Chicago Residential Examiner

Thanksgiving events in the neighborhood

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:22:00 -0700

Chicago Park District and some Aldermen are offering Thanksgiving cheer and activities free on charge. Thanksgiving Party Date: Friday 11/20/09 Start Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cost: $2 Location : Russell Square Park 3045 E. 83rd St.,...

McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:22:13 -0700

To the delight of kids young and old McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade will march down State Street once again on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2009 from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. Resident from across the state; some from across state lines; ma...

6th Ward Business Fair

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:05:01 -0700

One of the foundations of any neighborhood is their small businesses within the area, in a effort to support and help small businesses in the 6th Ward, Alderwomen Lyle presents the 6th Ward Business Fair on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. The Fai...

Better Southwest Housing offers veteran free training

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:28:01 -0700

Without ceremony or notice Better Southwest Housing, opened it doors at 5640 W. 63rd Street, in the Clearing neighborhood. At first glance, one thinks it’s just another real estate/housing service but it is so much more then that; for ...

Patriotic Tribute to our Military

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:04:35 -0700

To our US service men and woman, past and present, who not only fight for our "Liberty" but for "Liberty" around the world.

Veterans Day

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:43:14 -0700

Veterans Day was first named "Armistice Day" when President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as a commemoration to service member of WW I in November of 1919. US Congress officially acknowledged the end of WW I on June 4, 1926 b...

Chicago Lawn Orange Moon blow out sale

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:48:41 -0700

Orange Moon Interior Design and Antiques Studio annouces that due to tough economic times, owner decided to have a blow-out sale. All items are priced to move. Saturday, November 7, 2009 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 2436 W. 59th Street...

Is your back end as good as your front end?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:15:00 -0700

Walking down our residential blocks you can not help but notice how well maintained the front of some houses are; beautiful plantings, well trimmed bushes, manicure lawns. The front of the house is clean, painted, with everything in order. ...

Congressman Lipinski Veterans Fair

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:05:58 -0700

Lipinski's Veterans Fair Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Des Plaines Valley VFW Post 6863 7256 West 63rd St., Summit, IL. Congressman Dan Lipinski's Veterans Fair will offer local veterans assistance with a host of iss...

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:37:21 -0700

According to a poll done by the National Sleep Foundation in 2005 about 168 million people said they have driven while feeling drowsy and 103 million have actually fallen asleep while driving. Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, November 2-8, 20...

Halloween 'The Bus Stop Kids' safety coloring pages

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:14:15 -0700

About three years ago, while searching for safety coloring pages for a contest I came upon the ‘The Bus Stop Kids’ and instantly fell in love with them. They have become my most popular safety page handouts with the kids an...

CTA 2010 budget meetings

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:06:46 -0700

CTA customers and the general public will have the opportunity to provide comments to the Chicago Transit Board on the President’s 2010 Budget Recommendations at three budget meetings. All are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Thursday...

Wanna be on TV?

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:22:34 -0700

Want to be on TV and still have a good laugh for Halloween? The Chicago Cycle of Laughter will be featured on NBC (Channel 5) in their new show called 24/7 The Centsible Living. Monday, October 26, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., The Chicago Cycle ...

Halloween fun at Chicago Police Districts

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:29:01 -0700

5th District Saturday October 31, 2009 1:00 AM-11:00 PM 005TH DIST HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE Contact Details: CAPS OFFICE: 312.747.3100 Location: 005 THE DISTRICT STATION, 727 E. 111TH ST. 8th District Tuesday, October 27, 2...

Don't keep the door open for burglary

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:52:15 -0700

Awareness is the foundation of personal safety. You can’t possibly defend yourself if you are oblivious to the danger. The basic steps to prevent burglary are as follows: use solid doors and strong locks dead bolt locks w...

Saint Pascal Haunted House

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:19:29 -0700

Saint Pascal Haunted House Saturday October 17, 2009 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM 6143 W. Irving Park Road Chicago, IL 773-725-7641 $7.00 Admission, $6.00 with discount coupon Other dates 10/18/09, 10/23,24,25, & 10/29-30&nb...

Chicago Police Districts and CAPS events

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:03:59 -0700

Residents benefit when they attend Police and CAPS event and programs in their District. It shows Police the residents care about their community, helps them get to know who residents are; in turn; you not only get to know who your ...

Halloween at the Springfield Museum

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:59:19 -0700

AP Photo/Winslow TownsonYoungsters are invited to the annual Halloween season event at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield.“Where are the Wild Things?” on Sunday, Oct. 25 from noon until 5 p.m.. Admission at the door is $2 per trick-...

Early cold and use of heating equipment

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:27:43 -0700

Photo/FreePixel.comThis year cold weather has come early and that means more people will be using their space heaters to keep warm which will increase the likelihood of fires from heating equipment earlier. Fifty percent of all homes fires from...

Ward offices offer flu shots

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:24:46 -0700

31st Ward Ray SuarezFriday, October 16, 2009, 18th Annual Senior Health Fair, 10:00am - 2pmSt. Genevueve Church (Maher Hall), 2451 N. Lamon, Chicago, Ill.Walgreens is providing free Flu shots to persons with valid Medicare card only. Must have ...