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Special Wrigley Area Community Meeting-Proposed Development for 1000 W. Addison

Please plan to attend this very important community meeting being held on January 23rd at 6:30pm at Wrigley Field Stadium Club (1060 W. Addison) to hear a presentation by Steven Schultz, who owns several parcel of property on the South side of Addison from Sheffield (west) to Clark extending around the corner (south on Clark).

His plans include a 150 rental apartment, 137 room hotel, parking, 100,000 sq. ft. of retail space which he feels will attract a Best Buy, Dominick's, CVS, and 50,000 sq. ft. Export Health Club. As well as the existing business will return Starbuck, Improv, Bar Louie and Salt and Pepper.

Please attend this informal meeting to learn more about the project, ask questions, and give your feedback. If you are unable to attend this meeting and would like to give your view point, please email your comments to elvn@yahoogroups.com.

2007 Wrigley Field Post Season Community Meeting

This year in order to comply with the requirements laid out in the Night Game Ordinance, the Budget office is calling for a single community meeting to satisfy both the end of season requirement, as well as the post concert meeting. This meeting will allow constituents the
opportunity to air their concerns about the Cubs interaction with the community during the 2007 season.

Tuesday September 25, 2007
7pm - 9pm
Center on Halsted
3356 N. Halsted St.
Sage Center

Representatives from appropriate City Agencies will be present to answer questions posed by the community. The annual report will be posted on the City's website, as required, later this year.

AGENDA (Summarized)

1. 2007 Season Overview (by Chicago Cubs)
 Season Totals
 Remote Parking
 Public Announcement during games
 Bike Valet Parking
 Program area cleanup
 2008 Schedule

EAST LAKE VIEW NEIGHBORS
GENERAL MEETING

Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 7pm

Lake View Presbyterian Church
716 W. Addison

Meeting Agenda

• Call to Order (promptly at 7pm)
• Treasurer’s Report
• Presentations/Updates/Discussion Topics
  • Center On Halsted
  • New Police Station at Halsted & Addison
  • Elevated Park
  • The Approaching Cubs Season
• New Business
  • Election of Officers & Board

Meet the 2007 ELVN Slated Candidates Officers

James Murphy, President—James has served well as Board President since Ernie Heifner retired last year. With Terie Kata, James co-chaired the last four Oktoberfests, resulting in considerable gifts to several local charities. James has lived or worked in the neighborhood for a majority of his 27 years.

Amy Karatz, Vice-President—Amy has served on the ELVN Board for seven of the ten years she has lived in Lakeview. Her son attended school here, and she has enjoyed watching the revitalization of East Lake View through projects such as the Inter-American School, renovation of Lakeview Presbyterian Church, and the new GLBT Center. Amy owns a Home Staging business in the neighborhood, and represents homeowners living east of Broadway.

Michael R. Lufrano. Secretary—Mike is senior vice president, community affairs and general counsel for the Chicago Cubs. A longtime resident of Lakeview, Lufrano is a graduate of Lane Technical High School. From 1993-95, Lufrano served in the White House as special assistant to the President and deputy director of advance. Lufrano currently serves as chair of the Board of Trustees of the Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School at Broadway and Grace. He is a member of the ELVN Board, the Central Lakeview Merchants Assn. board and past-president of the Wrightwood Neighbors community association.

Terie Kata, Treasurer— Active in ELVN since 1991, Terie served as Chair for five years and Treasurer for 3 years. She lives near Dakin and Sheffield, and is an active member of several local community and business organizations. With James Murphy, Terie made the Oktoberfests successful and profitable fundraisers. Terie's goal is to chair fund-raising events to support non-profits in our community and increase ELVN membership.

Board

Susan Hagan—A five-year Board member, Susan has lived in East Lake View since 1993 and in the area since 1983. Susan is the ELVN delegate to the LVCC and to Alderman Tunney’s CDDC. She was Chair of the Residential Committee for the 44th Ward’s Master Plan, and was part of the Plan’s Task Force. Susan was a Charter Member and past Vice President of Lake View’s first Rotary Club as well as on the Lake View East Chamber of Commerce board. Susan is a self-employed Realtor and also works with seniors in Lake View.

Nora Fox Handler—Nora has lived in a Lake View vintage high-rise for four years, and also owns a rental condo in the neighborhood. She currently helps her sister, who is the primary caregiver to their three brothers with developmental disabilities and mental illness. Nora serves on a number of boards and panels, both local and national, advocating for people with disabilities and mental illness. She joined the ELVN Board in March 2006 because she cares deeply about her community. Nora would like to use her board and fundraising experience to help ELVN continue to grow and have a positive impact on Lake View.

Mike Lavelle —Mike has been on the ELVN Board for ten of his 16 years of membership. He continues to provide ELVN with legal advice pro bono. Now in private law practice, Mike previously served in appointed positions in state and local government, where he gained a keen knowledge of the City of Chicago and ward operations that serves East Lake View well.

Beth Murphy—Beth has lived and worked in East Lake View for close to 30 years, where she has demonstrated a strong commitment to enhancing the community’s quality of life. Her business, Murphy’s Bleachers, has actively supported ELVN for over 15 years. Beth has served on the ELVN Board since 2003, as well as being an active member of the LVCC Board, leading the support of local businesses for their Spring Fundraiser. Her support of ELVN’s annual Oktoberfest has allowed us to raise more than $60,000 for local charities over the past four years. Beth owns both a business and rental property in East Lake View.

Jean O’Neill—Jean was a founding member of ELVN and has served on the Board since its inception. She remembers struggles with slumlords, gangs, and graffiti. Jean spearheaded efforts to bring a new Greeley School to the neighborhood and supported beautification of Gill Park. Jean has been a resident and property owner in East Lake View since 1971, when the Chicago Bears were playing football at Wrigley Field.

REMEMBER:
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THIS ELECTION
ELVN DUES FOR 2007 MUST BE PAID BY MARCH 15, 2007

Monday, January 22

The Chicago Park District and 44th Ward Alderman invite you to a community meeting to discuss improvements at the Diversey Driving Range.

Included is the proposed installation of artificial turf within the confines of the driving range, enhanced lighting and fencing.

Monday, January 22, 2007 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Saint Joseph Hospital
Manor Professional Building
2913 N. Commonwealth
Alumni Classroom (located on the main floor with direct access from the parking garage).
Free Parking will be available in the garage. Validation will be made at the meeting.

Additional questions and information, please call 312.742.PLAY.

Thanks much.

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1457 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
Direct: 773.203.8815
Fax: 773.935.4499
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Tuesday, February 13th

ELVN is co-sponsoring an Aldermanic forum/debate for the 46th Ward to be held at Lakeview Presbyterian Church at the corner of Addison and Broadway Tuesday, February 13th at 7pm.