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EDIBLE VEGGIE ART IN GRANT PARK Urban garden grows crops in Chicago’s front yard
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Lori Lightfoot sworn in as mayor GPAC seeks volunteers Page 6
‘Goonies’ to kick off summer movie series Page 4
Page 10 The Urban Growers Collective helps teens turn Chicago’s front yard into a green garden. Photo by Elisa Shoenberger
Farmer’s Market shareholder system a hit
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Doorperson of the month: Johnny Anderson
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Residents express concerns about crime Page 12
Mariano’s to get upgrades
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| NEWS BRIEFS | Lakeshore East play area to re-open in early June
climbing nets and a new orange and green color scheme. The Lakeshore East Master Association is responsible for the upgrade and a re-opening event will be held, though the date was not set as of press deadline.
Residents warned to be wary of alleged car thief Management at 400 East Randolph warned residence in late May another car had been stolen from the neighborhood. In an email from the assistant community manager to residents, the suspect’s name is Anthony Moore, and if residents see him in the neighborhood, they are urged to call security and to call 911. Moore is an older African American man with long greying hair that hangs to his shoulders and a white beard.
The Chicago City Council introduced 20 mile per hour speed limits on area roads.
Rendering of new playground equipment. Courtesy the Magellan Development Group
Rooftop to host pop-up bar
New speed limits passed
The Magellan Development Group announced in May that the children’s play area in the Lakeshore East Park would close for renovations until early June. New equipment will include slides, swings,
In honor of National Rosé Day on June 8, LH Rooftop, the tri-level rooftop bar and restaurant at LondonHouse Chicago, will launch a weekend-long rosé pop-up bar. Partnering with Gérard Bertrand,
After residents complained to Alderman Brendan Reilly’s office about motorists speeding around Lakeshore East Park, the Chicago City Council introduced 20 mph speed limits on North Field Boulevard, East
among other winemakers, LH will offer dozens of rosé wines by the glass ($1418 per glass), still and sparkling, from around the world for three days only.
South Water Street, North Westshore Drive, North Park Drive and East Benton Place. The streets front a number of residential towers as well as GEMS World Academy and people frequently cross the streets with bags of groceries from Mariano’s or with dogs. Speeding in the area has been a concern for several years. Speed humps were installed on the streets in 2015 after a motorist died drag racing in the area. Turn to News Briefs, Page 4
How one local realtor helped build the neighborhood By Jesse Wright for Sheetal Balani New Eastside residents know what a gem the neighborhood is. But years ago, before Magellan Development Group transformed the area, Compass realtor Sheetal Balani was asking her prospective buyers to have faith in her and the future of New Eastside. Balani has been selling in New Eastside for 13 years, and she recalls bringing clients to the developer’s trailer on Upper Wacker Drive to look at scale models and floor plans. “The sales staff would make their pitch and I’d hold buyers’ hands as they took a leap of faith,” she said. “For most folks there was definitely a lot of uncertainty over what it would ultimately become and what the community would look like.” With the units still two to three years away from completion, Balani saw the vision of what could be, and made the sales. Over time, she helped build the familial community. “Those early buyers, a lot of them are still in the neighborhood and they attract other family members and
friends,” she said. Balani knows the story well. She sold a unit to her in-laws, who moved from the suburbs, and she watched
their stress melt away. “They used to always enjoy going to the theatre but the distance between the city and the suburbs was too daunting,” Balani said. “Now they frequent shows two or three times a month.” While Balani could understand the appeal of raising kids in the suburbs, the community of New Eastside allowed her to have a neighborhood and be in the heart of the city—it was the best of both worlds. “Having lived in the city and moved to the suburbs, wanting to come downtown with two kids, it was clear to me that Lakeshore East was an oasis in the city,” she said. “It felt comfortable and welcoming to a young family.” Balani knows firsthand the biggest selling points of Lakeshore East. “My kids learned to ride their bikes around the perimeter of Lakeshore East Park,” she said. “We walk to Mariano’s several times a week and we can walk to work in just minutes.” Whether you’re raising young kids and want a city meets neighborhood experience or your kids are off at college, Balani knows the ins and outs of New Eastside and can help make it your home.
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Lakefront Protection Application approval from the Chicago Plan Commission to ensure that the building does not impede access to the Chicago Lakefront or inflict harm on the natural lakefront environment. Resident comments and observations are welcome and should be emailed to development@ward42chicago.com.
She said renovations are scheduled to wrap up in October. In addition, the company is considering buying shopping carts that will automatically freeze their wheels at the doorway, meaning residents may not be able to take the carts to the residence. The move comes after months of complaints by building managers about empty carts abandoned at residential doorways.
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Part Illinois Center, other high rises, up for sale A New York real estate firm, AmTrust Realty, is looking to offload a slew of downtown properties for a deal which could fetch $1.4 billion, according to Crain’s. The buildings include two towers in the Illinois Center, 233 Michigan Ave., as well as buildings at 111 E. Wacker Drive, 233 N. Michigan Ave., 135 S. LaSalle St., 1 E. Wacker Drive, 30 N. LaSalle St., 33 N. Dearborn St. and 33 W. Monroe St.
Residential tower to replace parking garage on Randolph Developers Moceri and Roszak have proposed a 25-story, 241 unit multi-family rental and condo building with a retail base located at 50-60 East Randolph. Currently, there is a three-story valet parking garage on the site.
