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What will the impact really be for hundreds of thousands of people not only along the route but also commercial and residential sites east and west of the route, if the Ashland-BRT goes in as recommended? Is that addressed in the 1,600-page Environmental Assessment report? 

The Inaugural 1st Ward Awards event at Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Ave., under the watchful eye of the Matt Woodburn, was an evening of recognition and fun for all the attendees and award recipients on Dec. 5.  

The parcel of land bound by Division St., Milwaukee Ave. and Ashland Ave. is on its way to officially be named the "Polish Triangle." 

With the intent to build a Transit Oriented Development (TOD)* at 1515-17 N. Haddon, Mark Sutherland presented plans for a six-story building with 45 units to the East Village Association's (EVA) Board on Nov. 11. Based on feedback, Sutherland changed the plans and on Mon., Dec. 3, EVA members voted on the project at their meeting in the Happy Village, 1059 N. Wolcott Ave. 

Roundy's, Inc., owners of the food store chain Mariano's, announced Mon., Dec. 2, that they are acquiring 11 Dominick's stores from Safeway, Inc. Among them is the 2021 W. Chicago Ave. store in Ukrainian Village. 

"One Earth…Our Earth!" is the theme for the 3rd Annual One Earth Film Festival  Mar. 7-9, 2014, which has a submission deadline of Jan. 12, 2014, for videos.  Young filmmakers' entries will be divided into four age ranges. 

Contests may be individuals or groups. There is no limit to the number of people in a group. The age ranges are: