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Manor Garage Sale Booms With Great Weather
The alleys were full between the Chicago River and Sacramento Ave. today as thousands hit the Ravenswood Manor’s annual garage sale. Plenty of lemonade stands, popsicle vendors and more than a couple of garages selling street food are available for those looking for a break from the heat. The sale runs until 4:00 p.m. or [...]
Lincoln Square Montessori Day Care Coming
Now that pop culture has recognized Lincoln Square as stroller central, it seems like every day a new day care option pops up. We’ve gotten a few inquiries from folks asking about this new place, Lincoln Square Montessori, 2953 W. Lawrence Ave. Ald. Dick Mell’s (33rd) office tells us that it is not a Montessori school, but [...]
This Sunday: Ravenswood Manor Garage Sale
It’s probably one of the biggest mass garage sales in the city and it’s coming this weekend. Dozens of houses open up their garages and on a sunny day the alleys can be packed with people looking for bargains. Although this Saturday’s forecast calls for rain, don’t expect people to stay away. The neighborhood garage [...]
Center Square In The News
In Springfield, a Week of Change in Education. [New York Times] Making us count: Chicago Queer couples in the census: Part 2 in the series. [Windy City Times] 8 questions with Kelsie Huff. [Gapers Block] Rod Blagojevich acknowledges ‘moments of fear’ late at night. [Chicago Sun-Times] March housing starts can’t escape cellar. [Medill Reports] Bliss [...]
Center Square in the News
Local Area Native Julia Rosenwinkel Rolls On in Derby [Windy City Times] Rod Stewart Cheers On Celtic at The Atlantic Bar & Grill [ESPN] Blagojevich Says Prosecutors Thwarting His Corruption Defense [Reuters] Whiskey Tastings and Parties the Week of WhiskeyFest [Time Out] Storefront Converted to Impressive Single-Family in NorthCenter [Curbed] 12 Months of Food Trucks: A Look Back [...]
Hollywood Manor? New TV Show Filming on Rockwell
Residents of Ravenswood Manor are used to being in the spotlight, what with Blago living in the hood. But it’s hard to act blasé when Hollywood comes calling. A strip of Rockwell, between Wilson and Montrose, was blocked off for filming on Wednesday, wreaking havoc on evening rush hour traffic. The cop cars, police tape [...]
Photos from the CSJ Anniversary Party
Last week’s celebration of Center Square Journal‘s first birthday was a smashing success. About 150 people came to Corner 41 for appetizers, drinks and friendship. In a year we’ve published hundreds of stories about our favorite neighborhood. By holding a magnifying glass to our piece of the city, we’ve found things the bigger publications couldn’t. [...]
47th Ward Candidates React to Schulter’s Withdrawal
When Ald. Gene Schulter announced Monday that he would not be seeking reelection, his challengers weren’t surprised. Rumors of Schulter’s retirement have swirled since November since Tom O’Donnell, a former president of the Democratic Party of the 47th Ward, filed to run for the seat in November. “The fact that Tom O’Donnell is another candidate [...]
Have You Seen Our Newest El Circular?
If you’re getting on the El or Metra in Center Square between 7:00 am and 8:30 am today, chances are you’ll see someone from our team passing out our newest El Circular. It’s a preview of what to expect in Center Square Journal in the coming week. Please take a look at the back of the [...]
Slim’s Diner
It has always been my goal to be live near good eateries. I judge the city I live in solely by the quality of food it offers. Before I lived in Chicago, my neighborhood had the best Mexican joint, the best Italian ristorante, the best locally-owned café and a good Chinese take-out joint. All in [...]
Crime on Brown Line Among Chief Concerns at Beat 1713 CAPS Meeting
Yesterday four police officers and 15 residents met outside in Ravenswood Manor Park for the monthly Beat 1713 CAPS meeting. Between June 24 and July 22, 42 arrests were made in the area that covers Wilson to Foster and Kimball to the Chicago River. The same number of arrests were made during the previous evaluation [...]
Beat 1724 CAPS Meeting Addresses Car Break-ins
This past Tuesday residents gathered in the hot second floor meeting room of the Horner Park Field House for Beat 1724′s monthly CAPS meeting. Officers reviewed incidents in the area (the beat covers Ravenswood Manor south of Wilson) between June 15 and July 20, and 15 people were in attendance. Topics of discussion included waste [...]
First Slice Pie Café: Ravenswood Manor Welcomes New Sweet Spot
(Ed note: New photos appended. 7/20/10) Life in Ravenswood Manor just got a little sweeter with the opening of the newest First Slice Pie Café. Though currently operating under a limited soft launch schedule (Thursday through Saturday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.), plans are to eventually serve up baked [...]
Gross Park Advisory Council Talks Block Party, Outdoor Movie
At the July 13 meeting of the Gross Park Advisory Council (the park is located at 2708 W. Lawrence Ave), members had September on their mind. They’re already knee-deep in planning the Council’s annual showcase event, Party in the Park, scheduled for September 11, from 1 to 7 p.m. This is the Council’s seventh year [...]
