BYNC News

BYNC partners with H & R Block’s Non-Profit Referral Program BYNC partners with H & R Block’s Non-Profit Referral Program

Help Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council raise money by having H&R Block prepare your taxes.

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Seminar on Free Legal Assistance for Business Seminar on Free Legal Assistance for Business

[ January 25, 2012; 5:30 pm; ] Learn more about the John Marshall Law School Business Transactions Externship Program.

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BYNC brings Joy to Community Residents this Christmas BYNC brings Joy to Community Residents this Christmas

Many residents attended the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council’s Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway, which was held on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Davis Square Park.

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BYNC is now taking ALL applications for the CEDA LIHEAP Program BYNC is now taking ALL applications for the CEDA LIHEAP Program

BYNC’s CEDA LIHEAP service has been helping the Back of the Yards community for two years now.

Business News

SSA #10 cleaning crew on the snow move SSA #10 cleaning crew on the snow move

SSA #10 maintenance crew were on the move to begin plowing the streets in the Back of the Yards Retail Business area on 47th Street and Ashland Avenue as the first snowfall hit the streets in Chicago.

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Union Industrial Stockyards – Then and Now Union Industrial Stockyards – Then and Now

Special Service Area (SSA) #13, also known as the Stockyards Industrial Park, is one of the most storied areas in the Midwest. Immortalized in Upton Sinclair’s novel, The Jungle, the Stockyards is largely responsible for the births of the communities that surround the area.

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Sabores Rises from the Ashes Sabores Rises from the Ashes

The Back of the Yards community welcomed a new restaurant – Sabores at 1922 W 47th. Sabores had its grand opening on January 5, 2012 to very enthusiastic reviews from diners. The family friendly restaurant will feature traditional Mexican specialties like tamales, tortas, enchiladas, and carne asada.

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SSA 39 – 2011 Projects SSA 39 – 2011 Projects

Updates on SSA #39 Landscaping Project, Facade Rebate Program and Model Block Program.

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