JEFFERSON PARK — The second annual battle for bragging rights in the 45th Ward has begun.
An online competition, sponsored by Ald. John Arena (45th), will choose the best school, best community event or festival, best park, best business, best piece of public art and — for the second year in a row — best neighbor.
"So many" people and businesses make the 45th Ward "a great place to live and work" and they deserve some recognition, according to contest organizers.
Nominations will be accepted through Sept. 28 through an online survey. Three finalists will be selected in each category, and votes will be cast online.
The winners will be announced Oct. 18 at a fundraiser to benefit Friends of 45, which funds the 45th Ward Independent Democrats as well as Arena's upcoming bid for re-election as 45th Ward committeeman.
The ward includes Jefferson Park, Forest Glen and Gladstone Park as well as parts of Portage Park and Old Irving Park.
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