ECC WISH LIST
As a community based non-profit, ECC is always looking for ways to defray internal expenses so that ourdollars can be used to serve the community. If you can assist us in donations, please call the ECC office at 773-334-5609.
Some items that would be helpful to the organization and its' programs are:
· Office supplies-pens, copy paper, 9x12 mailing envelopes,other general office supplies, etc...
· Digital Camera
· Color Printer
· Donations of services such as plumbers, electricians, etc.
Our Youth Arts Program would benefit greatly from donations of the following:
· Paints and Markers
· Colored Pencils
· Mat paper
· Paper
· Shelving units is good shape
· Storage Units with locks in good working condition
· Tables and chairs for use during art projects
· PC computers and screens-no more than one year of age
Our Balkan Outreach Program is in need of the following for their Tuesday morning sewing classes:
· 5 portable sewing machines in good working order
All donations are fully tax deductible in accordance with the law. All donors will be sent letters for tax purposes and as a thank you for your donation
Monday, July 30, 2007
48th Ward Zoning and Planning Votes to Support TIF
48TH WARD ZONING and PLANNING VOTES TO SUPPORT TIF
On June 27th, the 48th Ward Zoning and Planning Committee voted in support of the Edgewater TIF. The establishment of a new Tax Increment Finance District was recommended by Alderman Mary Ann Smith. The Committee first voted to establish an oversight committee on all 48th Ward TIFs.
The first TIF expense will be to renovate the 190 units of low income housing for seniors at Hollywood House. The proposed cost for this renovation will be over $6 million dollars.
The Edgewater TIF is generally bounded by Rosemong Avenue on the north to Ainslie on the south, running principally along the frontage of Broadway on the west to Sheridan and Marine Drive on the east.
On June 27th, the 48th Ward Zoning and Planning Committee voted in support of the Edgewater TIF. The establishment of a new Tax Increment Finance District was recommended by Alderman Mary Ann Smith. The Committee first voted to establish an oversight committee on all 48th Ward TIFs.
The first TIF expense will be to renovate the 190 units of low income housing for seniors at Hollywood House. The proposed cost for this renovation will be over $6 million dollars.
The Edgewater TIF is generally bounded by Rosemong Avenue on the north to Ainslie on the south, running principally along the frontage of Broadway on the west to Sheridan and Marine Drive on the east.
Make a Difference - Volunteer
MAKE A DIFFERENCE-VOLUNTEER
Have you been looking for something to do that will make a change for the better in your life and the life of your community? You have already made a commitment to Edgewater by living here-have you thought about how you, your family, and friends can contribute to making a difference for the better in our community? The Edgewater Community Council has numerous volunteer opportunities for everyone of all ages. Are you interested in neighborhood safety? in public transportation issues? in beautifying the neighborhood?, are you interested in donating a few hours a week to assisting in office work? - if so, the Edgewater Community Council may be your answer.
You decide how involved you want to be-you might choose to join one the task force committees of ECC-Transportation, Safety, Planning & Development, Edgewater Beautiful, Communications, Fundraising, Education-there are many opportunities. You might also think about a time limited project through many of our on-going activities such as Edgewater Beautiful-planting flowers, cleaning up near the "L" stops, a few hours of your time with family, friends and neighbors makes a world of difference in the community and for all its residents.
You can pick and choose what you would like to do - it's a great way to become involved and see the results of your efforts.
Since 1960, the Edgewater Community Council has linked residents, businesses, elected officials with shared interests and concerns to enhance the lives of the diverse group of residents who compose the neighborhood of Edgewater. When concerned people join together they become a community, the community then acts, and when they act, they make a positive change for all residents.
Some upcoming volunteer activities include the following:
Assisting in answering phones in the Edgewater Community Council, 6044 North Broadway
· Assist in the preparation of mailing
· Help with setup and clean up for National Night Out-August 7th
· Participate in one of the task force committees of the Board- Safety, Transportation, Edgewater Beautiful, Planning & Development, Communications, & Fundraising
· Assist in planning the Fall ECC Fundraiser
· Other opportunities coming up!
If you want to make a difference, and want to volunteer on a local level, please contact the Edgewater Community Council at 6044 North Broadway, 773-334-5609
You will be amazed at how your volunteer efforts enhance your life and the life of your community.
