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
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
WEDNESDAY: Rally at City Council to Save Lincoln Square!
Friends:
It was a pleasure meeting all of you on Wednesday night. We can't thank you enough for coming out and showing your support for the Lincoln Square business owners.
This Wednesday, City Council is expected to vote on the resolution that would grant them the authority to acquire the 4800 block of North Western Avenue for private development, including Chicago Soccer, The Dental Corner, and Decorium Furniture. As you heard Wednesday night, if this resolution passes and the owners don't sell, the city can condemn them through eminent domain. We can't allow this to happen.
These businesses are not blighted, and they are not for sale - and the ONLY way to protect them from condemnation is for the city to NOT authorize their acquisition.
Save Lincoln Square will hold a rally at 9am this Wednesday before the City Council meeting (which will convene at 10am) to urge the aldermen to vote against this resolution. We encourage you to attend and bring your neighbors and friends.
The Lincoln Square business owners need you to make your voice heard!
RALLY at City Council
Wednesday, December 12th, @ 9am
Outside of City Council Chambers
2nd Floor Elevator Lobby
City Hall
121 N. La Salle Street
Chicago, IL 60602
A flyer is available via email - email northcenterneighbors@gmail.com to request the flyer be sent to you.
The Flyer discusses the the rally, and we encourage you to print and distribute it in your communities. Also, if you are interested in volunteering for one of the committees we discussed on Wednesday night, please respond to this e-mail and let me know how you would like to volunteer.We can't stop the abuse of eminent domain in Chicago without your help! Please don't hesitate to contact me (Christina Walsh) if you have any questions, or contact Imre of Chicago Soccer at 773-271-2255 and visit
www.SaveLincolnSquare.com.
Above posting for Christina Walsh
It was a pleasure meeting all of you on Wednesday night. We can't thank you enough for coming out and showing your support for the Lincoln Square business owners.
This Wednesday, City Council is expected to vote on the resolution that would grant them the authority to acquire the 4800 block of North Western Avenue for private development, including Chicago Soccer, The Dental Corner, and Decorium Furniture. As you heard Wednesday night, if this resolution passes and the owners don't sell, the city can condemn them through eminent domain. We can't allow this to happen.
These businesses are not blighted, and they are not for sale - and the ONLY way to protect them from condemnation is for the city to NOT authorize their acquisition.
Save Lincoln Square will hold a rally at 9am this Wednesday before the City Council meeting (which will convene at 10am) to urge the aldermen to vote against this resolution. We encourage you to attend and bring your neighbors and friends.
The Lincoln Square business owners need you to make your voice heard!
RALLY at City Council
Wednesday, December 12th, @ 9am
Outside of City Council Chambers
2nd Floor Elevator Lobby
City Hall
121 N. La Salle Street
Chicago, IL 60602
A flyer is available via email - email northcenterneighbors@gmail.com to request the flyer be sent to you.
The Flyer discusses the the rally, and we encourage you to print and distribute it in your communities. Also, if you are interested in volunteering for one of the committees we discussed on Wednesday night, please respond to this e-mail and let me know how you would like to volunteer.We can't stop the abuse of eminent domain in Chicago without your help! Please don't hesitate to contact me (Christina Walsh) if you have any questions, or contact Imre of Chicago Soccer at 773-271-2255 and visit
www.SaveLincolnSquare.com.
Above posting for Christina Walsh
December in Lincoln Square: Eminent Domain Abuse...
Folks-if you're unable to attend-email or call:
Alderman Schulter at 773-348-8400 or ward47@cityofchicago.org and tell him you oppose the use or threat of eminent domain for private development in the Western Avenue North TIF area.
if you don't know what i'm talking about.....read on:
This Wednesday, City Council is expected to vote on the resolution that would grant them the authority
to acquire (SEIZE!!!!!!!!!!!!) the 4800 block of North Western Avenue (The Dental Corner, and Decorium Furniture) for private development (condos!)
If this resolution passes and the owners don't sell, the city can condemn them through eminent domain.
We can't allow this to happen. These businesses are not blighted, and they are not for sale - and the ONLY way to
protect them from condemnation is for the city to NOT authorize their acquisition.
Save Lincoln Square will hold a rally at 9am this Wednesday before the City Council meeting (which will convene at 10am) to urge the aldermen to vote against this resolution. We encourage you to attend and bring your neighbors and friends. The Lincoln Square business owners need you to make your voice heard!
Any questions please call 773-271-2255 and ask for Imre Hidvegi.
