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Sunday, February 26, 2012

Loyola Park Black History Month event













Relevant post: Today in Rogers Park - February 26th, 2012


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Today in Rogers Park - February 26th, 2012

Today in Rogers Park is a series to inform our community of relevant daily events, including the arts, entertainment, presentations and community meetings. - Bill Morton



The Loyola Park Advisory Council hosts their annual Black History Month event today to celebrate the diverse elements of Black history and culture.

There will be music, dancing, readings, and refreshments. Special guests include retired Buffalo soldier of the 6th Infantry and Black centenarian, Harold Bellamy and Tuskegee airman, Rufus Hunt.

Loyola Park at 12 noon - 4pm
1230 W. Greenleaf Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60626











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Saturday, February 25, 2012

V-Tone Fitness


Have you read the article V-Tone Fitness builds muscle in Rogers Park?




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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Papermaking with Tweedle Press



Local Rogers Park business, Tweedle Press recycles paper and custom letterpresses invitations, posters and gift tags.


Learn more about Personal Recycling.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Now Trending on Rogers Park in 1,000 Words



The Bosworth and Jonquil shooting on August 7th, 2011 is the most searched Rogers Park issue this morning. Animal CPR training at Rogers Bark and our theaters are also heavy searches. Paula Basta, who is running for 14th District State Representative, is getting more attention than David Fagus appointed opponent Kelly Cassidy. The now long-defunct Broken Heart of Rogers Park is still on our minds... despite author Craig Gernhardt's flip flop from defending our community to bowing to the Alderman Joe Moore. Our local CAPS meetings are a worthy interest, and photos of CFD Engine 13 have been requested.

#1   Bosworth and Jonquil shooting August 7 2011
#2   theaters and park
#3   animal CPR training IL.
#4   Anne Sullivan
#5   Paula Basta
#6   Rogers Park Chicago
#7   "Red and Purple Modernization"
#8   Broken Heart of Rogers Park
#9   CAPS meetings Rogers Park
#10 Chicago Fire Dept. Engine 13 photos





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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Remembering a Public Health and Safety issue

As rumors swell of our Alderman Joe Moore of the 49th Ward shopping a seat as head of the IEPA (Illinois Environmental Protection Agency), I am reminded of Asbestos in the air and the IEPA investigation of one of Joe Moore's long-time campaign contributors.

Read the article here:




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Now Trending on Rogers Park in 1,000 Words


It seems kinda funny, but ... those who are searching for Rogers Park information this morning are not interested in Mr. Alderman, the upcoming committeeman race, or the local conspiracy theory / ideology bologna.

#1   Kate Smith Promotions of Chicago
#2   Chicago Fire Department
#3   Jarvis Rogers Park police
#4   Anne Sullivan
#5   Hartigan Park, Albion St. Chicago, Illinois
#6   historic Rogers Park Chicago pictures
#7   sex offenders in Rogers Park
#8   strong doncoffee
#9   Around The Clock Liquor hours
#10 Around the Clock liqur (sic)



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Friday, February 17, 2012

Today in Rogers Park - February 17th, 2012

Today in Rogers Park is a series to inform our community of relevant daily events, including the arts, entertainment, presentations and community meetings. - Bill Morton


Tonight, The Chicago Ghost Hunters Group will have a guest from Ashmore, Illinois... to discuss local paranormal reports including Coles County Almshouse (Ashmore Estates), St. Omer Cemetery and The Ghost of Mary Hawkins (Eastern Illinois University). More details and RSVP Here.

Charmers Cafe at 7pm
1500 W. Jarvis Avenue
Chicago, IL. 60626

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Hand Made Letterpress Invitations


Tweedle Press creates hand made letterpress wedding invitations. http://www.tweedlepress.com/





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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Today in Rogers Park - February 16th, 2012



Today in Rogers Park is a series to inform our community of relevant daily events, including the arts, entertainment, presentations and community meetings. - Bill Morton



Jimmy Bennington Colour & Sound at The Lighthouse
7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626

Every other Thursday 9-11pm


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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

The Impact of Jarvis Station

Wrote the following on The RP & Beyond - "El" Improvements on Far North Side :


The closing of Jarvis Station would be detrimental to our local businesses.

I have organized hundreds of events in support of the Jarvis Square businesses. At roughly 10 to 40 visitors to Rogers Park per event, the local businesses in Jarvis would definitely lose potential new customers and sales.

Another point that most have not considered, is that once a person discovers the existence of Jarvis area businesses, they have the opportunity to return for meetings and lunches independently. This has happened more times than  you may consider.

