CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – LINCOLN PARK LAKEVIEW WEST LOOP GOLD COAST EVANSTON
CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – LINCOLN PARK LAKEVIEW WEST LOOP GOLD COAST EVANSTON
Spring has come to Chicago (fingers crossed)! It’s a time when everyone starts getting out more does that run with the dog etc.
Speaking of dogs Joe’s Bar on Weed Street is now offering a Doggy Happy Hour for singles. That’s right if you want to be out with your pooch watch a dog movie and meet some new singles Wednesday night is for you.
For more details click here.
LAKEVIEW
Who says you can’t do anything at any age?! This past Saturday Eleanor Benz at the age of 90 received her high school certificate from Chicago Public Schools’ Lake View High.
It was 1936 when Benz dropped out. During that time in the Great Depression it was very rare for a position to open up so she took the job and never looked back.
As a special surprise for her 90th birthday her family contacted the school to see if their mother would qualify for the diploma. She was granted her diploma which was dated February 1 1936 and signed by then principal Olice Winter. According to Benz "I feel blessed. Although you know nowadays even a high school graduation isn’t enough. You need to go to college."
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WEST LOOP
American Idol is coming to Chicago. That’s right if you think you have the talent to be the next Idol now is the time to get those vocal chords warmed up.
Registration for auditions will be taken on June 20-21. Actual auditions will happen on June 22. All will be taking place at the United Center.
To read more and get the forms click here.
GOLD COAST
Not to be outdone by Bike the Drive the 6th Annual World Naked Bike Ride will be this Saturday June 13 from 9pm to midnight. For obvious reason the route is undisclosed and recommended viewing points will be announced to fans and spectators before the event.
This is a serious bike ride and not for gawkers of any sort. This ride promotes several causes most notably a healthy lifestyle and reducing our carbon footprint.
To read more click here.
EVANSTON
That old adage that good guys finish last in this case rings true because this good guy gets the last laugh. I think that’s five cliché’s in one sentence (a new record even for me)!
Local pizza delivery man Stephen Walker has been on the job for 16 years. This past week had an encounter where he was attacked and his money and car were stolen. Normally this would be in the police blotter and just another average story.
What the two assailants didn’t know is the community in Evanston is tight-knit and one of the residents in the area launched a website to support Walker with his recovery. It has now reached international acclaim.
To read more click here.
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