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Save the Date!
 
On February 12, 2011 we are planning to co-host a 2nd and 3rd ward adlermanic forum with South Loop Neighbors and Columbia College.

Watch our website for more information.
IN THIS ISSUE: JANUARY 2011
Aldermanic Forum
Park 550 Advisory Council Election
Be a Good Neighbor!
Free membership in 2011
Community Policing
South Loop School News

South Loop Calendar

We have more information on local events listed on our website.  Calendar 

Business Owner Survey
Please join local independent businesses across the country in gathering unique and important data about the viability of independent businesses and the effectiveness of "buy local first" initiatives.
 
This survey is for all independently owned businesses and is completely confidential.  The survey will close on Tuesday, January 11 at midnight Pacific Time. It contains 13 questions and generally takes about 5 minutes to complete.
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2nd Ward - Alderman Fioretti
3rd Ward - Alderman Dowell





Park 550 Advisory Council Election
January 25, 2011
The soon to be named field house located at 18th & Indiana will have an annual advisory council election at the field house on Tuesday, January 25th beginning at 6:30pm.  Come out to learn more about the development and direction of the field house and adjoining Women's Park or to volunteer your expertise on the council.
An advisory council is a voluntary group of individuals who meet on a regular basis to support the effective functioning of the park. A council works with the park supervisor and other Chicago Park District staff, advising them on the needs and concerns of the community and making recommendations and suggestions regarding its respective park.
More information on the function of the Chicago Park District advisory councils can be found on their website.

Be a Good Neighbor!
Remove ice and snow from sidewalks 
Ald. Robert W. Fioretti (2nd) asks that we all promptly clear snow and ice from sidewalks and drives adjacent to our properties. While property owners can and will be ticketed for not being good neighbors, we all know that the right thing to do is pitch in and do our parts, particularly when we have neighbors who are elderly or disabled.
City ordinance requires building owners or tenants to remove the snow and ice from sidewalks in front of their buildings or vacant lots. The ordinance states that if the sidewalk is wider than five feet, only a five foot path is necessary. Snow that accumulates before 4 p.m. must be removed within three hours after the snow has fallen. Snow that accumulates after 4 p.m. or during the night shall be removed before 10 a.m.
Non-compliance can result in ticketing and fines. Neglect of this duty may be reported to 311, (312) 744-5000, or to the 2nd ward office at: (312) 263-9273. Streets and Sanitation will be asked to inspect and issue a ticket, if warranted
2011 Membership
 
We are proud to announce that during 2011, we are extending our free membership promotion to individuals.  Sign up today on our website! Membership cards for 2011 will be distributed in the new year.
 
1st District Community Policing
CAPS Meetings
Attend your beat meeting to receive policing updates and provide feedback to policing staff.  Locate your beat by visiting the 1st district website.

Next meeting:
Tuesday, January 18th at 7pm located in the Community Room at the 1st District police station (1718 S. State Street).

South Loop School News 
Wednesday, January 12th is the monthly Local School Council meeting at 6:15pm in the Little Theater

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We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) neighborhood organization comprised of an alliance of residents and businesses in the South Loop.

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Greater South Loop Association
P.O. Box 4632
Chicago, Illinois 60680-4632
 
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