This Saturday June 13th at 9AM
Meet in front of the Park Field House located at 5100 North Ridgeway
Gloves recommended. Trash receptacles provided. Unseasonable weather expected.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Albany Park
The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the state of Illinois. Homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the Albany Park floods of September 13-14, 2008 may be eligible to receive federal assistance.
To serve the needs of the affected residents, Alderman Laurino, State Representative John D'Amico, Congressman Rahm Emanuel, and the city's Office of Management and Communications worked with FEMA to open an office in the Albany Park community. The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Albany Park will provide face-to-face assistance to those who suffered damage.
The center will be located at:
Northeastern Illinois University
Physical Education Building
3600 W. Foster Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
The center will open at noon, Tuesday, October 7. Starting Wednesday, October 8, the hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, until further notice.
Residents should register with FEMA before visiting the center. There are two ways to register: log on to www.fema.gov or call FEMA's toll free number, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or TTY 1-800-462-7585. Both numbers are available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m, seven days a week, until further notice. Residents should register only once; duplicate registrations may cause delays in the delivery of assistance.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Independence Park Farmers Market
If you're looking for a Farmers Market, look no further than the 39th Ward!
Our popular Farmers Market will return to Independence Park (corner of Irving Park and North Hamlin) on the first and third Sunday of each month. Various vendors sell a variety of products including gourmet coffee, pastries, fresh bread, organic meats and eggs, garden plants, granola, brownies, soy candles, smoothies, organic soda, tamales, handmade soap, honey, and fruits and vegetables (in season). The Farmers Market cater to all, do not miss out on the opportunity.
The first Farmers Market of the season will was held on Sunday, June 1 from 8 a.m. - noon. Farmers Markets will be also be held on:
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Do not forget to mark these dates on your calendar.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Eugene Field Restoration Project
A group of community residents "Friends of Eugene Field Playlot" are in partnership with "Parkways Foundation" and are working together to raise funds to renovate the playlot at Eugene Field. Their goal is to create a playlot that is safe, clean, attractive and accessible to all children.
Putting together the plan to renovate Eugene Field 1st step is to raise enough funds to fully renovate the playlot with new updated equipment. Thanks to the 39th Ward Alderman Margaret Laurino a check was presented for $100,000.00 to the Friends of Eugene Field Playlot and their supporters. The donation from Alderman Margaret Laurino brings the organization closer to reaching their goal of raising $250,000.00, the organization hopes to raise the remaining funds through neighborhood fundraiser's in addition with corporate and governmental support.
If you would like more information or to schedule an interview, please call Judy Gadiel at 847.275.0749 or email at friendsofeugenefield@gmail.com.
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