May 15 meeting notice and news of the April meeting

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The next meeting of South Lakeview Neighbors has moved to May 15.

All members are invited to join us starting at 7PM for some warm-up drinks and for pizza and more beer and wine that will follow the conclusion of the meeting issues. This is the final formal meeting of the season.

Fr. James Hurlbert

MEETING AT A GLANCE
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Location: Basement – St.Alphonsus Church
1429 W. Wellington
Agenda: Refreshments @ 7:00 PM. Meeting begins @ 7:30 PM.

  • Good Neighbor Award – Fr.James Hurlbert
  • Cook County Assessor – Real Estate Tax Appeal Process
  • Election of Officers and Directors.
  • Pizza, appetizers, beer, wine and pop

What happened at the April meeting?

  • Two representatives from ComEd, Ms. Vanessa Williams and Ms. Kelly Jones, provided a presentation on the Alternative Energy Program.
  • The potential owner/developer of the 1244 W. George St property presented plans for a single family house to be built under a zoning change from M-1-2 to RT-4.
  • The Athenaeum, which is owned by St. Alphonsus, but was leased to a theater group has been allowed to run down over the last few years, with few performances at the site. St. Alphonsus has now taken over the operations of the Athenaeum.

Read more about these issues and find other important neighborhood news in the May Newsletter. Missed an issue?  You can read past newsletters here.

Next Meeting will be May 15

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Save the date! Due to another schedule conflict, the next meeting of South Lakeview Neighbors that was moved to May 1 has been moved to May 15.

We’re going to be discussing appealing property valuation assessments, electing a new board for next year, and giving out our annual “Good Neighbor” award.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 10, 2012

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MEETING AT A GLANCE
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Location: Basement – St.Alphonsus Church
1429 W. Wellington
Agenda: Coffee @ 7:00 PM. Meeting begins @ 7:30 PM.

Cubs Care and by the way of being sponsored by the ball club the Theo Epstein Chicago Cubs (no players) will appear this month. A representative will discuss the charitable activities of Cubs Care and how the summer concerts, Brad Paisley in June and maybe the Boss later generate funds for area schools and organizations.

ComEd – the SLN Board has been discussing alternative energy providers that are now available. But inviting one would seem to be promoting that particular company. So the Board decided to bring the electric provider to give their viewpoint on the issue and to discuss plans to improve Chicago’s electric issues as we approach what may be a hot summer following the warm Spring.

1244 W. George

1244 W. George St – Zoning Change. The 2900 block of Lakewood, the 1200 block of George St. and the west section of 1200 Oakdale were at one time major meat processing plants. Battles between businesses and residents were frequent. But all the businesses moved to more spacious areas that were more conducive to conducting meat processing and allowing truck deliveries. The final meat processor, Wetterlings, is on the block. Currently zoned M1-2 for limited manufacturing. The developer is requesting a zoning change to RT-4 in order to build a 3 story single family house.

What’s happened at last meeting in March? Check the newsletter.

Judicial Candidates

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Here is a brief synopsis of the Judicial Candidates that appeared at the 3/13/12 membership meeting. Websites are supplied when available. Also visit these websites for additional information: www.voteforjudges.org and http://www.chicagobar.org/. Continue reading →