The steps, which were built on a rubble stone foundation in 1892, have deteriorated. A new foundation will be constructed that will include a ramp. The granite step system will be reset and the bronze lions will be reinstalled.
- $200,000 to the Chicago Park District
to make repairs/renovations at Kelvyn Park.
This Illinois FIRST project was initiated by State Sen. James A. DeLeo, D-Chicago.
- $150,000 to the Old Town Chamber of Commerce
to manufacture and install historic markers and landscaping along the east and west sides of Wells Street.
This project was initiated by State Rep. Judy Erwin, D-Chicago.
- $100,000 to the Three Arts Club of Chicago
to restore and renovate its facility.
This project was initiated by State Sen. John J. Cullerton, D-Chicago.
- $80,000 to the Edgewater Development Corporation
to acquire property for the redevelopment of the Raven Theater.
This project was initiated by State Sen. Ira I. Silverstein, D-Chicago.
- $60,000 to the Friends of the Chicago River
to plan and design the Horner Park River Enhancement project.
This project was initiated by State Rep. John A. Fritchey, D-Chicago.
- $50,000 to the Chicago Opera Theater
to support its programs. The organization is contributing $283,942.
This project was initiated by House Republican Leader Lee A. Daniels, R-Elmhurst.
- $50,000 to the City of Chicago Department of Transportation
to make improvements at Burton Place Park.
This project was initiated by Erwin.
- $43,000 to the Emerald City Theatre Company
to support its productions.
This project was initiated by Cullerton.
- $25,000 to the Rogers Park Community Council
to provide after school enrichment programs for at risk youth.
This project was initiated by State Rep. Harry Osterman, D-Chicago.
- $25,000 to the High Ridge YMCA
to construct a mini field house on its property at West Toughy Avenue.
This project was initiated by Silverstein.
- $25,000 to Cinema Chicago
to support the Chicago International Film Festival.
This project was initiated by State Rep. Louis I. Lang, D-Skokie.
- $25,000 to Horizons Community Services
to support its programs.
This project was initiated by State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago.
- $25,000 to the Maryville Academy
to purchase a van for use by the Hanley Career Development Center Youth Employment Program.
This project was initiated by Erwin.
- $20,000 to the Kedzie Elston Business Industrial Council
to hire an ETC developer/community liaison and to make computer upgrades. The council is contributing $18,050.
This project was initiated by Fritchey.
- $20,000 to the Ravenswood Community Council
for the pre-development of a senior housing project.
This project was initiated by State Rep. Larry McKeon, D-Chicago.
- $15,000 to the Chicago Center for Health Systems Development, Inc.,
to support its women's health access initiative.
This project was initiated by State Sen. Carol Ronen, D-Chicago.
- $15,000 to Chicago Public Schools
to purchase computers and printers for Peterson Elementary School.
This project was initiated by Silverstein.
- $10,000 to the Harry S. Truman College
to implement a senior citizen computer technology project.
This project was initiated by McKeon.
- $10,000 to the Edgewater Community Council
to implement a beautification project.
This project was initiated by Osterman.
- $9,000 to the Korean American Resource & Cultural Center
to supports its programs.
This program was initiated by Silverstein.
