Vine Street BBQ returns for its second Park Ridge competition Saturday, Aug. 18, planned for noon to 10 p.m. It’s moving to its namesake location for the first time.
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Avenues Young Professionals Group raises $4000 at 3rd annual event
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The issues outlined in your reporting “Audit rips Illinois’ oversight of group homes for adults with disabilities” continue to highlight shortcomings in our state’s funding of community intellectual and developmental disability services.
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A preliminary discussion started at the Procedures and Regulations Committee meeting June 24 over “community residences,” how they are defined and how they apply in Park Ridge. The classification already applies in city zoning based on classifications defined by the state, said Director Jim Brown of Community Preservation and Development.
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More than 400 people attended the Avenues to Independence Annual Dinner and Dance, which also celebrated 65 years of the organization on June 15 at The Hilton Chicago in Northbrook. Bob Okazaki, the Avenues to Independence executive director, said the 65-year milestone is “a testimony to the people who support the organization.”
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The dedication and achievements of Avenues to Independence were recognized by Park Ridge City Council on May 7 with the mayor reading a proclamation. The organization, which is based in Park Ridge, creates opportunities for individuals with disabilities to live, learn and work in the most independent settings possible.
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