PhotoNotes collection
The landmarks, institutions, and streets that hold a neighborhood's memory.
November 15, 2018
A special security surveillance system has helped keep Marquette Park safe for decades, and now residents want to know why it’s being shuttered after their local aldermen failed to renew the ordinance that regulates the...
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January 17, 2018
Such great news to hear from the top administration at CCHHS on the rebirth of the historic facade and building of the original Cook County Hospital on the 1900 block of Harrison. So much history and some tied to our...
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February 17, 2015
Alderman Foulkes with State Representative Thapedi It is quite obvious when you look at here resume… Wants a Elected School Board… Voted to increase the Chicago minimum wage to $13/hr… Supported a $ 15/hr minimum wage...
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January 25, 2015
The Sisters of Saint Casimir Motherhouse remains dark and desolate today…all of the 66 Sisters have left for the Franciscan Village in Lemont…they left Venerable Mother Maria Kaupas, SSC entombed in the Chapel...
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April 13, 2014
The Chicago Police Bike unit patrolling the Marquette Park neighborhood last Thursday stopped by briefly at the Illinois Police Reserve (IPR) headquarters at 2735 West 71st Street (708-572-IPR1). The securing of alleys...
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September 22, 2013
The Illinois Police Reserves, an all volunteer auxiliary, stand ready to serve in any and all imminent emergencies or for ride-along patrol…regular foot and bike patrol. You can write us at 2735 West 71st, Chicago...
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August 20, 2012
Jack with his cousin Helenka in Westchester…photo by Julija...
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