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Dear Neighbor,
A LAND ACQUISITION PLAN WAS INTRODUCED INTO CITY COUNCIL YESTERDAY.
It is hard to believe that it has been 10-years since community residents and City officials met at Darwin School in 2002 to begin a planning process which resulted in the 2004 Logan Square Open Space Plan. At that time, Logan Square was identified as one of Chicago's most densely developed community areas with the least amount of open space except for South Lawndale. Today, most of the Open Space Plan recommendations have been completed or are in progress. These include New School Campus Parks (Brentano, Mozart, Logandale, and Drummond) improvements to Palmer Square, New Logan Gateway Parks (Skate Park and Dog Park @ Logan & the Kennedy Expressway) and the expansion of Haas Park to name a few.
the grandest component of the Open Space Plan continues to advance with community partners, volunteers, and philanthropists working together.
Yesterday, the City of Chicago took a major step towards beginning the design and construction process. Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced a plan to officially acquire the abandoned, elevated track from the Canadian Pacific Railroad for $1 plus $105,000 in administrative fees associated with the vacation of the railroad right-of-way. The City has received $46 million in federal funding for construction of the Bloomingdale Trail. This large grant requires a 20 percent local match of private funds which we are working on with our strategic partner, the Trust for Public Land.
The Phase I engineering and preliminary design plan was completed and released this week. If you would like to learn more about the status of the Bloomingdale Trail and discuss the project details with the design team, please join us at:
The Bloomingdale Community Meeting
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 @ 6pm
Humboldt Park Fieldhouse
1440 N. Sacramento Ave.
I look forward to seeing you there, hearing your ideas and continuing to work towards making all of the Open Space Plan recommendations into a reality.
Respectfully,
Rey Colón
Alderman, 35th Ward
City of Chicago
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 Mayor Emanuel Introduces Ordinance to Simplify and Streamline Business Licensing This month, Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced a major effort to simplify and streamline business licensing. This effort will reduce the number of business licenses by 60% and will lower licensing fees for over 10,000 businesses in Chicago. The effort will also cut red tape, improve transparency, and offer consolidated licenses for commonly paired activities. It will make it easier to start and grow a business in Chicago. Further details will be forthcoming in the Fall, but please contact us at Licensing@cityofchicago.org in the meantime if you have any further questions. Click Here to see highlights of the benefits of this effort. Click Here for the Business License Reform: 2013 License List. |
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We want your input!
Please join us at a public meeting to hear about the draft plan and provide feedback on the strategies that we have developed so far. Let your voice be heard. Choose a meeting that's convenient and let us know what's important to you.
Saturday, May 12, 2012 12 - 2 PM
Arturo Velasquez Institute
BORS Room 2800 S. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
Spanish Translation Available
Monday, May 14, 2012 6 - 8 PM
2753 W. Division St.
Spanish Translation Available
Please RSVP to info@healthyplaceschicago.org, or call 312-573-7786.
Click Here for More Information
Spanish Translation Available
Block By Block Diabetes Empowerment Center
2753 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL 60622
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Presents: "Intersections"
A series featuring musicians from:
The Loop Session Project
The Loop Session Project will feature Special guest Saalik Ziyad which unique style and voice ranges from jazz to classical and has afforded him to perform worldwide, from the Sons D'hiver Jazz Festival in Paris, France to the Umbria
Jazz Festival in Italy. One of Saalik's crowning achievements was performing at the Made in Chicago Jazz Festival in Poznan, Poland at the
world-renowned Blue Note Jazz Club.
at 9:00 pm
Elastic Arts 2830 N. Milwaukee Ave., 2nd Floor
Cover: $10 ($8 for Jazz Institute Chicago members and students)
Elastic is a BYOB venue, located over Friendship Restaurant in Logan Square
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BIKE THE DRIVE 2012 The freedom of the road beckons on Sunday, May 27. Hop on your bike the one day of the year when the length of Lake Shore Drive is open to cyclists and closed to auto traffic. Enjoy the striking skyline and the shimmering water of Lake Michigan as you cruise up and down the entire length of Lake Shore Drive for MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive. The event begins at 5:30am, and we recommend beginning no later than 7:30am. The route begins at Columbus Drive and Jackson Drive; the round-trip distance encompasses 30 scenic miles, with the northern turnaround point at Bryn Mar Avenue, and the southern turnaround at 57th Street Sunday, May 27th at 5:30 am Begins on Columbus Drive and Jackson Drive For more information and registration click on the link below.  
