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Monday, October 28, 2013

Today in Rogers Park - October 28th, 2013

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 


Taste Food & Wine - Complimentary Wine Tasting
1506 W. JARVIS AVENUE CHICAGO, IL. 60626
PHONE: (773) 761-3663

Taste is a wine shop and European-style grocery in the heart of the burgeoning Jarvis Square neighborhood of Rogers Park. Owned and operated by a close-knit group who is deeply rooted in the European tradition, this little shop maintains a friendly and accessible attitude towards wine. Wine should not intimidate, it should be enjoyed. Taste offers good wine at a good price and a knowledgeable staff of good people.

"Taste Food and Wine has one of the most beautiful, romantic atmosphere's I've ever encountered. I can take myself out of Rogers Park and imagine myself in another country, tasting a wine at a vineyard. It has such a unique charm, I can't help but be enamored with the place. The people are very helpful, answering calls and questions non-stop, and assisting you the moment you walk in their door". - Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce on Taste

Complimentary wine tasting are hosted every Monday and Friday of the month at Taste Food & Wine from 5pm - 8pm. Purchase of a bottle of wine is highly recommended to support this great local business.

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Today in Rogers Park - October 26th, 2013



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


Quest Network Services - Halloween Party / Parlor of Horror 7 pm
7301 N. SHERIDAN ROAD CHICAGO, IL. 60626
PHONE: (773) 761-3555

Welcome to the Parlor of Horror!
"Halloween Party tonight at the Quest Network Service's Parlor of Horror! This annual Rogers Park tradition features Scary Movies, Costumes, Video Games, Pizza and More! Event starts at 7 pm and goes until "?". 
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Friday, October 25, 2013

Today in Rogers Park - October 25th, 2013


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 



Taste Food & Wine - Meet the Winemakers Wine Tasting
1506 W. JARVIS AVENUE CHICAGO, IL. 60626
PHONE: (773) 761-3663

Meet the Masut da Rive family from Friuli, Italy, and taste their wines. A nice aperitif to dinner at Towbar! 

"Masut da Rive is a winemaking family from Friuli, Italy based in the Isonzo region. Through three generations, they have learned to produce wine in the traditional Italian style while using both international and local grape varietals. As a small, family-run farm, they take every precaution to ensure each bottle is of the highest quality. From discarding excess grapes from the vine during the growing season to hand picking only the best grapes during harvest, Masut da Rive truly represents the union of traditional style with artisanal ability."

Taste is a wine shop and European-style grocery in the heart of the burgeoning Jarvis Square neighborhood of Rogers Park. Owned and operated by a close-knit group who is deeply rooted in the European tradition, this little shop maintains a friendly and accessible attitude towards wine. Wine should not intimidate, it should be enjoyed. Taste offers good wine at a good price and a knowledgeable staff of good people.

"Taste Food and Wine has one of the most beautiful, romantic atmosphere's I've ever encountered. I can take myself out of Rogers Park and imagine myself in another country, tasting a wine at a vineyard. It has such a unique charm, I can't help but be enamored with the place. The people are very helpful, answering calls and questions non-stop, and assisting you the moment you walk in their door". - Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce on Taste

Complimentary wine tasting are hosted every Monday and Friday of the month at Taste Food & Wine from 5pm - 8pm. Purchase of a bottle of wine is highly recommended to support this great local business.



Quest Network Services - Retro Video Game Night
7301 N. SHERIDAN ROAD CHICAGO, IL. 60626
WEBSITE | PHONE: (773) 761-3555

Quest Network Services specializes in computer technical support, computer repair, computer networking, computer sales, wireless internet services from Clear, and offers in home or business computer services too. Quest also offers cassette tape to CD transfer, VCR tape to DVD transfer, 8mm movie to DVD transfer, record to CD and Reel to Reel to CD transfer. Rogers Park residents and businesses alike have also utilized Quest's "Virtual Office", (copy, fax, internet, and computer rental service), for everything from homework, art projects, legal issues, and business start-up.

