Logan Square Youth & Visitors Shine

Since 2003, Public Allies, a national AmeriCorps program, has been actively involved with citizens of the Logan Square community.  Through team service projects, comprised of diverse young adults, a community came together and determined for the creation of a youth mural project.

This year, through numerous meetings with community members, a huge step was taken.  On April 8th, at Richmond and Bloomingdale, the first splotches of creativity spilled onto the wall.  From there, a work of art by the youth has currently been in progress.

Throughout spring break vacation, youth from Logan Square and guests from other communities such as K-Town, Little Village, and Humbolt Park showcased their artistic abilities.  Many spent hours expressing their artistic gifts.  Food and drinks donated by Tastee Freez, Hot Spot, and Foodsmart kept them motivated, while Community TV Network shot video footage, documenting the project for a youth show "Hard Cover," airing on Can TV channel 19.  However, the design is not yet complete. 

Public Allies, with the support and help from Logan Square community partners, is encouraging your participation and involvement within the process.  Come out with the youth after 4 pm to help paint the wall, continuing throughout this week and part of the next.  By contributing to this project, you can further establish yourself as a vested member within Logan Square.  There will be a closing celebration commending the youth for their hard work.

The mural will be colorful, attractive, and a creative piece of art that proves dedication to improving and building Logan Square.  Participate also in the sustainability of the project upon completion of this wall.  There are more potential sites within Logan Square that are available.

If you are interested in our project, or know others concerned, feel free to share this information with staff, at your community meetings, or forums available for outreach.  Please send us an email at logansquaretsp@gmail.com for any further information.