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Please come join our Meeting on May 16th from 6 to 7 pm
at Athletic Field Park at 3546 W. Addison.
Enthusiastic painters will learn more about what
June 21st will look like.Skilled artists are welcome too!
Even if you just want to meet your neighbors who are
working hard to make this happen, please come!
If you would like to be one of the skilled painters from June 13th-June 21st
please sign up for the meeting on May 24th at 5:30pm
by emailing Art Director for the project: Cesareo Moreno
If you would like to be an enthusiastic painter on Thursday, June 21st
for the Community Paint Day, you will need to register by emailing Kelsey Krzyston at KKrzyston@cityyear.orgIf you would like to make a donation to the project, please email Dennis Puhr
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Request for Proposal PlayStreets Implementation Grant (RFP# da-41-000z-04-2012-001) An estimated $150,000.00 is available to support PlayStreets, an initiative that provides children and adults with, safe, supervised spaces to enjoy outdoor activities, such as sports, games and dancing on a consistent and regular basis. Two $75,000.00 awards are available to fund a minimum of one organization to oversee and coordinate the implementation of PlayStreets during June 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4:00 CST ON FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012. For additional details CLICK HERE NOW TO DOWNLOAD RFP Funding for the PlayStreets Implementation grant is made possible through the generous support of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois' (BCBSIL) Healthy Kids, Healthy Families initiatives. Healthy Kids, Healthy Families is a three-year initiative designed to improve the health and wellness of at least one million children through community investments. To learn more about BCBSIL and its Healthy Kids, Healthy Families initiative visit www.BCBSIL.com. Important Dates: Release date: April 30, 2012; Bidder's Conference: May 7, 2012; Intent to Apply form due: May 11, 2012; Proposal due: May 18, 2012; Contract start date: June 1, 2012 For more information please contact Herminia Vanna at 312-747-8820 or Herminia.Vanna@cityofchicago.org |
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The online application for green infrastructure grants through the Milwaukee Avenue Green Development program is now live! The spring application deadline is May 31. In order to qualify for funding you must first attend an introductory workshop:
Summer Workshop June 12, 2012
Fall Workshop September 11, 2012
Hairpin Lofts Art Center
2800 N. Milwaukee Ave. 2nd Fl.
Approximately 30 interested property owners attended the spring workshop.
The Milwaukee Avenue Green Development Corridor is a joint project led by the City of Chicago and the 35th Ward, funded by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and supported by Metropolitan Planning Council and Chicago Community Loan Fund. $200,000 is available through the Green Infrastructure Grant Program to provide up to 75% of the cost of stormwater management projects such as green roofs, permeable pavers, rain barrels, and rain gardens. Working together, property owners in the corridor can do their part to reduce the risk of basement flooding and improve downstream water quality.
Please visit www.logansquareh2o.org for more information and feel free to contact the 35th Ward Office or the Metropolitan Planning Council's Josh Ellis at jellis@metroplanning.org with questions. |
 Streets For Cycling Plan 2020 PUBLIC MEETINGS
The purpose of the Streets for Cycling Plan 2020 is to identify up to 250 miles of innovative bicycle facilities that will encourage all Chicagoans to use their bikes to get around their neighborhoods.
As you are aware, Chicago is a large city with different challenges and opportunities in every neighborhood. In order to address these issues, we have divided the city into nine areas, using barriers like expressways and waterways as dividing lines (see below). For each area, we will be reviewing the existing bicycling conditions by identifying destinations, barriers, gaps in existing bikeways, and assets. We'd love to receive input on these issues. Read more about the 2020 Plans Benchmark and goals.
