Story and Photo by Nik Kovac Two summers ago, the city announced that $3.6 million was available to help revitalize the stretch of North Avenue between King Drive and I-43. The working title of this civic investment was the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District. Since then, two major real estate developments have been announced in […]
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Garden of the Month
by Jackie Reid Dettloff In this month when we celebrate Memorial Day we focus on a memorial garden. The plantings on the east side of Pierce School on the 2700 block of North Fratney were established more than a decade ago as a tribute to teachers at the school. Karen Zakszewski remembers that in one […]
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A Place for Nature in the City
by Laura Richard For the past eight years, a small group of dedicated volunteers representing a diverse array of folk from the community (business people, land owners, non profit leaders, government officials, teachers and neighbors) have been working together toward the common goal of forever preserving and protecting the 5.5 mile natural corridor that borders […]
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Mr. Yuk
by Emily DeLeo Your home should be a comfortable place where you and your family can feel safe. However, your home may not be safe if you leave medications or other dangerous substances where children or pets can reach them. Cosmetics, cleaning supplies, medications and even vitamins can be very dangerous to children. All of […]
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Walk Like a River: Sculptural Ensemble New Addition to Riverside Park
story and photos by Ellen Warren Walk Like a River. The group name of the three new sculptures in Riverside Park is also somewhat instructional in how to find them. Start on the Oakland Avenue edge of the park and find the first piece set back a bit, near the center point. This sculpture, titled […]
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