The proposed 25-story structure includes 6,400 square feet of retail space on the ground floor, with two stories of parking and 22 stories of residential and amenity space above. Residential units range from 550 square foot studios to 2,600 square foot four-bedroom penthouse units. The proposal includes 190 apartment units and 24 condominiums. This is a transit-served location, in close proximity to both the Washington and Wabash CTA Station and Millennium Metra Station, and will provide 70 accessory parking stalls. The garage will be accessible only via Benton Place to the north of the site. The existing triple wide curb cut on Randolph Street currently servicing the valet garage will be eliminated. Sidewalk landscaping includes planters with low vegetation on Wabash due to the proximity of the L-tracks. Similar planter landscaping on Randolph is punctuated by four tall shade trees. Although the proposal does not require city council approval, it must obtain
Mariano’s to undergo remodelling in June The Lakeshore East Mariano’s grocery store will undergo remodeling in June. Company spokesperson Amanda Puck said the remodeling should not affect customers and it won’t close the store. She also said the extent of the renovations aren’t yet clear. “We’re going to make some great enhancements to the customers’ experience, we don’t know what that means yet.” Puck said. However, she said the hot foot bar upstairs will be remodeled, as will the wine bar and the produce section.
Lakeshore Park summer movie series announced The Magellan Property Group has announced the summer film lineup for the Park at Lakeshore East. Every month, starting in June, families can gather in the park for arts and music at 7 p.m. and stay for a movie beginning at 8:30 p.m. The series begins June 20 with “Goonies.” On July 25 the movie will be “Mary Poppins Returns,” and finally on Aug. 22 the film will be “The Notebook.” All events are free.
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Doorperson of the Month Johnny Anderson at The Buckingham
By Jesse Wright Johnny Anderson has been the doorperson at The Buckingham since July 10, 1999. The Buckingham, 360 E. Randolph St., is one of the original residential towers in New Eastside and it remains popular, with 305 units and, Anderson estimates, about 650 residents. He works the afternoon shift, starting at 3 p.m. and wrapping up at 11 p.m. Anderson said he likes the long day. “I like that shift because I’m almost 70,” he said. “I’m 69, and I hate to get up early in the morning so I can sleep in late and if I have to do some errands, I can do them in the morning and still get to work.” Anderson said he helps residents with packages and deliveries and, of course, he opens doors for people. But during those long evening hours when few people are coming or going, he enjoys singing praise songs. Anderson is a born-again Christian and, alone in the lobby, he said he sings to God when no one else can hear him. “People come in here sometimes and they say the building feels anointed,” he said. “It’s because I’ve been singing praise songs when nobody is around. I can’t do it when people are present because I don’t know what they believe, but I do like to give praises to the Lord at all times and when it’s slow, I like to give God a praise.” Anderson said he loves working with people, even through the trauma of life. “Well, I am a Christian, a born again Christian, and so there was a time when there was a lady who lived here, and she was diagnosed with cancer,” Anderson said. “She was told she had cancer throughout her body. She was told she only had six months to live and so she came down and she wanted to talk to me about Biblical things. And I had to do it because I felt bad for her soul and I wanted her to know something about the Bible. I witnessed to her and gave her some material to read and I told her the Bible
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The June pet of the month is GHOST, an 11-month-old Great Pyrenees. He is owned by Jesse Fortune, a New Eastside resident who reports Ghost enjoys visiting the Lakeshore East Park where he runs around as “the little dogs like to boss him around.” The New Eastside News’ June pet of the month is sponsored by East Side Veterinary Clinic, a local full-service clinic, open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Johnny Anderson, who works at The Bunckingham, is the doorperson of the month for June. Photo by Jesse Wright
means Biblical Information Before Leaving Earth. I gave her all the information I could and she loved it, and after accepting Jesus Christ as her savior, she lived another year and a half and when she finally did die, her husband came to me and told me that when she died she was smiling and no one in the hospital could figure out why she was smiling. And when I heard that from her husband I started crying. I love to be able to help people when they’re going through something.” To nominate your favorite doorperson, email info@neweastsidecommunity.com with the door person’s name and why you think they should be the doorperson of the month. Each winner will receive a $25 gift card to Mariano’s.
333 East Benton Place Suite 205 (312) 753-5551 www.myeastsidevet.com
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Lightfoot sworn in with message of hope, compassion By Jesse Wright On May 20, US District Judge Susan Cox swore in Lori Lightfoot as Chicago’s mayor during a ceremony attended by thousands at the Wintrust Arena. Lightfoot is the city’s first African American female mayor. The significance was not lost on Lightfoot. “I can’t help but feel the spirit of the late, great mayor, Harold Washington,” she said. Washington was the city’s first African American mayor when he stepped into office in 1983. He served until his death in 1987. Lightfoot’s mention of Washington drew a standing ovation. But it was a historic day for others, too, as Lightfoot noted. Melissa Conyears-Ervin was sworn in as city treasurer and Anna Valencia was sworn in as city clerk. All are African American women and this is the first time voters elected African American females to all three citywide positions. The city’s aldermen were also sworn in. For her first speech as mayor, Lightfoot’s message was an optimistic and firm promise to unite the city and work for the betterment of those who need help. In addition, she promised to end aldermanic privilege after the inaugura-
Mayor Lori Lightfoot delivers her first address May 20 at Wintrust Arena. Photo by Jesse Wright
tion ceremony. “I’m looking ahead to a city of safe streets and strong schools for every child regardless of neighborhood or zip code,” she said. “A city where people want to grow old and not flee. A city of sanctuary against fear where no one must hide in the shadows. A city that is affordable for families and seniors and where every job pays a living wage. A city of fairness and hope and prosperity for the many, not just for the few—a city that holds equity and inclusion as our guiding principles.” She also promised Chicago would fight for women’s rights and reform at City Hall. She told the audience she would sign an executive order
ending aldermanic privilege, a tradition that allows aldermen to pass or block city government actions that could hurt or benefit their wards. Critics have charged the system allows for corruption, favoritism and inconsistent application of ordinances around the city. “It means this,” she said. “It means ending their unilateral and unchecked control over every single thing that goes on in their wards. Aldermen will have a voice but not a veto. This is the time of a new era of trust.” This promise drew some of the loudest, most sustained applause. Following the ceremony, City Hall hosted an open house for the public.
