LCA Receives Grand Award in 29th Annual APEX Awards
Newsletter & Website Each Receive Awards for Publication Excellence
LCA was honored earlier this month with a Grand Award and two Excellence Awards in the 2017 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence. LCA was the only volunteer non-profit to be honored in the international communications competition, now in its 29th year.
Other organizations whose creative was honored include Ford Motor Company, American Cancer Society, Bank of America, GEICO, International Monetary Fund, Merrill Lynch, American Bar Association, Lockheed Martin, Augusta National Golf Club, Pacific Life, Disney, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Prudential Insurance, NASA, the National Football League, among others.
The Grand Award (shown below) came in the Design & Illustration category for LCA's suite of event and organization logos shown below. Judges attributed the award to (read more).
Lincoln Park & Old Town News From DNAinfo
- Pay $500K To Woman Who Miscarried After Officer Used Stun Gun On Her: Alds. July 24, 2017The City Council is expected to approve the settlement Wednesday.
- 'Heads Should Roll' Over Red-Light Ticket Settlement, Alderman Says July 24, 2017The city failed to give residents enough time to challenge the tickets, according to the lawsuit.
- Medieval Times Knights Teach Park District Campers Swordplay, Chivalry July 24, 2017Honesty, loyalty and integrity are the knight's code, "and helping around the house whenever you can."
- Rauner Again Vows To Veto More Money For CPS July 24, 2017Gov. Bruce Rauner called a special session for lawmakers starting Wednesday.
- New Cabrini-Green Building At Oak And Larrabee Gets Developer July 24, 2017The CHA selcted Brinshore-Michaels, which previously did 1200 Clybourn, as the developer.
- CPS Budgets: Here's What Every School Is Getting For 2017-2018 July 24, 2017INTERACTIVE: See how your school fared in this year's budget.
LCA MEMBER WINS TOP 10 AWARD
Natural Elements Salon, owned and operated by LCA member Edda Coscioni, is the "Best Place to Get Fit and Refreshed," according to online voting in the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce Top 10 Awards. The awards ceremony, hosted by WGN-AM's Patti Vasquez, was held at the Steppenwolf Theatre on October 24. Other winners Molly's Cupcakes for "Best Place for Coffee & Sweets"; Nookies for "Best Place to Brunch"; Dirk's Fish and Gourmet Shop for "Best Place to Shop"; the J. Parker for "Best Place to Drink"; Westend Dental for "Best Neighborhood Service Provider"; Lincoln Park Zoo for "Best Place for Arts and Culture"; and Summer House Santa Monica for "Best Place to Dine." Read more about the awards.
OLD TOWN ART FAIR NAMED COUNTRY’S BEST
LCA PRESIDENT RECEIVES 2016 NEIGHBORHOOD CHAMPION AWARD
Kenneth Dotson Receives Neighborhood Champion Award from Kim Schilf
The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce initiated their "Neighborhood Champion" awards this year to be given annually to one business and one resident in Lincoln Park for the positive impact they have made in the community. The inaugural business award recipient was Green City Market and the inaugural resident award recipient was LCA President Kenneth Dotson. Read more.
LCA NEWSLETTER WINS ANOTHER AWARD
on the open rates and other performance metrics associated with the newsletter in 2016 in comparison to other Constant Contact clients. From the Heart has also received consecutive APEX Awards for Publication Excellence. If you not currently receive the award winning monthly LCA newsletter, you can sign up here.
A CELEBRATING HEART
With dozens of kids breaking through a "Bauler 2016" banner, the Bauler playground at Wisconsin and Cleveland opened to the public after months of work to remove old equipment and install new, updated playground equipment loaded with innovative, fun pieces to explore.
LCA has served as the fiscal agent for Bauler Park for many years, but 
President Kenneth Dotson credited 43rd Ward Alderman Michele Smith, the Bauler Park Advisory Council, headed by Leslie Miller, and the Chicago Park District for the successful outcome. "LCA has long assisted Bauler Park," said Dotson, "but projects like this don't get done, especially not ahead of schedule, without a group of dedicated parents and neighbors, the full support of the Alderman and resources and execution from the Chicago Park District. The Bauler playlot renovation was no exception." The renovation was part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's "Chicago Plays" initiative, which is providing updated equipment for playgrounds in the city.
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A Playful Heart in the Neighborhood
LCA Events Are Something to Smile About
The 4th annual Spring Zing brought together games, entertainment, food, giveaways and delights like never before. Most importantly, it brought residents and businesses together to visit and play and enjoy a beautiful afternoon in the heart of neighborhood.
Magic in the Heart
Magician Sean Masterson, generously sponsored by LCA member Bridgeview Bank, delighted with mind boggling tricks and illusions. The friendly staff from LCA member Lakeshore Sport & Fitness sponsored and supervised several activities including helping the wee ones in the bouncy house, leading games of 9 Square and clocking fastballs for kids of all ages.
