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14th of April 2011

Saints Mary and Elizabeth Presents Annual CARES Awards to Two Chicago Police Department Commanders

Humboldt Park’s St. Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center recognizes two Chicago Police Department Commanders with their CARES award for improving the quality of life in the community.


11th of April 2011

Prosecutors to look at officers shown on video

The Chicago Police Department is asking prosecutors to see if two officers shown in a video on the city’s Northwest Side ought to face criminal charges.


Renewed Call for a TIF Moratorium

This Huffington Post article written by Cook County Clerk David Orr describes some of the inequalities and misuse of TIF funds in Chicago and provides several recommendations for its reform.  


Fourth Annual BEEP Expo Connects Residents with Opportunities

Building Employment and Entrepreneurial Partnerships (BEEP) draws nearly 300 residents to its 4th annual Expo.


Bun Pows? What is that?

 Bun Pow Buns, captained by Mike Bancroft, maker of Humboldt Park’s finest condiment, Co-Op Hot Sauce; his girlfriend, Anne Kostroski of Crumb Bread; and Amy Tery, owner of the Darkroom. ‘The Buns come in threes and are a focaccia-style baked bun mixed with meaty/veggie goodness and served with super short runs of Co-op Sauce (that will only be available in the box o’ buns). You could Order them on twittter!!!!


WCIU Channel 26 You&Me in the morning show highlights Humboldt Park

A Puerto Rican community that’s also home to many artist transplants, Aly explores Humboldt Park with the fabulous and funny Puterbaugh sisters. See segment


Introducing Ciclo Urbano’s New Line of Bikes

Ciclo Urbano on Paseo Boricua welcomes spring to Humboldt Park with three new lines of bicycles!  


Could you believe this? Foreclosures selling at $429,000 in Humboldt Park!

Even with the economy tanking some foreclosed properties are still out of the price range of the average Humboldt Park resident.’ Let us know what you think!


Puerto Rico Governor says island’s status will be put to a vote

This Fox News Latino article highlights Puerto Rico Governor, Luis Fortuño’s plan to call Puerto Ricans to the polls twice in the space of a little more than a year to vote on the island’s status.


Humboldt Park – Community Action Council Meeting

The Community Action Council meeting for Clemente High School and Orr High School will be held on Tuesday, April 12th at Association House. Additional details in the article.