Promoting the voice of our Community April 5, 2012
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LSD Expansion Part of $7 billion “Building a New Chicago” program
Back: State Senator Raoul, Alderman John A. Pope Front:7th Ward Jackson, State Representative Currie and Mayor Emanuel
Sgomez@onwnews.com April 3, 2012 - While visiting the former USX Steel Mill site, now known as Chicago Lakeside, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced construction of the future expansion of US Route 41, better known as Lake Shore Drive. It is being touted
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as the proverbial, shot in the arm, when it comes to economic growth within our neighborhood and is expected to be the start of the transformation of the old steel mill site into a vibrant new community. “This project will be like turning the ignition key to economic development in this neighborhood,” said the Mayor. “This is basically one of the biggest pieces of
property in the city of Chicago, that’s been sitting fallow for a long time.” He also went on to say, “How do we give it rebirth, how do we strengthen it, because we know we have good people here. What was once an eye sore, will become an economic engine. What was once a strain on our infrastructure will now become the strength of our infrastructure.” The roadway project is part of the $7 billion, three year program titled “Building a New Chicago,” which promises to be one of the most comprehensive infrastructure plans in Chicago’s history as well as one of the largest investments in the history of Chicago. The project will involve an unprecedented level of coordination between City Hall, multiple city departments and sister agencies, private sector utilities and the public. The program will touch nearly every aspect of the city’s infrastructure network and create more than 30,000 jobs over the projected three year span. see LSD Extension on page 6
Carpenters of Local 272 Volunteer Installation of ADA Door for Local Veteran By Sam Gomez
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Manuel and Luanna
On the morning of Thursday March 29th, East Side resident and Marine Corps veteran, Luanna Ducker and her son Manuel Ruiz, were surprised to find volunteers from Carpenters Local 272 on their doorstep. The reason for their visit was to install an ADA approved doorway for 15 year old Manuel, the victim of a hit-and-run accident early last year. “I didn’t know any of this was going to happen, it was a surprise this morning,” said Luanna.
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Pictured here. Juan Vasquez, Erica Oganovich, Loraine Moreno, Dr. William Truesdale, Easter Bunny (Mr. Hill), Rosario Jimenez, Yolanda Deanda and Paula Gonzales
Saturday, March 31, 2012. The East Side Chamber of Commerce treated the community to goodies and a chance to take a picture with the Easter Bunny. Thank
you to all involved for braving the cold to spread some cheer and good will on the East Side.
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