Reorganized GPAC looking for community input By Jesse Wright The newly-reorganized Grant Park Advisory Council met in May to seek input from area residents and to announce meeting dates. President Leslie Recht said the council will meet the third Wednesday of every month, aside from July and December, at the Maggie Daley Field House. Recht said the group will soon have a Facebook page and website, and she welcomes community input. “You should be able to attend a number of meetings,” she told the audience of about 20. “They
will be here at 6:30 in the evening.” She said GPAC will not call last-minute meetings. Recht also announced Maggie Daley Park will host a party for the park district. “This is the 85th birthday for the Chicago Park District and Maggie Daley was chosen as one of the party sites, and we’re celebrating June 20 with [the movie] ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet,’” she said. Movies begin at sundown. During the meeting, various subcommittee heads offered updates. GPAC vice-president and safety and security committee co-chair Jim Wales, a former
police officer, encouraged residents to make suggestions and get involved with the group. “We are looking for people who have an interest in that specific area in Grant Park and if you want to serve on any committee—and you’re not precluded to serving on more than one committee.” Subcommittees include safety and security, maintenance and infrastructure, permits and leases, cultural affairs, long-range planning, skateboard park and recreation and special interests. Contact the group at their email address gpacchicago@ gmail.com.
Richard Ward, a member of the re-configured GPAC, address the audience at the May meeting. Photo by Jesse Wright
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Headache Foundation honors Nobel laureate neurobiologist Eric Kandel By Jesse Wright The Chicago-based National Headache Foundation honored pioneering neurobiologist Dr. Eric Kandel in May as part of their annual gala fundraiser. Kandel, a longtime resident of the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago, won a Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2000 for his work showing how memories can physically alter the brain. Kandel will be 90 in November and, in an exclusive interview with the New Eastside News and Streeterville News, he talked about his current research. “I’m studying age-related memory loss,” he said. Through experiments he has shown older adults can offset memory loss and improve memo-
Dr. Eric Kandel, a leading neurobiological researcher, was honored in May by the National Headache Foundation.
ry through the release of osteocalcin, a hormone released from the bones. The best way to get it is by exercise and movement. Kandel said his discovery changed his life. “I walk everywhere,” he said. “I now walk to work, and I walk back [from] work, and I walk
more than I used to.” While Kandel said he personally hasn’t done extensive research in headaches, early in his career he studied spreading depression, which is thought to be the underlying cause of migraines. “Headaches are a universal
The Connection Cure helps battle loneliness By Stephanie Racine Staff Writer The Transition Network hosted a talk in May, entitled, “The Connection Cure,” focused on building community, with positive psychology practitioner, Lisa Daron Grossman. The Transition Network is a national nonprofit for women 50 years and older. The group offers educational, social and volunteer opportunities for members. There are events and meetups, including book clubs, movie clubs, and dinner clubs available to women. The organization realizes older women go through a number of changes, according to Membership Committee Co-Chair Veronica Buckley, and the Transition Network is there for support. Anyone can be affected by loneliness, Grossman said during “The Connection Cure” presentation. According to a Cigna study Grossman cited, nearly half of Americans “sometimes or always feel lonely,” and 43% of Americans feel their relationships are not meaningful. Loneliness creates a biological response in the body, according to
Grossman, with responses such as increased heart rate, contracted muscles, possible adrenal fatigue and immune suppression. Fortunately, there are ways to combat loneliness. “We are not alone in our loneliness,” Grossman said. Turning to other people can combat the biological responses of loneliness, in simple exchanges called micro-moments, a term coined by social psychologist Barbara Fredrickson. To begin a micro-moment, Grossman suggests being aware of when people are giving you an invitation to know them, talking about feelings instead of facts, and sharing stories while also asking and listening. “The human body has been designed to connect,” Grossman said. The benefits of micro-moments include the brain releasing oxytocin, which is the “feel good” hormone; heart rate becoming regulated; and the vagus nerve is stimulated, which regulates the internal systems. For more information on The Transition Network, visit thetransitionnetwork.org/ chapters-chicago
problem,” he said. Among migraine sufferers is his granddaughter. During the awards ceremony, Kandel said he might have changed his research if he was aware of her condition earlier in his career. “Had I known one of my grandchildren would develop migraine headaches, I would have continued to study migraines,” he said. “But, I’m still relatively young.” Headache Foundation Executive Chairman Seymour Diamond praised Kandel’s work before awarding him the Lifetime Achievement Award. “His work has contributed in so many ways to understanding headaches,” Diamond said. The evening raised $225,000 for headache research.
