Nadig Newspapers

10/19/2021

Mark Your Calendar: Gladstone Park
Chamber’s Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7 pm Fri., Oct. 29, at Wintrust Bank, 6336 N. Milwaukee Ave. and Job Fair from 1 to 4 pm Thurs., Oct. 28, at Liberty Bank, 6210 N. Milwaukee Ave.

10/18/2021

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10/15/2021

Longtime Sauganash Scoutmaster Bob Waddick passes away; visitation set for Oct. 22 - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

Visitation for longtime Sauganash Scoutmaster Bob Waddick will be held from 4 to 8 pm Friday, Oct. 22, at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave. http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/10/15/longtime-sauganash-scoutmaster-bob-waddick-passes-away-visitation-set-for-oct-22/

by BRIAN NADIG Longtime Sauganash Community Church Troop 834 Scoutmaster Bob Waddick, whose family has three generations of Eagle Scouts, passed away on Oct. 5. He was 87. “He mentored a lot of guys....

10/14/2021

Award-winning Gift Theatre planning to relocate to larger space in Jefferson Park - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/10/14/award-winning-gift-theatre-planning-to-relocate-to-larger-space-in-jefferson-park/

by BRIAN NADIG The Gift Theatre is leaving its longtime home at 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave. and plans to reopen in 2022 at a new, larger location in Jefferson Park. For the past 15...

10/06/2021

Free building tours, health fair, including booster shots, at Jefferson Masonic Temple on Oct. 16 - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

Visitors can tour the historic Masonic temple on Saturday, Oct. 16, in Jefferson Park, get a COVID-19 or flu vaccine, donate blood and/or try some gelato or pig roast from a local business. http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/10/06/free-building-tours-health-fair-including-booster-shots-at-jefferson-masonic-temple-on-oct-16/

by BRIAN NADIG History took center stage at the Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association’s Sept. 29 meeting when members discussed the community’s 109-year-old Masonic temple and took a look back a the “Operation Greylord”investigation that...

09/18/2021

Jefferson Park Chamber welcomes Three Swords Floral Co., 5338 W. Lawrence Ave., and owner Anne Latham to the community. http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/06/24/%EF%BB%BFthree-swords-floral-co-and-its-unique-floral-design-concepts-coming-to-jefferson-park/

09/16/2021

Rock The Badges set for Milwaukee Ave. at Six Corners on Sept. 18-19; Van Halen Invasion, 7th Heaven headline Fest that raises funds for families of police, firefighters killed in line of duty - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

Rock The Badges Festival kicks off at 2 pm Saturday, Sept. 18. Headliners are the Van Halen Invasion at 8 pm Saturday and 7th Heaven at 8 pm Sunday. On Milwaukee Avenue at Six Corners between Irving Park Road and Belle Plaine. $5 gate donation benefits Chicago Police Memorial Foundation and Ignite the Spirit. http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/09/11/rock-the-badges-set-for-milwaukee-ave-at-six-corners-on-sept-18-19-van-halen-invasion-7th-heaven-headline-fest-that-raises-funds-for-families-of-police-firefighters-killed-in-line-of-duty/

Billed as a “Musical Event of Epic Proportions,” the Rock the Badges fest is back after a one-year hiatus and will once again be held on the streets of the Six Corners commercial district....

09/11/2021

State okays low-income housing tax credits for Jefferson Park project; 3-bedroom rents $660 to $1,854 - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

Update to 2020 article: Construction permit issued for 26-unit affordable housing building near Lawrence & Austin avenues in the Jefferson/Dunning Prk area. A second permit is pending for the development’s other building, which will include 22 affordable apartments. http://nadignewspapers.com/2020/07/18/%EF%BB%BFstate-okays-low-income-housing-tax-credits-for-jefferson-park-project-3-bedroom-rents-660-to-1854/

by BRIAN NADIG The impact that the planned 48-unit development at 6001 W. Lawrence Ave. could have on desegregating Jefferson Park was briefly discussed at the July 17 meeting in which the Illinois Housing...

