Today in Rogers Park - May 15th, 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 



Clark-Devon Hardware - Lead Safe Renovations class
6401 N. CLARK STREET Chicago, IL 60626

WEBSITE | PHONE: (773) 764-3575



Lead Safe Renovations class at Clark-Devon Hardware at noon. Precautions to protect yourself, co-workers, & family from lead poisoning.

HEADS UP

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Fresh Start Monday at Alden Village North (7464 N. Sheridan Road)

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce was founded in April of 2009 with one goal: to help struggling small businesses, and in fact, all businesses, to become successful. Chamber founder Bill Morton wasn't sure how exactly to do this, but he knew that he would do what it takes to succeed. 
The Chamber struggled it's first two years, but in December of 2011, the Chamber and all of it's members started taking large strides to turn the Chamber into the vision they saw. 
Chamber Founder and President Bill Morton came up with the idea of a neighborhood clean-up in support of the businesses. Eventually, the program that was created was Fresh Start Monday, an event that occurs the first and third Monday of the month from April through to November, weather pending.

The next Fresh Start Monday will be on May 20th, 2013 at Alden Village North (7464 N. Sheridan Road).  This is a public event from 6 pm - 7 pm. RSVP calls to (773) 850-0049 and walk-ins are OK. This is a free community event.
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Today in Rogers Park - April 27th, 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 


Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society - Clark-Devon Hardware's  Bernie Walchak speaks at "Meet the Experts" event 1447 W. MORSE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL. 60626

Come to the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society next Saturday, April 27, to meet Bernie Walchak, longtime owner of neighborhood icon Clark-Devon Hardware. Mr. Walchak will be at the RPWRHS office at 1447 W. Morse from noon - 2 p.m. He will be joined by his sister Shirley Walchak Slutzsky and his son Ken Walchak. The Walchaks will reminisce and answer questions about the store, its history, and their experiences in the neighborhood over the years. This will not be a formal presentation but rather an informal conversation. Drop in any time between noon and 2 pm and join the conversation; stay for whatever length of time you wish. The direction of talk will somewhat be determined by the interests of those who drop by. 
Artifacts related to the history of Clark-Devon Hardware and the surrounding area will be on display. Light refreshments will be available. Clark-Devon Hardware was founded in 1924 and has been owned and operated by three successive generations of the Walchak family. The business is a fixture in Rogers Park, with its handsome lighted clock on the corner of the building. Bernie Walchak has lived in the Rogers Park area for all of his 88 years. He has been associated with Clark-Devon Hardware for his whole life and still works there several mornings each week. This get-together with the Walchaks marks the first program in our "Meet the Experts" series. On selected Saturdays, persons knowledgeable about an aspect of neighborhood history will be invited to spend a couple hours at our museum to chat and answer questions about their area of expertise. The series will feature some of the Society's own experts as well as people from the community. 

HEADS UP

Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce Fresh Start Monday at the site of the former Adelphi Theater (7070-78 N. Clark Street).

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce was founded in April of 2009 with one goal: to help struggling small businesses, and in fact, all businesses, to become successful. Chamber founder Bill Morton wasn't sure how exactly to do this, but he knew that he would do what it takes to succeed. 
The Chamber struggled it's first two years, but in December of 2011, the Chamber and all of it's members started taking large strides to turn the Chamber into the vision they saw. 
Chamber Founder and President Bill Morton came up with the idea of a neighborhood clean-up in support of the businesses. Eventually, the program that was created was Fresh Start Monday, an event that occurs the first and third Monday of the month from April through to November, weather pending.

The next Fresh Start Monday will be on May 6th, 2013 at the site of the former Adelphi Theater (7070-78 N. Clark Street).  This is a public event from 6 pm - 7 pm. RSVP calls to (773) 850-0049 and walk-ins are OK. This is a free community event.
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Bed Bugs in Rogers Park

In July of 2011, when two of my Rogers Park friends brought up personal bed bug stories in their buildings,  I decided to elaborate on how wide-spread these pests have become in our community. This is the 2013 follow-up.

In in a previous article I documented a quick search of The Bed Bug Registery that produced reports of over 30 incidents within Rogers Park's borders. Many of these incidences ranged from isolated conditions such as "getting bedbugs from a used couch" to multiple reports, repeated sightings and refusal of landlord to call exterminators.

