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The Chicago Park District denied a permit for the Venetian Kayak Night event scheduled for August 8 due to a scheduling conflict with another event. Rainbow Beach Park Advisory Council's president criticized the decision, claiming it hampers community engagement and safety concerns can be addressed collaboratively.
JDL Development and Kayne Anderson Real Estate plan to acquire a 31-acre portion of the stalled Lincoln Yards project, now named Foundry Park. The new vision includes 2,000 to 3,000 residential units, featuring apartment towers and single-family homes, with an expected closing date in the fall. Local officials express optimism about this redevelopment, which aims to transform the site into a community hub.
Three free outdoor concert series will launch this weekend on Chicago's Northwest Side, featuring local and jazz musicians. The Live on Logan series, started in 2020, kicks off on Sunday at Palmer Square Park, while Moods + Foods and Kilbourn Park concerts will also take place throughout the summer. Community support through donations is crucial for the success of these events.
The estate of Donna King donated $70,000 to community projects in the 39th Ward, funding initiatives such as wheelchair-accessible garden beds and flood mitigation at local parks. Ald. Samantha Nugent collaborated with the estate executor to distribute the funds among six local organizations that reflect the community's values.
Evanston native Jason Narducy reunites with his childhood punk band Verböten for the Square Roots Festival on Friday. The band, which gained renewed interest after being featured by Dave Grohl, has prepared new songs and plans to showcase their punk-pop energy at the event.
South Deering residents have long complained about persistent odors from the Pullman Innovations vegetable oil plant. Local officials are advocating for increased air monitoring and emissions testing while addressing the community's concerns at an upcoming town hall.
Postal workers in Roseland rallied for increased safety protections nearly a year after letter carrier Octavia Redmond was shot dead on her route. Colleagues criticized the U.S. Postal Inspection Service for neglecting violent crimes against carriers and demanded justice for Redmond.
Chicago Public Library expands its summer reading programs to include adults, offering activities like reading eco-lit and attending gardening workshops. Participants who complete six of ten activities can earn a limited-edition baseball cap and enter raffles at their local library branches. The initiative is part of the “Summer at CPL” event, which features over 2,000 activities for all ages.
Uptown's Clarendon Park Community Center reopened after a $13 million renovation, enhancing its amenities and accessibility. The renovation includes a new fitness space, dance studio, and outdoor plaza, aiming to provide safe community spaces as emphasized by Ald. Angela Clay. Programs will resume this fall, along with the return of the Garfield-Clarendon Model Railroad Club.
Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village Chicago Impact Center plans to transform the former Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Grand Boulevard into a youth community center. The nonprofit aims to expand its services to include youths up to 18 years old and expects to have the center fully operational by 2027.