These customers very often use the Jarvis Red Line rather than driving due to the overly developed population density of our neighborhood.


Feel free to comment or continue the conversation at:

Rogers Park in 1,000 Words or The RP & Beyond


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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

S&C Electric Company



S&C Electric Company, Global specialists in electric power switching and protection products and services.


Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electric power transmission and distribution.


S&C's products help deliver electric power efficiently and reliably. Some are used to switch circuits. Others minimize damage to equipment in the event of a fault or reduce the area of an outage by automatically rerouting power flow. And S&C's sophisticated power-quality products can deliver uninterrupted power for an entire facility, for crucial process industries.

In addition, S&C offers a wide range of engineering, laboratory, and testing services for electric utilities and commercial, industrial, and institutional power systems.

S&C provides solutions for customers worldwide. The company has engineering offices and manufacturing facilities in Chicago, Illinois; Franklin, Wisconsin; Alameda, California; Duvall, Washington; and Orlando Florida. S&C subsidiaries operate in Toronto, Canada; Curitiba, Brazil; Mexico City and Aguascalientes, Mexico; Wales, United Kingdom; and Suzhou, China.




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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Red and Purple Line Modernization meeting

This project is proposed to bring the North Red and Purple Lines’ stations, track systems, and structures into a state of good repair from the track structure immediately north of Belmont station to the Linden terminal (9.5 miles). This project is one part of the Your Red Program to extend and enhance the entire Red Line.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), CTA and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have initiated the environmental review process for this project and will be preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

Public and agency input is important throughout all phases of project development. This site will keep you informed about the proposed project, the planning process, and opportunities for public input and participation.

Get Involved & Stay Informed

CTA invites you to return to this website frequently for project updates and information.
If you have any questions related to the Chicago Transit Authority’s Red and Purple Modernization Project, or would like to be added to the project mailing list or e-list for future updates, please contact:
Strategic Planning and Policy
Chicago Transit Authority
P.O. Box 7602
Chicago, IL 60680-7602
E-mail: RPM@transitchicago.com
Fax: 1-312-681-4195

February Open Houses
You’re invited to attend a CTA Update Meeting on the North Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) project.

When and Where?

  • Monday, February 6, 2012
    5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
    EVANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

    1703 Orrington Avenue
    Evanston, IL 60201

    This location is served by: Purple Line (Davis Station) and CTA Bus #201 and #205.
  • Tuesday, February 7, 2012
    5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
    BROADWAY ARMORY

    5917 N. Broadway
    Chicago, IL 60660

    This location is served by: Red Line (Thorndale Station) and CTA Bus #36.
Information presented will be the same at both meetings. The facilities are accessible to people with disabilities.

The purpose of this meeting is to:

  • Present updates to the ongoing Environmental Impact Statement process
  • Provide additional information to the public about the project
  • Solicit feedback from the community about the project
Exhibit boards from the open houses will be available on February 6th to download on the project documents page.

If you require an interpreter, including sign language services, or other accommodations at this update meeting, contact Jeff Wilson, CTA Government and Community Relations Officer, at least five days prior to the update meeting at 1-312-681-2712 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-312-681-2712 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or jwilson@transitchicago.com. Para informacion en Español, llame al 1-312-681-2712 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-312-681-2712


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Friday, February 3, 2012

Rogers Bark Pet First Aid and CPR class


1 out of 4 more pet's lives could be saved by knowing some first aid. Learn pet first aid and care and give your pet the advantage in an emergency situation. Training is taught by lecture, demo and hands-on skill practice. You will learn 3 styles of pet CPR, rescue breathing, choking management, ABC’s of pet first aid and much more. The course includes a workbook and a completion certificate valid for 2 years. ( 1 year for pet professionals.) Light refreshments will be served.

Pet First Aid and CPR Class
Sunday, February 26, 2012, 12:00 noon - 4:30 p.m.

At: Rogers Bark Pet Salon, 1447 W. Jarvis Avenue Chicago, IL, 60626


REGISTRATION TO HOLD YOUR SEAT IS REQUIRED BY Feb. 23, 2012. To Register call: Rogers Bark, 773-274-2275




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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Today in Rogers Park - February 2nd, 2012

Today in Rogers Park is a series to inform our community of relevant daily events, including the arts, entertainment, presentations and community meetings. - Bill Morton



Jimmy Bennington Colour & Sound at The Lighthouse
7301 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL. 60626

Every other Thursday 9-11pm




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