Developer Turnover: How To Start the Board Off Right and Protect Yourself in the Process

Are you a member of a condominium association that has been or will be turned over from the developer to the owner-controlled board? Do you understand the laws as set forth in the Illinois Condominium Property Act and other statutes, and their application to the management and operation of your community association? Ensuring that the developer and new board has met their fiduciary obligations—especially within the first year—is crucial to protecting your interests and that of your Association. This FREE workshop covers important legal & start-up association topics every Association leader must understand.

With Guest Speakers Mr. John Bickley III, Attorney, Kovitz, Shifrin, Nesbit, a leading Chicago-area law firm specializing in condominium association law Ms. Angela Falzone, Property Consultant, Association Advocates Inc., a firm providing training and technical assistance to condominium associations.

Thursday, September 20, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Albany Park Chicago Public Library
5150 N. Kimball Ave. (at Foster)

This program is FREE, but space is limited. Advance registration required to reserve seats.
For more information or to RSVP, call (773) 381-5253 or email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

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From State Representative Greg Harris:

By now you are well aware of how the Governor's line item and reduction vetoes have impacted services for our community. If you would like to offer your opinion on any of these cuts, tell the story of how the impacted services and programs are important to you and to the community, or offer personal testimonials on how your life, your neighborhood or your clients would be affected, please join us at the North Side Town Hall Meeting on the State Budget.

State Budget Town Hall Meeting
September 27, 7:00 pm
Mundelein Hall, 1020 W. Sheridan Road
Loyola University Campus

Governor's Eliminations and Reductions: (all eliminations, unless specified)

Funding for severely overcrowded schools

Charter school startup support

Arts in Education

Healthy Minds, Healthy Kids expanded program

$10 million reduction in school safety improvement block grants

Community college grants for special needs students

Rush Alzheimer̓s Disease Center

$40 million reduction in payments to hospitals serving the poor and uninsured

$50 million reduction in assistance to nursing homes

Elimination of School Health Center funding

Elimination of cost of doing business increases for mental health providers

$11 million reduction to homemakers providers services to the developmentally disabled

50% reduction in support for Autistic children

Reduction in substance abuse and addiction service funding

Elimination of pandemic flu preparations

$700,000 reduction in HIV prevention services

Elimination of added capacity for LaSalle Veterans Home

$3.7 million reduction in Child Protection and Child Welfare funds

Elimination of Operation CeaseFire

In addition, we will be discussing vetoes of funding for Asian Human Services, Amundsen School, Chicago House, Howard Brown Health Center, 21st Century Seniors, Old Town School of Folk Music, the Rosehill Arboretum, Ravenswood School, UPLIFT School, Vital Bridges and Uptown United.

Join State Representatives Toni Berrios, Rich Bradley, John D'Amico, Sara Feigenholtz, John Fritchey, Greg Harris, Lou Lang, Joe Lyons and Harry Osterman at this important hearing.

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From the 23rd District Community Policing:

Dear 23rd District residents and business owners,

In response to several incidents that have occurred in the Uptown neighborhood, we are having a Positive Loitering and Outdoor Roll call on Saturday, Sept 15 at 10:30 am at the corner of Hazel and Wilson.

The following incidents have occurred:

On 6 Sep 2007, a homicide occurred at 0455hrs on the 4500 N block of Hazel. A man who appeared to be homeless was shot in the head. Two male blacks fled southbound on Hazel west on Windsor.

On 7 Sep 2007, a homicide occurred at 0134hrs on the 4600 N. block of Clifton. An altercation occurred between two parties resulting in a man being shot.

On 10 Sep 2007, a homicide occurred at 0440hrs on the 4500 N block of Hazel an off-duty police officer on viewed the incident and observed the offender exit a suburban cab, walk up to the individual and shot him. The offender returned to the cab where he was followed north on Hazel east on Wilson south on Lake Shore Drive and eluded the police.

In all these incidents, detectives have been assigned for follow-up investigation and these incidents do not appear to be related at this time.

We have deployed additional resources in these areas to help prevent further acts of violence. We have and will continue to conduct safety meetings in the Uptown neighborhood. Due to one of our safety meetings, Wilson Care has begun installing flood lighting and video surveillance capabilities. Other businesses should consider the same.

We are asking any community members with information to please contact the police at 312-744-8261. In addition, we ask our business owners to become part of our Safe Haven program. Any interested business owner can contact community policing or come to community policing office between 9-6 to fill out the paperwork.

Please come and help your neighbors with positive loitering on Saturday.

023rd District Community Policing

Alderman Shiller is working closely with the Police Department to end the recent violence that has occurred. She and Police Commander Yamashiroya are in constant communication throughout the day and night. The police have enlisted additional patrols for the area, and the Commander is working diligently on apprehending the criminals involved.

Everyone is very concerned with this violence, and our office feels the best way to help is to support the Police Department in every way we can. If there is suspect information, community alerts, or any information that the Police Department feels needs to be disseminated, we will certainly keep you posted.