Washington Park Community News & Events: Recent Comments

Comment on Denzel Washington Makes Contribution Toward Troop Recovery

Designer Shoes — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:13:03 GMT

I guess it was Denzel's decision not to go on public about it. He's a kind and genuine person.

Comment on If I lived in Lincoln Park . . .

Tom Tresser — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:21:02 GMT

I do live in Lincoln Park and don't want the games to come to Chicago. The Olympics loose billions for host cities. In Chicago they will destroy a large part of Washington Park and parts of Lincoln Park, Douglas Park, Jackson Park and Grant Park. The city has committed to spend $730 million on the games THAT WE KNOW OF. Do you have a better way to spend $730 million to improve our city?

Comment on PROSTITUTION IS GROWING IN WASHINGTON PARK!

Kenny J — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:15:42 GMT

My biggest concern is with all the loitering from 55th and State to the Green Line, it's just ridiculous and scary at times. I just moved to this area for peace and quiet but I was wrong, people stand outside my door all day and night, my neighbors just look the other way but I know that something needs to be done.

Comment on Free Business Education Workshops with the Department of Business Affairs and Licensing

Washington Park Chamber — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:30:15 GMT

Hello Pasha,

Thank you for your comments. In answer to your questions, we will be having a membership drive during our November networking event. That information will be posted here, so please subscribe to our blog site so you will receive each entry as it is posted. It will come automatically to your email address. You may email us at info@washingtonparkchamber.org if you have any questions that you would like to address, but not posted on the web. We prefer that you do not leave your phone numbers as others are able to view it, that is why it was removed. I will give you a call so we may answer any questions you may have. Also, how did you hear about the Chamber?

We look forward to having you as a member. Our next meeting date and time is Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at the DuSable Museum. Donna Hampton-Smith is the President of the Chamber.

Best regards,
Adrian (A.J.) Wright
Vice-President

Comment on Free Business Education Workshops with the Department of Business Affairs and Licensing

Pasha — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:30:27 GMT

I am glad that we finally have this organization in our community. I am a business owner and would like to join the organization. How do I join? Where are you located? Who should I contact?
Very truly yours,

PASHA

Comment on Washington Park Community

Shamil Clay — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:16:26 GMT

Hey WPCC, God is with us. Watch us Blossom!

Comment on Washington Park Community

Yolanda — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:42:37 GMT

I am so happy that we have a Washington Park Community Coalition. This is great. We need more positive action in our community.

Comment on Washington Park Community

ajwright — Sun, 06 May 2007 19:03:55 GMT

There are several changes happening in Chicago that will affect our community. The regional transportation issue is one of several issues we need to stay on top of. Here is a link to the Save Chicago Transit website: http://www.savechicagolandtransit.com/overview.asp

Here is the schedule of upcoming CTA Board meetings:

The Chicago Transit Board meets monthly in the CTA main offices. The meetings are held on the second floor at 567 W. Lake Street, Boardroom, Chicago, Illinois. These board meetings are open to the public. Board meetings usually take place at 10:00 a.m. and are usually preceded by committee meetings.

The separate committees include Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Capital Construction Oversight, and the Finance, Audit & Budget Committee. Board meetings are to be held on the second Wednesday of each month unless otherwise noted.

The board meetings for the year 2007 are scheduled at
10:00 a.m. on the following dates (unless otherwise as noted):

Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Friday, March 30, 2007, 2 p.m. - Special Board Meeting
Monday, April 23, 2007 (rescheduled from April 11)
Tuesday, May 1, 2007, 3:30 p.m. - Special Board Meeting
Thursday, May 17, 2007 (rescheduled from May 9)
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Public Hearing on 2008 Budget
Thursday October 25, 2007 at 6 p.m.
567 W. Lake
2nd Floor Conference Rooms

Click here to view CTA page to download Public Comment Document

Also, there are several new bus lines that run through our community. In addition to the 55 Express that goes down Garfield Boulevard to Midway Airport, there is the 192 that goes from the University of Chicago Hospitals to both Union Station and Ogilvie Transportation Station in the loop. Here is the link to the route:
http://www.transitchicago.com/maps/bus/bus/192.pdf

Keep informed and let's get involved! Come to one of our meetings or feel free to share vital information here.

Best regards,
A.J.