Rogers Park/West Ridge
Historical Society

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Kevin McGurn speaking to CPD Board Commissioners on April 10.
Commissioners looking over the letters of support Kevin presented to them.
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Noted and Notorious
Persons of the Month

Image of Sun Myung Moon superimposed on photo of Mass Wedding
December: The Followers of Sun Myung Moon in our Community
November: Edward Newell Ware Jr.
November: Edward Newell Ware Jr.
Eddie O'Hare circa 1938
October: Eddie O'Hare
September: John Downs
September: John Downs
Photo of Joe Aiello
August: Joe Aiello
July: Naomi Pollard
July: Naomi Pollard
June: Nik Krevitsky
June: Nik Krevitsky
May: Sam and Harue Ozaki
May: Sam and Harue Ozaki
April: Alphonse Capone
April: Alphonse Capone
Photo of Sergio Oliva in bodybuilding pose
March: Sergio Oliva
February: Emma Kennet
February: Emma Kennet
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Read the story of someone from the past who made a mark on our community. New episodes are available in the first week of every month

Acess Digital Exhibits

Colorful single story home with rock garden
The Faith Traditions of Rogers Park and West Ridge
Clark Street: A Rogers Park Marketplace

View Past Programs on YouTube

Archeologists dig at West Ridge Nature Park
Archeological Project in West Ridge