Movie Night-Wilson Park

Movies In The Park

Just a reminder that the "Movies in the Park" will be at Wilson Park on Thursday June 25, 2009. "Kung Fu Panda" the Dreamworks movie will be playing at dusk.

Bring a lawn chair and join the group.

New Restaurants Coming

Nana's Breakfast Place (33 & Halsted) is preparing to open soon. Sounds like it will be a great neighborhood place to go with the family. The owners are nephews of Gabe Solis (Tacos Erenderia). More info to follow. Support our neighborhood businesses!

Stay Tuned.

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Bridgeport in the News: Mural Gate...

Call it a Slow media day or a balancing act for too much coverage of the Stroger-Sales Tax decision- Alderman Balcer came under fire for his decision to paint over a mural on 31st street. Pictures of the mural are located above. Given the problems we've had with taggers and unsightly walls in the neighborhood- I can't say that the Alderman should be faulted for responding to the needs of the neighborhood. We may want to provide some support for the Alderman on this. Just thought you all might want to see what all the hubbub is about. For the story on WBBM' site- READ HERE

Pull Out your Quarters...

As if the meter debacle wasn't enough, it looks like the Park District will now be putting meters in over 4,400 spots on the Lakefront. Of greatest concern to many in the neighborhood will be the lots on 31st Street Beach.

It seems contrary to their mission of making Chicago's parks accessible to all. In the mean time, we have few diversions for the kids in Chicago's neighborhoods. Now, if parents in some underserved neighborhoods want to have their kids enjoy the parks- they will need to shell out at least $1/hour or risk being ticketed which is a bigger hit to the pocket books.

Not sure where you stand on this, but speaking for myself- we are headed down a treacherous path as a city, county and State with this fee/tax frenzy we seem to be on. If you feel as strong: write or call Alderman Balcer and let him know how your feel about the meters in the Lake front parks issue. Silence on this is our enemy. The squeaky wheel gets heard...

Ald. Balcer's Office: 773-254-6677 Fax in your letter: 773-254-8776



From the Tribune:

Mayor Richard Daley defends plan to charge for parking along lakefront 5/17/09


Chicago to charge for Lake Michigan parking 5/16/09

Join Us For Bike the Drive

Neighbors:

We will be loading up the Burley and heading out for Bike the Drive on Sunday May 24, 2009. If you are in town join in.

The Sandovals

Info on siging up is located below.

Reserve your space on the Drive - sign up now!

Experience Chicago like never before – biking on a car-free Lake Shore Drive, May 24, 2009.
See the city’s famous lakefront and architecture; relive legendary memories at the site of the 1893 World’s Fair or the site of Barack Obama’s history-making election speech; breeze through lush parks; and come together with family and friends – all while biking on eight lanes and 15 miles of a tranquil Lake Shore Drive.
The experience begins in Grant Park at Columbus and Jackson. From there, ride for miles in a bicycle utopia.

Wilson Park Planning Committee Meeting

1100 Block Neighbors:

Sorry for the short notice. I just got word from Martha Jungenburg, President of the Wilson Park Planning Committee.

Meeting Tonight

When: 5/14/2009
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Wilson Park Field House
Contact Martha to be placed on the distribution list.

I'll make sure to get the communications from Martha with more advanced notice so that we can be better represented at the meetings.