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Dear Neighbor,
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is in the process of developing the Streets for Cycling Plan 2020. This plan will change the character of Chicago by creating a cycling
 network that encourages Chicagoans to bike from neighborhood to neighborhood. The purpose of this plan is to identify up to 250 miles of roadways throughout Chicago that are in need of new bicycle facilities or upgrades. Improvements will provide all Chicagoans with a safe and comfortable experience while cycling on our streets. CDOT, in partnership with the Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council hosted a first round of public hearings in January and February.
During the months of May and June, CDOT will host a second round of public hearings to present the draft of the Streets for Cycling Plan 2020 and solicit feedback. This aggressive plan has an anticipated June 2012 completion date and will impact up to 250 miles of cycling infrastructure. For planning purposes, Chicago is being divided into nine areas using barriers like expressways and waterways. You are invited to learn more about the Streets for Cycling Plan 2020 and participate in the Public Meetings and Webinars to review and comment on the current draft of the plan.
The 1st 2020 Draft Plan Public Meeting is scheduled on: Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 @ 4-8pm Copernicus Center 5216 W. Lawrence Ave. Presentation with Q&A at 4:30 & 6:30p.m. On May 9, 2012, I also submitted a Resolution inviting the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation and representatives from Sam Schwartz Engineering to appear before the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety to present the current draft of the Streets for Cycling Plan 2020 to Chicago aldermen. You will also be encouraged to attend and testify. With your participation, Chicago will be the best City in the United States for cycling. Respectfully, Rey Col�n Alderman , 35th Ward City of Chicago |
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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The Chicago NATO Host committee will use Notify Chicago as a resource for communicating
useful summit related information on street closures, traffic disruptions and more.
Individuals may sign up for Notify Chicago through the City of Chicago Office of Emergency
Management and Communications website to receive message alerts via text message or
voicemail related to extreme weather alerts, traffic disruptions, health alerts and major incidents.
The free subscription can be completed in a matter of minutes by visiting http://www.notifychicago.org. This is a free City of Chicago service, through text message, ratesmay apply based on cell phone provider.
Information and updates for the 2012 NATO Summit will be available online through the
following websites.
Additions or updates to this plan may be made prior to the start of the event.
Click Here for NATO Metra Station Closure and Alternates
Click Here for NATO Metra Schedule
Click Here for More NATO Info.
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Happy 50th Birthday to LSNA!
Congratulations LSNA! On May 15th Logan Square Neighborhood Association
just
recently celebrate their 50th Anniversary. If you were not able to attend below is a video with historical information of the organization.
LSNA has made many contributions to the community. Resolution introduced by Alderman Rey Col�n offers an excellent summary of their accomplishments.
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UPCOMING HEAD START TRAINING SESSIONS
Chicago Department of Family and Support Services
will soon host a series of Head Start 101 training sessions for organizations interested in applying to become City of Chicago Head Start/Early Head Start delegate agencies.
Sessions will be held at:
1615 West Chicago Avenue in the old Goldblatt's Building.
Saturday, May 19, 2012: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Monday, May 21, 2012: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday, May 23, 2012: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Parking is not provided but street parking should be available.
Organizations that are interested in participating need to confirm attendance, need to contact
Chesia Williams at (312) 743-1604, or via email at Chesia.Williams@cityofchicago.org.
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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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Kiwanis Club of Logan Square
Boys & Girls Club Chicago
Join the fun on Pancake Day and Support the
Boys and Girls
Club...
If you don't like pancakes or just cannot get away for the fun event you can still
support the day by making a donation
or purchasing tickets to be provided to needy families in the Boys & Girls Club
Remember, all proceeds got to
& Girls Club to continue their services to the children in our community.
Tickets: $6.00 Adults - $4.00 Youth
Saturday, May 26, 2012
From 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Boys and Girls Club at 3223 W. Palmer St.
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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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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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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. |
Join Block Club Federation for an evening of Laughter & Dancing Tickets: VIP: $50 1 hour Open Bar & Hors d'oeuvres General: $20 General Sitting Tickets can be purchased thru mikeyocomedy.com / Popular Community Bank - 3956 W. North Ave Block Club Federation Office - 4000 W. North Ave
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WANTS YOU!
 Do you love the hustle and bustle of the market?Love connecting with new friends in the community? We're ramping up for the outdoor season, and couldn't be more exited! With a few new vendors at this years farmers market,
and lots of old favorites, there's more ways to be part of the Logan Square Farmers Market and help out. It's your community, It's your Market, we need your help!  Volunteer For the following activities at this year's market: -Staffing the information table -Help with set-up and tear down the market -Entertainment and musicians -Facilitating payment for Snap/Link and credit cards Shifts are broken into three short shifts, leaving you with plenty of time to wonder around and Shopping to!  Sign Up!
and choose to join the Market Volunteers mailing list.
Shortly, you'll be receiving an invitation to attend
a volunteer orientation on Sunday, May 27th, 2012
from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.
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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 Col�n
Alderman Rey Col�n has been an independent, progressive leader in the City Council since May 2003. Alderman Col�n has taken an innovative approach to increasing resident participation in local government and establishing transparency. Through these accomplishments, Alderman Col�n 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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