Have you been looking for something to do that will make a change for the better in your life and the life of your community? You have already made a commitment to Edgewater by living here-have you thought about how you, your family, and friends can contribute to making a difference for the better in our community? The Edgewater Community Council has numerous volunteer opportunities for everyone of all ages. Are you interested in neighborhood safety? in public transportation issues? in beautifying the neighborhood?, are you interested in donating a few hours a week to assisting in office work? - if so, the Edgewater Community Council may be your answer.
You decide how involved you want to be-you might choose to join one the task force committees of ECC-Transportation, Safety, Planning & Development, Edgewater Beautiful, Communications, Fundraising, Education-there are many opportunities. You might also think about a time limited project through many of our on-going activities such as Edgewater Beautiful-planting flowers, cleaning up near the "L" stops, a few hours of your time with family, friends and neighbors makes a world of difference in the community and for all its residents.
You can pick and choose what you would like to do - it's a great way to become involved and see the results of your efforts.
Since 1960, the Edgewater Community Council has linked residents, businesses, elected officials with shared interests and concerns to enhance the lives of the diverse group of residents who compose the neighborhood of Edgewater. When concerned people join together they become a community, the community then acts, and when they act, they make a positive change for all residents.
Some upcoming volunteer activities include the following:
Assisting in answering phones in the Edgewater Community Council, 6044 North Broadway
· Assist in the preparation of mailing
· Help with setup and clean up for National Night Out-August 7th
· Participate in one of the task force committees of the Board- Safety, Transportation, Edgewater Beautiful, Planning & Development, Communications, & Fundraising
· Assist in planning the Fall ECC Fundraiser
· Other opportunities coming up!
If you want to make a difference, and want to volunteer on a local level, please contact the Edgewater Community Council at 6044 North Broadway, 773-334-5609
You will be amazed at how your volunteer efforts enhance your life and the life of your community.
Edgewater Back Alley Jazz Festival - September 8
EDGEWATER BACK ALLEY JAZZ FESTIVAL
TO BE HELD ON
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2007
What started out as a tiny block club fest has blossomed into a much larger festival that has created a greater sense of community within Edgewater. The Back Alley Jazz Festival will be held on Glenwood Avenue between Devon and Rosemont Avenues on Saturday, September 8, 2007. The Festival hours will be 2:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Entertainment will include The Dale Prasco Band and Lubrifoni, along with other exciting artists including fire dancers, the Rickover Naval Academy jazz band and color guard. The festival will also include artisans showcasing and selling everything from homemade candles to hand-crafted jewelry to one-of-a-kind works of art.
This is a kid friendly event that will have many activities for children from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. including face-painting. Food and drinks will be sold by area restaurants including Edgewater's newest neighbors, Uncommon Ground.
Tickets for the event are $5.00 for ages 16 years and older. Any profits from the Back Alley Jazz Festival will be donated to the Care For Real Edgewater Food Pantry.
For additional information contact Tom Opper at topper@revgen440.com or Troy McMillan at t8mcmillan@gmail.com
TO BE HELD ON
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2007
What started out as a tiny block club fest has blossomed into a much larger festival that has created a greater sense of community within Edgewater. The Back Alley Jazz Festival will be held on Glenwood Avenue between Devon and Rosemont Avenues on Saturday, September 8, 2007. The Festival hours will be 2:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Entertainment will include The Dale Prasco Band and Lubrifoni, along with other exciting artists including fire dancers, the Rickover Naval Academy jazz band and color guard. The festival will also include artisans showcasing and selling everything from homemade candles to hand-crafted jewelry to one-of-a-kind works of art.
This is a kid friendly event that will have many activities for children from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. including face-painting. Food and drinks will be sold by area restaurants including Edgewater's newest neighbors, Uncommon Ground.
Tickets for the event are $5.00 for ages 16 years and older. Any profits from the Back Alley Jazz Festival will be donated to the Care For Real Edgewater Food Pantry.
For additional information contact Tom Opper at topper@revgen440.com or Troy McMillan at t8mcmillan@gmail.com
Call Your Legislator - Oppose The Proposed Real Estate Transfer Tax for the RTA
Call and write to your legislator today and urge them to vote against the proposed Real Estate Transfer Tax for the RTA. Even if you've taken action in the past month, please do so again. This issue is being considered again!
