Member Spotlight: John Grafft | Local Compass Realtor
This week’s Member Spotlight is John Grafft, Local Compass Realtor. Read more about how John’s Compass Realtor career began, and what sets him apart in our interview below. Tell us a little about John Grafft, Local Compass Realtor. I’ve helped 3 different generations of the same family buy, sell, and rent real estate. Then
St. Patrick’s Day in Old Town
St. Patrick’s Day in Old Town is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to take advantage of all the fantastic food and festivities that Old Town has to offer. Here’s how to celebrate in the neighborhood while staying safe! Festive Drinks and Eats –Corcoran’s Grill & PubThis Irish-American Grill & Pub is
Get to Know Deborah’s Place
An Introduction to Deborah’s Place Since the very beginning of Deborah’s Place, we have been a part of the Old Town community. Back in 1984, an amazing group of women saw a need to assist women experiencing homelessness in Chicago. At that time, the first year-round overnight emergency shelter for unaccompanied women in Chicago opened
OTMRA Designing Park Underneath CTA Tracks
On February 3, 2021, the Old Town Merchants and Residents Association (OTMRA), Old Town Neighborhood Foundation (OTNF), and the Lakota Group hosted a Community Open House for a park being designed on the 1400 block of North Orleans. The OTMRA and OTNF had for many years the desire to build a community park at
Bert Haas Reminisces on the First Episode of Talk of the Old Town Podcast
In our inaugural episode of the OTMRA podcast, Talk of the Old Town, Bert Haas (executive vice president of Zanies Comedy Clubs, Inc.) reflects on both his time at Zanies and the Old Town neighborhood. Listen to his farewell interview with OTMRA Executive Director, Ian Tobin, on PodBean here.