
Area 4 Detective Division released this report as Community Alert 640-09-009:About This CrimeOn 13 Nov 09 between the hours of 7pm and 9:30pm, numerous (5) armed robberies occurred in the 13th District. The victims were walking both alone and in small groups...

President's Message by John Scheer As we enter the holiday season, our lives get extra busy with family and friends. And the East Village Association celebrates another year as a positive force in our neighborhood....

Back issues of the East Village newsletter from 2008 and 2009 now are posted in PDF form.If you have earlier newsletters or other documents to add to this archive, contact the webmaster.

Minutes for Nov. 2, 2009 Membership MeetingSubmitted by Dana PalmerAnna Viertel, urban farm coordinator for Near North Montessori School at 1434 W. Division, presented plans to use the fenced wooded area at 1102 N. Wood as a plant-based learning center and urban farm...

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....