RALLY
at City Council
Wednesday, December 12th, @ 9am
Outside of City Council Chambers
2nd Floor Elevator Lobby
City Hall
121 N. La Salle Street
Chicago, IL 60602
About Save Lincoln Square
Save Lincoln Square is a broad, community-based coalition of small business owners and activists who oppose the use or threat of eminent domain for private development in Lincoln Square. The city is seeking to pass a resolution to acquire our 16 businesses, which are located in the Western Avenue North TIF District, and will condemn our property through eminent domain if we do not want to sell.
Eminent domain is supposed to be for public uses, like roads and schools - not to give our successful businesses to wealthy developers for new businesses and condominiums. We do not want to sell and we will not sell. We demand that the City Council rescind the resolution authorizing the forcible acquisition of our businesses and allow the current owners to lead redevelopment efforts, through private negotiation, on our block.
Contact Alderman Schulter at 773-348-8400 or ward47@cityofchicago.org and tell him you oppose the use or threat of eminent domain for private development in the Western Avenue North TIF area.
Alderman Schulter at 773-348-8400 or ward47@cityofchicago.org and tell him you oppose the use or threat of eminent domain for private development in the Western Avenue North TIF area.
if you don't know what i'm talking about.....read on:
This Wednesday, City Council is expected to vote on the resolution that would grant them the authority
to acquire (SEIZE!!!!!!!!!!!!) the 4800 block of North Western Avenue (The Dental Corner, and Decorium Furniture) for private development (condos!)
If this resolution passes and the owners don't sell, the city can condemn them through eminent domain.
We can't allow this to happen. These businesses are not blighted, and they are not for sale - and the ONLY way to
protect them from condemnation is for the city to NOT authorize their acquisition.
Save Lincoln Square will hold a rally at 9am this Wednesday before the City Council meeting (which will convene at 10am) to urge the aldermen to vote against this resolution. We encourage you to attend and bring your neighbors and friends. The Lincoln Square business owners need you to make your voice heard!
Any questions please call 773-271-2255 and ask for Imre Hidvegi.
RALLY
at City Council
Wednesday, December 12th, @ 9am
Outside of City Council Chambers
2nd Floor Elevator Lobby
City Hall
121 N. La Salle Street
Chicago, IL 60602
About Save Lincoln Square
Save Lincoln Square is a broad, community-based coalition of small business owners and activists who oppose the use or threat of eminent domain for private development in Lincoln Square. The city is seeking to pass a resolution to acquire our 16 businesses, which are located in the Western Avenue North TIF District, and will condemn our property through eminent domain if we do not want to sell.
Eminent domain is supposed to be for public uses, like roads and schools - not to give our successful businesses to wealthy developers for new businesses and condominiums. We do not want to sell and we will not sell. We demand that the City Council rescind the resolution authorizing the forcible acquisition of our businesses and allow the current owners to lead redevelopment efforts, through private negotiation, on our block.
Contact Alderman Schulter at 773-348-8400 or ward47@cityofchicago.org and tell him you oppose the use or threat of eminent domain for private development in the Western Avenue North TIF area.
Friday, December 7, 2007
StoneLoveDesigns is having an annual Holiday Jewelry Trunk Show
Hello everyone!
Hope this holiday season finds you well!
StoneLoveDesigns is having an annual Holiday Jewelry Trunk Show at
Katerina's on Saturday December 15, 2007 from 5-8pm. We hope that you
can swing by for a drink and some holiday cheer. Appetizers available by
our lovely hostess, Katerina.
Katerina's at 1920 West Irving Park Road.
www.stonelovedesigns.com
Wishing you a Festive Holiday and a Happy New Year!
Frances and Hareklia
Hope this holiday season finds you well!
StoneLoveDesigns is having an annual Holiday Jewelry Trunk Show at
Katerina's on Saturday December 15, 2007 from 5-8pm. We hope that you
can swing by for a drink and some holiday cheer. Appetizers available by
our lovely hostess, Katerina.
Katerina's at 1920 West Irving Park Road.
www.stonelovedesigns.com
Wishing you a Festive Holiday and a Happy New Year!
Frances and Hareklia
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Community Meeting - 12/6/07
Location: 47th ward Public Service Office 7pm
4237 N. Lincoln Avenue
Regarding: Demolitions of the Damen and Irving Park Brown line stations.
Representatives from the CTA and McHugh Construction will be available for questions.
Call Alderman's office for more information 773.348.8400
4237 N. Lincoln Avenue
Regarding: Demolitions of the Damen and Irving Park Brown line stations.
Representatives from the CTA and McHugh Construction will be available for questions.
Call Alderman's office for more information 773.348.8400
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