Via the Chicago Park District

There's still time to register for fall programs.  Online registration is open until September 7 at 9am.  In-person registration at the parks is on-going.  Most programs start the week of September 21. Click here to view fall program offerings.  Please be aware of our new refund deadline.  The deadline to request program refunds has been changed to two weeks prior to the program's start date.  This policy applies to both online and in-person registrations.

Via Lake View Citizens' Council

LVCC is sponsoring a Mortgage Foreclosure Forum with a panel of speakers including Judge Jesse Reyes, lawyers, and a banker to alert consumers on scams with counseling services.  This free event is presented with the cooperation of the Illinois Judges Foundation (IJF).  If you have questions, call 773 880 5822 or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

WHEN: Monday, September 21, 2009, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
WHERE: Lincoln Belmont Library, 1659 W Melrose (1 block north of Belmont)

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Via the Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs today announced Wednesday, September 30, as the make-up date for their August 16 postponement against the Pittsburgh Pirates.  The game will start at 1:05 p.m.   

All tickets for the postponed game from August 16 will be honored at the gates on September 30 at 1:05 p.m. There is no need for fans to exchange tickets.

The 1:05 p.m. make-up game is now part of a day-night, separate admission doubleheader.  The regularly scheduled game will follow at 7:05 p.m.

Gates will open at 6:05 p.m. for the 7:05 p.m. contest.