Dr. Eric Kandel, left, with his granddaughters, accepts a lifetime achievement award at the National Headache Foundation’s annual gala. Photos by Jesse Wright
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Blackwood BBQ Illinois Center Blackwood BBQ is open Monday-Friday from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. making it the perfect place for a workday barbecue pick-meup. The menu includes St Louis-style ribs, pulled pork, brisket and chicken with a variety of regional sauces and homemade sides. The brisket offers a choice of “fatty, lean or inbetween” to create a customized platter. Because they open early, the menu features a breakfast barbecue bowl or wrap. “The breakfast bowl is great,” according to Joe Jones, who works nearby and occasionally stops for a morning meal. “It’s filling and delicious and perfect with the Chicago-Style sauce.” There’s limited seating and payment is cashless. 233 N. Michigan Ave., in the Pedway blackwoodbbq.com. Green Street Smoked Meats Offering a hip, casual dining experience with indoor and outdoor seating, the West Loop’s Green Street Smoked Meats offers Texas-inspired barbecue, including
III Forks, Southern Cut chefs share their secrets
beef short ribs, brisket and chicken drumsticks served over the counter by the half pound. Sides are vegetable focused and each meal comes with a serving of sliced white bread. Wash it all down with a cocktail, beer or wine. “Besides the off-the-chart brisket barbeue at Green Street, I personally love it for its classic old-fashioned barbecue atmosphere, yet at the same time it has the feel of a modern restaurant,” patron Sang Kim said. Kim dined on the outdoor patio with his family on a beautiful spring evening. Open Sunday and Monday 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m.-midnight, and Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m,-1 a.m. 112 N. Green St. greenstreetmeats.com. Southern Cut BBQ This casual Streeterville smokehouse from the owners of Chicago Cut Steakhouse serves three meals daily. With an elegant country feel, the main dining room provides a cozy and casual atmosphere for diners to try some perfectly smoked ’que. There is also a full bar so you can pair your hearty meal with whatever microbrew, bourbon or beverage suits you. Try the sliders to start, which offer a choice of applewood smoked pulled pork or chicken, or the cherrywood smoked brisket. The “Pitmaster” sandwich is also a popular choice or go with the smoked meats by the half pound. Open Monday-Sunday 7 a.m.-Noon. 198 E. Delaware Place, in the Hilton Magnificent Mile Suites Chicago. southerncutbbq.com.
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GRILLING TIPS FROM THE PROS Grill Out,
Best barbecue in the neighborhood Downtown Chicago might not immediately conjure up images of delicious meats being smoked slowly over logs or woodchips, but urban pitmasters have been busy honing their craft within city parameters for years. So even in the heart of downtown, there’s no shortage of authentic barbecue in the metropolitan area. Here’s a look at some of the best barbecue in the area.
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By Jesse Wright The weather is warm and the coals are hot. But what to grill? And how? Grilling doesn’t need to be complicated, but it takes some planning. Shane Timmons, the executive chef from Southern Cut Barbecue in Streeterville, said the best cooks are prepared cooks. “Always be prepared and always have a destination for everything,” Timmons said. “When it comes off the grill, it will go off the grill and go onto this plate with these tongs. I always keep tongs and plates that handle raw and cooked meat separate. The more organized you are, the quicker and better your grilling will be. It’s the same thing with any restaurant, they call it ‘mise en place,’ which means ‘everything in its place.’” Timmons said especially if cooks are grilling vegetables, they need to have one cutting board
for raw meat, one for cooked meat and another for vegetables. All of these need to be set out ahead of time to avoid confusion, contamination and possible illness. Timmons said depending on what is being grilled, cooks should come prepared. “Obviously when you are grilling steak you want a nice hot grill. No matter what you’re using, it has to be hot enough to give it a quick sear,” he said. “You don’t want the temperature to be too low or it will end up chewy. I like to pull it out of the refrigerator an hour or so before I grill it to get to room temperature.” Timmons said he likes to season steaks with salt, pepper and some garlic and onion powder, though he said steak seasoning is mostly up to personal preference. While cooks are waiting for the steaks to get to room temperature, he recommends working on the sides, like baked potatoes. Cruz Almanza, the grill chef at
III Forks in New Eastside, said he doesn’t generally season a steak until after it’s off the grill, and a good cut doesn’t need seasoning. “If you pair a nice cutlet with a side of mash potatoes, you don’t need anything else,” he said. “But if you want to put a crown on the steak, we offer king’s butter so that puts a little extra on it.” King’s butter is foie gras, truffles with a touch of honey, but outside of III Forks, Cruz said he doesn’t use it. “At home I just grill a nice cut of meat,” he said. Marinating, too, requires forethought. Timmons said it’s best to marinate overnight, though at a minimum, cooks should marinate chicken and shrimp for four hours. He recommends wiping off any oil used in the marinade before grilling the meat, otherwise the open flame will ignite the oil and burn the meat unevenly. Besides meat, vegetables go
well on the grill and work great as sides. Corn is a standard go-to, but other vegetables can be grilled with good result, Cruz reports. “There’s something I love about grilling onions,” he said. “I grew up in central Mexico and if we’re doing a carne asada or barbecue at home we have hot grilled onions.” Cruz recommends cooking them in a very hot cast iron skillet with beer or even whiskey to flambé them until they’re caramelized, maybe adding a pinch of brown sugar and salt or Worcestershire sauce. He also recommends grilling peppers. “I love the grilled serrano peppers and banana peppers grilled are fantastic,” he said. “It’s not a big thing until you taste it, and sometimes we stuff them with cheese too. Some grilled banana peppers with some chihuahua cheese, that’s a great pairing with your steak.”
Why not grill the dip? Barbecue ingredients for smoky-flavored guacamole Guacamole is a popular side at any barbecue. While it’s usually cooked with raw ingredients, grilling the avocado, onion, pepper, garlic and tomatoes can add a complex, smoky flavor that improves the end result.
Anthony Ivone grills out on a recent day in May at his residence in downtown Chicago. Photo by Stephanie Racine
Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, skinned, cut in half 2 small tomatoes, halved 1 jalapeno pepper, halved (seeded, if you don’t want a lot of heat)
2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 1-2 large cloves of garlic not skinned The juice from one lime (or 1/2 depending on taste) Cumin to taste Salt to taste Chop up the cilantro and set it aside in a bowl. Add a dash of cumin and some salt. On a grill over medium
While guacamole is delicious raw, grilling it adds a whole new flavor profile.
heat, place the avocados face down, so the flesh is exposed to the heat. Toss the rest of the vegetables—
including the limes—face down to the heat. The avocadoes and onion will take 3-5 minutes to char, but the tomatoes, garlic, and jalapeno should be turned regularly, exposing all sides to the heat. The lime should be checked and, once it begins to char, taken off the grill. Once all vegetables have been charred, scoop the avocado flesh from the skin into the bowl with the cilantro. Remove the garlic
skin (after it’s cooled) and add that to the bowl. The garlic should be soft, but if not, mince it first. Mince the onion and add to mixture. Squeeze in the juice of half a lime. Add chopped up jalapenos and roughchopped tomatoes. Mix everything together by hand with a large spoon or fork or a pestle. Taste and add more lime juice, salt, cumin as needed. Serve immediately with chips.
