• Dearborn and Madison Volunteer group helps birds navigate the Loop

  Looking about the intersection of Dearborn and Madison streets, Prince notes a plethora of  potential building modifications that could make the cityscape more bird-friendly.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 14, 2008.

• 1823 W. 47th St. New housing center helps South Side residents avoid foreclosure, buy homes

  With millions of Americans facing foreclosure, the NHS center in Back of the Yards has been flooded with homeowners and homebuyers needing help. A recent $70,000 grant through Country Financial has allowed the office to meet that demand, moving to a new, larger location at 1823 W. 47th St.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 13, 2008.

• 1036 W. 18th Street Salsa, dancers add flair to Chicago Marathon

  Daniel Bahena, 38, hosed down grateful runners at 1036 W. 18th Street.  “I’m planning to stay out here till it ends,” he said. “A lot of people thank me.”

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 13, 2008.

• Cermak and Wentworth Salsa, dancers add flair to Chicago Marathon

  At the corner of Cermak and Wentworth past the 21 mile mark, about 20 young Chinese men from the Chicago Dragons Athletic Association drummed and took turns dancing in two traditional Chinese lion costumes.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 13, 2008.

• 1244 W. 18th St. Salsa, dancers add flair to Chicago Marathon

  Natividad Hernandez, 48, and 17 other volunteers from the Frida Kahlo Community Organization at 1244 W. 18th St. handed out hundreds of water-soaked sponges to runners, using hoses and baby pools to keep the soaking operation going. Green sponges littered the street for a block.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 13, 2008.

• 838 W. Montrose Chicago's Kenyans, Ethiopians celebrate ties to elite marathoners

  Kampen Egesa, 34, of Edgewater, co-owns the Kahawa House Coffee Lounge at 838 W. Montrose, and says ugali plays a role in helping marathoners.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 10, 2008.

• Madison and Central CTA, I-Go launch partnership

  ...an Austin resident who rides the 66 Chicago bus to and from her workplace at Madison and Central five times a week. “It wouldn’t bother me so much if we were paying...

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 10, 2008.

• 567 W. Lake CTA, I-Go launch partnership

  The public get to comment on the proposed transit budget at  6 p.m. on Oct. 29 at CTA headquarters, 567 W. Lake.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 10, 2008.

• 4400 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue Residents rally around the Bronzeville Community Market

  The market on the 4400 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue is a non-profit venture sponsored by the Quad Communities Development Corp. The non-profit leaders are also in partnership with the city and corporate sponsors.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 10, 2008.

• 7537 N. Clark St. Chicago's Kenyans, Ethiopians celebrate ties to elite marathoners

  Csay Abebe, an Ethiopian and co-owner of the African Harambee Restaurant, at 7537 N. Clark St., says “When it comes to long distance we have a healthy rivalry between our neighbor Kenya and Ethiopia.” 

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 10, 2008.

• 567 W. Lake CTA hikes fares for 2009

  The agency announced its proposed budget today and will present details of the plan at a 10 a.m. board meeting tomorrow at CTA headquarters, 567 W. Lake. The public can comment on the proposed budget during a 6 p.m. meeting on Oct. 29, also at CTA headquarters.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 9, 2008.

• Ashland and Chicago CTA hikes fares for 2009

  ...her 2-year-old daughter, Maria, to catch an eastbound bus at the corner of Ashland and Chicago on yesterday afternoon. “We already cut back gas and now we will cut back on...

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 9, 2008.

• 13300 S. Langley 20 new schools in CPS plan

  Chicago International Charter School, Altgeld Gardens campus, 13300 S. Langley: The K-8 school would serve children in the Altgeld Gardens area of Riverdale, a Renaissance 2010 priority community.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 9, 2008.

• 2189 W. Bowler St. 20 new schools in CPS plan

  Chicago Hope Academy, 2189 W. Bowler St.: Would offer a curriculum that prepares students for college and life. This is a proposed contract school. It originally was founded in 2004 as a private school.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 9, 2008.