08/27/2021

American English, Think Floyd among headliners for Throwback Fest on Milwaukee Ave. on Aug. 27-29 - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

Throwback Music Fest kicks off at 5 pm today, Aug. 27, on Milwaukee Avenue between Elston & Rosedale http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/08/12/american-english-think-floyd-among-headliners-for-throwback-fest-on-milwaukee-ave-on-aug-27-29/

The “Throwback Music Fest” has it all — live music from the 1950s to 1990s, a classic car show, the “Miss Throwback” contest, a salute to first responders, a pet parade, children’s activities, and...

08/23/2021

Two-story residential building proposed for 5120 N. Elston Ave. in Jefferson Park - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/08/20/two-story-residential-building-proposed-for-5120-n-elston-ave-in-jefferson-park/

by BRIAN NADIG A vacant storefront at 5120 N. Elston Ave. in Jefferson Park would be replaced with a two-story, two-unit residential building under a zoning proposal that was introduced at the July 21...

08/20/2021

Taft HS plans to honor military vets at Sept. 3 Friday Night Lights game - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

Taft HS plans to honor vets at its Sept. 3 Friday Night Lights game http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/08/20/taft-hs-plans-to-honor-military-vets-at-sept-3-friday-night-lights-game/

by BRIAN NADIG Taft High School is looking forward to a return of “Friday Night Lights” on Sept. 3 when its hosts Grant Community High School in a game that will include a halftime...

07/26/2021

CPS to buy former St. Cornelius school, rectory & convent for new early education center that would serve Jefferson Park community - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

Chicago Public Schools plans to pay about $3.3 million for the former Saint Cornelius school, rectory and convent in Jefferson Park. The church is not being sold at this time. http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/07/26/cps-to-buy-former-st-cornelius-school-rectory-convent-for-new-early-education-center-that-would-serve-jefferson-park-community/

by BRIAN NADIG The Chicago Public Schools is planning to pay $3,325,000 for the former Saint Cornelius School, 5252 N. Long Ave., where an early education center for the Jefferson Park community would open...

07/15/2021

Dunkin’ Donut drive-through proposed for former bank site in Jefferson Park (photo by Rob Mandik) - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/07/14/dunkin-donut-drive-through-proposed-for-former-bank-site-in-jefferson-park-photo-by-rob-mandik/

by BRIAN NADIG A Dunkin’ Donuts with a drive-through facility is being proposed for the former Bank of America site at 4825 N. Austin Ave. in Jefferson Park, according to Alderman Nicholas Sposato (38th)....

07/07/2021

Former Olympian boxer opens home gym in Jefferson Park - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

“I was the flag bearer (at the Olympics) so it was a very proud moment for me," Douglas said. "It was a dream come true and since then I learned life is what you make it." http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/07/07/former-olympian-boxer-opens-home-gym-in-jefferson-park/

by JASON MEREL Northwest Side residents can learn how to punch and block, practice their footwork and improve their physical and mental health from former Olympian "Big’ John Douglas out of his home gym...

07/07/2021

Outdoor concert series starts this Saturday at the Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave. In the event of storms, shows will be moved indoors. http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/06/07/copernicus-center-to-host-series-of-outdoor-rock-tribute-concerts-this-summer-as-taste-of-polonia-festival-to-return-in-2022/

07/02/2021

Free admission for this international food bazaar in Mayfair on Saturday, July 3, at HarvesTrolley Chicago, 4949 N. Elston Ave., from 11 am to 3 pm. https://fb.watch/6vgLw94Jkv/

06/30/2021

Turf field at Wilson Park ruled out as it would eliminate too much green space, trees; Alderman Gardiner says other improvements to be considered - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/06/30/turf-field-at-wilson-park-ruled-out-as-it-would-eliminate-too-much-green-space-trees-alderman-gardiner-says-other-improvements-to-be-considered/

by BRIAN NADIG A proposal to install an artificial sports field at Wilson Park, 4630 N. Milwaukee Ave., is not moving forward because it would require the removal of too many trees and the...