Chicago By Stephanie Racine Staff Writer
For grill masters and amateurs, there are several public parks and beaches that allow grilling. “Grilling must be confined to enclosed metal containers and may only take place within dedicated grilling areas,” according to the Chicago Parks website. The parks also stress all hot coal must be watered and any remains should be disposed of in designated red receptacles.
Chicao parks and beaches that allow grilling Oak Street Beach 1000 N. Lake Shore Drive
North Avenue Beach 1601 N. Lake Shore Drive
Montrose Beach 4400 N. Lake Shore Drive
Loyola Beach 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave.
Riis Park 6100 W. Fullerton Ave. Rules: $50 fee to grill, must bring own grill.
Burnham Park Promontory Point 5491 S. Lake Shore Drive Rules: Public fire pits or bring your own grill in designated areas.
Humboldt Beach 1400 N. Humboldt Drive For more information about the parks and beaches, visit chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Urban Growers turn Chicago’s front yard into a farm By Elisa Shoenberger Staff Writer It’s a farm on the front yard of Chicago. That’s how Erika Allen, co-founder of Urban Growers Collective (UGC), explains Art on the Farm, located in Grant Park at the intersection of Congress and Columbus. This urban farm grows over 150 varieties of edible flowers and vegetables, including swiss chard, leeks, edible pansies, celery, tiny peppers, sunflowers, and more. The produce is then loaded onto UGC’s Fresh Moves Mobile Market, city buses doubling as mobile farmers markets, and sold around the city. Besides farming, UGC offers agriculture-related education programs for high schoolers and Art on the Farm hosts afterschool and six-week summer programs for teenagers to work on the urban garden. “It’s public land [on which] we are using a portion of the city’s landscape budget to grow food,” Allen said. She pointed out that by being in the proverbial front yard of the city, the program signals to the world the importance of the garden program.
The SOAR farmer’s market will return to Streeterville in June and run every Tuesday through October at the steps of the Museum of Contemporary Art. Photo courtesy SOAR
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Urban Growers Collective works with youth to turn Grant Park into a food garden. Photo by By Elisa Shoenberger
Residents and tourists stop by the farm and talk to UGC volunteers and staff and UGC offers tours. The farm is also visited by birds. Allen noted a regular visitor to the farm, a Kirtland’s Warbler, was making waves amongst Chicago’s birding community for its rarity. Allen founded Art on the Farm in 2005 through her organization, Growing Power. Adam Schwerner, former Director for the Department of Cultural and Natural Resources at the Chicago Park District, was instrumental in helping
Allen make the project happen. When Growing Power closed in 2017, Allen and co-founder Laurell Sims opened Urban Growers Collective in 2017. Allen said one challenge has been balancing the farm’s productivity with its beauty. The farm started with straight beds, though now the beds are arranged in various shapes and Allen said the best view is probably from above. For more information about UGC, their tours, products and other programming, visit their website, urbangrowerscollective.org.
With summer comes fresh, local produce. In Streeterville, this means the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents’ (SOAR) annual farmer’s market will return June 4 and continue through the end of October, opening every Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art’s front plaza. But, if Tuesdays are inconvenient, residents can get fresh, home-delivered produce thanks to a new and customizable straight-fromthe-farm delivery service, courtesy of Angelic Organics. That service is set to begin June 24. John Peterson is a farmer who owns Angelic Organics, one of the very earliest community supported agriculture (CSA) farms in the area. The farm is in Caledonia, two hours outside of Chicago. Angelic Organics relies on “shareholders” to sign up for weekly fresh produce boxes and Peterson said he’s happy to pack and substitute whatever clients want. “We’re now doing customized boxes,” he said. “People choose ahead of time the vegetables they like and they don’t like and they don’t get what they don’t want.” Peterson said his boxes are filled with the same range of vegetables available at a farmer’s market. Shareholders get 20 weekly deliveries or 10 bi-weekly deliveries of a ¾ bushel box,
which Peterson said is about 1.5 paper grocery bags filied with vegetables. Each delivery is $40, though there is an extra $12 for home delivery service. There are no pickup sites in Streeterville or New Eastside, though the delivery service does deliver to the neighborhoods. To find out more, visit angelicorganics.com. In the meantime, if residents can’t wait until the end of June to get fresh veggies, SOAR president Deborah Gershbein said all the vendors from last year are returning to this year’s market. “We have about 45 tents out on the plaza with a variety of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables and herbs and baked goods and prepared foods and beautiful flowers,” Gershbein said. Gershbein said as the months continue into fall, the produce will change so residents should check out the market each week. “As the season warms up then we get asparagus, onions and those types of things, and then we get into strawberries,” she said. This year will feature chef demonstrations. On June 25 the chef from SPACE 519 will prepare a dish made from market ingredients. A season opening ceremony for the market’s fifth season is set for noon, June 18. “We will celebrate with a huge Eli’s Cheesecake, topped with fresh locally grown strawberries,” Gershbein said.
