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As he stood in Logan Square Kitchen (LSK), 2333 N. Milwaukee Ave., Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced, on Apr. 17, that a new ordinance would streamline business licensing, making it faster and easier for businesses to be legally operational in Chicago. On May 16, Zina Murray, Logan Square Kitchen's owner, announced that she will close her doors on June 28.
In an effort to circumvent Derrick Smith's refusal to step-down as the Democratic candidate for the 10th District State Representative slot on the fall ballot, 10th District Democratic Ward Committeemen have united to form a new party. This new party is seeking individuals interested in being their nominee.
While Nicholas Sistler's miniature paintings prove that size does not matter when it comes to drawing the observer into a painting, they also prove that they can mesmerize the viewer into lingering and exploring. Sistler's Trouble in Tony Fitzpatrick's Firecat Projects, 2024 N. Damen, is a full blown installation as theatrical as the paintings themselves.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to one and all!
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Dan Rostenkowski, "a local boy" form Noble Square, was one of Chicago's long time politicians. He began his 18-term run as a US. Representative in 1959 and was at the zenith of his power as the House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman from 1981-94.
Derrick Smith, Illinois' 10th District State Representative, refused to testify at a special investigative committee of the House in Springfield on Thurs., May 10, which was convened to determine what action might take against him because of the indictment against him for bribery. In addition, he continues to refuse to step-down or step-aside from his current seat and professes innocence.
"I needed a change," said Mindy Segal on Wed., May 9, as the last tasks on the renovation list got ticked off before the reopening of Mindy's HotChocolate restaurant and heavenly pastry haven, 1747 N. Damen, on Thursday.
"Graffiti action days make a significant and tangible impact on the appearance of a targeted commercial corridor or neighborhood," says architect Adam Natensohn. May 5 will be the second cleanup with 1st Ward Alderman Proco Joe Moreno's volunteers. Volunteers are to meet at Damen and Wicker Park Ave. at the Wicker Park entrance at noon for a two hour span of cleaning.
At approximately 2:27 a.m., May 2, at 959 N. Ashland Ave. (by Augusta Blvd.) a male pedestrian was hit and seriously injured.
While the 4th Annual Chicago International Music and Movie Festival (CIMM Fest) was the most successful that they have produced, the creators are meeting a new challenge according to Josh Chicoine, Co-Executive Director.
With 125 votes separating incumbent Maria Antonia "Toni" Berrios and challenger Will Guzzardi in the race for the 39th District State Representative seat, Guzzardi would not concede until they formally investigated the votes.
The Wicker Park Advisory Council usually meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm at the Wicker Park Field House
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
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