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RPBA Happenings

Glenwood Sunday Market



When: Sun through Oct 25 9am - 2pm

Where: 6962 N. Glenwood Ave.


Hello fall! The first week of the season is here and we are soaking up the last bit of September vibes this Sunday.


Come wander the stalls, fill your bags with fall colors and make this weekend grocery list a whole lot prettier.


See you Sunday!

Minding Your Business:

Financial Essentials for Small Business Owners


When: Wed, Oct 21 10am

Where: GROW/PROGRESANDO, 7056 N. Clark St.


Save your spot today!


Join us for an interactive, in-person workshop designed to help you confidently understand and analyze your business’ financial statements. Move beyond basic bookkeeping and start using your financial data to make strategic decisions for your business.


No cost! Registration is required.

RPBA, LISC & Verizon Digital Ready Program

Free Resources to Help Your Business Grow!


We're excited to partner with LISC and Verizon to bring our business community access to Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, a completely FREE online platform created to help small businesses succeed.


By scanning our dedicated QR code and signing up, you'll gain access to:

  • The opportunity to apply for $10,000 small business grants
  • Free, on-demand courses
  • Live virtual events with industry experts and business owners
  • Practical tools and resources designed to help grow your business


Whether you're launching a new business or looking to take the next step, these free resources are designed to help you succeed.


Can't scan the QR coce? Click here.

Community Happenings

Picnic Wine & Provisions Events


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


The Art of Drinking: Wed, Sep 23 6pm

Join Miranda for a guided Art of Drinking experience exploring vermouth in its many forms. You will taste it on its own, experience how it changes when mixed, and talk through how different styles can shape a drink.


Wine Tasting: Thurs, Sep 24 5pm

Enjoy 4 small pours of the featured wine lineup each week. Your tasting fee will be applied as a credit toward any bottle purchase that evening!


Picnic After Dark: Fri, Sep 25 6pm

Join Picnic After Dark with Chicago-based solo guitarist Neil Dixon Smith.


Blind Tasting: Sat, Sep 26 6pm

Enjoy a blind tasting where labels disappear, and your instincts take over. It’s fun, a little humbling, and a great way to explore wine in a new way!


Gallery Closing: Sun, Sep 27 4pm

Stop by for the closing reception of Heidi Scheleski’s newest works, a captivating collection exploring the profound connections among nature, human relationships, and the inner self.

Culture of Safety Events


Where: Culture of Safety, 6961 N. Clark St.


  • Weekly wellness offerings: Weekly meditation in the Samatha Tradition Sundays. Community Tai Chi classes at Culture of Safety Mondays.
  • No School Day Camps: Looking for interactive, affordable, empowering day camps for the days when CPS is closed? Check out their No-School Day Camps. All Culture of Safety camps are neurodivergent-friendly and LGBT-affirming. Immigrants welcome! Sliding scale pricing.
  • De-Escalation & Bystander Intervention workshop: Sat, Oct 17 4:30pm: This 2-hour interactive workshop will center on helping folks develop physical, verbal, and mental skills to feel safer and intervene on behalf of others in everyday life. Open to adults of all genders. Sliding scale pricing.

ChiTown Bio Events



At ChiTownBio, they are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible space where people from all backgrounds can learn, experiment, and collaborate in the life sciences. Their mission is to democratize biotechnology, empowering Chicagoans to explore innovative solutions to local challenges while fostering a strong community of citizen scientists and biotechnologists.


Sat, Sep 26 10am: Beach Clean Up

Property Tax 2nd Installment Bills

October 1st Deadline



Deadline: Thurs, Oct 1


Cook County’s 1st installment was due April 1st, 2026, and pays for the 2025 Tax Year.


The 2nd installment property tax bills are typically due by August 1st, 2026 but are delayed and are now due on October 1st.

 Kerfuffle at Lifeline Theatre this Fall


When: Saturdays, Oct 3 - Nov 7

Where: Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.