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In May Urban Real Estate spent the day serving food at the Ronald McDonald House. Photo courtesy of Urban Real Estate
Urban Living — Urban Giving focuses on community, giving back, making a difference By Urban Real Estate New Eastside real estate brokerage Urban Real Estate has continued to grow and expand its areas of giving through its “Urban Living — Urban Giving” initiative. In May, the Urban team proudly spent the day cooking lunch for families staying at the Streeterville Ronald McDonald House (RMH). “There is no greater gift than being able to bring even the smallest sense of joy to families away from their homes, their lives, and dealing with the heartbreak of a sick child,” said Matt Farrell, managing partner, Urban Real Estate. “We all felt privileged to spend time with these incredible families, along with the staff and volunteers, who run an awe-inspiring operation.” Organizations or groups can request to sign-up for an RMH near them, along with the meal they wish to prepare, hosting around 60 people for lunch, and more for dinner, depending on weather and the schedules of patient’s families. The
Urban team had the opportunity to take a tour of the facilities, bringing awareness of all that RMH has to offer to the many coming from across the map. Michael Emery, senior partner, believes every local group should make the commitment and get involved. “Our team wanted to do something meaningful and impactful. As brokers who help people find homes, we also have a duty to make a difference in the communities we serve. The RMH in our own backyard is deserving of every resource that can be sent its way.” “The Urban Living — Urban Giving initiative is a reminder that one of our core values is giving back where we live, work, and play. As a partner in our community, we have every intent to continue to make a difference in any way we can, and hope we inspire others to do the same. The New Eastside and surrounding downtown neighborhoods have been the pinnacle of our success,” Farrell added. “And we try every day to show our gratitude by paying it forward to our neighbors and friends who need us the most.”
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Summer crime concerns discussed at CAPS meeting By Stephanie Racine Staff Writer The monthly New Eastside CAPS meeting was met with concerns regarding crime in the area as the summer months begin. One resident brought up the groups of motorcyclists who pass through New Eastside. Dealing with these motorcyclists can be difficult, according to Sgt. Anthony Dombrowski, who presided over the May 9 CAPS meeting, at 400 E. Randolph St. The resident recommended one police car near the entrance to Lakeshore Drive from Wacker Dr. to stop the motorcyclists. Dombrowski said one car would not be enough, as bikers often go to extreme and dangerous measures to escape police. His plan would be to trap and feed the motorcyclists to a police-ordained exit and checkpoint, while keeping safety paramount.
“As much of a discomfort is it is for everyone and a hassle, it would be more tragic if somebody lost their life,” Dombrowski said. One resident said due to drag racers, “Coming home on Lower Wacker is extremely intimidating.” Although Dombrowski noted their first priority is violent crime, he wants to tackle the drag racer concerns in New Eastside and the 001st District. “I advocate for a number of different strategies to utilize in Lower Wacker,” Dombrowski said. One strategy includes posting an officer on Lower Wacker, when more violent crimes are not in progress. Mobs of teenagers stealing from stores and causing mayhem on the streets were a cause of concern for multiple attendees. The incidents are being dealt with, according to Dombrowski. He noted the last incident resulted in multiple arrests.
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Tuesdays through August
Millennium Park Summer Film Series Bring a blanket, snacks and friends and watch your favorite movies outside in Millennium Park’s Jay Pritzker Pavilion. See the website for the full line up. 6:30 p.m., free, Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., choosechicago.com
Fridays and Saturday through October
Magician David Watkins at the Palmer House Hotel Magician David Watkins is performing magic Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. All tickets for the magic show are $79 and $89 and include wine, beer and soft drink selections. Cocktail attire is suggested for this upscale event and the show is best for ages 12 and up. The Palmer House Hilton Hotel is at 17 E. Monroe St.
Third Thursday of the month
Adler After Dark Experience the planetarium over drinks and unique entertainment every month. Each event has a different theme, making it a fun (and educational) date spot. 21+, 6:30-10:30 p.m., $20, Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312-9227827, adlerplanetarium.org
Through July 6
Cirque du Soleil VOLTA See Cirque do Soleil’s VOLTA under the big top at Soldier Field South Lot, 1410 Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, May 18–July 6, 2019. Tickets start at $49, and can be purchased by visiting cirquedusoleil.com/volta or calling 1-877-9CIRQUE (1-877-924-7783).
Wednesdays and Saturdays through Aug. 31 Aon Summer Fireworks Enjoy Chicago evenings on Navy Pier with astounding fireworks shows set to music. This takes place every Wednesday and Saturday evening throughout
the spring and summer. Wednesdays 9:30 p.m., Saturdays 10:15 p.m., free, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., 312-5957437, navypier.org
June 1
Chicago Ale Fest This event for beer-lovers will feature over 200 craft beers, live music, games and food trucks. There will also be a pretzel necklace contest. 21+, 3-7 p.m., from $49, Butler Field, Grant Park, 337 E. Randolph St., chicagoalefest.com
June 3, 24
Chamber Mondays The Chicago Chamber Musicians Ensemble and the Musicians Club of Women will perform at the Chicago Cultural Center for this twice-monthly event. 12:15 p.m., free, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., 312-7421168, chicago.gov
June 4
Movie night at the Mid-America Club The Mid-America Club will show “Loopers: The Caddie’s Long Walk” at 6pm with popcorn, snacks and beverages. To RSVP, call the Club at 312-861-1100.