Every Friday at 7pm, Quest hosts Retro Video Game Night in it's 1920's Parlor. Choose from retro entertainment systems including Nintendo and Super Nintendo or the original arcade versions of classics including Arkanoid, Pac Man, Donkey Kong, Centipede, Q*Bert, Super Mario Brothers and more.

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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Brock & Abrams The Band benefit for Willye B. White Park youth programs






Brock & Abrams The Band benefit for Willye B. White Park youth programs


Fundraiser Rock n Roll Concert
Featuring:  Brock and Abrams The Band
Bob Abrams, Mike Bruccoleri, Chris Weng, John Forrest and Mike Hartigan
Hit Music from the 60's. 70's 80's and beyond

Silent Auction

Reception  Meet and Greet The Band

Co-Sponsored by:  Willye White Park Advisory Council 501 (c) 3
                               Loyola University Chicago
                               Kathleen Mullady Auditorium. at 1125 W. Loyola, Chicago, IL 60626
                         
October 27, 2013 2:00 - 4:00 PM – Concert

                                    4:00 - 5:00 PM – Reception - Meet and Greet The Band                                      

General Admission for concert only:         $10.00 - per person
Admission for concert and Meet n Greet:  $25.00 - per person

Silent Auction Items:   Autographed  Patrick Sharp Blackhawks Jersey 
                                    Autographed Joakim Noah Bulls Jersey - 
                                    Autographed Alex Rios White Sox baseball and photo 

Parking is available in the Main Parking Structure. Visit www.luc.edu/campustransportation/ for more information.

All proceeds will be used to subsidize programs for underprivileged children to participate in after school activities and seasonal programs at Willye B. White Park.



When:  Sunday, October 27th 2 - 4 pm

Where:  Loyola University, Kathleen Mullady Auditorium 

1125 W. Loyola, Chicago, IL 60626

Monday, October 21, 2013

Today in Rogers Park - October 21st, 2013

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 



Taste Food & Wine - Complimentary Wine Tasting
1506 W. JARVIS AVENUE CHICAGO, IL. 60626
PHONE: (773) 761-3663

Taste is a wine shop and European-style grocery in the heart of the burgeoning Jarvis Square neighborhood of Rogers Park. Owned and operated by a close-knit group who is deeply rooted in the European tradition, this little shop maintains a friendly and accessible attitude towards wine. Wine should not intimidate, it should be enjoyed. Taste offers good wine at a good price and a knowledgeable staff of good people.

"Taste Food and Wine has one of the most beautiful, romantic atmosphere's I've ever encountered. I can take myself out of Rogers Park and imagine myself in another country, tasting a wine at a vineyard. It has such a unique charm, I can't help but be enamored with the place. The people are very helpful, answering calls and questions non-stop, and assisting you the moment you walk in their door". - Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce on Taste

Complimentary wine tasting are hosted every Monday and Friday of the month at Taste Food & Wine from 5pm - 8pm. Purchase of a bottle of wine is highly recommended to support this great local business.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Enjoy Rogers Park!



Take the day off.

Stop by a local business and taste some great food, drink a delicious beverage of choice, or spend some time re-cooperating on one of our many beautiful public beaches.

Today is a good day to not be on the internet.

Family, friends, your pet... Take the time today!




We will have an interesting report for you tomorrow, here at Rogers Park in 1,000 Words.

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Saturday, October 19, 2013

Tawani Enterprises tops pageviews today



It looks like the Lakefront Car Tower issue is still being searched after the Holsman House demolition. The following are top viewed articles today on Rogers Park in 1,000 Words!




#1 with 203 pageviews today is Tawani Enterprises Lakefront Car Tower protest video - originally posted on Sunday, October 13th, 2013.

#2 with 88 pageviews today is Rally against Tawani Enterprises Lakefront Car Tower - originally posted on Sunday, October 13th, 2013.

