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Kelvyn Park Journal 1966 - Kosciusko Classes + Punt-Pass-Kick Contest

Kelvyn Park Journal 1966 - Kosciusko Classes + Punt-Pass-Kick Contest

Kelvyn Park Journal, a mostly west side newspaper including Hermosa, Logan Square, Humboldt Park and Austin.

historyLee HelmerJuly 1, 2019parks, koz park

Walt Disney's High School Desk + the Kelvyn Park Journal

Walt Disney's High School Desk + the Kelvyn Park Journal

"[she]recalls very well that Walt Disney went to the old McKinley High School...she sat in his desk. And how does she know that?" - Kelvyn Park Journal, 1966

historyLee HelmerJune 26, 2019disney, kelvyn park

Helping Hermosa Live up to it's Name: Our Trash Challenge

Helping Hermosa Live up to it's Name: Our Trash Challenge

newsLee HelmerMarch 10, 2019editorial, garden, parks, residents

Why I Wouldn't Trust Carlos Ramirez-Rosa with Chicago's 35th Ward Purse

Why I Wouldn't Trust Carlos Ramirez-Rosa with Chicago's 35th Ward Purse

newsLee HelmerFebruary 7, 2019editorial, election, residents, alderperson, wards, 35th, Ramirez-Rosa

Are you ready for voting day: Chicago Resources 2018

newsLee HelmerOctober 17, 2018election

2018 Election - Gubernatorial, IL Representatives + Ward Ballot Contents

2018 Election - Gubernatorial, IL Representatives + Ward Ballot Contents

newsLee HelmerOctober 1, 2018election

Did you know Hermosa has a Garden Club? You Do Now...

Did you know Hermosa has a Garden Club? You Do Now...

infoLee HelmerSeptember 18, 2018garden, trees, parks

Unexpected Benefit of Chicago Parkway Trees: Protect Your Property from Flying Cars

Unexpected Benefit of Chicago Parkway Trees: Protect Your Property from Flying Cars

infoLee HelmerSeptember 1, 2018trees, parkway, residents, garden

Why Hermosa Residents Avoid Dangerous Kostner Ave

Why Hermosa Residents Avoid Dangerous Kostner Ave

news, infoLee HelmerSeptember 1, 2018editorial, kelvyn park, residents, kostner, traffic, 31st

2018 Cook County Tax Appeal: How do I know if my property taxes are going up?

2018 Cook County Tax Appeal: How do I know if my property taxes are going up?

news, infoLee HelmerAugust 2, 2018taxes

How do I Appeal My Cook County Property Tax Assessments for Free? Part 2: Filling out the Form

How do I Appeal My Cook County Property Tax Assessments for Free? Part 2: Filling out the Form

infoLee HelmerAugust 1, 2018residents, taxes

How do I Appeal My Cook County Property Tax Assessments (for Free)? Part 1

How do I Appeal My Cook County Property Tax Assessments (for Free)? Part 1

info, newsLee HelmerJuly 22, 2018taxes, cook county, property tax

Hermosa, Chicago's Most Invisible North Side Neighborhood

news, history, infoLee HelmerJuly 14, 2018editorial, Hammond Organ Factory, residents, parks