**The Candidates are Speaking. Will you be there to listen?**
The candidates are coming. February 13th is our next public meeting and we already have two candidates confirmed. The invitation to the candidates is be extended to all candidates for the upcoming primary elections regardless of party affiliation. We are continuing to make every effort to provide you with the opportunity for a hands on meet and greet with your candidates. February 13th 730pm 4839 W Irving Park Rd.
**Congratulations!**
Sutherland's opens to rave reviews and great fanfare. Some our board has already dropped by and couldn't stop applauding the food, beer selection, and atmosphere. Congrats! Find the reviews on Yelp!
**Thank You Commander McNaughton**
16th District Commander David McNaughton Goes to the 8th District
Those of us who live in the 16th District, (which includes much of the 38th Ward), are losing our excellent Police Commander, David McNaughton, who will be replacing Commander John Kupczyk of the 8th District, who passed away suddenly at the young age of 54. The people of the 38th Ward extend our condolences to the family of Commander Kupczyk, and we thank Commander McNaughton, a lifelong resident of the 16th District, for a job well done! During his tour as Commander of the 16th District, crime rates have steadily decreased, and the Commander was very active in attending community events and CAPS meetings. On behalf of the residents of the 38th Ward, I wish Commander McNaughton the very best in his new assignment!
**Did you have fun at BBQFest? Tell us what you liked. Tell us what you want? Want to volunteer?**
**Are you a Foodie?**
New restaurants and pubs are opening, some to rave reviews, Al Dente, Bread & Wine, Ruk Suhsi & Thai, and very soon Sutherland's.
Here is some more information shared by our friends to the east, Old Irving Park Neighborhood Association.
**What's happening in Portage Park these days?**
Quite a bit actually...enjoy this 25 minute program examining Portage Park and the Six Corners.
**Have the Holiday Spirit in you?**
to discuss ideas on how to enhance the commercial district with holiday decorations for
next season. Interested persons can email Ed Bannon @ ed@sixcornerschicago.com
with contact information and “Holiday Decorations” in the subject line OR phone (773)
685-9300 and leave your contact information. Our first meeting will be held at the end of
January.
**Old Man Winter is here!**
**Looking to get rid of that Xmas Tree?**
**Fire! (on the 4900 block of Dakin)**
Eleven people were displaced early this morning by a fire that spread to three residential buildings in the Portage Park neighborhood on the West Side, fire officials said.
The Fire Department asked for city aid for nine adults and two children. But no one was injured.
The fire broke out shortly before midnight...Read the rest here!
**Change is in the Air**
The City Newstand is adding a coffee bar to its shop.
Hear the details in this WBEZ news story.
Happy Holidays!
With the Holidays here the PPNA would like to wish you and yours a warm and safe Holiday season.
Cheers to a great new Year!
Congrats to all of winners at the recent election.
Elected Officers
President...Philip Schwartz
Vice-President...John Kane
Secretary...Kelli Weffenstette
Treasurer...Chris Ericksen
Elected Board Members
Philip Schwartz
John Kane
Kelli Weffenstette
Chris Ericksen
Bob Brobson
Scott Larson
Gerard Staniszewski
Jill Staniszewski