
Planning an East Village garden is part of this year's curriculum at Near North Montessori School, 1434 W. Division. Students in this project will describe their assignment at Monday's East Village Association meeting. The students' statement follows; learn more at 7 p.m...

By Marjorie Isaacson Recycling in Chicago is easier than ever, if you're part of the minority of Chicago residents with the Blue Cart program....

President's Message by John Scheer The East Village has been very busy and the East Village Association has been right there with all that's happening. You can be part of it too, by joining the November EVA membership meeting. It's scheduled for Monday, Nov. 2 at the Happy Village, 1059 N. Wolcott....

Minutes for October 5, 2009 Membership MeetingSubmitted by Dana PalmerMeeting Commenced at 7:07 p.m.Presentation by Allison Havens (pictured at right) with The Greenheart Shop, located at 1911 W. Division St. According to Ms...

The fair-trade clothing, food, jewelry, accessories and children’s items at Greenheart Shop, 1911 W. ...

Eleanor Mayer, administrative assistant for the Wicker Park Bucktown SSA #33 tax district, with commissioner Wayne Janik of Janik's Cafe, 2011 W Division St.Minutes for Sept. 14, 2009, membership meeting submitted by Dana PalmerMeeting commenced at 7:06 p.m...

By Greg Nagel Hidden in plain sight, Baci Hair & Nail Salon is at 947 N. Ashland on the west side of the street. Leta Baci (Mom), Celnik Baci (Dad) and Marin Baci (Son) all work there along with six other stylists. Leta and Celnick each have more than 15 years of experience cutting hair....

President's Message by John Scheer Wow! What a great EVA barbecue. I think all of you who joined us for the annual August East Village Association barbecue will agree it was a beautiful Chicago evening and a great get-together for friends and neighbors....

Learn about your tax dollars at work on Division Street when the East Village Association surveys the Wicker Park Bucktown business district Monday, Sept. 14.Taxes fund improvements on both side of Division through the Wicker Park Bucktown Special Service Area...

By Scott A. Rappe Despite the recession, continued financing difficulties and a glut of condominiums, demolitions continue unabated in East Village....

Eco-Tip by Marjorie IsaacsonA simple, but far from easy, rule of environmentally responsible living is to avoid throwaway items and substitute reusable items instead. It's difficult to follow because disposable items are so handy and relatively inexpensive...

Submitted by Dana PalmerAttendanceBoard Members: John Scheer, Brodi Cole, Dana Palmer, Stephen Rynkiewicz, Rich Anselmo and Scott RappeNon-Board Members: Marjorie Isaacson and Brian ThompsonAugust barbecue review: Approximately 120 people came with 10 new memberships acquired that evening...

Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. will discuss plans to save St. Boniface Church at the Aug. 18 meeting of the Eckhart Park Community Council. Previously, the 27th Ward alderman reported that the Archdiocese of Chicago and the City of Chicago have been negotiating a potential land swap...

By Aaron BiltonThe last time that I received an update about the new West Town library, I was informed that the work would begin this summer and that the library would late first quarter 2010...