Ah, take a deep breath! Smell that fresh hay? Do you see the ducks swimming in the pond? Let's milk a cow! This fall, children in Kerfuffle's classes will use their bodies, voices, and imaginations to explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the farm. Using picture books, songs, and creative movement, children will explore animal characters and stories, while having a lot of fun on the farm!


These are drop-off classes for children ages 3-6 who are comfortable participating without a caregiver. Space is available in the Lifeline lobby for caregivers to wait for their children.


Saturdays

9:00am - 9:50am (3-4 year olds)

10:00am - 10:50am (5-6 year olds)


Cost is $150 per child + fees, refundable until class number 2.

Job Fair


When: Thurs, Oct 8 10am

Where: Oakton College, Skokie Campus Rooms P103/104


In collaboration with Oakton College and the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Sector Center.


Meet local employers and explore career opportunities.


Join others and connect with employers who are actively hiring across logistics, manufacturing, production, and skilled trades.


Discover training and career pathways in:

• Free industry training resources

• Apprenticeships

• Certification opportunities

Sullivan High School 100th Anniversary

Centennial Kick-Off Party


When: Thurs, Oct 8 5:30pm

Where: Max and Benny's Restaurant, 461 Waukegan Rd, Northbrook



Join fellow alums from Roger C. Sullivan High School at a kick off Alum event honoring Sullivan High School's 100th year.


Former Principal Chad Thomas (2013 - 2022) is serving as Keynote Speaker, as he will highlight important steps he took to help revitalize Sullivan High School and carved out a unique identity, offering expanded career opportunities and investment in capital upgrades.


Tickets are $50.

Benefit Concert for Immigrants


When: Fri, Oct 9 5:30pm

Where: United Church of Rogers Park, 1545 W. Morse Ave.


The concert will feature protest music, singing, and dance from Adam Gottlieb and OneLove, Las Monarcas and more.


All proceeds will support the fund that provides emergency assistance for essential needs, including housing, food, legal support, medical care, and mental health services for our neighbors most at risk.


Suggested donation of $25.

Chicago October Wheel Weekend Is Next Month

Discount Registration Until September 25


When: Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

Where: Willye White Park, 1610 W. Howard St.


Whether you want to refine your skills, compete, or simply have a blast, this weekend has something for everyone.


Learn from top-tier coaches, connect with a vibrant community, and take part in workshops tailored to your level and goals.


Don't miss this chance to grow your skills, make new friends, and celebrate the joy of wheeling.


Roll into the future together and create memories that will last a lifetime with CirquesExperience.


The Saturday workshop takes place the same day as their Harvest Festival 7pm and Oktoberfest fundraiser 8pm.

Plus Bookkeeping Services



Contact: Nancye F. Rivera, 773.230.3514

Email: nancye@plusbookkeepingservices.com



Great bookkeeping doesn’t cost you, it pays you back.


Stop leaving money on the table because of missed deductions or costly tax mistakes.


Contact Plus Bookkeeping Services to book your complimentary 15-minute consultation and find out which deductions you may be missing.

Theater

The Factory Theater Presents Radical Futures


Previews: Fri - Sun, Oct 9 - 11

Opens: Fri, Oct 16

Where: The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St.


Don't miss the Season 32 opener from Factory Theater - Radical Futures.


In a failing dive bar, two estranged friends try to reconnect over hallucinogenic cocktails that trigger visions of tomorrow.


As these sci-fi visions grow wilder and more intense, one question looms large: Does their friendship have a future?


Tickets start are $30.

Lifeline Theatre Presents Wrinkle In Time


Closes: Sun, Oct 18

Where: Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.


Ever since her father vanished under mysterious circumstances, Meg Murray’s life has been spiraling out of control.


But one dark and stormy night, Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which appear with a promise to help rescue him from the monstrous darkness that threatens the universe.


