regular
basis. Also, these fines are a form of user fees. If you speed, you pay. Don't speed, don't pay.

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  • May 1
    PattyM Concerned Citizen

    From what I see-everybody is a dog owner. There is a strong dog owner lobby group and from what I hear they put their time and energies into this project. We don't have a dog but this gathering place is good for the neighborhood. As long as the people in the area are not inconvenienced I say go for it.

  • May 1
    Darlene

    The NPDA is a great organization 4 responsible dog owners.It was not their decision 2 put the park in the skate rink.That decision was made by former ald.Doughrety & the C.P.D.As 4 the residents on Natoma I think they know they live across from a park & high school and the area is not exactly a "Quiet Zone".And I really hope ald.O'Connor is not a dog owner,.

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Apr 21

Updated Apr 27
Native Chicagoan

FB Page

by OParker

Anyone know if the 41st ward or any of it's neighborhoods have a Facebook page?

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Apr 21

Updated Apr 22

Proposed outdoor patio permit at 5237 N Harlem

by Karl Kruger

I received notice from the city that Marrio's Caffe at 5237 N Harlem is applying for an outdoor patio license. Did anyone else receive this and have any idea where this outdoor patio is supposed to be located, (in front or rear)? I live very close, and their clientele already park on my block (residential parking restrictions), and make a lot of noise when leaving on weekends and occasional week nights.

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  • Apr 21
    AJP

    is that the bar owned by the cop? kiss your concerns goodbye

  • Apr 22
    chris

    We live in Chicago. We all have to deal with noise and parking. Wouldn't you rather have thriving local businesses versus aging foreclosed buildings?

Apr 17
New Hope United Methodist Church

Yoga Class: Monday and Wednesday for 8 weeks

by Karen

Mon, May 7, 2012 11:30 - 12:30

An 8 week yoga class (every Monday and Wednesday) at New Hope Church. Certified yoga instructor. Cost is $40 for the entire 8 week session. Call 773-775-1215 to register!

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Apr 15

Updated Apr 15
New Hope United Methodist Church

Magic with the Meyers

by Karen

Sun, May 6, 2012 10:30 am

Visual Truths is an alternative worship through story-telling and magic. Very entertaining and inspirational show/worship for kids and adults! Focus is God's love, basic faith and making disciples.

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  • Apr 15
    Karen New Hope United Methodist Church

    This event is FREE!!

Mar 23

Updated Apr 15
New Hope United Methodist Church

Easter Resurrection Egg Hunt

by Karen

Sun, Apr 8, 2012 12:30 p.m.

Join us for this FREE, fun event at New Hope United Methodist Church! All children ages 10 and under are invited to an Easter egg hunt followed by ice cream for everyone!

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  • Apr 15
    Karen New Hope United Methodist Church

    Thank you to everyone one who came out on this beautiful day for this fun event! The children and adults all had a great time! We can't wait to do it again next year!

Apr 15
New Hope United Methodist Church

Dog Training Class

by Karen

Sat, Apr 28, 2012 9am-10am

Three session class ( 4/28, 5/12, 5/26) with professional dog trainer, Abby Klest. Class is structured around basic obedience. Dogs will learn to sit, stay, down, respond to basic commands and behave appropriately. Dogs must be at least 2 months old and up to date with vaccinations. Bring non-retractable dog leash and dog bowl and water bottle. Cost is $15 for 3 classes. Call 773-775-1215 to register. Only 15 spots available. Hurry!

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