Penny for Your Thoughts Catnap After Alarm Prompts Varied Views
A series of brief interviews at multiple locations asks if a ten minute catnap after the alarm is worth it. Respondents including Lonnie Gill, Jacqueline Klinenberg, Harold Sparks, Owen Cull, and Ed Colman share varied opinions on waking rituals and the impact on their day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Gill
E. 71St St
Lonnie
Gill
Jacqueline Klinenberg
S. Chappel Ave
Jacquilin
Klinenberg
Harold Sparks
S. Cyril Ave
Harold
Ed Colman
S. Clyde Ave
Colman
Beaches Open Friday Amid Park District Summer Plan
Thousands of Southeast Side residents will flood lake fronts as bathing season starts Friday with lifeguards on duty at three Jackson Park beaches and at Calumet Park from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Over 300 lifeguards trained for the 13 Park District beaches as Rainbow Beach also opens. Summer camps begin July 5 for ages seven to 14 with activities including swimming, fishing, sports, hiking, and treasure hunts at Tuley, Jackson, and Calumet parks and other local sites. Swimming will be limited to designated areas with gear restrictions in place at pools and beaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast Side
Lake Front
Chicago Park District
Jackson Park
Calumet Park
Park District
Rainbow Beach
79Th St
Lake Michigan
Sam D. Pecoraro
Tuley
S. Wood St. Kelly
California Ave
Lindblom
S. Wolcott Ave
Tilden Tech
S. Union Ave
Public housing plan for Trumbull Park sparks reform talks
City officials back a Southtown Economist proposal to close Trumbull Park public housing due to high costs and disorder. Police details cost taxpayers about 2.5 million yearly, with officials urging sale to private investors to free officers for other neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southtown Economist
Trumbull Park Homes
O’connor
Trumbull
New York City
New York
Paul Sheridan
Trumbull Park
Southtown
David T. McKiernan
Ald Emil Pacini
Pacini
82Nd Congress
Rare Chaucer editions on display at University of Chicago Library
The University of Chicago Library showcases 12 major Canterbury Tales editions including Caxton 1478 and 1484 first two printings, and a pre 1500 Poynson edition. The display runs daily in Harper Memorial Library from 9 to 1 this week and 9 to 5 starting June 27 through mid July, featuring two manuscripts and a facsimile Ellesmere copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaucer
William Caxton
University of Chicago Library
Department of Special Collections
Harper Memorial Library
Geoffrey Chaucer
Canterbury
Thomas A Becket
England
United States
University
Caxton
Sir William McCormick
University of Chicago
Martin A. Ryerson
Ellesmere
Huntington Library
Pasadena
Calif
William Poynson
Plan for a Happy Summer for Children on Southeast Side
Education and recreation surge as Chicago Board of Education, Catholic Youth Organization, and Jewish Community Centers coordinate hundreds of programs. Six Southeast schools host a daytime outdoor summer schedule 9 am to 3 30 pm Monday through Friday under trained leaders with teen and adult softball 3 30 to 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Board of Education
Catholic Youth Organization
Jewish Community Centers of
Chicago
Board of Education
Division of Social Centers
Addams
S. Avenue H. Carver
E. 132Nd St
Kozminski
E. 54Th St
Luella
S. Crandon Ave
Ray
S. Kimbark Ave
Shakespeare
E. 46Th St
CYO
Mission of Our Lady of Mercy
W. Jackson Blvd
Anthony Maleak
Mass Meeting Called Over Lake Front Destruction
Southeast Side residents invite Congressman Barratt O’Hara and Alderman Leon Despres to speak at a 7 p.m. Saturday rally at Promontory Point to protest wrecked lakefront parks Jackson and Burnham. They cite fence closures Nike bases and litter as evidence of public access loss and urge restoration for all to enjoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
51St St
Jackson and
Burnham
Southeast Side
55Th St
Barratt O’hara
Hyde Park-Woods Lawn
Ald
Leon Despres
Robert F. Picken
56Th St
Jackson
Grant Parks
Picken
Fifth Ward
Independent Voters of
Illinois
Lake Front
39Th Sts
Army
Nike
26Th
35Th Sts
New York
Central
Battery Parks
Jackson Park
Point
Economist
Saint Marys College Honor Roll Sees Thomas Keefe Named
Thomas Keefe son of Mr and Mrs Francis J Keefe of 7115 S Luella Ave is listed on Saint Marys College Winona Minnesota honor roll for the third quarter Keefe a junior holds a scholastic average of 25 with a B and an A represented in the grades referenced in the listing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Keefe
Francis J Keefe
Luella Ave
Saint Mary’s College
Winona
Minn
Keefe
Southeast Zone Rezoning Affects Five Areas in City
City council, advised by the building and zoning committee, rezones five Southeast Side areas. Changes include shop to business district on blocks near E 87th and S Indiana, and several residential and volume district adjustments near E 83rd, S Merrill, BE 83rd, S Clyde, E 63rd, and Oglesby. The council also approves converting the family residence at 9204 9206 S Phillips Ave into a duplex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
E. 87Th
Indiana Ave
E. 87Th St
S. Michigan Ave
83Rd At
Merrill Ave
BE. 83Rd St
Clyde Ave
Asrd St
Oglesby Ave
E 63Rd St
S. Oglesby Age
E 78Th St
South Shore Dr
E 77Th St
Evitus
Zoning Board of Appeal
Phillips Ave
Midsummer Festival at Augustana Home for the Aged
The Augustana Home for the Aged at 7542 5 Stony Island Ave hosts an outdoor Midsummer Festival on Sunday June 26 with open house worship at 11 am a 330 pm address by Dr Melvin Lundeen a Chicago Swedish Glee Club concert at 745 pm and an 8 pm vespers led by Rev Lloyd Burke. The Southtown Mandolin Orchestra performs before intermission and refreshments are served by the Home’s Women’s Auxiliary. Summer weekends July and August feature outdoor services at 745 pm on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustana Home For
Stony Island Ave
Melvin Lundeen
LaGrange
Chicago Swedish Glee Club
Harry T. Carlson
Southtown Mandolin
Chestra
Lloyd Burke
Christ the King Church
Augustana
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Owen Cull
Jody O'Connor
Molotov
Park
Egypt
Charles Syzdak
George Berton
Sheila Wolfe
Daniel H. Burnham
Connie
Great South Side
Englewood
79Th St. Bayport
West 65Th St
St. Western Garden
South Side
Augustana Home Festival
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