October 13 Meeting

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Fall, a season of hope and renewal!  And with that, a real treat of an SLN meeting on October 13. Sure, you might miss part of the Democratic candidates debate, but let’s get real and get local.
Athenaeum Theater
2936 N. Southport

7:00PM – Doors open
7:30PM – Meeting begins

Agenda

  • S&G Restaurant – liquor license request

  • State Rep. Ann Williams

  • U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley

  • Lincoln/Southport/Wellington intersection (Lincoln Hub aka Polka Dot Park) discussion and results of Survey

S & G Restaurant – liquor license request

The owners of S&G (the Boudouvas Family) are requesting a liquor license in order to serve beer and wine with their dinners. This is a special situation as the restaurant lies within a certain distance of the St. Alphonsus Church and the Alphonsus Academy school. This required the business to go through the State of Illinois to obtain permission for the city to decide on a liquor license.

State Representive – Ann Williams

State Rep. Williams will give an update on current legislation and her views on the stalemate that is occurring in the fine State of Illinois government.

US Congressman – Mike Quigley

As Congress is currently not in session, Mr. Quigley contacted SLN to request an opportunity to address the SLN membership on Washington D.C. happenings.

Lincoln/Southport/Wellington intersection – Lincoln Hub aka Polka Dot Park: discussion and survey results

The installation of the traffic calming-people space was presented and discussed at the May 2015 SLN Membership Meeting.

At that meeting, though the comments were overwhelmingly negative, SLN felt that a more complete discussion should wait until the configuration could be finally altered based on SSA 27 observations and the neighborhood had a few months to hone their opinion.

SLN will flyer the membership boundaries prior to the October meeting requesting that neighbors respond by email as to whether they are in favor or opposed to the current configuration. Those attending the monthly membership meeting will able to present their opinions and also respond to the Survey in person.

If you have not filled out our survey, please do so soon. We’ll be tallying the results, culling the best comments, etc. on Monday. The survey can be found at http://sstern.us/1JMjF9D

Member Socializing – 7:00 to 7:30 in the Athenaeum Lobby.

The Athenaeum opens its bar for members to purchase some beer, wine or pop before the start of the monthly meeting. Come a little earlier to the meeting for some member socializing. Your purchase helps support the operations of The Athenaeum Theatre.

What happened at the September meeting?

You’ll find that in the October newsletter!

Lincoln Hub public survey

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SurveyIcon-800pxLincoln Hubsters: We’ll be discussing the Lincoln Hub at the meeting on October 13. In advance of that meeting, we’d like to get your opinions on the project. Please take our survey:

http://goo.gl/forms/d9Zc7vokvv

The topics for October 13 are:

  1. S&G Liquor License plans
  2. Congressman Mike Quigley
  3. State Rep Ann Williams
  4. Lincoln Hub discussion

Coffee & Donuts in the Park: Chi Che Wang Park

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Sunday, September 27th
9 am – 11 am

Chi Che Wang Park
Hermitage and Wolfram

Join the Chi Che Wang Park Advisory Council on September 27th for coffee and donuts in the park.

Bring the kids to play, meet your neighbors and view renderings of potential park improvements.

This is the first of many events hosted by the Council.  Council members will be available to answer questions.  Your involvement is critical to the success of our community improvement project and donations are greatly appreciated!

For more information, visit:  http://www.chichewangpark.com/

State of the Ward – September 8, 2015

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bigmantalkingOur next meeting is Tuesday, September 8

September 8, 2015
Athenaeum Theater
2936 N. Southport

7:00PM – Doors open
7:30PM – Meeting begins

AGENDA

Alderman Waguespack – State of the Ward
As has been the tradition since the Ted Matlak days, the reigning Alderman will address the membership on issues affecting the SLN community and city-wide issues.

If you want to ask the Alderman an question in advance, please submit your question with your name to the SLN email address at: info@slneighbors.org

First Fall Meeting Bonus: All members & new members joining will receive a FREE DRINK compliments of SLN before the meeting starts. Get there early.

Newsletter

The September Newsletter is now available.  Steve talks about the development that’s surrounding SLN, Bill and Perry try out their new comedy act, Sam reports on the 19th District’s “listening tour” meeting, and Bill recaps the past year of SLN.

Membership Renewals

Membership in South Lakeview Neighbors is an expression of support for your neighborhood.  To help hold down our membership costs, we ask that you bring your 2015/6 membership dues to this meeting and renew at the door.  Please bring cash or a a check payable to “South Lakeview Neighbors”.  Dues are $10 per person; $5 for people 60 and older.

Following the meeting, we’ll send out an email reminder that will allow you to renew online.  (We pay credit card processing fees on those memberships.)  We’ll send a 2nd email reminder a few days later. After the October meeting, we’ll resort to the US mail (which incurs postage costs).