Always popular Engine 22
One of the event's highlights was the arrival of Fire Engine 22. The firefighters welcomed parents and kids alike onto Engine 22 to check out the equipment and pose for photographs. These firefighters are as nice as they are brave and they are always one of the most popular attractions at LCA events. We hope to see them (read more).
4th Annual Evening in the Garden Scheduled for September 14th
LCA's 4th annual Evening in the Garden will be held in beautiful Fire Station Park on Thursday evening, September 14th. The popular event will combine hors d'oeuvres and wine with, smiles, laughter and neighborly conversation on a beautiful late summer evening.
Noted magician Benjamin Barnes, a frequent guest entertainer at LCA events, is expected to return for the 3rd consecutive year to entertain and amaze with his close up magic and hands-on illusion to entertain. Benjamin also delighted the crowd at LCA's 3rd annual Sunday Summer Sipper held in Fire Station Park earlier this summer.
Spring Zing, continued
........at the 10th annual Howler at Bauler on Saturday, October 28!
Our friends from Geja's, an LCA member, were serving up their delectable gruyere cheese & Swiss chocolate fondue, newly available for take-out.
Geja's serving the neighborhood once again.
Tobacco Road, an LCA member on the 2200 block of N. Lincoln, served up tasty chicken wings and Clemson Bird Dogs dog from Chef Raul Castandea's southern-inspired menu. Attendees were excited to get a preview of the savory offerings from Blue Door Farm Stand, which opens its Halsted St. location later this month. Attendees also enjoyed delicious macaroons from Vanille and refreshing beverages from David's Tea's Armitage Street location.
From the face painters, balloon artists and kite decorators, to the Emerald City Mother Goose's Garden frisbees (a perfect play from kids 0-5!), the day put fun and joy into the hearts of all involved thanks to the generosity of our sponsors.
ALDERMAN SMITH RECOGNIZES LCA’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Alderman Smith thanks LCA
LCA's Annual Meeting on January 25th where members and guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails at Tobacco Road Tap Room (2249 N. Lincoln Avenue). Tobacco Road is owned by LCA member, Kyle Silver.
RECORD CROWD AT 9th ANNUAL HOWLER AT BAULER
1,100 Attendees Jam Bauler Park
A crowd of 1,100 attended LCA's 9th Annual Howler at Bauler, the largest in the event's history. Special guests included 5th District Congressman Mike Quigley, 11th District State Rep. Ann Williams and 43rd Ward Alderman Michele Smith.
Children of all ages enjoyed games, dancing to music of, and the magic of Danny Orleans, America's premier family magician, whose performance was sponsored by our friends at Bridgeview Bank. Wizard Gary Sinclair led the annual costume parade, always one of the event's most popular activities. The Parade featured creative and amusing costumes of many types. A face painter and balloon artist were also on hand to help entertain the youngsters. Read full article.
See additional photos from the 9th Annual Howler at Bauler: Album 1 • Album 2 • Album 3
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY HELD FOR NEW BAULER PLAYLOT
Dedication ceremony for new playlot at Bauler
The official ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication for the new playot at Bauler Park was held on Saturday, October 29 prior to the 9th Annual Howler at Bauler. The event was hosted by Lincoln Central Association, 43rd Ward Alderman, Michele Smith, and the Chicago Park District represented by Kimberly du Buclet.
Special guests at the dedication included 5th District Congressman, Mike Quigley, 11th District State Representative, Ann Williams and Rodger Owen, Immediate Past President of LCA.
LCA has served as the fiscal agent f0r Bauler Park for many years and worked with the Alderman's office and the Bauler Park Advisory Council on the playlot renovation. See additional photos from ribbon cutting ceremony.
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- Pay $500K To Woman Who Miscarried After Officer Used Stun Gun On Her: Alds. July 24, 2017The City Council is expected to approve the settlement Wednesday.
- 'Heads Should Roll' Over Red-Light Ticket Settlement, Alderman Says July 24, 2017The city failed to give residents enough time to challenge the tickets, according to the lawsuit.
- Medieval Times Knights Teach Park District Campers Swordplay, Chivalry July 24, 2017Honesty, loyalty and integrity are the knight's code, "and helping around the house whenever you can."
- Rauner Again Vows To Veto More Money For CPS July 24, 2017Gov. Bruce Rauner called a special session for lawmakers starting Wednesday.
- New Cabrini-Green Building At Oak And Larrabee Gets Developer July 24, 2017The CHA selcted Brinshore-Michaels, which previously did 1200 Clybourn, as the developer.
- CPS Budgets: Here's What Every School Is Getting For 2017-2018 July 24, 2017INTERACTIVE: See how your school fared in this year's budget.