Portage Park Neighborhood Association

The grant would fund a garden with a "sculptural element" at each river, according to the announcement.

A proposal by design firm Perkins+Will includes 13 art installations all along Irving Park Road.

A separate proposal to build a Starbucks drive-thru in Six Corners saw its approval delayed until July.

The drive-thrus at Cicero and Berteau, and at Irving and Central, are both poised for approval.

The Portage Park Neighborhood Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Filament Theatre.

One week ahead of a crucial vote for the plan's approval, the surrounding neighborhood remains divided.

A zoning change was approved Monday for the 15 units to be built at Cuyler Street and Narragansett Ave.

The Portage Park Neighborhood Association opposes the project, which members said would snarl traffic.

Representatives of the Chicago Teachers Union and CPS officials have been invited, organizers said.

Stephanie Rybandt, of Fannie's Cafe, which is opening a new location in Portage Park, will also speak.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel has not said whether he will attend the forum, organizers said.

A measure asking whether the school board should be elected won't appear on ballots in the 38th Ward.

Melissa Basilone co-owns the Thrift & Thrive Resale Shop and Perkolator Cafe.

The Portage Park Neighborhood Assocation will host an event Wednesday at Pete's Pizza No. 2.

Historic Chicago Bungalow Association Executive Director Mary Ellen Guest will also speak.