#3 with 80 pageviews today is Lake Michigan and Chicago Lakefront Protection Ordinance - Case No. 629 - originally posted on Thursday, October 17th, 2013.

#4 with 46 pageviews today is Caught Tawani Enterprises Incorporated's 7:33 am demolition - originally posted on Thursday, October 17th, 2013.

#5 with 44 pageviews today is Pre - 8 am demolition crew spurs 311 calls - originally posted on Tuesday, October 15th, 2013.

#6 with 43 pageviews today is 7331 N. Sheridan Road demolition - originally posted on Sunday, October 6th, 2013.

#7 with 40 pageviews today is Rally today against the Lakefront Car Tower - originally posted on Sunday, October 13th, 2013.

#8 with 39 pageviews today is 49th Ward election litter - originally posted on Wednesday, October 16th, 2013.

#9 with 38 pageviews today is Today in Rogers Park - October 14th, 2013 - originally posted on Monday, October 14th, 2013.

#10 with 36 pageviews today is Today in Rogers Park - October 19th, 2013 - originally posted on Saturday, October 19th, 2013.



Other interesting searches that landed on Rogers Park in 1,000 Words today included:

"rp1000.blogspot.com"

"bill morton rogers park"

"rogers park 1000 words"

"rogers park car tower"

"1237 w jarvis chicago"

"1246 w pratt"

"1335 w. fargo ave chicago, il"

"6900 n sheridan chicago"

"a & t grill rogers park hours"

"ashland arms hotel chicago"



Thank you to our readership. We hope to shed a light on overlooked issues and relevant events in our neighborhood!

- Bill Morton


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Today in Rogers Park - October 19th, 2013



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 



Poitin Stil, R Public House, Towbar and Taste Food & Wine - Jarvis Square Progressive Dinner
1500-1508 W. JARVIS AVENUE CHICAGO, IL. 60626


Join local businesses located in the Jarvis Square area of Rogers Park for a Progressive Dinner Crawl! It features four Jarvis Square venues including Poitin Stil, R Public House, Towbar and Taste Food & Wine. Seating at 6pm and 7pm, $35 covers three courses and two drinks.

-   Poitin Stil is an authentic Irish pub in Rogers Park. The name is pronounced “poo-cheen still” (Gaelic for moonshine).

-   R Public House is a community-driven pub that welcomes everyone. We will serve as an anchor business in the neighborhood, providing an atmosphere for entertainment and light dining, philanthropy, and goodwill for the diverse population of Rogers Park. http://rpublichouse.com/

- Towbar is a cozy place for locals to meet over coffee, weekend brunch or a spread of tasty plates like charcuterie, cheeses and olives. More substantial options are also available, such as the daily sandwich special and stuffed crepes. http://towbarchicago.com/

- Taste Food & Wine is a wine shop and European-style grocery in the heart of the burgeoning Jarvis Square neighborhood of Rogers Park. Owned and operated by a close-knit group who is deeply rooted in the European tradition, this little shop maintains a friendly and accessible attitude towards wine. Wine should not intimidate, it should be enjoyed. Taste offers good wine at a good price and a knowledgeable staff of good people.
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Friday, October 18, 2013

Today in Rogers Park - October 18th, 2013


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 



Greenleaf Art Center - Art To Fall - Fall Gallery Exhibition and Open Studios
1806 W. GREENLEAF AVENUE CHICAGO, IL. 60626

PHONE: (773) 465-4652

The Greenleaf Art Center is located in Rogers Park one block west of Clark on Greenleaf Avenue. It is conveniently near the Rogers Park Metra train stop, and is easily accesible via the #22 Clark Street bus. Plus, the Art Center has plenty of free parking.

Greenleaf Art Center provides studio and exhibition space for over fifty area artists and is home to five business enterprises. Since its inception in 1990 by Kathie and Denis Paluch, it has grown to become a vibrant part of the Rogers Park arts community. The center hosts a variety of exhibitions, open studio events, art salons and creative workshops throughout the year.

