The Jefferson Park Forward Arts & Culture Committee is thrilled to share our new podcast, Northwest Passage! The first episode features an interview with Chicago artist, Jessie Smith-Larson, whose work is currently on display at Weston’s. It will only be up until June 15, so…
Sarah Leitten’s Opening Reception at Weston’s
On January 26 the Jefferson Park Forward Arts Committee hosted a reception for our first art show at Weston’s featuring the work of Sarah Leitten. We were happy with how many people from the neighborhood turned up. Just over five months later, here are some…
12 Line Studio
A Jefferson Park Forward Local Business Spotlight Local designer builds successful studio working with bands and brands of all sizes The Northwest Side of Chicago is home to a myriad of hidden treasures, including a wealth of local artists and creative small businesses. This is…
JPF Beer Sheehan's Farmhouse Ale
JPF Beer Join Jefferson Park Forward and Lake Effect Brewing Company for a unique collaboration beer. Introducing our neighborhood collaboration beer with Lake Effect and brewer Phil Collins, we are proud to introduce Sheehan’s Farmhouse Ale, a golden-colored Saison beer. Phil was the winner of…
Chicago Cubs Mural Dedication Artist Tony Passero
Jefferson Park Forward Participates in Chicago Cubs Mural Dedication Jefferson Park Forward is extremely proud and thankful to have artist Tony Passero in our community. He is noteworthy as the artist who has been working hard over the last few days to install a 12 foot…
Recognizing Beauty in Jefferson Park Recognizing businesses that are helping to beautify our neighborhood
Jefferson Park Forward and our Livability & Attractiveness Committee would like to thank the following businesses for their efforts in creating beauty in Jefferson Park by maintaining flower displays outside their businesses this summer. Local Businesses Adding Beauty to Jefferson Park E Mortgage Corp. (5632 W.…
Plantings at CVS JPF plants downtown intersection
Jefferson Park Forward, working in partnership with Alderman John Arena and Representative Robert Martwick’s offices, continued its effort to enhance the beauty of Jefferson Park. The latest investment in beautifying Jefferson Park involved landscaping the southeast corner of Lawrence and Milwaukee Avenues, near the public art installation…
Carpe Librum JPF Fundraiser for Turning the Page
Jefferson Park Forward was a guest operator at the Six Corners pop-up bookstore, Carpe Librum (“Seize the Book”) on Thursday, August 25. In fulfillment of JPF’s mission to revitalize our community, we believe in supporting charitable works whenever possible. Turning the Page, an educational non-profit with operations…
JPF Plant the Post Office June 5 and June 12, 2016
The JPF Livability & Attractiveness Committee has once again lived up to its name with a beautification initiative targeting the U.S. Post Office on Lawrence Avenue. Check out these pictures from last Sunday. We’ll still need help this coming Sunday to finish up the effort at the…
JPF Spring Clean & Green Photo Gallery Saturday, April 16, 2016
Thanks to all of our members who came out to make the Jefferson Park Transit Center beautiful! A few photos of our hard work.