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Proposed plans for the redevelopment of structures that formerly comprised Lincoln Park Hospital were unveiled Oct. 21 at a community meeting that attracted 100-plus attendees.
They came to learn details of the proposed redevelopment plans put together by developers Michael Supera and Richard Zisook. The two have been major players on the Chicago real estate scene for four decades. Two of their more recent notable ventures are complexes at 530 and 600 Lake Shore Drive. The meeting was sponsored by Alderman Vi Daley in collaboration with the Lincoln Central and Mid North neighborhood associations. READ MORE
After watching (on PBS television) Ken Burns' new series on the National Parks, the benefits and beauty of nature once again are driven home. Many of us cannot travel to the Grand Canyon or Yosemite, but we can enjoy the beauty of nature right in our own city. Notably through our magnificent parks and our great lake. But also in our immediate neighborhoods - our boulevards, our parkways, and our very own back yards. READ MORE
The LCA Watchdog invites readers to become roving reporters.
It's all in the spirit of making the LCA Watchdog newsletter truly a member publication. We're welcoming all sorts of written contributions (plus your interesting photos, cartoons, kids' artwork). READ MORE
The Tax Reform Action Coalition (TRAC) continues its mission to enact a fair and predictable property tax system in Illinois. As the 7% property assessment cap expired prior to the 2009 property tax reassessment, we are faced, yet again, with the need to fight for reform. We have joined with state representatives and aldermen in calling for a renewal of the 7% assessment cap - but that is not the long term solution. READ MORE
"Hard to believe," reflects Jon Nordhem. "We're approaching our fourth decade in Lincoln Park." Best of all, Jon and his brother Bill, proprietors of the legendary Four Farthings Tavern and Grill at Lincoln, Dickens and Cleveland Avenues, have no intention of letting up. "We introduced some new items on the menu and we're beginning to see a youthful changing of the guard in the dining room", Bill observes with assurance that signature items still draw raves. For regulars with longtime cravings for the steaks, chops and seafood, "it's as good as it ever was." "When we took over in 1981," Jon reminisces," the place was in desperate need of a makeover. READ MORE
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In the Lincoln Park area, as in any urban neighborhood, the safety and security of its residents is always a concern. While our local police do an excellent job at protecting us from unwanted intrusion by others, there are many things that we as citizens can do to secure our own homes and persons. READ MORE
This tip is offered by the LCA Safety Committee from suggestions made by the Chicago Police at recent Chicago Alternative Policing Strategies (CAPS) meetings in the LCA area. CAPS meetings for LCA residents north of Armitage are held the second Wednesday of the month, 6:30 pm, at the St, Vincent DePaul Center... READ MORE
Movie Night a Smash Hit with Kids. Parents, too.
The big screen drew a big crowd on July 21 as Bauler supporters co-hosted movie night with the Chicago Park District. Families put aside their dinner and bedtime routines to mingle with neighbors, picnic and watch "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep," the story of a lonely boy who discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a sea creature of Scottish legend. READ MORE
We are so fortunate
to have Bauler Park in our neighborhood. There is strong interest
in the neighborhood to renovate the park to improve accessibility
and update equipment. Please take a few moments to complete the
survey.
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Letters
to the editor are normal fare. In a reversal of form, this letter
from your editor is an open invitation for all LCA members to
take an active role as we plan the next edition of the LCA Watchdog.
A
new place to dine in the LCA area is always a cause for celebration,
and La Trattoria del Merlo, located at 1967 N Halsted, tel. 312-951-8200
adds another great choice to our neighborhood's list of outstanding
eating establishments. Specializing in Northern Italian cuisine,
the restaurant is an informal, family friendly place that caters
to our local residents. Its atmosphere can be characterized as
busy, but also casual, and relaxed. It's one of the few restaurants
in the area that's open for lunch, a real boon for local business
owners who are looking for a good place to conduct a business
luncheon. 
After
attending the Bauler Park Halloween party on Sunday, Oct. 25,
it really hit home once again what a fabulous neighborhood we
live in! There were literally hundreds of goblins and ghosts accompanied
by their parents. Everyone was having a ball. It was truly a neighborhood
happening. It struck me that more and more cherish city living
and the opportunity to socialize with other neighbors in the area.
