Rogers Park / West Ridge Historical Society

Rogers Park West Ridge Historical Society
7344 N Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 764-4078

This is the place to go for information on Rogers Park's past.

I researched Ludwig Sussman, former Rogers Park leader who ran the Adelphi Theater, fed the homeless during the Great Depression, and raised money from Adelphi Theater profits to send the troops of World War II care packages. Let's see our current Rogers Park "leaders" do so much!

The Rogers Park / West Ridge Historical Society has a large collection of rare and historic photos that are absolutely priceless. They have so many photos, in fact, that they have an annual get-together to invite the community to sort and identify these many treasures.


Tags: 50th ward, 60645, 7344 N Western Avenue, 773 764-4078, Adelphi Theater, Ludwig Sussman, Rogers Park, Rogers Park / West Ridge Historical Society
Maps: Google hybrid

The 50th ward, just across the street from the 49th. Part II

The 50th ward, just across the street from the 49th.

West Ridge blight

Along Western Avenue there is blight, just like in Rogers Park. This truck (photo above) has been a graffiti eyesore for over a year. I am attempting to contact Alderman Bernie Stone (50th Ward) and Alderman Joe Moore (49th Ward) to inquire if there is an ordinance or city law which can be utilized to have the owner of this truck remove or paint over the graffiti.



I have also requested information on litter laws from both Councilmen, with no response from either the 48th Ward or 50th Ward office. (litter photo above and below).

Let's take a closer look here: Anarchy in the 50th ward ?

Just across the street...

Alderman Stone is still trying to get re-elected, even 3 months after the election. I've also noticed this in the 49th ward, ironically, Moores plastic posters are near some of the worst gang territory in Rogers Park.