North Side Police Oversight Group Raises Alarm As Funding For Mental Health Response Team Dries Up
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / March 27, 2025 LINCOLN SQUARE — The city’s new mental health initiative is facing a fiscal cliff at the end of the year as federal COVID funds run out. But a group of police district council members say city public safety money should be reallocated to save the program. The city’s police district councils are new elected civilian oversight boards created after years of community organizing. The inaugural council members assumed office in 2023 and are elected to
District, Ravenswood’s Popular Furniture Store, Is Moving To Andersonville
Block Club Chicago / by Madison Savedra / March 18, 2025 ANDERSONVILLE — A popular Ravenswood furniture boutique is moving to Andersonville this spring. After 10 years, District is moving from 4835 N. Damen Ave. in Ravenswood to 5430 N. Clark St. in Andersonville, store owner Chris Murphy said. The Clark storefront is the former home of Getir, a Turkish grocery delivery business. Murphy said he didn’t plan to move the store but decided the new location was the right fit after discovering the empty space
Oscar Joyo mural is love letter to Lincoln Square, arts district
Chicago Sun Times / by Genvieve Bookwalter / January 31, 2025 Artist Oscar Joyo has worked on campaigns for big brands like Nike and Doc Martens. But his latest mural pays homage to Lincoln Square, his home. When he saw a call for submissions, “I was like, you know what, let’s do it. It’s three to five minutes away from where I live,” Joyo says. “When I got accepted, I was like, wait, I actually got it? This is crazy.” The mural, titled LOVE, LANA (LANA LOVE), is about 24 feet wide by 40 feet tall on a
Breaking Barriers: Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart's Leadership and Legacy in Craft Distilling
This Women’s History Month, we honor the trailblazing achievements of Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart, the visionary co-founder and president of KOVAL Distillery, one of the largest independent woman-owned craft distilleries in the United States. Through her leadership, KOVAL has become a global name in organic spirits, celebrated for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality. As the driving force behind KOVAL’s new luxury line, Thresh & Winnow, Dr. Birnecker Hart has once again raised the bar
A Toast to Ravenswood happening Thursday night
CBS News / Jumpstart with Jackie / January 23, 2025 A Toast to Ravenswood happening Thursday night Join in on “A Toast to Ravenswood” Thursday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $40. View More Here.
Chicago, IL Businesses: What to Know About the CTA, BOI and FinCEN Changes
The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes. While a Texas federal district court’s preliminary injunction puts this requirement on hold, many experts expect that to be overturned. In that event, failure to file could lead to fines of $500 per day, up to a maximum of $10,000, and possible criminal penalties. However, filing your Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report will help you avoid fines
North Side park, established in 1930, sees major upgrades
WBBM News Radio / by Carolina Garibay / October 8, 2024 Three new pickleball courts and revamped horseshoe pits and volleyball courts at Welles Park are part of a $400,000 project that funds the improvement of popular park spaces. The Chicago Park District said these improvements “intend to ensure the community has access to the best amenities only found in Chicago parks.” Patrons might notice new clay and turf on the historic horseshoe pits and new sand, posts, and netting on the volleyball courts. Read
Winnemac Park Construction Delayed To August
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / July 29, 2024 LINCOLN SQUARE — Crews will begin construction on new drainage and other upgrades to some of Winnemac Park’s sports fields in August. The park district solicited bids from contractors in April with the goal of starting construction in June and having the new fields ready by November, according to park district plans. But the construction contract was not awarded for Winnemac Park until July, and the awarded contractor needed to finalize
Lincoln Square, Near West Side Police Commanders Swap Districts
Block Club Chicago / Alex V. Hernandez / July 23,2024 LINCOLN SQUARE — Police Supt. Larry Snelling’s latest reshuffling of the department’s leaders has two veteran commanders swapping police districts. Beth Giltmier is taking over as commander of the Lincoln (20th) Police District. The district includes parts of Lincoln Square, Uptown, Edgewater, Andersonville and Ravenswood. A 34-year veteran of the department, Giltmier most recently served as commander of the Near West (12th) District. Giltmier is
Get Ready For Construction In Lincoln Square, Edgewater And Andersonville This Summer
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / June 7, 2024 LINCOLN SQUARE — A variety of Lincoln Square construction projects to improve street safety for bicyclists and pedestrians and upgrade Winnemac Park and other parks are getting underway this summer. Since taking office in 2019, Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) has used community-driven zoning, participatory budgeting and resources like the 2019 master plan for Lincoln Square to help inform his office’s agenda, which includes the creation of the Ainslie
