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"The Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society collects, preserves and shares the story of the diverse community of Chicago’s far north side. ... the Society today serves the community through its publications, neighborhood tours, Living History programs and other educational and outreach efforts. The not-for-profit organization is chartered by the State of Illinois to operate exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended." Read more at rpwrhs.org

Five years after a new Metra stop in Edgewater was announced, the state budget includes some "potentially very good news" for Far North Side commuters — $15 million for the long-awaited stop.

The project had been funded through the Build Illinois Bond Fund, but put on hold and de-funded during the budget impasse that began in 2015.

There will be a Spring Shred Event on Friday, April 22, from 3 – 7 pm. Pack the car and head on over to the 40th Ward yard, located at 5333 N. Western Avenue, next door to Drake and Sons Funeral Home. Please remember to remove all metal from documents, including binders, binder clips and paper clips. All paper will be shredded onsite.

Residents living near the Metra tracks at Ridge and Peterson avenues are bracing for big change to their neighborhood life.

With construction to begin in 2015, the new $10 million station planned for the area would offer a convenience nowhere to be seen in the western reaches of Edgewater: Quick public transportation downtown.

Read full article available at DNAinfo.com.