Tom, Harrison and I would like to "Thank" everyone who attended the fundraiser/neighborhood meeting last Friday, 4/25 at O'Donovan's. Your support and kindness was overwhelming.
We would like to extend a special "Thank you" to the following people who extended support and guidance during the last 12 months - in light of the lawsuit filed against us.
Julie and Will Hobert
Daliah Saper
Carol Jones
Bart and Laura Eilts
Sherri McDermott
Susan Tonon
Tam Dillman
Byron Uxtipo
Margaret and Tomas Aguilar
Al Podorski
Pam Fox
If we can ever help any of our neighbors, please contact us.
More information can be found at www.supportyourneighbor.info
Saturday, May 3, 2008
COMMUNITY MEETING - Tuesday 5/6/08 7PM
The topic of this meeting is to discuss the proposed "Residential Permit Parking" request on the 1800 block of West Cuyler Avenue.
Your input and attendance is extremely important in regards to this matter. A vote MAY be taken to proceed with this project.
Any questions please contact the 47th Ward's Public Service Office at 773/348-8400.
We have some information on this topic - feel free to send us an email at northcenterneighbors@gmail.com
Your input and attendance is extremely important in regards to this matter. A vote MAY be taken to proceed with this project.
Any questions please contact the 47th Ward's Public Service Office at 773/348-8400.
We have some information on this topic - feel free to send us an email at northcenterneighbors@gmail.com
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Fundraiser Friday, April 25 at O'Donovans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NORTH CENTER FUNDRAISER AND ORGANIZING EVENT – FRIDAY, April 25, 2008
TIME: 6 TO 9 PM
LOCATION: O’DONOVAN’S RESTAURANT
2100 WEST IRVING PARK ROAD
SPONSORED BY: LOCAL NORTH CENTER NEIGHBORS
A party and fundraiser is planned on April 25, 2008 to celebrate neighborhood organizing and to raise funds for a neighborhood couple struggling to defend themselves against a lawsuit filed by James C. Jaeger and JCJ Developerment, Llc in May 2007.
The successful developer is pursuing a complaint filed with the Circuit Court of Cook County for Defamation. The suit alleges that statements made and opinions expressed by the neighbor on a Web Blog were libelous and that other damages were sustained in the delay in securing approval to develop the property at 1822-40 West Irving Park Road.
The complaint asks for the neighbor to pay damages in excess of $100,000, punitive damages and attorney’ fees and other costs.
This North Center couple, who had their hands full with a new born baby at the time, spent countless hours trying to help organize their neighbors to adequately express their opinions regarding the proposed up zoning of this development.
Three Community meetings were held by 47th ward Alderman Eugene Schulter regarding this project. These meetings were attended by a very large amount of local residents. As a result of these meetings, the community voted to allow the developer to change the zoning in order to build a 5-story building. The proposed site was previously only zoned for a 4-story building. The developer had originally proposed a project that was 8 stories in total. The site is now under construction.
Julie Hobert one of the organizer’s of this fundraiser and community get together states, “ We’re trying to support them as neighbors. We want to communicate to everyone that neighborhood voices are just as important as the developers.”
Julie Hobert further states, “The alderman has repeatedly stated that his vote on zoning issues reflects the community vote. If we want a say in how the 47th ward is developed, neighborhood organizing is crucial. Intimidation tactics should be discouraged. Developers can come and go, neighbors are here to stay.”
Neighbors are holding a party at O'Donovan's Restaurant 2100 West Irving Park Road from 6-9 PM Friday the 25th of April, 2008 to help support this couple and to promote local grass roots organizing. Please come and show your support for our neighbors and the spirit of organizing. For more information, please call Julie Hobert at 773-497-2872 or email juliehobert@mac.com.
More information is available at WWW.SUPPORTYOUR NEIGHBOR.INFO
NORTH CENTER FUNDRAISER AND ORGANIZING EVENT – FRIDAY, April 25, 2008
TIME: 6 TO 9 PM
LOCATION: O’DONOVAN’S RESTAURANT
2100 WEST IRVING PARK ROAD
SPONSORED BY: LOCAL NORTH CENTER NEIGHBORS
A party and fundraiser is planned on April 25, 2008 to celebrate neighborhood organizing and to raise funds for a neighborhood couple struggling to defend themselves against a lawsuit filed by James C. Jaeger and JCJ Developerment, Llc in May 2007.
The successful developer is pursuing a complaint filed with the Circuit Court of Cook County for Defamation. The suit alleges that statements made and opinions expressed by the neighbor on a Web Blog were libelous and that other damages were sustained in the delay in securing approval to develop the property at 1822-40 West Irving Park Road.
The complaint asks for the neighbor to pay damages in excess of $100,000, punitive damages and attorney’ fees and other costs.
This North Center couple, who had their hands full with a new born baby at the time, spent countless hours trying to help organize their neighbors to adequately express their opinions regarding the proposed up zoning of this development.
Three Community meetings were held by 47th ward Alderman Eugene Schulter regarding this project. These meetings were attended by a very large amount of local residents. As a result of these meetings, the community voted to allow the developer to change the zoning in order to build a 5-story building. The proposed site was previously only zoned for a 4-story building. The developer had originally proposed a project that was 8 stories in total. The site is now under construction.
Julie Hobert one of the organizer’s of this fundraiser and community get together states, “ We’re trying to support them as neighbors. We want to communicate to everyone that neighborhood voices are just as important as the developers.”
Julie Hobert further states, “The alderman has repeatedly stated that his vote on zoning issues reflects the community vote. If we want a say in how the 47th ward is developed, neighborhood organizing is crucial. Intimidation tactics should be discouraged. Developers can come and go, neighbors are here to stay.”
Neighbors are holding a party at O'Donovan's Restaurant 2100 West Irving Park Road from 6-9 PM Friday the 25th of April, 2008 to help support this couple and to promote local grass roots organizing. Please come and show your support for our neighbors and the spirit of organizing. For more information, please call Julie Hobert at 773-497-2872 or email juliehobert@mac.com.
More information is available at WWW.SUPPORTYOUR NEIGHBOR.INFO
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