You Are Beautiful installation at Roberto Clemente Academy

“You Are Beautiful is the little sticker that started a worldwide phenomenon. This message, spread by the community, has touched lives on every continent in the world.” On Friday, archi-treasures collaborated with students at Roberto Clemente Academy and artist Matthew Hoffman to install “YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL.” The sign is located along the school’s tennis courts on the […]

Movies in the Park: “Rookie of the Year” tomorrow

The Chicago Park District will be showing the family movie, Rookie of the Year! The showing will be held at Lil Cubs field and is free to all. Saturday, July 7, 2012 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Enjoy a movie in the under the stars!   Rate – PG;         107 minutes

And the winner for best neighborhood park in Chicago is (drumroll please)…

Visit Humboldt Park any day during the summer and you’ll find people jogging, walking their dogs, watching their kids play in the different playgrounds, playing baseball, having picnics, and so much more. And in the winter, there’s the sledding hill. With all of that, it is most definitely the best neighborhood park in Chicago! Click […]

Humboldt Park Field House to receive $1,504,500 in upgrades

Governor Quinn Announces PARC Investments to 22 Communities, Creating 300 Jobs $50 Million in Illinois Jobs Now! Capital Funding Will Help Local Communities Renovate and Build New Recreation Facilities CHICAGO – October 3, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that 22 communities across the state will be able to renovate and repair recreation facilities and build new […]

The other side of Humboldt Park

(Originally published on Being Latino Online Magazine) If asked about their Chicago neighborhood, Puerto Rican residents of Humboldt Park do not hesitate to claim it as home with a tone full of pride. After all, this home of El Paseo Boricua and the annual Puerto Rican Festival is where you can find all things Boricua in Chicago. More photos on Flickr.