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St. John Church and School redevelopment in Ukrainian Village is moving forward

Date: 
05/23/2013
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St. John Church and School, located on the corner of Walton St. and Hoyne Ave. (913-25 N.) is being developed by Alex Troyanovsky, who purchased the site in February. The architect is Orest Baranyk, Baranyk Associates, Ltd. 

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Community Organization

East Village Association and 1st Ward Alderman Moreno have community growth and sustainable development agreement

Date: 
05/23/2013
GardenGourmet

A plan agreed to by the East Village Association (EVA) and 1st Ward Alderman Proco "Joe" Moreno to promote growth and sustainable community development, within the East Village Association's boundaries, is the result of intense study and discussions regarding liquor related licensing. 

Central States property highlight of Chicago Grand Neighbors meeting

Date: 
05/22/2013
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A follow up to the May 13 meeting about 13 parcels of land owned by Central States Joint Board, highlighted the monthly meeting of the Chicago Grand Neighbors Association (CGNA) Tuesday evening, May 21, in Output Lounge, 1758 W Grand Ave.

School News

East Village and East Humboldt Park have no neighborhood schools...Raise Your Hand Coalition makes statement about closings

Date: 
05/22/2013
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UPDATE:
U.S. District Judge John Lee, on May 23, set 4-day hearing starting July 16 to determine whether Chicago school closings should be halted. 

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No school closings chant and demands for CPS Board answers by parents, teachers and Alderman Moreno

Date: 
05/22/2013
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"No school closings" was chanted between speakers outside the Alexander von Humboldt Elementary School and Ana Roque de Duprey Elementary School building, 2620 N. Hirsch, late Tuesday afternoon, May 21. Parents, teachers and 1st Ward Alderman Proco "Joe" Moreno demanded that the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Board respond to the community plan to save the two schools through merging them. 

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Arts

Beyond Influence and stories of obsessions at Intuit

Date: 
05/22/2013
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"They are aware of popular culture and there are some influences, but they are unconcerned with what is happening in the art world,"  says Frank Tumino, about the artists with work in the 50-piece show Beyond Influence: The Art of Little City.

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Events

Support needed for Rapid Pulse International Performance Art Festival 2013

Date: 
05/20/2013
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Hours from the end of their campaign to raise funds for this year's Rapid Pulse International Performance Art Festival, Joseph Ravens, Founder and Director of Defibrillator art and performance gallery, 1136 N. Milwaukee Ave., has put out a request for help. 

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Silk Painting: Window into summer by Ukrainian artist

Date: 
05/18/2013
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"Silk Painting: Window into summer” is a one-man-show of works by Oleg Chuyko in the Ukrainian National Museum, 2249 West Superior St.

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