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Forward Chicago, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, envisions our neighborhoods as model communities for people of all ages, where residents can age in place while remaining active, engaged and influential. View all posts by FWDCHI →

Local Programs & Services

Go to the Rally! Bring Back the #11 Lincoln Bus!

November 14, 2014·0 comments

Join Alderman Ameya Pawar on Monday, Nov. 17, at CTA headquarters to rally to restore the #11 Lincoln bus, and read our letter in support of the bus route.

Community Events, Forward Chicago Activities

Age-Friendly Chicago – What Does it Mean for Our Neighborhood?

November 12, 2014·0 comments

Join Forward Chicago Nov. 15 as we host researchers from Northwestern University who will share data from the Age-Friendly Chicago survey. They will also present data specific to our neighborhoods.

Community Events, Local Programs & Services

Eat at Pockets on Wednesday and Help Local Dogs & Cats!

October 20, 2014·0 comments

Friendship Pet Food Pantry (FP2), a program of the Lincoln Square Friendship Center, is hosting a fundraiser Oct. 22, with the help of Pockets!

Forward Chicago Activities

Chickens and Turkeys in Bowmanville?!

October 13, 2014·0 comments

Though Bowmanville has long since transitioned from farmland into a sought-after family neighborhood, the Forward Chicago Walking Club encountered some farm-friendly flocks.

Arts & Culture, Chicago History

Open House Chicago Opens Doors to Architectural Wonders

October 6, 2014·0 comments

Have you ever wanted to see the inside of Chicago’s architectural gems, but didn’t know how? Your invitation is coming.

Arts & Culture

International Film Fest Begins October 9th!

October 2, 2014·0 comments

The Chicago International Film Festival is celebrating its 50th year, Oct. 9-Oct. 23, at the AMC River East Theater 21 (322 E. Illinois Street) with more than 200 films from 60 countries.

Local Programs & Services

Please Fill Out the 2014 Housing Survey

September 14, 2014·0 comments

We’ve created a housing survey to help us determine the next steps in addressing the need for adequate, affordable housing that supports residents as they age in their neighborhoods.

Forward Chicago Activities

So, What’s the Difference Between Chicago Forward and Forward Chicago?

September 3, 2014·0 comments

You may have heard about Chicago Forward, a new PAC, this week. We have a very similar name, but that’s where the similarity stops.

Uncategorized

Meet and Greets Change Direction to Ideas into Action!

August 29, 2014·0 comments

by Julie Sells The August Meet and Greet offered time to dialogue about ideas generated during our readings and experiences…

Uncategorized

Chicago celebrates Jackie Robinson West All-Stars

August 27, 2014·0 comments

by Matt Altstiel, Chicago Chicago and much of the world came to know the names, faces and stories of 11-…