June 5
Central Coast Wine Tasting at III Forks III Forks Prime Steakhouse will hold a “Sommelier for a Day” wine tasting on Wednesday, June 5. Starting at 5 p.m., sommelier Anton Licko will lead participants through a sampling of red and white wine selections from California’s Central Coast paired with an array of hors d’oeuvres. Call to RSVP. 5-7 p.m., $25, III Forks Prime Steakhouse, 180 N. Field Blvd., 312-938-4303, 3Forks.com
June 6
Author Simon Balto Simon Balto will come to Harold Washington Library to discuss his new book “Occupied Territory: Policing Black Chicago from Red Summer to Black Power,”
which examines race relations and policing in the city from the early 20th century until today. 6-7:30 p.m., free, Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St., 312-747-4300, chipublib.org Liquid Passport: Greece Skip the flight and experience Greece on the 80th floor of the Aon Center at The Mid-America Club. Enjoy an evening of delicious Greek cuisine, live entertainment, traditional Greek beverages and more. 5:30-7:30 p.m., $25 per person. Business-casual attire. RSVP to the Club at 312-861-1100 or email: Melissa.czyz@ clubcorp.com
June 7
First Friday Lecture Series On every first Friday of the month (except July), the Chicago Cultural Center hosts a lecture in its Claudia Cassidy Theater. This month’s lecture from political scientist Dr. Joseph Alulis explores Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s take on humanity’s place in the world. 12:15 p.m., free, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., 312-742-1168, chicago.gov
June 7-9
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Printers Row Lit Fest This festival is now in its 35th year of celebrating Chicago’s literary community. With various speakers, events for kids and over 100 booksellers, the Printer’s Row Lit Fest is the largest free outdoor literary showcase in the Midwest. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free, Printer’s Row, near Dearborn St., from Polk St. to Ida B. Wells Drive (formerly Congress Parkway), printersrowlitfest.org
Wednesdays June 11-Aug. 28
Jazzin’ at the Shedd Head to the Shedd Aquarium every Wednesday this summer to experience live jazz music, drink cocktails, and learn more about the aquatic creatures that call the Shedd their home. 5-10 p.m., $19.95 Chicago residents, $24.95 nonresidents, free for members. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312939-2438, sheddaquarium.org
June 13
Chicago Blues Festival Enjoy the best of blues music at this free three-day festival. See your favorite artists, discover new ones, and learn how the blues has influenced other genres of music like rock and hip-hop. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., free, Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., 312-742-1168, chicago.gov
Still Processing As part of the Chicago Humanities Festival, “Still Processing” podcast hosts Jenna Wortham and Wesley Morris present an engaging live show looking at American culture through the lens of power. 8 p.m., $20, Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Dr., 312-334-7777, harristheaterchicago.org
June 7-Sept. 9
June 13, Aug. 15
Movies in the Parks Bring a blanket and some snacks and watch your favorite movie in a local Chicago park. All movies begin at dusk (check your local weather site), free, see website for locations and full schedule, 312-742-1134, chicagoparkdistrict.com
June 8
Emirates F1 Chicago Festival Chicago’s Soldier Field will host a Formula One race from 11 am. to 9:30 p.m. at Soldier Field. The event is free. Visit
Millennium Park Summer Music Series Millennium Park is a hub of activity during the summer, and this series of free concerts in Jay Pritzker Pavilion is no exception. Come hear local, national and international artists perform in the heart of Chicago. See the website for the concert schedule. 6:30 p.m., free, Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., chicago.gov Events continue on page 14
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June 15
National Lobster Day at III Forks Attention all lobster lovers. In celebration of National Lobster Day, III Forks Prime Steakhouse will feature a special Texas-style fried Maine lobster tail with homemade remoulade sauce. III Forks’ menu features an array of additional lobster-centric dishes. 5-11 p.m., III Forks Prime Steakhouse, 180 N. Field Blvd., 312-938-4303, 3Forks.com
June 16
Father’s Day Cruise Celebrate the fathers in your life with a special cruise on Lake Michigan or the Chicago River with Odyssey Cruises. See website for pricing, schedule and more, 866-391-8439, odysseycruises.com Steak and eggs with dad Don’t break the bank buying a meal for dad – bring him to Cupitol for Steak and Eggs (with a beer) for Father’s Day ($15). Bring dad in for prime skirt steak, salsa verde, queso fresco and two eggs any way your dad likes them plus a beer from 11 a.m.-close. Cupitol, 455 East Illinois Street, (312) 414-1400. CSO Chamber Music Series: Celebrating Latin American Art Latin American dance rhythms will be sure to enchant. Music from four different composers will be performed. 2-3:30 p.m., $33, The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave., 312-294-3000, cso.org
June 20
Movies in the Park at Lakeshore East Come to the Park at Lakeshore East for a free screening of “The Goonies” sponsored by Magellan Development Group. Live music and art start at 7 p.m., and the film will begin at sundown around 8:30 p.m. Additional movies will be shown in July and August.
June 21-28
Chicago Bike Week The 28th annual Chicago Bike Week is a great opportunity to break out the bike and get rolling. The event includes numerous events, including the Bike to Work Challenge, June 12 to 19. On June
June Races Chicago Undy Run/Walk 5K, 1 mile - 9 a.m., Saturday, June 1 - Lincoln Park Dash for Detection 5K/Kids run - 9 a.m., Saturday June 1 - Montrose Harbor Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk/5K - 9:15 a.m., Sunday, June 2 - Grant Park Paws Chicago 5K - 9 a.m., Sunday, June 2 - Montrose Harbor Strides for Peace Race against Gun Violence 8K/5K/2 mile/kids run - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 6 - Grant Park Chicago Beer 5K - 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 8 - Grant Park Imerman Angels Brunch 5K Run/walk - 8:30 a.m., Saturday, June 8 - Montrose Harbor Girls on the Run 5K - 8 a.m., Sunday, June 9 - Butler Field, Grant Park Gibbons 5K/3K walk - 6:25 p.m., Thursday, June 13 - Grant Park Gino’s East 5K - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 20 - Montrose Harbor Miles for Melanoma 5k run/walk - Saturday, June 22 - Grant Park Proud to Run 13.1/10K/5K - 7 a.m., Saturday, June 29 - Montrose Harbor Purple Stride 5K run/walk - 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 29 - Soldier Field Chicago 10K - 8 a.m., Sunday, June 30 - Grant Park
12-14, there is the Bike Valet at the Chicago Blues Festival in Grant Park from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. On June 18 there is the Chicago Triathlon Checkpoint Challenge at Millennium Park’s Cloud Gate, aka The Bean. This starts at 6 p.m.