06/26/2021

Jefferson Park Community Garage Sale — Lots of Families
This Sunday 10 am to 4 pm June 27
Copernicus Center Lot - Rain or Shine
5216 W. Lawrence Ave (at Lipps)
1 Block form the CTA Blue Line
Sponsored by Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association, Jefferson Park Chamber, Copernicus Foundation

06/25/2021

Everyday Edgebrook hosted a ribbon cutting to welcome new member Bottles and Cans to the Edgebrook Business District. Pictured left to right are Ewa Ryan of Pet Wants, Lisa Kon of Baird & Warner, Everyday Edgebrook President Justin Ochonicki, 39th Ward Alderman Samantha Nugent, Owners Carley and Joseph Katz and family, 41st Ward Alderman Anthony Napolitano, Edgebrook Sauganash Chamber Executive Director Jennifer Herren, Marti Corcoran of Coldwell Banker, Barbara Eastman of Happy Foods, and Diane Vanna of The Vanna Group. http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/06/22/bottles-its-like-a-candy-store-but-for-adults-owners-say/

06/14/2021

Man shot several times in alley in 5900 block of Northwest Hwy in Norwood Park; incident could be related to earlier dispute - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/06/14/man-shot-several-times-in-alley-in-5900-block-of-northwest-hwy-in-norwood-park-incident-could-be-related-to-earlier-dispute/

by BRIAN NADIG A 40 -year-old man was shot several times in the abdomen at about 10:15 a.m. Sunday, June 13, in an alley in the 5900 block of North Northwest Highway in Norwood...

06/07/2021

Copernicus Center to host series of outdoor rock tribute concerts this summer, as Taste of Polonia Festival to return in 2022 - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

Modern Day Romeos, 7th Heaven, Think Floyd, Tributosaurus goes Rolling Stones, Wedding Banned, Queen Explosion among the bands scheduled for summer outdoor concert series at Copernicus Center in Jefferson Park; popular Taste of Polonia Festival will return in 2022 http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/06/07/copernicus-center-to-host-series-of-outdoor-rock-tribute-concerts-this-summer-as-taste-of-polonia-festival-to-return-in-2022/

by BRIAN NADIG For the second year in a row the Taste of Polonia Festival in Jefferson Park has been canceled due to the pandemic, but the festival’s organizer, the Copernicus Foundation, is planning...

05/27/2021

‘Doodle’ mural welcomes patients to new Opt Vision Studio in Jefferson Park - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

The Jefferson Park Chamber and Alderman James Gardiner will hold a ribbon-cutting at 5 pm Friday, June 11, at Opt Vision Studio, 5371 W. Lawrence Ave. http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/02/03/doodle-mural-welcomes-patients-to-new-opt-vision-studio-in-jefferson-park/

by BRIAN NADIG A floor-to-ceiling “doodle” mural inside the new Opt Vision Studio, 5371 W. Lawrence Ave., in Jefferson Park depicts an array of area landmarks and Chicago icons, who — of course —...

05/27/2021

Jefferson Park ma*****na dispensary OK'd following months of delays; City Council Black Caucus concerned about lack of minority ownership of Chicago dispensaries - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

“We should be looking to generate revenue from flourishing industries that are able and willing to pay more taxes such as the ma*****na industry instead of looking for ways to place that burden on the backs of residents. … That’s why I voted ‘no’ the last two years on raising property taxes,” Gardiner said. http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/05/27/jefferson-park-ma*****na-dispensary-okd-following-months-of-delays-city-council-black-caucus-concerned-about-lack-of-minority-ownership-of-chicago-dispensaries/

by BRIAN NADIG The Chicago City Council at its May 26 meeting voted 31-19 to approve the proposed expansion of the Columbia Care ma*****na dispensary at 4758 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Jefferson Park to...

05/26/2021

05/01/2021

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04/30/2021

Taft HS acquiring van for sporting events; enrollment expected to top 4,200 - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers

Taft enrollment is expected to be more than 4,200 this fall. The Northwest Side high school has been recognized for its accomplishments by a national magazine for the past three years. http://nadignewspapers.com/2021/04/30/taft-hs-acquiring-van-for-sporting-events-enrollment-expected-to-top-4200/

by BRIAN NADIG Taft High School is acquiring a 12-seat van that will be used to transport students to some athletic events and other activities, saving the school an estimated $50,000 to $60,000 a...