Friday, August 31, 2007
Friday, August 24, 2007
Rally to Save Mass Transit
Transit is key to Edgewater's and all of Chicago's current and future livelihood. We must continue to push for the appropriate support for transit, and here is another opportunity for us to keep transit and Edgewater moving forward together. See below for more details.
Rally to Save Mass Transit
Join Mayor Richard M. Daley, DuPage County Chairman Robert Schillerstrom, House Mass Transit Committee Chair Representative Julie Hamos, House Mass Transit Committee Minority Spokesperson Representative Sid Mathiasand fellow advocates in support of transit funding and reform.
Tuesday, August 28th, Rally begins at 11:30 a.m.James R. Thompson Center - outdoor plaza
100 W. Randolph - Chicago, IL
Dear Partner for Transit:
Join elected officials, representatives from the civic, business and labor communities and transit advocates from across the region in support of Senate Bill 572 on Tuesday, August 28th at 11:30 a.m. at the Thompson Center's outdoor plaza, Clark and Randolph streets in Chicago.
The General Assembly must act quickly to avoid fare hikes and service cuts that are scheduled for September. Show your support for transit investments and urge elected officials to act now!
Support Senate Bill 572 and Save Mass Transit!
For more information on how you can save mass transit please visit: http://movingbeyondcongestion.org/
Edgewater Development Corporation www.edgewaterdev.org info@edgewataerdev.org 773-506-4016
Rally to Save Mass Transit
Join Mayor Richard M. Daley, DuPage County Chairman Robert Schillerstrom, House Mass Transit Committee Chair Representative Julie Hamos, House Mass Transit Committee Minority Spokesperson Representative Sid Mathiasand fellow advocates in support of transit funding and reform.
Tuesday, August 28th, Rally begins at 11:30 a.m.James R. Thompson Center - outdoor plaza
100 W. Randolph - Chicago, IL
Dear Partner for Transit:
Join elected officials, representatives from the civic, business and labor communities and transit advocates from across the region in support of Senate Bill 572 on Tuesday, August 28th at 11:30 a.m. at the Thompson Center's outdoor plaza, Clark and Randolph streets in Chicago.
The General Assembly must act quickly to avoid fare hikes and service cuts that are scheduled for September. Show your support for transit investments and urge elected officials to act now!
Support Senate Bill 572 and Save Mass Transit!
For more information on how you can save mass transit please visit: http://movingbeyondcongestion.org/
Edgewater Development Corporation www.edgewaterdev.org info@edgewataerdev.org 773-506-4016
Monday, July 30, 2007
Edgewater Community Council Wish List
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
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
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.
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