Upcoming Public Meetings
Spring Public Meetings to Review and Comment on the Draft Network
Copernicus Center
5216 W. Lawrence Ave.
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
4 - 8 p.m., presentation with Q&A at 4:30 & 6:30p.m.
Gary Comer Youth Center - Exhibition Hall, 3rd floor
7200 S. Ingleside Ave.
Thursday, May 31st, 2012
4 - 8 p.m., presentation with Q&A at 4:30 & 6:30p.m.
Douglas Park Cultural and Community Center - Ballroom
1401 S. Sacramento Dr.
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
4 - 8 p.m., presentation with Q&A at 4:30 & 6:30p.m.
Open House
77 S. Dearborn - Building Lobby
Saturday, June 9th, 2012
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Click Here to Reserve Your Webinar Seat for June 11
Webinar #1 -
June 11th - 12 - 1 p.m.
Click Here to Reserve Your Webinar Seat for June 13
Webinar #2 - June 13th - 6 - 7 p.m.
Webinar space is limited. After registering you will receive a confirmation email
containing information about joining the Webinar.
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Announces Employment Opportunity for
Executive Director
PRCCI is seeking an experienced individual who will be responsible for the overall operations of the organization:
In conjunction with the Board of Directors is responsible for representing PRCCI at all levels of business, community, and government. Serve as official spokesperson of the organization in conjunction with the Board of Directors. Prepare and submit Annual Operating Budget to the Board of Directors for Approval. Implement policies and strategies regarding PRCCI's programs and services, internal operations and external relationships. Implement and maintain marketing and public relation programs, membership recruitment and retention goals, consulting services program and industry/community presence. Responsible for short term/long term strategic planning in conjunction with the Board of Directors. This individual will be the primary business development agent of the organization and will report directly to the Board of Directors. Guidance and direction is provided by the Board and its Executive Committee. This individual will serve on all committees related to PRCCI.
An application package consisting of your resume with a signed cover letter outlining your qualifications and a list of professional references is required for consideration. Current and past employment references ONLY. Completed application packages should emailed to:
Executive Search Committee - PRCCI
Email: Info@prcci.com
All application materials must be received by
Friday, May 18, 2012
5:00 p.m. CST
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Prada Accounting Services
2653 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Career Opportunity
Searching for
Accountant, Bookeeper, General Administrative Staff
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Paladar
2115 N. Milwaukee Ave.
(between Francis and Maplewood
773-252-4747
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RISAS y RITMOAn evening of Laughter & Dancing with the Block Club Federation
 Thursday, May 24th
Tantrik
800 W. Superior
6pm
Hope you can join us, please share the invite
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SAVE THE DATE
Support the McCormick Tribune YMCA Youth and Family Programs  6th Annual Golf Classic Thursday, June 7, 2012 (Rain Date Thursday, June 14) Glendale Lakes Golf Club 1550 President Street Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139 Shot Gun Start 9:00 a.m. Registration 7:30 a.m. Chair: Todd Saranecki Committee Members: Sam Fox, Ed Ruiz, Mollie & Jon Stromberg, Tom Slaughter, Deanna Swanson, Tina Debrass & James Benjamin For information, please contact Steve Vick at 773.235.2525 or svick@ymcachicago.org |
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35th Ward Community Service Office
2710 N. Sawyer Avenue I Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: 773-365-3535 I Fax: 773-365-7391
rey@reycolon.org
Office Hours:
Monday 10:00am - 7:45pm
Ward Night Begins at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Tuesday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm |
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About Alderman Rey Colón
Alderman Rey Colón has been an independent, progressive leader in the City Council since May 2003. Alderman Colón has taken an innovative approach to increasing resident participation in local government and establishing transparency. Through these accomplishments, Alderman Colón carried out conscientious development while preserving our historical landscape and improved the quality of life of the 35th Ward. His vision builds on these achievements, making the 35th Ward one of the most diverse and exciting areas in Chicago! |
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35th Ward Recycling Schedule
Click Here to download the 35th Ward recycling schedule |
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