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- Soul-Crushing Lake Shore Drive Construction Traffic On Schedule To Finish By Oct. 6 September 21, 2018DOWNTOWN — The double-dipper construction project that has ground Lake Shore Drive traffic to a painful halt in both directions through Downtown is now halfway done. And Chicago Dept. of Transportation officials say the project is on schedule, meaning it will be done by Oct. 6 — in time for the Chicago Marathon the next day. […]
- Michelin Bib Gourmand 2019 List Features 8 New Restaurants (LIST) September 20, 2018CHICAGO — Eight new restaurants have made their way onto Michelin’s list of the best-value meals. Restaurants make the prestigious Bib Gourmand list when Michelin’s crew deems their food high quality and is able to order two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less, according to Michelin’s website. In all, Chicago […]
- Oz Park Gets New Baseball Field, Cameras To Improve Safety, Protect Park’s Statues September 20, 2018LINCOLN PARK — One of Lincoln Park’s most-visited themed parks is getting a makeover this month. It’s the first time the whole baseball field is getting redone in about 20 years, according to Judy Johanson, president of the Oz Park Advisory Council. The majority of the $161,000 project was funded by the Cubs Charities Diamond […]
- Front Porch Concerts Are Turning Ordinary Blocks Into ‘Little’ Ravinias September 18, 2018IRVING PARK — Enjoy live music and picnics but don’t want to make the trek to Ravinia? You could recreate that experience with some neighbors, thanks to a new front porch concert series popping up around town. Carisa Marconet began Front Porch Concerts four years ago, right after she graduated from DePaul University with a […]
- Robbers Posing As Rideshare Drivers Hit 5 Times On Near North Side September 17, 2018CHICAGO — Two men are posing as rideshare drivers and robbing people, police said. The robbers posed as rideshare drivers and picked up victims who were waiting for a car, according to a Chicago Police community alert. Once the victims were inside, the robbers held them up at gunpoint or forced them into handing over their […]
- A 2-Acre Halloween ‘Farm’ (In The City) Will Include A Corn Maze With A Bar Hidden Inside September 17, 2018GOOSE ISLAND — Miss the corn mazes and pumpkin patches of your youth? You’ll soon have a grown-up alternative: Jack’s Pumpkin Nights, a pop-up beer garden located inside a corn maze, is coming to Chicago. Promising “dozens of fall-themed Instagrammable memories,” Jack’s Pumpkin Nights will include a corn maze, three bars, food, carnival games, nightly entertainment and […]
- Giant 8-Eyed Wolf Spiders Are Ready To Invade Your Home As Weather Cools September 17, 2018This story was originally published by DNAinfo Chicago in 2016. CHICAGO — Now that the weather is cooling, a giant spider invasion could be coming into your house. If the cracks on your home’s perimeter aren’t sealed, eight-eyed wolf spiders — some longer than an inch, and others carrying a batch of live young on […]
- Open House Chicago 2018: Go Inside Some Of Chicago’s Coolest Buildings September 10, 2018DOWNTOWN — One weekend a year, the owners of Chicago’s coolest buildings throw open their doors and invite people inside. It’s a chance for people to scratch that itch: I wonder what THAT place looks like on the inside. And take tons of photos. This year’s Open House Chicago is being held Oct. 13 and […]
- As Months Pass In Chicago Shelters, Immigrant Children Contemplate Escape, Even Suicide September 7, 2018CHICAGO — One 16-year-old from Guatemala said he wanted to “quitarme la vida,” or “take my life away,” as he waited to be released from a Chicago shelter for immigrant children. He was kept there for at least 584 days. A 17-year-old from Guinea went on a hunger strike, telling staff members he refused to […]
- Water Fountains Are Being Turned Off At City Parks And Beaches As Fall Approaches September 7, 2018DOWNTOWN — Joggers, it might be time to start bringing your water bottles on runs again. Park water fountains and other water features are starting to be turned off around the city, said Irene Tostado, a Chicago Park District spokeswoman. The Park District’s plumbers are starting with closed beach houses (the last day of beach season […]
Fire Station Park Wins Excellence in Gardening
The Fire Station Park, a project of the Lincoln Central Association, has won a 2017 Chicago Excellence in Gardening Award, a city-wide gardening competition created to acknowledge the many gardeners who help to make Chicago a beautiful, sustainable and welcoming place to live and work.
LCA President Kenneth Dotson said, "Congratulations to Sally, in particular, whose vision and leadership of the park has brought this wonderful achievement to LCA."
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).
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.
LCA’S NEW MEMBER VALUES PROGRAM LAUNCHES
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JOIN US FOR THE 5th ANNUAL EVENING IN THE GARDEN
Please join us on Thursday evening, September 13th, as we bring the neighborhood together for another magical evening in award-winning Fire Station Park & Gardens at the 5th annual Evening in the Garden, a reception style event celebrating our wonderful neighborhood and saluting our volunteers.
Evening in the Garden, one of LCA's most popular events, will be held from 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM (but, we'll stay as long as you're having a good time.) This year's event will feature hors d'oeuvres & wine from popular neighborhood food and beverage establishments including Geja's Cafe &, J9 Wine Bar.
Returning to the event fonce again will be prominent Chicago magician, the amazing Benjamin Barnes who will stroll through the event performing close-up magic and unbelievable illusions. Earlier this year, Barnes performed at LCA's 4th Annual Summer Sipper.
Evening in the Garden is a great opportunity to visit with old friends and neighbors and meet new ones and get to know business with heart who support LCA.
LCA & OZ PARK ADVISORY COUNCIL LIGHT UP THE NEIGHBORHOOD
New Holiday Tradition Established in Lincoln Park
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Free fondue and wine reception for LCA members at Geja's Cafe (by fireplaces on patio)
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Neighborhood treasure, Geja's Cafe (www.gejascafe.com), is hosting LCA members for a wine and cheese gathering on its beautiful outdoor terrace. Fronting Armitage Avenue, the terrace features three fi...
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