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Halloween Fun
Events For
Kids, Pets, and Adults
There are three Halloween Events for everyone - CLVN's Fall
Festival, LVECC's Halloween Hoopla and Triangle Neighbor's 11th
Annual Northalsted Costumed Halloween Parade.
In partnership with Agassiz School, CLVN is hosting their
Fall Festival with face painting, candy and
games. Festivities go from 10AM to 1PM at Agassiz School (2851
N Seminary) on Saturday, October 27th.
LVECC's Halloween Hoopla swings back in town
with hayrides, games and face paintings at Nettlehorst School (3252
N Broadway) on Sunday, October 28th. This free event goes from
12 Noon to 6PM.
Finally, the Northalsted Costumed Halloween
Parade is roars into Lake View with this
year's theme "Fire Breathin'".
Thousands are expected to view or participate in this year's parade
on Halloween, Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 7PM beginning from
Belmont and Halsted going north on Halsted to Cornelia.
Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Caribou Coffee, and a
generous donation by Effen, Triangle Neighbors working
with the Northalsted Area Merchants Association is able to put on
this year's parade.
There are categories for kids, pets, adults and groups.
Free registration begins at 5:30PM at Spin (one of our sponsors) at
800 W Belmont. There will be over $5,000 in cash and
prizes including a pair of airline tickets for two on American
Airlines to anywhere in the continental United States.
Sponsorship proceeds and donation from the parade support the
construction of Space Park near Roscoe and
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Chicago Cubs
Schedule
2008 Schedule
Announced
The Chicago Cubs
announced their tentative 2008 regular season schedule, set to begin
on March 31 vs. Milwaukee at Wrigley Field and conclude on September
28 in Milwaukee.
The Cubs will open the
2008 campaign at home for the first time since 2001 and just the
second time in the last 12 seasons. The 2008 season opener vs.
Milwaukee represents the first-ever regular season game in the city
of Chicago in the month of March. The Cubs previously opened
at home as early as April 1 in 1996 vs. San Diego.
The Cubs are scheduled
to host four holiday games:
May 11 vs. Arizona on Mother's Day, May 26 vs. Los Angeles on
Memorial Day, June 22 vs. the White Sox on Father's Day and
September 1 vs. Houston for Labor Day. The Cubs are scheduled to be
in St. Louis for the Fourth of
July. | |
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Other October
Occasions Start the fun a little early!
Join us for a free Art Trolley Tour on Friday, October
19th that showcases seven art galleries in Lake View.
Enjoy complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres. Start the tour at
any time. There are two trolleys that run continuously between
5PM and 10PM.
Or start early with the 15th Annual Night of 100 Drag
Queens. Equality Illinois is having two shows at
Sidetrack (3349 N Halsted) on October 23rd and 24th. Each
night showcases the talents of both amateurs and seasoned performers
in a hilarious review. Proceeds from your ticket purchases
benefit Equality Illinois. General admission tickets are $10 at the
door.
Lake View YMCA is
having their Halloween Spooktakular on Monday, October
30th at Cubby Bear (1059 W Addison) from 6PM to
9PM. Tickets are $50 and includes appetizers, beer, wine
and soda. Prizes are awarded for best
costume. Proceeds are benefiting the Lake View YMCA
Annual Fund and Children's Memorial
Hospital. |
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Survey Results
Thanks for Your
Feedback
LVCC conducted two different online surveys in the
past couple months to get community input on our
neighborhood.
The first survey was on Chicago Cubs Neighborhood
Protections. We asked residents and business owners about
night baseball games and the two concerts at Wrigley Field. Read the summary of the
results.
The second survey was on Crime and Personal Safety. We
asked residents and business owners their perception of Crime in
Lake View, how it compared to prior years, and what options they
would be willing to pursue. You can still take the survey if
you haven't already.
To participate in future surveys, simply subscribe to these
newsletters. We send out emails alerting you of new surveys
and we also post the links to the survey on the LVCC
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Property Tax Relief
State Senate Overrides
Governor
With the Senate override of
the Governor's veto, House
Bill 664 has become law.
The new law will not only extend "the 7% solution" for an
additional three years, but also increases the exemption cap from
the previous level of $20,000 to $33,000 in the first year,
$26,000 for the second
year and $20,000 for the
third year. The bill
also includes several new forms of relief for long-term homeowners,
seniors, and
veterans. | |
Dear
John,