Join Meg, her brother Charles Wallace, their pal Calvin, and a host of extraterrestrial friends and foes as they journey into the heart of a terrible evil in the hope of reuniting a fragmented family.

Real Estate

Center for Grief Recovery Rental Space


Where: 1261 W. Loyola Ave.


1261 W. Loyola is home to the Center for Grief Recovery, which has served as a place of healing, learning, and community for more than 40 years.


A warm, professionally designed space for counseling, consultation, workshops, support groups, meetings, and community gatherings. It offers a comfortable setting for meaningful work and connection.


The space is designed to provide a professional environment while maintaining a warm,

comfortable, non-clinical atmosphere—ideal for therapists, educators, nonprofit organizations,

coaches, consultants, facilitators, and community groups.


Click on the PDF below for what is included in the rental and pricing.



RE/MAX Premier NorthCoast

Connie Abels, Managing Broker, GRI, ABR, CLP 

773.442.2357


HELP! Connie sold ALMOST ALL her listings! She can HELP you too! When making the biggest financial transaction in your life, trust a seasoned Realtor® who is a member of YOUR community. She is the #1 agent in Rogers Park, having sold more properties in our neighborhood than any other broker. Connie knows Rogers Park!

 

Thinking of selling this summer or fall? Contact Connie at 773-442-2357 for a free, no-obligation market analysis, a proven marketing plan, and guidance on preparing your home for sale.



Active Listings:

  • 1524 Fargo: Beautifully rehabbed 2bd/2ba condo, parking aval - $311K -Newly listed-
  • 67833 Lake Trail: (Lakeville, Indiana): 3bd/2.5ba+loft single family, 55-feet lake frontage, less than 2 hours from Chicago in Lakeville, Indiana.
  • 1711 Estes: Ground-floor 1bd/1ba on beautiful tree-lined street -For rent-


Coming Soon:

  • 1524 Fargo: Beautifully rehabbed 2bd/2ba condo, parking aval - $311K
  • Rogers Park: Stunning 4bd/2ba single family home w/3 car garage, gorgeous custom kitchen, beautiful bathrooms, yard, and basement


Recent & Pending Sales

 

Let Connie sell YOUR HOME FAST Today!

(Also licensed in Indiana)



Read Connie’s Reviews 

Visit Connie’s Website

Mark Keppy Baird & Warner Real Estate

 773.301.6332 |  Mark.Keppy@bairdwarner.com


The Keppy Group is the #1 Team in Rogers Park, with Mark Keppy recognized as the #1 Agent in Rogers Park for 2025. That distinction reflects more than just numbers. It speaks to deep neighborhood knowledge, strategic pricing, and a consistent record of results across Chicago. Whether you are buying or selling, Mark and his team provide trusted guidance backed by experience and a commitment to doing things the right way. The Keppy Group connects people not only to homes, but to the communities they live in, always aiming to deliver excellence and exceed expectations at every step.




Active Listings:


Coming Soon

  •  2155 W Touhy


Under Contract


Just Sold

Groceries

Morse Fresh Market

 

Where: 1430 W. Morse Ave.

 

Open everyday 7am-9pm. 

 

Click here for their weekly deals.

Wild Onion Market

 

Where: 7007 N. Clark St.

 

Open everyday 8am-8pm.

 

Click here for their weekly deals.

AAPI businesses, here.

Black-owned businesses, here.

Women-owned businesses, here.

Latine owned businesses, here.

LGBTQIA+ businesses, here.

More listings here.

24th District Beat & Council Meetings

In the 49th Ward, the 24th District patrols nine Beats. Each patrol Beat in the Chicago Police Department hosts monthly or bi-monthly community Beat meetings. The primary purpose of the Beat community meetings is to allow Beat residents, other community stakeholders and police to discuss chronic problems on the Beat and to engage in problem-solving. Beat community meetings provide an opportunity for police and community residents to exchange information about conditions in the neighborhood.


Find your Beat and the Beat schedule on the map here.

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