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  • Senior RTA Passes
    Posted: 5/5/2008
    Mather's-More Than A Cafe is providing Senior RTA passes for free.
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  • Announcement from the CDOT Bicycle Program
    Posted: 4/24/2008
    The Chicago Department of Transportation seeks personal stories from bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists about traffic crashes involving bicycles.
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  • Avoid Disconnection from Peoples Gas
    Posted: 4/7/2008
    Throughout this winter Peoples Gas has successfully helped thousands of customers manage their natural gas bills and gain access to financial assistance. Now that winter is over, customers who have not paid their gas bills are now eligible for disconnection.

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  • 16th District Graffiti Alert
    Posted: 3/24/2008
    The 16th Police District is developing a Graffiti Database. If you see anyone performing graffiti please CALL 911.
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  • Friends of Portage Park
    Posted: 2/1/2008
    An advisory council made up of area residents has been formed to represent Portage Park. The Friends of the Park top priority will be the renovation of the Portage Park playground area.

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  • Child Care Center Opening in February
    Posted: 1/10/2008
    Metropolitan Family Services, located at 3255 N. Central Ave., is opening up a child care center in February, 2008.
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  • DTV Transition and the Coupon Program
    Posted: 1/2/2008
    At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. Digital broadcasting promises to provide a clearer picture and more programming options and will free up airwaves for use by emergency responders.
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  • Protect Your Children from Lead
    Posted: 12/3/2007
    An increasing number of children's toys have been recalled during recent months because of the dangers of lead poisoning. Lead poisoning has been linked to developmental and learning disorders. Children six and under are most at risk. The City of Chicago offers the following tips to help parents protect their children from lead poisoning.
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  • Help Dunham Park Win $25,000 for Improvements
    Posted: 10/29/2007
    You can help Dunham Park win $25,000 by voting at the Staples Dream Park Challenge with the Chicago Bears.
    Vote today and everyday until 12/31/07.
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  • Take the Drive with Care Pledge
    Posted: 10/15/2007
    The Northwest Chicago Drive with Care campaign aims to reduce crashes by 50 percent in two years in a ZONE bordered by Austin, Montrose, Kedzie and Fullerton avenues.
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  • Vehicle Sticker Art Design Contest
    Posted: 10/11/2007
    The City Clerk's Office is hosting the annual Vehicle Sticker Art Design contest. All Chicago high school students are invited to submit their artwork for the next vehicle sticker design. The winning piece appears on Chicago vehicle stickers displayed on over 1.3 million automobiles.
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  • Flu Shots at the 38th Ward Service Office
    Posted: 9/24/2007
    Are you at risk for Flu or Pneumonia? Alderman Tom Allen will sponsor a flu shot clinic on November 13, 2007.
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  • Portage Park Playground
    Posted: 8/27/2007
    A group of interested Portage Park residents is forming a committee in the interest of upgrading the outdated playground in the southwest corner of Portage Park.
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  • Community Alert-16th District
    Posted: 8/15/2007
    Wanted for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child:
    About this Crime:
    A seven year old child was abducted from the 5400 block of West Grace as she was riding her bicycle. The offender forced the victim into his vehicle and drove into an alley. The offender then sexually assaulted the child. The victim was able to escape the vehicle and the offender fled the scene. The incident occurred on August 13, 2007 at approximately 7:45 p.m.
    Offender:
    Male with dark complexion, possibly Hispanic, spoke English.
    Approximately 5-06 in height, 150 Ibs, in his 20's
    Short black hair, dark eyes.
    Last seen wearing a white t-shirt with writing on it and dark blue shorts with one yellow vertical stripe on the left leg from top to bottom.
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  • Fall into Fitness 5K Run/Walk
    Posted: 8/6/2007
    The 8th Annual Fall into Fitness 5K run/walk will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2007 in Portage Park at 8:30am. Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center and Alderman Tom Allen are co-sponsors of the race.
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