UPDATE Jan. 6: Described as sculptor, raconteur, friend, brother and man of mystery, Daniel Blue is dead at the age of 55. |
Though Special Service Areas (SSA) began in Chicago with SSA #1 State Street in 1997, mention "SSA" to a Chicagoan and often the response is a blank stare or they say, "What? What is an SSA?" So let's start at the beginning. |
Wicker Park Committee's (WPC) first meeting of the year, with Ted Varndell as its new President began quietly on Jan. 2, with a short discussion about a zoning change, followed by an Energy Impact presentation and the SSA#33 presentation. During the followup SSA discussion, sparks began flying. |
The winter weather greatly limits our outside activities and that is a drag. The Chicago region is lacking in snow and snow sports. So, why not learn to create and experience beautiful landscape designs each Saturday |
Angeline Olivares made her appearance 6:53 a.m. on Jan. 1, as the first baby born in 2013 at Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center (PSMEMC), 2233 W. Division, in Ukrainian Village. |
A 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at 7:17 a.m. Sat., Jan. 5. by the Cook County coroners office. |
Governor Pat Quinn and the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service are accepting nominations for the 4th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. |
Of the more than 150 new laws in effect in Illinois starting in 2013, there are those that will cost you, those that will protect you and those that you may find downright strange. |