The Long Hall Gallery has become a destination for business and community meetings. It's an imaginative alternative for private parties, one-man shows and group exhibitions.

Greenleaf Art Center presents Art To Fall, members fall exhibition & open studio event. Showcasing the diverse artistic talent of the vibrant Greenleaf Art Center Community with an in-depth look at artist process. Art To Fall represents the accumulation of the summers artistic bounty, a fall harvest of new art.




Taste Food & Wine - Complimentary Wine Tasting
1506 W. JARVIS AVENUE CHICAGO, IL. 60626
PHONE: (773) 761-3663

Taste is a wine shop and European-style grocery in the heart of the burgeoning Jarvis Square neighborhood of Rogers Park. Owned and operated by a close-knit group who is deeply rooted in the European tradition, this little shop maintains a friendly and accessible attitude towards wine. Wine should not intimidate, it should be enjoyed. Taste offers good wine at a good price and a knowledgeable staff of good people.

"Taste Food and Wine has one of the most beautiful, romantic atmosphere's I've ever encountered. I can take myself out of Rogers Park and imagine myself in another country, tasting a wine at a vineyard. It has such a unique charm, I can't help but be enamored with the place. The people are very helpful, answering calls and questions non-stop, and assisting you the moment you walk in their door". - Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce on Taste

Complimentary wine tasting are hosted every Monday and Friday of the month at Taste Food & Wine from 5pm - 8pm. Purchase of a bottle of wine is highly recommended to support this great local business.





Quest Network Services - Retro Video Game Night
7301 N. SHERIDAN ROAD CHICAGO, IL. 60626
WEBSITE | PHONE: (773) 761-3555

Quest Network Services specializes in computer technical support, computer repair, computer networking, computer sales, wireless internet services from Clear, and offers in home or business computer services too. Quest also offers cassette tape to CD transfer, VCR tape to DVD transfer, 8mm movie to DVD transfer, record to CD and Reel to Reel to CD transfer. Rogers Park residents and businesses alike have also utilized Quest's "Virtual Office", (copy, fax, internet, and computer rental service), for everything from homework, art projects, legal issues, and business start-up.

Every Friday at 7pm, Quest hosts Retro Video Game Night in it's 1920's Parlor. Choose from retro entertainment systems including Nintendo and Super Nintendo or the original arcade versions of classics including Arkanoid, Pac Man, Donkey Kong, Centipede, Q*Bert, Super Mario Brothers and more.

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Thursday, October 17, 2013

Lake Michigan and Chicago Lakefront Protection Ordinance - Case No. 629


Today the issue will come before the Chicago Plan Commission to consider whether the proposal meets the requirements of the Lakefront Protection Ordinance.  The ordinance recognizes that the City's Lake Michigan shoreline possesses special environmental, recreational, cultural, historical, community and aesthetic interests and values that require protection and preservation. 

The 1 pm agenda lists the issue as "Lake Michigan and Chicago Lakefront Protection Ordinance Application No. 629, submitted by Rogers Park Solutions, LLC for the property generally located at 7313-7333 N. Sheridan Road within the Private-Use Zone of the Lake Michigan and Chicago Lakefront Protection District. The applicant proposes to construct a public parking garage with 250 parking spaces, approximately fifty-eight feet in height. The property is currently zoned B1-5, Neighborhood Shopping District".
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Caught Tawani Enterprises Incorporated's 7:33 am demolition









Pre-8 am noise complaint to 311 this morning



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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Another pre- 8 am morning for Tawani Enterprises Incorporated







Tawani Enterprises Incorporated's demolition crew starting demolition/removal before 8 am at 7331 N. Sheridan Road.


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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Pre - 8 am demolition crew spurs 311 calls





311 was called this morning before 8 am
as the ground and surrounding buildings shook.



