RP/WRHS board member and Education Committee Chair Katherine Macica was interviewed by ABC 7 Chicago for their “7 on the Streets” feature. For “7 on the Streets,” ABC reporters investigate the origins of Chicago’s street names. Reporter Rox Varon sat down with Macica to discuss streets in Rogers Park and West Ridge. Wolcott Avenue, Grand […]

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On May 9th, the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society, the Chicago Park District, the Australian Consulate-General of Chicago, and the Honorable Joe Moore, Alderman of the 49th Ward, hosted the dedication of the Marion Mahony Griffin Beach Park at West Jarvis Avenue and Lake Michigan. After the dedication, the Australian Consulate-General of Chicago sponsored a […]

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Image courtesy of the National Library of Australia. Please join us on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 pm at the Rogers Park Library for a lecture with Professor Christopher Vernon. Professor Vernon will present an illustrated talk on “Walter Burley and Marion Mahony Griffin’s Vision for Canberra, Capital of Australia.” The talk will be co-sponsored […]

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Would you like to see inside beautiful Rogers Park homes and learn about their history? Your chance is here! Our 29th annual House Walk will take place on Sunday, September 13th from noon to 4 PM. The Homes This year’s House Walk includes several homes near Jarvis Square and Touhy Park in northeast Rogers Park. […]

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