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1st Ward Weekly Newsletter
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I am very proud to have been a part of raising funds and allocating monies for this worthy project. I think parks are so important because they help build a sense of community and help us unite as neighbors. The new field house at Maplewood Park will feature two club rooms, bathrooms and be ADA accessible, all much needed updates to the 1950 original field house. According to the Chicago Park District, the new field house will look similar to the Lowe Park Field House: |
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As part of the Chicago City Council Latino Caucus, I helped found the Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation, a non-profit that helps promote education among working-class Latino families. Together, we were able to raise over $300,000 and awarded $5,000 scholarships to many deserving students who would not be able to afford college on their own. To read more about the award and Juanita and Andrea, two of this year's recipients, click here. |
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My annual Back-to-School Fair is approaching quickly. This fair is all-inclusive and every child who attends will be school-ready once they leave. For more information, call (773-278-0101) or email (1stwardbacktoschool@gmail.com) my office. |
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WEST TOWN DOG PARADE
WHERE: Begins at Commercial Park and ends at Smith Park
WHEN: Saturday, July 29th
TIME: 10 AM - 12 PM
Join us for the inaugural West Town Dog Parade. Parade begins at 10:00 AM at Commercial Park and will culminate with a costume contest at Smith Park.
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WICKER PARK FEST
WHERE: Milwuakee Ave from North Ave to Paulina St
WHEN: Saturday, July 29th and Sunday, July30th
TIME: 12 PM - 10 PM
Wicker Park Fest is one of Chicago’s top-drawing festivals, building on the area’s unique character, the weekend celebrates the neighborhood with eclectic music ( over 40 bands on three stages), great local food, arts and crafts, a kids’ area, and retail vendors
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SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
WHERE: Eckhart Park (1330 W Chicago Ave.)
WHEN: Friday, August 4th
TIME: 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Now in its sixth year, Shakespeare in the Parks tour presents a free 75-minute abridged production of Romeo and Juliet at neighborhood parks across the north, west and south sides of the city. At each tour location, a specially equipped truck rolls into the park, a stage unfolds, and a company of professional actors shares Shakespeare’s story of star-crossed lovers with families and neighbors of all ages.
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Are You Recycling Properly? |
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Office location & hours
We are located at 2740 W. North Avenue. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9A.M. to 5P.M. and Tuesdays from 10A.M. to 6P.M.
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Proco Joe Moreno
2740 W. North Ave. | Chicago, IL 60647
☎ (773) 278-0101
✉ ward01@cityofchicago.org
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