Senate Bill 572, as amended includes the authority for the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to impose a real estate transfer tax of $3 per $1,000 within the city of Chicago WITHOUT VOTER APPROVAL.
The Illinois Association of REALTORS and the Chicago Association of REALTORS STRONGLY OPPOSE this proposal and urge you to contact your Representative and Senator and urge them to REJECT this proposed transfer tax increase.
It is very troubling to give this statutory authority to levy a real estate transfer tax to a special taxing district governed by an APPOINTED Board.
This is ANOTHER LAYER OF TAXING authority on property owners in Chicago where a very high home rule municipal real estate transfer tax is already in place ($7.50 per $1,000 paid by the buyer) in addition to the State and county real estate transfer tax (combined $1.50 per $1,000 on the seller).
Illinois law also is very clear in that VOTER INPUT is required to impose a new or to increase an existing home rule real estate transfer tax. This proposal contravenes that public policy.
As you are well aware, the real estate transfer tax is a "hidden" property tax because most property owners are not aware of it until they buy or sell property.
SB 572 is sponsored by Representatives Julie Hamos, Paul Froehlich and Kathy Ryg and Senator John Cullerton and Ira Silverstein. To send an e-mail to your Senator and Rep., follow the prompts below. To call your STATE legislator, go to https://email.rubloff.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ilga.gov to find your legislators' Springfield phone numbers (the one with a 217 area code). Click on "Legislator Look-up" Click the link below to log in and send your message:http://votervoice.net/target.aspx?id=ilar:17793562
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Senate Bill 572, as amended includes the authority for the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to impose a real estate transfer tax of $3 per $1,000 within the city of Chicago WITHOUT VOTER APPROVAL.
The Illinois Association of REALTORS and the Chicago Association of REALTORS STRONGLY OPPOSE this proposal and urge you to contact your Representative and Senator and urge them to REJECT this proposed transfer tax increase.
It is very troubling to give this statutory authority to levy a real estate transfer tax to a special taxing district governed by an APPOINTED Board.
This is ANOTHER LAYER OF TAXING authority on property owners in Chicago where a very high home rule municipal real estate transfer tax is already in place ($7.50 per $1,000 paid by the buyer) in addition to the State and county real estate transfer tax (combined $1.50 per $1,000 on the seller).
Illinois law also is very clear in that VOTER INPUT is required to impose a new or to increase an existing home rule real estate transfer tax. This proposal contravenes that public policy.
As you are well aware, the real estate transfer tax is a "hidden" property tax because most property owners are not aware of it until they buy or sell property.
SB 572 is sponsored by Representatives Julie Hamos, Paul Froehlich and Kathy Ryg and Senator John Cullerton and Ira Silverstein. To send an e-mail to your Senator and Rep., follow the prompts below. To call your STATE legislator, go to https://email.rubloff.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ilga.gov to find your legislators' Springfield phone numbers (the one with a 217 area code). Click on "Legislator Look-up" Click the link below to log in and send your message:http://votervoice.net/target.aspx?id=ilar:17793562
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Thursday, July 19, 2007
National Night Out Event in Edgewater
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT
Sponsored by the Edgewater Community Council and State Representative Harry Osterman
*SEND A STRONG MESSAGE TO CRIMINALS TO STAY AWAY FROM EDGEWATER AND OFF OF OUR STREETS*
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2007
7:30 PM - NEIGHBORHOOD WALK - Meet at Edgewater Library, 1210 W. Elmdale
8:l5 PM - ROLL CALL BY OFFICERS OF THE 20TH AND 24TH DISTRICTS led by District Commanders Kathleen Boehmer and Bruce Rottner. 1000 W. Thorndale at the Corner of Thorndale and Winthrop.
MEET AND GREET - Immediately following the ROLL CALL. Swift School Playlot, complimentary food, soft drinks, prizes for the best poster and more . . .
Opportunity to meet your neighbors, person living down the street and the Police Officers that serve our area and have some fun.
National Night Out is a nation-wide event started 23 years ago to heighten crime and drug awareness, generate support for anti-crime programs and strengthen community and police partnerships in fighting back crime.
BRING YOUR FLASHLIGHTS AND ENJOY THE NIGHT!
