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December 2008

  • Services for Housing Activist Mary Jane Haggerty
    Posted: 12/31/2008

    Dear Neighbor,

    It is with great sadness I write to inform you that Rogers Park housing activist Mary Jane Haggerty passed away last Sunday, December 28th, after a year-long battle with cancer.


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  • Community Meeting on Proposed Development at 6973 N. Ashland
    Posted: 12/30/2008

    Dear Neighbor,

    I am writing to invite you to a COMMUNITY MEETING to review a proposal to construct a seven-unit condominium building at 6973 N. Ashland Boulevard. The meeting will be held on Monday, January 5th, 7:00 p.m., at the Field School auditorium, 7109 N. Ashland Boulevard. Please use the Greenleaf Avenue entrance.

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  • Health Care Community Discussion for Obama Transition Team
    Posted: 12/29/2008

    Dear Neighbor,

    Health care reform is one of the top priorities of our president-elect, Barack Obama. His transition team is seeking input from communities across the nation on how affordable universal health care should be implemented.

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  • Wishing You a Joyous Holiday Season!
    Posted: 12/24/2008

    Dear Neighbor,

    This past year was filled with great moments and equally great challenges for our neighborhood and our nation. As we celebrate the holiday season, let's take a moment to count our blessings. We live in one of the most dynamic and exciting neighborhoods in the country, a community that continues to undergo positive change. I look forward to working with you to make 2009 the best year yet for the 49th Ward!

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  • Reminder to Shovel Your Sidewalk
    Posted: 12/19/2008

    Dear Neighbor,

    During this winter season, my office receives a lot of inquiries from people asking whether property owners are obligated to remove snow from sidewalks in front of their properties.


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  • Discuss Recession Impact at Good News Community Kitchen Forum
    Posted: 12/18/2008
    Dear Neighbor,

    Please join me for a LEGISLATIVE FORUM on the current economic crisis. Sponsored by Northside POWER , a grassroots community organization that addresses systemic hunger and poverty issues in Rogers Park, the forum will be held TODAY, Thursday, December 18th, 4:30 p.m., at the Good News Community Kitchen, 7649 N. Paulina.

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  • Free Energy Efficiency Workshop Tonight
    Posted: 12/16/2008

    Dear Neighbor,

    The 49th Ward Green Corps is pleased to join with the Edgewater Community Council in supporting Loyola University's "Building a Sustainable Community Series" which kicks off tonight with a workshop on energy efficiency.


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  • New Police Commander Appointed in 24th District
    Posted: 12/1/2008
    Dear Neighbor,

    The 24th Police District, which encompasses the 49th Ward, has a new Commander--David Sobczyk.

    The appointment of the new 24th District Commander was one of a series of command staff changes that Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis announced late last week.

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