6830 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-3812 (11 reports)

6633 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-4610 (2 reports)

6400 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-5336 (2 reports)

1243 W Lunt Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3029 (1 report)

1633 W Lunt Ave Chicago, IL 60626-2712 (1 report)

6916 N Lakewood Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3712 (2 reports)

7738 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL 60626-1102 (1 report)

6945 N Ashland Blvd Chicago, IL 60626-3312 (3 reports)

7301 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-2215 (3 reports)

1616 W Farwell Chicago, IL 60660-4772 (1 report)

1330 W Estes Ave Chicago, IL 60626-5402 (1 report)

1246 W Pratt Blvd Chicago, IL 60626-4330 (6 reports)

Additional cases more recently discovered include:

6901 N Ridge Blvd Chicago, IL 60645-3524 (1 report)

7222 N Damen Ave Chicago, IL 60645-2410 (3 reports)

2050 W Chase Ave Chicago, IL 60645-2408 (1 report)

7450 N Seeley Ave Chicago, IL 60645-2277 (1 report)

7514 N Hoyne Ave Chicago, IL 60645-2108 (4 reports)

7536 N Winchester Ave Chicago, IL 60626-1513 (1 report)

1964 W Fargo Ave Chicago, IL 60626-1527 (1 report)

7355 N Damen Ave Chicago, IL 60645-2311 (1 report)

7319 N Rogers Ave Chicago, IL 60626-1506 (1 report)

7314 N Honore St Chicago, IL 60626-1502 (1 report)

1705 W Jonquil Ter Chicago, IL 60626-1011 (5 reports)

7738 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL 60626-1102 (1 report)

7645 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-1310 (1 report)

7600 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-1418 (1 report)

1628 W Sherwin Ave Chicago, IL 60626-1915 (1 report)

1608 W Sherwin Ave Chicago, IL 60626-1915 (1 report)

7402 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-2012 (1 report)

1229 W Chase Ave Chicago, IL 60626-2213 (1 report)

1329 W Touhy Ave Chicago, IL 60626-2615 (1 report)

1340 W Touhy Ave Chicago, IL 60626-2616 (1 report)

1335 W Touhy Ave Chicago, IL 60626-2615 (2 reports)

1320 W Estes Ave Chicago, IL 60626-5402 (1 report)

1322 W Estes Ave Chicago, IL 60626-5402 (1 report)

1360 W Touhy Ave Chicago, IL 60626-2616 (3 reports)

1328 W Estes Ave Chicago, IL 60626-5402 (1 report)

1319 W Estes Ave Chicago, IL 60626-5401 (4 reports)

1363 W Estes Ave Chicago, IL 60626-5401 (3 reports)

1365 W Estes Ave Chicago, IL 60626-5401 (5 reports)

1369 W Estes Ave Chicago, IL 60626-5401 (4 reports)

1371 W Estes Ave Chicago, IL 60626-5401 (1 report)

7402 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-2012 (1 report)

7024 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-3028 (1 report)

7016 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-3028 (3 reports)

1243 W Lunt Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3029 (1 report)

1345 W Lunt Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3031 (1 report)

6972 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-3526 (7 reports)

6954 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-3526 (5 reports)

1521 W Sherwin Ave Chicago, IL 60626-2127 (1 report)

7455 N Greenview Ave Chicago, IL 60626-1714 (1 report)

1340 W Morse Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3522 (1 report)

1525 W Estes Ave Chicago, IL 60626-2617 (1 report)

7638 N Eastlake Ter Chicago, IL 60626-1422 (2 reports)

1435 W Lunt Ave Chicago, IL 60626-2810 (1 report)

1437 W Lunt Ave Chicago, IL 60626-2810 (1 report)

6972 N Greenview Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3414 (1 report)

6923 N Greenview Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3407 (1 report)

1515 W Morse Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3306 (5 reports)

1534 W Morse Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3307 (1 report)

6945 N Ashland Blvd Chicago, IL 60626-3312 (6 reports)

7010 N Ashland Blvd Chicago, IL 60626-2717 (3 reports)

6956 N Ashland Blvd Chicago, IL 60626-3311 (1 report)

6916 N Lakewood Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3712 (5 reports)

6818 N Wayne Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3718 (1 report)

1606 W Morse Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3309 (1 report)

1608 W Morse Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3309 (1 report)

1626 W Lunt Ave Chicago, IL 60626-2713 (2 reports)

1624 W Morse Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3309 (1 report)

1633 W Lunt Ave Chicago, IL 60626-2712 (1 report)

1642 W Lunt Ave Chicago, IL 60626-2713 (1 report)

6814 N Lakewood Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3716 (1 report)

1263 W Pratt Blvd Chicago, IL 60626-4329 (3 reports)

1246 W Pratt Blvd Chicago, IL 60626-4330 (17 reports)

6726 N Glenwood Ave Chicago, IL 60626-4206 (1 report)

6830 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-3812 (24 reports)