June 22
Vegandale Fest Explore all things vegan—food, services, and more—whether you’re vegan already, curious about veganism, or just want a different culinary experience. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., tickets from $10, Butler Field, Grant Park, 100 S. Lake Shore Dr., vegandalefest.com
June 24-Aug. 9
Family Fun Festival This family-friendly fest fills a tent in Millennium Park with music, arts and crafts and games for kids of all ages. The event is free and open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
June 25
Colin Asher: Never A Lovely So Real Colin Asher will present his new biography of Nelson Algren, Chicagoan and, at one time, America’s most famous writer. 6:30-8 p.m., $12, American Writers Mu-
seum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., 312-3748790, americanwritersmuseum.org
June 26
Frank Lloyd Wright Presentation Author and photographer Mark Hertzberg will talk about his new book exploring Penwern, a vacation estate in Wisconsin designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. 12 p.m., $12, Grand Lecture Hall, 111 E. Wacker Dr., 312-922-3432, architecture.org
Wednesdays through Sundays, June 27-Aug. 24
Chicago SummerDance Get into the groove with 48 different live bands and DJs in this series of free events. Get there before the show for free dance lessons, then practice your moves when the music comes on. Grant Park and other locations, see website for details, chicago.gov
June 28-30
Millennium Art Festival See the work of over 110 artists and enjoy food, drinks and live performances at this art festival, now in its 11th year. See website for hours, free, Michigan Ave. and E. Lake St., 847-926-4300, amdurproductions.com
KIDS’ LIST Saturdays
Little Squirrels Storytime Preschool-age children can read books, play, and hear a story every Saturday morning at the American Writers Museum. 10:30 a.m., free with admission, American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., 312-374-8790, americanwritersmuseum.org
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The Artists’ Studio Families with children can foster their creativity at this daily Art Institute program. Make art, interact with visiting artists and more. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., free, The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave., 312-857-7161, artic.edu
June 1-26
Woodshop PLUS Foster creativity and curiosity in this kid-friendly workshop, where little ones can play with tools and building materials. For ages 3 and up. Free with admission, during opening hours, Chicago Children’s Museum, 700 E. Grand Ave., 312-5271000, chicagochildrensmuseum.org
June 5
Read and Build This monthly program for families with children ages 3-6 invites them to create an art project and listen to a story about art and architecture. June’s story is “Maya Lin Artist—Architect of Light and Lines” by Jeanne Walker Harvey. 10 a.m., $12, ArcelorMittal Design Studio, 111 E. Wacker Dr., 312922-3432, architecture.org
June 20
85th Birthday Party at Maggie Daley The Chicago Park District is celebrating its 85th birthday with a circus performance by CircEsteem, party games, arts and crafts, and more. 6:308 p.m., free, Maggie Daley Park, 337 E. Randolph St., 312-742-7529, chicagoparkdistrict.com
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Outdoor grilling: A guide to make sure we all get along
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number of grillers is greater than the number of grills. I have seen instances where more than the grill gets overheated. Occasionally, the group cooking experience looks more like a rugby scrum, complete with pushing shoving, and a few far less-than-polite verbal jabs. People get caught up in the conflict and, tragically, the meat on the grill gets neglected. Cooking on your own balcony comes with its own challenges. Respecting nearby neighbors, keeping the area clean as possible and bring sound down to a minimum. And don’t sweep any excess off the balcony onto floors below. That is a huge condo no-no. When it comes to safety, Chicago Fire Department Chief Walter Schroeder said it’s best to grill in the shared grilling facilities, but if a balcony must be used then an electric grill is best. “Obviously charcoal grills are very dangerous on a balcony,” he said. “That’s not something that should be
utilized in that type of an environment.” He added propane grills are both dangerous and illegal in most apartments and condos. “It acts like a bomb if it should have a leak,” he said of propane tanks. And no matter what sort of grill is used, Chief Schroeder said cooks need to remember some basic safety tips. “We want to make sure you’re practicing fire safety,” he said. “Don’t leave the grill unattended. Don’t leave it too close to the building. Don’t let children or pets around it. Sometime pets can knock it over. Really, those are all common sense practices, but sometimes we forget these things and get carried away.” Beyond safety, downtown residents will want to remember courtesy, too—especially when using a shared space. With a dash of patience and a pinch of friendliness, common courtesy will make the outdoor grilling season more enjoyable for everyone.
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The May answer is: Q: HOW DOES LAKE MICHIGAN SAY HELLO? A: THE LAKE WAVES
A June riddle: Why did they call the police during the summer beach concert? A: Something fishy was going on.
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This month’s Where Am I is an ornate parking entrance on an ornate building. Do you know where it is? If you think you know, email us at info@neweastsidecommunity.com.
Answer to the May Where am I? Congratulations to reader Eric Stepanovic for recognizing last month’s Where Am I as the light fixture on the outside of One Bennett Park building on Grand Avenue in Streeterville.
Aja Phillips and Karen Scott attended the 10th anniversary of Sunda. Missy Green (left), a correspondent from Pizza Magazine Quarterly, and Heather Cray visit Robert’s Pizza in Streeterville at the restaurant’s grand opening. Photos by Jesse Wright
Alejandra Loera (left) and Paul Joanes attended the BP Student Ideas Competition at the Chicago Architectural Biennial event.
Dallas and Brett Efimov attend the 33rd annual National Headache Foundation’s gala.
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