The Logan Square News
March 2008
Organizations from around the Logan Square community are partnering to provide fun, interesting and safe opportunities for youth this summer. Chicago residents ages 14 – 21 are eligible to apply for paid summer internships at various community sites. How does creating a mural at Ames Middle School sound? Developing a photographic and oral history of the Bloomingdale Trail? Learning digital arts and graphic design? Becoming part of a theater troupe? Youth who successfully complete the program will receive a stipend. Read More
Winners of the 2008 Alcohol Prevention Poster Contest
Logan Square Neighborhood Association would like to thank all the participants for their entries to our Annual Alcohol Prevention Poster Contest. Read More
Police District Lines Need to be Redrawn
We are thrilled to hear that new Chicago Police Chief Jody Weis believes the department is finally due for redrawing district and beat lines citywide – ie. moving the officers where they are needed. Read More
Bilingual Students Forced to Take ISAT Test
LSNA parents forced a citywide discussion about the unfair use of the ISAT test for bilingual students Feb. 12 when they held a press conference.
ISAT is the state test given to English-speaking students in 3rd grade and above. Read More
In This Issue
- LSNA to Provide Fun Summer Jobs to Local Teens
- Winners of the 2008 Alcohol Prevention Poster Contest
- Police District Lines Need to be Redrawn
- Bilingual Students Forced to Take ISAT Test
Upcoming Events
Check out the LSNA calendar to find out what we're up to!
March 26
Getting it Done: New Tools for Communities Conference
Dial up your energy level, tune up your vocal chords and round up your best ideas for building community because you'll need them all at NCP's "Getting it Done" conference on March 26 and 27.
March 29
Bloomingdale Trail Visioning Session for Members of the Disability Community
How people with diverse disabilities envision themselves experiencing the future Bloomingdale Trail/Linear Park
"Lights Out Chicago" with Kimball Avenue Evangelical Congregational Church
For one hour (8 - 9:00PM) March 29, we’re joining thousands of other Chicagoans to turn out the lights to draw attention to the need to reduce our consumption of electricity.
Free Tax Preparation, E-filing, ITIN Applications and Financial Counseling at Ames Middle School
Get your taxes filed for free at Ames Middle School on March 29th, April 1st or April 3rd!
Last chance to buy an ad in the 2008 LSNA Resource Guide!
March 29th is the last day to submit an ad in our 2008 Resource Guide. Download the order form here.
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