6910 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-3808 (6 reports)

6758 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-4405 (5 reports)

6815 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-3811 (4 reports)

6825 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-3811 (3 reports)

6919 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-3801 (1 report)

6807 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-3811 (2 reports)

1239 W North Shore Ave Chicago, IL 60626-4715 (2 reports)

1302 W Albion Ave Chicago, IL 60626-4702 (1 report)

1145 W Morse Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3501 (1 report)

6633 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-4610 (2 reports)

6610 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-4663 (3 reports)

6611 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-4610 (2 reports)

1331 W Loyola Ave Chicago, IL 60626-5103 (5 reports)

6530 N Lakewood Ave Chicago, IL 60626-5108 (2 reports)

6510 N Glenwood Ave Chicago, IL 60626-5114 (1 report)

6458 N Magnolia Ave Chicago, IL 60626-5306 (2 reports)

1435 W Albion Ave Chicago, IL 60626-5019 (2 reports)

6400 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-5336 (2 reports)

1441 W Albion Ave Chicago, IL 60626-5019 (3 reports)

1447 W Arthur Ave Chicago, IL 60626-5017 (2 reports)

6409 N Newgard Ave Chicago, IL 60626-5011 (2 reports)

1063 W Columbia Ave Chicago, IL 60626-4517 (3 reports)

7120 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626-2915 (1 report)

1249 W Chase Ave Chicago, IL 60626-2213 (1 report)

7015 N Paulina St Chicago, IL 60626-2714 (1 report)

1650 W Farwell Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3602 (1 report)

1616 W Farwell Ave Chicago, IL 60626-3602 (1 report)

1644 W Pratt Blvd Chicago, IL 60626-4105 (1 report)

1642 W Pratt Blvd Chicago, IL 60626-4105 (2 reports)

1636 W Pratt Blvd Chicago, IL 60626-4105 (1 report)

6654 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL 60626-4115 (5 reports)

What can we do about it?

Clark-Devon Hardware assembled a collection of tried and true products and equipment that can help eliminate bed bugs that involves using the least toxic products for your environment. "While this approach will use chemicals, it will also involve sealing cracks and crevices, vacuuming, applying heat/dry-vapor steam, sealing up mattresses and other non-chemical measures. Ask our knowledgeable staff for recommendations in helping you control this problem".

Clark-Devon Hardware

6401 N Clark St., Chicago, IL 60626

Phone: (773) 764-3575 Fax: (773) 764-4480

source: Clark-Devon Hardware Bed Bug treatments

The Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce recently met with A-Plus and Plus Natural Solutions Worldwide at the Chicago Center for Green Technology, and covered "pine based chemicals to assist in getting rid of pests that won't harm you or your pets. They also have a nice mattress cover that traps bed bugs and kills them. It's even machine washable, for those who struggle with non-machine washable items".

A-Plus Pest Control, Inc.

4120 W. Oakton St. Skokie, IL 60076

Phone: (847) 676-3477 Fax: (847) 676-3480

source: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce: Chicago Center for Green Technology

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Bernie Walchak speaks at "Meet the Experts" event

Clark-Devon Hardware featured in historical society program ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

Come to the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society next Saturday, April 27, to meet Bernie Walchak, longtime owner of neighborhood icon Clark-Devon Hardware. Mr. Walchak will be at the RPWRHS office at 1447 W. Morse from noon - 2 p.m. He will be joined by his sister Shirley Walchak Slutzsky and his son Ken Walchak. The Walchaks will reminisce and answer questions about the store, its history, and their experiences in the neighborhood over the years. This will not be a formal presentation but rather an informal conversation. Drop in any time between noon and 2 pm and join the conversation; stay for whatever length of time you wish. The direction of talk will somewhat be determined by the interests of those who drop by.


Artifacts related to the history of Clark-Devon Hardware and the surrounding area will be on display. Light refreshments will be available. Clark-Devon Hardware was founded in 1924 and has been owned and operated by three successive generations of the Walchak family. The business is a fixture in Rogers Park, with its handsome lighted clock on the corner of the building. Bernie Walchak has lived in the Rogers Park area for all of his 88 years. He has been associated with Clark-Devon Hardware for his whole life and still works there several mornings each week. This get-together with the Walchaks marks the first program in our "Meet the Experts" series. On selected Saturdays, persons knowledgeable about an aspect of neighborhood history will be invited to spend a couple hours at our museum to chat and answer questions about their area of expertise. The series will feature some of the Society's own experts as well as people from the community.


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Clark-Devon Hardware

Clark-Devon Hardware
6401 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60626

(773) 764-3575