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www.edgewatercommunitycouncil.org
Edgewater Community Council, Inc. ¨ 6044 N. Broadway ¨ Chicago, Illinois 60660 ¨ 773-334-5609
Edgewater Community Council (ECC) is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit and voluntary membership organization formed in 1960 to improve the quality of life in the diverse Edgewater community. The Edgewater community is located between Foster Avenue (5200N) and Devon Avenue (6400N), and between Lake Michigan and Ravenswood Avenue (1800W).
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Edgewater Community Council
Sponsored by the Edgewater Community Council and State Representative Harry Osterman
*SEND A STRONG MESSAGE TO CRIMINALS TO STAY AWAY FROM EDGEWATER AND OFF OF OUR STREETS*
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2007
7:30 PM - NEIGHBORHOOD WALK - Meet at Edgewater Library, 1210 W. Elmdale
8:l5 PM - ROLL CALL BY OFFICERS OF THE 20TH AND 24TH DISTRICTS led by District Commanders Kathleen Boehmer and Bruce Rottner. 1000 W. Thorndale at the Corner of Thorndale and Winthrop.
MEET AND GREET - Immediately following the ROLL CALL. Swift School Playlot, complimentary food, soft drinks, prizes for the best poster and more . . .
Opportunity to meet your neighbors, person living down the street and the Police Officers that serve our area and have some fun.
National Night Out is a nation-wide event started 23 years ago to heighten crime and drug awareness, generate support for anti-crime programs and strengthen community and police partnerships in fighting back crime.
BRING YOUR FLASHLIGHTS AND ENJOY THE NIGHT!
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www.edgewatercommunitycouncil.org
Edgewater Community Council, Inc. ¨ 6044 N. Broadway ¨ Chicago, Illinois 60660 ¨ 773-334-5609
Edgewater Community Council (ECC) is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit and voluntary membership organization formed in 1960 to improve the quality of life in the diverse Edgewater community. The Edgewater community is located between Foster Avenue (5200N) and Devon Avenue (6400N), and between Lake Michigan and Ravenswood Avenue (1800W).
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Edgewater Community Council
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
You're Invited to a Beer Tasting
YOU'RE INVITED TO A BEER TASTING
The Edgewater Community Council cordially invites you, your neighbors, and friends to a Beer Tasting Event to be held on Wednesday, July 18th at Hopleaf bar located at 5148 North Clark Street.
This fun evening will consist of the learning and tasting about some of the best beers around, great food, and a raffle. This is a great way to meet new people, enjoy the company of old friends, and have a wonderful evening in a great Edgewater location.
Tickets are strictly limited to 40 persons and the cost of each ticket is $50.00 - to reserve your tickets, or to find out more about the event, call the Edgewater Community Council at 773-334-5609 during regular business hours.
What: A Beer Tasting
Where: Hopleaf Bar
5l48 North Clark Street
When: Wednesday, July 18th, 2007
6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Sponsor: The Edgewater Community Council
6044 North Broadway
Chicago, Illinois 60660
Tickets &
Information: Tickets are $50.00 per person and the event is
limited to 40 people. For ticket reservations and
additional information contact ECC at
773-334-5609
Don't miss out on this great evening! call 773-334-5609
The Edgewater Community Council cordially invites you, your neighbors, and friends to a Beer Tasting Event to be held on Wednesday, July 18th at Hopleaf bar located at 5148 North Clark Street.
This fun evening will consist of the learning and tasting about some of the best beers around, great food, and a raffle. This is a great way to meet new people, enjoy the company of old friends, and have a wonderful evening in a great Edgewater location.
Tickets are strictly limited to 40 persons and the cost of each ticket is $50.00 - to reserve your tickets, or to find out more about the event, call the Edgewater Community Council at 773-334-5609 during regular business hours.
What: A Beer Tasting
Where: Hopleaf Bar
5l48 North Clark Street
When: Wednesday, July 18th, 2007
6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Sponsor: The Edgewater Community Council
6044 North Broadway
Chicago, Illinois 60660
Tickets &
Information: Tickets are $50.00 per person and the event is
limited to 40 people. For ticket reservations and
additional information contact ECC at
773-334-5609
Don't miss out on this great evening! call 773-334-5609
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