BYNC to perform intake for CEDA Energy Assistance programs
Beginning September 1st, the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council will begin performing intake for CEDA’s Home Energy Assistance programs, including LIHEAP and the new Urban Weatherization program. For information on eligibility requirements, please download the flyer HERE or visits CEDA’s... Read More
Miss Fiestas Patrias Pageant Tickets, Ad Rates, and Contestant Applications now available
September 10, 20107:00 pmto11:59 pmThe Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council is proud to announce the return of the celebrated “Miss Fiestas Patrias Pageant”. The coronation ceremony will be held on Friday, September 10th. To enter the Miss Fiestas Patrias Pageant, download the application here. For... Read More
Benny the Bull visits Hoops in the Hood on 48th and Winchester
On Friday, July 30th, Benny the Bull, the mascot who is known for his crazy antics, stopped by the BYNC’s Hoops in the Hood event on 48th and Winchester. Benny lived up to his reputation by shooting t-shirts over 300 feet in the air with a cannon, entering people’s homes (uninvited), shooting silly... Read More
Youth Employment for the Summer is Here!
To ensure that our youth are provided summer employment opportunities, the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council will be administering the Illinois YES (Youth Employment for the Summer) program this summer on behalf of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The YES Program provides... Read More
Brighton Park Festival 2010 – Labor Day Weekend!
September 4, 2010toSeptember 6, 2010The Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council created “Brighton Park Festival” in 2008 to promote the economic viability of the Brighton Park and Archer Heights neighborhoods and foster community pride. In a short time, the BYNC has worked with other community leaders,... Read More
BYNC and LISC/MetroEdge release Retail Scan results
Back in August of 2009, LISC MetroEdge, began working with the BYNC and other community stakeholders to investigate the challenges and opportunities facing the Retail businesses in the Back of the Yards retail district. The process began with a thorough analysis of demographic and economic data from... Read More
SSA #10 to Host Sidewalk Sale on 47th and Ashland
August 13, 2010 10:00 amtoAugust 15, 2010 7:00 pm Special Service Area #10 is hosting a Back to School Sidewalk Sale from Friday, August 13 through Sunday, the 15th. The sidewalk sale will take place on Ashland from 42nd to 49th, and on 47th Street from Bishop to Damen. The hours of sidewalk sale... Read More
Youth Journalists interview US Attorney Pat Fitzgerald
THE GATE’s Youth Journalism Team sat down with Patrick Fitzgerald, the top law enforcement official for our district. Click HERE to read the full story online! Read More →
BYNC Presents 2009 Annual Report
Click here to view a pdf version of our 2009 Annual Report: BYNC_2009_Annual_Report It is our sincere pleasure to present you the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council’s 2009 Annual Report. As the report shows, by working with elected officials, residents, and business and community leaders, we... Read More
Fiesta Back of the Yards Celebrates 20th Anniversary
In the midst of a hot summer weekend, the Back of the Yards community radiated colors of joy and celebration. On Father’s Day weekend, the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council organized the 20th annual Back of the Yards Fiesta. The festival offered neighborhood residents a fun filled weekend with... Read More
