Residential Orgs

Designed to be a fun way to celebrate Halloween, with social distancing and other restrictions amid a pandemic, the Scarecrow Extravaganza returns to Wicker Park on Oct. 10. 

A donation of $3,000 divided between three organizations is how the East Village Association (EVA) community organization is reaching out to ease the many losses and economic impacts so many community residents and businesses are experiencing during this COVID-19 epidemic. 

A blended recreational cannabis (weed) dispensary with a spa/wellness center and, eventually, a restaurant with cannabis infused foods is the hope of a diverse partnership that includes a restaurateur, two physicians, president of a labor union, a union consultant who is a marathoner and a former alderman.

Chicago Park District's Maplewood Park, 1640 N. Maplewood Ave., and Lucy Flower Playlot, 2554 W. Moffat St., Advisory Council (MLFPAC) in Logan Square is a shining example of how polite continuing persistence and a lot of work by volunteers win major changes for their community. 

A new Board roster was elected Wednesday night at the Wicker Park Committee (WPC) meeting in Wicker Park Field House, 1425 N. Damen. And, a Lincoln Yards Plan discussion ended with agreed opposition to the Lincoln-Cortland TIF being approved at this time. 

With quality of life at stake for residents, businesses and organizations on both sides of the River, a Community Meeting for the North Branch Park + Preserve is being held Mon., Apr. 23, at the Little Sisters of the Poor, 2325 N. Lakewood Ave., from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Candidates for the 4th District Illinois House of Representatives seat in the March 20 Illinois primary election share a progressive outlook.

Ever wonder what a member of the Illinois State House of Representative does, how much time they devote to this "part time" job and

"With less than 24-hour notice, we had an amazing turnout,' says Lauren Weber, about the West Town Public Safety Committee Walk Friday night in honor of Ariste