Park District Hosts Drexel and Parkview Residents Picnic
The Drexel Home and the Parkview Home for the Aged held a Point picnic at Promontory fieldhouse. Chicago Park District staff arranged meals and facilities to provide a pleasant visit for residents from Woodlawn Hyde Park and Kenwood.
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Drexel
Parkview Home For
55Th .T. Promontory Fieldhouse
Chicago Park
Woodlawn
Hyde Park
Kenwood
Drexel Home
Inaccurate Recycling Center figures corrected
Officials acknowledge previous figures for the Recycling Center were wrong. The center previously reported 1,490,000 pounds or 745 tons by end of March and now states the total is closer to 1,000 tons. Volunteers are welcome to help greet participants and explain operations.
The Myth of Hyde Park at Chicago Beach Towers
Tenants allege poor maintenance at 5050 So Lake Shore Drive with dirty hallways, unclean basement, stained carpet and basement grime. Laundry rooms poorly cleaned and rules emphasized while overall cleaning lags. Rent remains high amid service complaints.
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Chicago Beach Towers
Hyde Park
Lake Shore Drive
Convent Clash Recounted Amid Daley Controversy
The piece critiques Connors for bias and ignorance in describing the 1968 convention unrest. It argues Mayor Daley sought adjournment to restore order, defends Daley against accusations of obscenities, and notes security planning with FBI and police. It also states protesters caused property damage and injured 198 officers but failed to break up the convention.
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Onnors
Daley
Connors
F.B.I
Secret Service
National Guard
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