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Welcome to IMAGINE Sheil Park Playground Renovation

 

Mission Statement: To create a contemporary, urban, colorful play space which meets the developmental needs of children and families, expands the green space environment of the neighborhood and appropriately reflects the strength and vitality of the Lakeview community.

 

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A special thank you to our latest sponsors...

Marble Properties / SMR Properties

 

Mike Quigley

 

Jeff Lowe - The Lowe Group

 

Access Realty

 

Evergreen Oak Electric/Crest Lighting

 

Goal:

$250,000

Fall 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

$175,404

September 10, 2008

 

 

Sheil Park gets a quick mention at MLB.com - Story

 

"... Dempster has supported the Cubs' designated charities, which focus on youth sports, children with special needs and victims of domestic violence. He's also supported United Way of Metropolitan Chicago; visited patients at Children's Memorial Hospital and the University of Chicago Comer's Children's Hospital; participated in a fundraiser for the Sheil Park playlot renovation; and visited throughout the season with children through the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Illinois...."

 

Vote for Ryan Dempster in the MLB Roberto Clemente Award! - Vote

Voting ends October 5th

 

The Sheil Park Advisory wins

"Most Successful Grassroots Fundraising" award.

Chicago Park Distric - September 6, 2008

 

 

Latest News

September 2, 2008 - The rooftop fundraiser was a huge success. Thank you to all those who attended.

August 12, 2008 - Project IMAGINE is mentioned on Chicago Magazine's website. Link

August 5, 2008 - Project IMAGINE had a small article in Lakeview Newspaper. You can read the article here. (Newspaper Article.PDF)

July 25, 2008 - Spree Cards go on sale this weekend. Purchase a $50 Spree card to receive 20% off participating Southport businesses. All proceeds benefit Project IMAGINE. For more information on Spree Cards, download the flyer here (SpreeCardFlyer.pdf)

July 1, 2008 - The Sheil Park Advisory Council is working hard to raise the last $100,000 needed to begin construction on the Sheil Park Playground. Please checkout our Upcoming Events page for details on our fundraisers including the following:

  • Car Wash at Quiroga's on July 21 - Raised over $800!!!
  • Sheil Park Family Day on July 27
  • Rooftop Fundraiser on August 31 (Download Flyer)