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Classic Kids Photography, located at 917 W. Armitage, has been a generous supporter of many children oriented causes in the 10 years they have been in business. They have supported a number of Chicago area schools, as well as the Primo Center (women and children's homeless shelter) and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
Last fall, as part of the Bauler Park Halloween event, flyers were distributed to all participants highlighting Classic Kids offer to donate 10% of sales from any photo shoot for anyone who mentions Bauler Park. READ MORE
Record rainfall in July had many Lincoln Parkers mouthing Wading in the Waters instead of Singing in the Rain as basements, parkways and streets flooded. Waders would have been a solid investment for many city dwellers. Why now? Aging sewers are part of the problem. The much-ballyhooed Deep Tunnel System, which promised so much when first envisioned, was again not able to live up to its hype. It probably never will. The Chicago Tribune's article on our summer floods, Chicago flooding (Q&A: Freak storm, aging sewers and Chicago's topography lead to flooding woes - chicagotribune.com), provides insight into the problem and makes recommendations for homeowners. What's a Lincoln Parker to do? READ MORE
It's Monday night. The work week has just begun and already you need a break. Time to walk over to Halsted Street and enjoy your neighborhood Taco Joint. This colorful Urban Taqueria and Cantina at 1969 N. Halsted (the old "Minnies" site) offers Monday night Zocala margaritas for $5 at the bar and the opportunity to watch urban street life go past while you are enjoy the Joint's exceptional Mexican street fare. READ MORE
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A beautiful new Fire Station Park has taken shape on Larrabee Street just south of Armitage, and is quickly becoming Lincoln Central's newest green space gem.
This renovation would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of many neighborhood volunteers and the invaluable support of numerous community organizations and leaders. The new Fire Station Park is in bloom with beautiful flowers, vegetables and prairie plants of Illinois, and is ready for your enjoyment! READ MORE
The July CAPS meeting was of particular interest to Lincoln Park residents as it featured insights from six convicted burglars who were present at the meeting. Here is a summary of the key points discussed: READ MORE
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As you know, Children's Memorial Hospital will be moving in June 2012 to the Northwestern Memorial Hospital complex. Their current location on Fullerton and Lincoln will be sold and redeveloped. The purchaser has now been identified and vetted. The developer -- McCaffery Interests -- is a local firm with a long list of very impressive projects. 
A spotlight is being shined on a dramatic new sculpture on display in Fire Station Park. "A River Runs Through…" by artist Peter N. Gray is a tribute to Chicago and many of its features. The ribbons of stainless steel reflect the branches of the Chicago River and the lakeshore while the red and blue I-beams allude to Chicago's skyscrapers and history as the city with the first skyscrapers. 
