Happy New Year from Redwood Literacy!

Where: Redwood Literacy, 7007 N. Glenwood Ave.

Redwood Literacy hopes 2026 is off to a great start for you and your child! To kick off the new semester with strong literacy support, they are excited to offer baseline reading assessments along with a customized intervention plan tailored to your student’s needs.

What’s included in this bundle:

• A baseline assessment to determine your child’s current reading level
• A personalized intervention plan based on the results
• Practical strategies to support growth both in school and at home

Pricing: $150 for the full bundle

To schedule your child’s assessment or ask any questions, reach out to Stephanie Orozco at stephanie@redwoodliteracy.com - they will get everything set up!



Here’s to a year of measurable literacy growth for your child!

CirquesExperience After School Circus Class

Where: 5944 W. Magnolia Ave.

Gym Wheel and HomeWork is a unique after-school program that combines fun and healthy physical work on the Gym Wheel. Their mission is to help each kid in the program to:

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• Have personal goals that they are excited to reach
• Learn the importance of hard work
• Feel that they are good at something
• Trust and respect themselves and the people around
• Be part of a group where they feel comfortable and appreciated

​Course includes pick-up from your children's school (2.5-mile range, NOT available for drop-in), snacks, and supervised circus activities, including acrobatics, gym wheels, aerials, juggling and circus games.

Homework assistance (add $2 per hour) and provide a structured and supportive space for homework time.​

The daily hours are from 3 or 3:30pm to 5, 5:30pm or 6pm.

The minimum hours of attendance for full-time and part-time are 1.5 hours per day.

The standard rate is $15/hour for 2 hours, $25/1.5 hours and $40/2.5 hours.

Don't hesitate to contact info@cirquesexperience.org or submit our enrollment form. 

Picnic Wine Presents:

Group Gallery Show – Abundant

When: Fri, Jan 9 6pm

Where: Picnic Wine & Provisions, 7301 N. Sheridan Rd.

It’s time for another installment of the Abundant collaborative art series, featuring a multitude of wonderful local artists from around Chicago. Dive into a world of vibrant art, sip on some delightful wine, and have a chat with the artists themselves. It’s going to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the creative spirit of community.

ChiTownBio January Schedule

When: Saturdays 2 - 4pm

Where: ChiTownBio, 6634 N. Clark St.

Classes at ChiTown Bio happen in an open, shared laboratory where biotechnology is hands-on, collaborative, and accessible. It’s a welcoming space that turns curiosity into experimentation and learning into action.

Check out their classes this month:

• Kombucha 101: Sat, Jan 10 2 - 4pm ($50)
• Plant Tissue Culture 101: Sat, Jan 17 2 - 4pm ($80)
• Mushrooms 101: Sat, Jan 24 2 - 4pm ($80)

Are you in the Biotech industry? Don't miss their BioTech Fermenter: Chicago's Biotechnology Meetup at Midwest Coast Brewing Company on Tues, Jan 13 at 6pm.

RE/MAX Premier NorthCoast

Connie Abels, Managing Broker, GRI, ABR, CLP 

773.442.2357

When making the biggest financial transaction in your life, trust a seasoned Realtor® that is a member of YOUR community. Connie has specialized in our neighborhood for over 39 years and has SOLD more property in Rogers Park than any other Real Estate Broker. You can trust she will take care of your transaction every step of the way.

Her 5 P’s approach will help you get the best results: PROCESS - Connie will explain the selling process and ensure every step is handled smoothly. PREPARATION - she will advise you on how to prepare your home for sale for maximal results. PRICING - means setting a market price that both attracts buyers and maximizes your return. PROFESSIONAL - means working with an experienced agent who has a proven marketing strategy. PASSION - Connie loves helping her neighbors and enjoys what she does!

If you are thinking of selling this Spring, and you would like to know what your home is worth, Contact Connie at 773-442-2357. She will be happy to provide a FREE no obligation market analysis, share her successful marketing plan, advise you on how to prepare your home for sale, and answer any questions you may have. 

Connie will guide you through the process and do her best to make this as stress-free as possible for you. Call or text her anytime at 773-442-2357

Current Listings:

6701 Bosworth: Sunny, tree-topped 2bd/2ba+office+sunroom w/2-car parking -newly listed-

1628 Juneway: Rare 3bd/2.5ba duplex w/family room & 2 parking spaces

1244 Arthur: Loyola 1600sf 3bd/1ba, heat included -for rent-

Under Contract/Sold:

1340 Touhy: Beautiful 1bd/1ba with balcony and parking included

6646 Ashland: Fantastic, spacious 2bd/2ba top-floor condo with deeded garage space

1135 Farwell: Huge 3bd/2ba condo w/treetop views w/parking included

7319 Oakley: Spacious 2bd/1ba, hardwood floors, white kitchen

5455 Sheridan: Full-amenity Edgewater high-rise 1bd condo

7642 Greenview: Stunning, gorgeous 2bd/2ba top-floor condo w/garage

6700 Fairfield: Massive brick 5bd/2.5ba single-family home w/2-car garage

Coming Soon!

5701 Sheridan: Hollywood towers 2bd/2ba penthouse

Contact Connie to sell YOURS TOO!

Read Connie’s Reviews 

Visit Connie’s Website

Ellen Baren, Broker, Residential & Investment 

@properties, Christie's International

Real Estate. Honest, Reliable, Loyal, Intelligent, & Knowledgeable

Phone: 312.804.1049

Energetic, knowledgeable, and passionate about what she does, Ellen Baren is genuinely a client’s REALTOR®. Through in-depth guidance, personal exploration, and attention to detail, Ellen has not only earned the trust of her clients but their friendship and respect as well. These skills and the personal dedication she brings to her work allow her to truly become her client’s trusted advisor.

Ellen Baren has award-winning years of experience:

• Putting your needs first
• Expert transaction knowledge
• Certified negotiation expert
• Pricing Strategy Advisor
• Senior Real Estate Specialist

She has experience you can count on and you'll be glad you did.

Mark Keppy Baird & Warner Real Estate

 773.301.6332 |  Mark.Keppy@bairdwarner.com

Whether you're buying or selling, Mark Keppy and his team offer unmatched neighborhood insight, smart pricing strategies, and a proven track record across Chicago. The Keppy Group connects people to their homes and to their communities. Their entire team shares a common goal: to deliver only excellence and aim to exceed expectations in everything they do.

Active Listing

• 1767 W Rosehill Dr 304: $899,500 3bd/2ba (1 garage space)

Coming Soon

• 1136 W Pratt
• 600 N Dearborn 

Under Contract

• 6323 N Wayne: $849K Multi-Unit 6bd/4ba (2 garage spaces)
• *1847 W Touhy Ave: $525K Multi-Unit 5bd/2ba
• 646 Dauphine Ct E: $365K 3bd/2.1ba 
• 1433 W Rosemont #1: $325K 2bd/2ba
• 1640 W. Sherwin 3B: $249K 2bd/2ba 1 parking spot
• *971 N Dee Rd 5E: $179,500 2bd/1ba (2 exterior spaces)

Just Sold

• 5720 Dunham Rd: $465K 4bd/2ba (1 garage space)
• 6737 N Greenview 2S: $400K 3bd/2ba (1 exterior space)
• 33 Elgin Ave B: $390K 2bd/2.1ba (2 garage spaces)
• 4707 N Beacon G: $364,900 2bd/2ba (1 exterior space)
• 1671 W Farwell 2D: $350K 3bd/2ba
• 1628 W Columbia #3: $325K 3bd/2ba (1 garage space)
• 7932 W Grand 2W: $250K 2bd/2ba (1 exterior space)