• 5417 W. Division St. Program helps older adults reach computer literacy

  This is the sixth year that the WHA Community Technology Center at 5417 W. Division St., has offered the computer training programs.  In addition to basic classes, one in Advanced Word and Excel is offered.  All courses are free after a registration fee is paid.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 8, 2008.

• South Wentworth Avenue and West Marquette Road College trustees considering Kennedy-King TIF

  The 18-acre campus at South Wentworth Avenue and West Marquette Road in Englewood closed down in 2007 when the new one opened about a mile to the northwest.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 3, 2008.

• 1104 S. Wabash Avenue Kerouac manuscript on display at Columbia College

  The center for Book and Paper Arts is at 1104 S. Wabash Avenue.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 3, 2008.

• Clark and Waveland Wrigley bars reluctantly agree to 7th inning alcohol break

  In addition to the break, the 23rd district will be increasing police presence on the streets and creating a unified command post at Clark and Waveland.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on October 1, 2008.

• 78 E. Washington St. "Chicago 10" showcase mulls over controversy

  Seating is limited for the screening at the center at 78 E. Washington St. The public is urged to R.S.V.P. by 3 p.m. tomorrow by emailing events@prairie.org or calling 312-422-5580.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on September 25, 2008.

• 1204 N. Clybourn City Farm grows jobs, knowledge and tomatoes

  In 2002, the farm sat at 1240 N. Clybourn. When the property was sold about two years later, workers dug and transported an estimated 10,000 cubic yards of soil next door to its current location at 1204 N. Clybourn.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on August 27, 2008.

• 1402 W. Grand City Farm grows jobs, knowledge and tomatoes

  Cassie Green, owner of Green Grocer Chicago at 1402 W. Grand, also praises City Farm produce, which she buys for her grocery.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on August 27, 2008.

• 1240 N. Clybourn City Farm grows jobs, knowledge and tomatoes

  In 2002, the farm sat at 1240 N. Clybourn. When the property was sold about two years later, workers dug and transported an estimated 10,000 cubic yards of soil next door to its current location at 1204 N. Clybourn.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on August 27, 2008.

• 7059 South Shore Drive Teens play for laughs at improv fest

  The teens perform at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. tonight and Saturday at the South Shore Cultural Center at 7059 South Shore Drive. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on August 15, 2008.

• 5101 S. Keeler Ave. South Side rowing club keeps its oars in the water, despite financial uncertainty

  Other training sessions, on rowing machines called "ergs," are held at the New Life Community Center at 5101 S. Keeler Ave. Participants first learn to row on ergs, and once they've passed a swimming test, move on to sculling - rowing with an oar in each hand - in the water.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on August 4, 2008.

• 4731 N. Lincoln Ave. Garden Walk celebrates the art of urban gardening

  The Green Fair also takes place from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Giddings Plaza at 4731 N. Lincoln Ave. Admission to the fair is free.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on August 1, 2008.

• 2000 Block of West Giddings Garden Walk celebrates the art of urban gardening

  Anne Ryan is one of the gardeners featured in this year's walk. The 45 year-old has lived at her residence on the 2000 Block of West Giddings for eight years and been a participant in the Garden walk for three. She says she enjoys meeting the people who come to see her garden.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on August 1, 2008.

• 4747 North Lincoln At Chopping Block, no such thing as too many cooks in the classroom

  The Chopping Block has two locations, Suite 107 in the Merchandise Mart Plaza, and at 4747 North Lincoln in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. 

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on July 25, 2008.

• 2401 W. Congress Parkway Management change at N. Side charter school angers parents

  Okayed a new location for L.E.A.R.N. Excel Charter School at 2401 W. Congress Parkway. The board had previously approved two other locations for the new school. L.E.A.R.N. says it found a larger building on Congress that can serve as a permanent location.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on July 24, 2008.

• Lathrop Homes Phones still not working at North Side public housing development

  A problem with telephone lines at Lathrop Homes remains unrepaired months after residents were led to expect that relief was coming soon.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on July 23, 2008.

• 1643 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Student intervention policy on board's agenda

  The school is moving from 1447 W. Montrose Ave. to 1643 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., where its enrollment will increase from 233 to 300 in kindergarten through grade 5.

  Published by Chi-Town Daily News on July 22, 2008.

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