Residents in this area had hoped Chicago’s new ward map would put homogeneous communities in the same ward. Those hopes were dashed on Jan. 19 when the Chicago City Council passed one of the most gerrymandered maps in its history.
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New ward map all about politics, splits communities
In 1923, when Chicago needed to remap its City Council borders after the 1920 census, it quickly became apparent to 19th Ward Alderman and chairman of the remap committee James Bowler that the fairest map would require him to redistrict himself out of his own ward.
Stay in the neighborhood and enjoy a special Valentine’s Day
Spend time with that special someone during the Valentine’s Day holiday. Whether on February 14 or a date close to it, local restaurants, bars, and food establishments are ready to make your romantic get-together one to remember.
Buyers create ‘baby boom’ at Lexington Square in Bridgeport
Homebuyers at Lexington Square are part of a “baby boom” phenomenon all their own. Nearly half of homebuyers have newborns, toddlers, or young children at the new community of 39 single-family row homes in Bridgeport by Chicago-based Lexington Homes.
Casa Central Roundup; Tour Time; Nature Camp
Artist and Bridgeport resident Susan Bruno is selling several prints of her work that show scenes of the Bridgeport community, ranging in size from 8” x 10” to 10” x 20”; framed and unframed; at prices from $30 to $50….
