Last week, we ran a story about former University Village Association Executive Director Dennis O’Neill and his new community group, Connecting4Communities.

O’Neill was fired from the University Village Association last fall, and was highly critical of D’Angelo and the UVA during our interview with him.

Though we called UVA founder Oscar D’Angelo for comment, our schedules conflicted and we couldn’t get in touch with him in time for our story.

However, after we put the paper to bed last week, D’Angelo faxed us over a copy of a letter that he had sent to O’Neill. In it, he congratulated the UVA’s former head and wishes him well in his new venture — but managed to sneak in a jab or two.

Here’s the meat of it:

“When you and UVA ‘parted ways,’ you advised that you would form your own community organization. I told you then, and I repeat herein, ‘good luck.’ It can only benefit our communities (Little Italy, Tri-Taylor, Roosevelt Square and University Village and Commons) to address the common interested and goals,” the letter said. “University Village Association now will — in all likelihood — have an ally in our 30-year campaign to improve all aspects of our community. We surely can work together whenever our interests and those of the community are aligned.

“I will offer you one item of friendly advice, try to work with your board — it will make you much more effective.”

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Posted: 02/17/2012 2:30 AM

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By UIC neighbor from UIC
Posted: 02/11/2012 8:59 PM

How true from previous comments!! Oscar D'Angelo has the biggest ego of them all and the only concern to him is how fat his wallet is, the best of the neighborhood is irrelevant. Dennis O'Neill is finally here to do the best for us and so far hasn't cost taxpayers a dime, unlike UVA!! Any critic of O'Neill has obviously never, never done any public service - typical jealous negativity.

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By Southloopsomething from South Loop
Posted: 02/11/2012 11:56 AM

re: Paul from Uni Village "leaders-egos or wallets" lol-yes indeed. Dont hold your breath on that. Dennis' brother set the standard for that! Always watch these folks who do this full time and their funding. Then see the positions they take.

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By WeLo from West Loop
Posted: 02/10/2012 2:49 PM

"Try to work with your board." Mr. D'Angelo, I wouldn't hold your breath….

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By Paul from University Village
Posted: 02/08/2012 11:38 PM

I hope the leaders of these organizations have the community's best interests in mind rather than their egos or their wallets. I'm tied of egotists.