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Monday, October 14, 2013

Today in Rogers Park - October 14th, 2013

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 



Taste Food & Wine - Complimentary Wine Tasting
1506 W. JARVIS AVENUE CHICAGO, IL. 60626
PHONE: (773) 761-3663

Taste is a wine shop and European-style grocery in the heart of the burgeoning Jarvis Square neighborhood of Rogers Park. Owned and operated by a close-knit group who is deeply rooted in the European tradition, this little shop maintains a friendly and accessible attitude towards wine. Wine should not intimidate, it should be enjoyed. Taste offers good wine at a good price and a knowledgeable staff of good people.

"Taste Food and Wine has one of the most beautiful, romantic atmosphere's I've ever encountered. I can take myself out of Rogers Park and imagine myself in another country, tasting a wine at a vineyard. It has such a unique charm, I can't help but be enamored with the place. The people are very helpful, answering calls and questions non-stop, and assisting you the moment you walk in their door". - Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce on Taste

Complimentary wine tasting are hosted every Monday and Friday of the month at Taste Food & Wine from 5pm - 8pm. Purchase of a bottle of wine is highly recommended to support this great local business.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Tawani Enterprises Lakefront Car Tower protest video


Here is the video of the rally against the Tawani Enterprises Incorporated Lakefront Car Tower.

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Saturday, October 12, 2013

Holsman House going down fast


















This morning we contacted the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Media and the Press:






































































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Friday, October 11, 2013

Today in Rogers Park - October 11th, 2013


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 



Taste Food & Wine - Complimentary Wine Tasting
1506 W. JARVIS AVENUE CHICAGO, IL. 60626
PHONE: (773) 761-3663

Taste is a wine shop and European-style grocery in the heart of the burgeoning Jarvis Square neighborhood of Rogers Park. Owned and operated by a close-knit group who is deeply rooted in the European tradition, this little shop maintains a friendly and accessible attitude towards wine. Wine should not intimidate, it should be enjoyed. Taste offers good wine at a good price and a knowledgeable staff of good people.

"Taste Food and Wine has one of the most beautiful, romantic atmosphere's I've ever encountered. I can take myself out of Rogers Park and imagine myself in another country, tasting a wine at a vineyard. It has such a unique charm, I can't help but be enamored with the place. The people are very helpful, answering calls and questions non-stop, and assisting you the moment you walk in their door". - Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce on Taste

Complimentary wine tasting are hosted every Monday and Friday of the month at Taste Food & Wine from 5pm - 8pm. Purchase of a bottle of wine is highly recommended to support this great local business.



Quest Network Services - Retro Video Game Night
7301 N. SHERIDAN ROAD CHICAGO, IL. 60626
WEBSITE | PHONE: (773) 761-3555

Quest Network Services specializes in computer technical support, computer repair, computer networking, computer sales, wireless internet services from Clear, and offers in home or business computer services too. Quest also offers cassette tape to CD transfer, VCR tape to DVD transfer, 8mm movie to DVD transfer, record to CD and Reel to Reel to CD transfer. Rogers Park residents and businesses alike have also utilized Quest's "Virtual Office", (copy, fax, internet, and computer rental service), for everything from homework, art projects, legal issues, and business start-up.

Every Friday at 7pm, Quest hosts Retro Video Game Night in it's 1920's Parlor. Choose from retro entertainment systems including Nintendo and Super Nintendo or the original arcade versions of classics including Arkanoid, Pac Man, Donkey Kong, Centipede, Q*Bert, Super Mario Brothers and more.

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Kittens available to good home


Here are some little kittens available to a good home

For more information please contact Jennifer Caruso Director, Victim Advocacy Support Program Northside Community Resources formerly Rogers Park Community Council


Northside Community Resources
1530 W. Morse Avenue
Chicago, IL 60626
773.338.7722, ext. 15 (office)

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Recent updates on Tawani Enterprises Incorporated demolition

























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