Don’t Pay the College Sticker Price

Saturday, September 18 at 2:00 P.M. • Edgebrook Public Library, 5331 W. Devon Ave.

Joe Orsolini, a Certified Financial Planner and Certified College Planning Specialst, will introduce three key areas of opportunity to reduce the overall cost of a college education. His lecture will focus on strategies to maximize need-based financial aid eligibility, target the right colleges for merit-based financial aid, and exploit tax-saving opportunities.

This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.


Lyric Opera Lecture Series

Friday, September 24 at 11:00 AM • Edgebrook Public Library, 5331 W. Devon Ave.

Witches fly, ghosts appear, and fires burn unnatural green…

Human and supernatural worlds collide as Macbeth and his Lady partner in horrific crimes to seize the Scottish throne!

Vaulting ambition, bloody betrayal, murder most foul — it’s all here as mighty Verdi synthesizes the Bard’s greatest moments, bringing laser-like focus to every character’s soul with searing, powerful music.

Let guest lecturer Barbara Roseman prepare you for the Lyric Opera’s season opener.


Ginny Mose Triangle Garden Planting

Saturday, September 11 at 10 Am to 2 PM • Ginny Mose Triangle, Intersection of Devon, Lehigh & Caldwell

The ECA has received a grant to remove much of the grass and add new native plant material and bulbs to the new site.  Join us for planting on Saturday.

We are also looking for 2 volunteers to attend a basic gardening workshop 4 Saturdays in January and February to help with continued work on the Triangle garden.

For more information, call 773.775.4065.

Together, we can make the neighborhood grow!


Auto Theft Prevention Workshop

Saturday, September 11 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm • 25th Police District Auditorium, 5555 West Grand (at Central)

Next to your home, your vehicle is your most valuable possession. But few people do much to protect it. You can minimize the chances of having your car stolen by taking a few precautionary measures. Thieves are lazy; if  your car is too much trouble to steal a they will find an easier one.

For information on how to safeguard you car, attend the Auto Theft Prevention Workshop and pick up some great tips.

Some of the topics to be addressed include:

  • Keeping it Real Program – former auto thieves demonstrate and discuss their craft.
  • Illinois State Police explain how to secure your vehicle and make it less susceptible to crime.
  • Theft prevention devices: how effective are they?

Several anti-theft devices will be raffled off to attendees. Light refreshments will be served.

Pan to attend this workshop. For more information call the 25th District Community Policing Office at 312.746.5090.


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Farmer’s Market

Every Thursday, September 9 to October 17 at 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM • 6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive

Eli’s Cheesecake and Wright College invite you to attend the Farmer’s Market every Thursday from June to October.

•  Fresh fruits •  Vegetables •  Flowers •  And Much More

Eli’s famous grilled lunch each market day at 11 AM.

Don’t miss the Market Events sponsored by Eli’s and Wright College each market day.

Market Even Schedule (subject to change)

September 9

7:00 – 9:00 AM - Free Continental Breakfast (with $5 market purchase)

Market Vegetable of the Week • Onions

September 16
7:00 – 9:00 AM - Free Continental Breakfast (with $5 market purchase)

September 23 - To be announced

September 30 - To be announced

October 7 - To be announced

October 14 - To be announced

October 21- To be announced

October 28 - To be announced