I want to offer my heartfelt thanks to the St. Robert Bellarmine’s Girl Scouts, the Boy Scout Troop 840. Thanks for making the holidays brighter in our community.
The Addison Avondale Mural
A mural at Addison and Avondale recently painted by the community designed by Rafael Lopez.
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at Jeff Park
45th Ward Summer Kid\'s Basketball Tournament was Held June 30th
The Police Memorial Mural -
A mural at Montrose and Knox recently dedicated to all of Chicago\'s fallen police officers.
We Hosted a Seniors Valentines Day Dance
Complete with a Frank Sinatra-style singer, food from Heck’s catering and local students to help the event go smoothly. Artists were on hand to sketch the seniors for an upcoming art show.
ARTS ALIVE I 45 is a new arts initiative created by Alderman John Arena designed to use local artists and their work to enhance and enrich the business districts of the ward, developing pride, community involvement greater awareness of the assets of the 45th ward.
Ald. Arena talks with scouts from troop 3990 at OLV Pinewood Derby Extravaganza.
Aldermna John Arena, Chicago Cycling Club and Active Transportation Alliance held Bike 45th Ward event. This social group founded by the 45th Ward Alderman\'s office to promote cycling and comradery in the 45th Ward.
Roll Call For Concerned Citizens
More than 50 ward residents stood behind the third shift of the 16th District Police as they held their roll call on the corner of Argyle and Leclaire.
Crews will close Montrose Avenue at Kildare (4300 West)Tuesday, May 28, to perform sewer replacement. Montrose should reopen June 5. The suggested detour is Cicero to Irving Park to Pulaski. Thank you for your patience while …
Since the Portage Theater reopened many years ago, Dennis Wolkowicz and Dave Dziedzic, under Portage Theater Management, LLC, have managed the theater. The corporation is the holder of the liquor and public place of amusement licenses. For …
As you know, the Chicago School Board voted this week to close 50 schools throughout the city. I was disappointed but not surprised by their decision. Although none of the closing schools are in our communities, I’m still disturbed …
BBQ FEST is coming back to Six Corners this year on Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16. More details to follow. It is always a great time, and it is your opportunity to dunk your’s truly in …
The next ward clean up will be along Avondale Ave. from Lavergne to Ainslie on Saturday, June 8th. from 10-2pm. You bring your gloves – we’ll bring the tools.
Boys and Girls, it’s that time of year again for the 2nd Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Sat. May 11th at Jefferson Memorial Park, 4822 N. Long. Ave. Registration is day of game 8:30a.m. …