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Dear Neighbor,
The summer solstice is upon us today, and I wish all of you a happy summer. With so many exciting activities to choose from in Chicago's summer season, why travel out of town for vacation? And many of these wonderful events are located right here in the 47th Ward. After camp at the Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club, Revere Park, Chase Park or Welles Park, bring the kids to Sulzer Library and sign up for Rahm's Readers, an engaging way to keep them reading over the summer. Take in a Thursday evening concert in Giddings Square or check out the Tuesday evening concerts at Welles Park's majestic gazebo; both are free and always fun. How many neighborhoods have an outdoor movie every month in the summer? Take a picnic dinner and a stroll back in time to introduce your kids to "ET the Alien" this month at Ravenswood's Bethany Church. How about taking in a neighborhood festival this summer? Old Town School of Folk Music and Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce are joining forces this year to provide a weekend of music - the Square Roots festival - along Lincoln Avenue from Montrose to Wilson. One of the oldest events, 64 years old!, that many of you in the ward grew up with is the Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club Carnival and Music Festival. I'm told you can still play one of the original games "Ham & Bacon" for 50 cents! One major event occurring just to the east of our ward's border this Sunday is the Pride Parade, now Chicago's second largest parade. As the parade route has moved further north this year, Montrose Avenue will be closed from Clark Street to Hazel Street. The parade's starting point is now Broadway & Montrose with assembly beginning at 10:30AM and the parade starts at 12:00PM. For a map of the route and a complete list of the street closures and parking restrictions click here. For any of these events, I hope you will consider biking. I have been working on various improvements to the biking system in the 47th Ward over this past year. Some are finally coming to fruition such as the newly painted buffered bike lanes on Roscoe Street; others like the Lawrence streetscape bike lanes will be coming early next year. The Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council reported that by 2020 Chicago will have 100 miles of innovative bike lanes such as protected and buffered lanes, and there will be some type of bike facility within a half-mile of all Chicagoans. Meanwhile, the City's Bicycling Ambassadors are hosting several bicycle safety enforcement events in the ward this summer in conjunction with the Chicago Police Department and the 47th Ward Office. So get out and enjoy the weather, the events, the people and our community. Have a Great Chicago Summer Weekend ! Sincerely,
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To see a larger and printable version of this flyer, please click here.
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Infrastructure Update
W. Eastwood Avenue from Damen to Leavitt
Between late June and late August, the Dept. of Water Management (DWM) will be replacing the old 1891 water main under Eastwood Avenue between Damen and Leavitt. To see the residents' notice click here.
N. Wayne Avenue from Irving Park to 600 Feet South
The sewer main under the 3900 block of Wayne Avenue is currently being replaced by DWM private contractors and the street is not open to traffic from 8AM to 4PM on weekdays (M-F). To see the residents' notice click here.
W. Montrose Avenue from Lake Shore Drive to Damen
The City of Chicago is performing a number of arterial resurfacing projects around the city that include Montrose Avenue, from Lake Shore Drive to Damen Avenue. Crews are reconstructing curbs & gutters, adjusting utility structures and resurfacing only those sections of the streets that need repair. Other improvements include adding concrete bus pads at bus stops to prevent the common asphalt "push-ups." The entire project is expected to be completed July 4th.
Peoples Gas Main Replacement
Construction crews from Peoples Gas and their contractor Northern Pipeline continue their multi-year gas main replacement project in the 47th Ward. Sod has now been laid (grass seed in some instances) in a number of areas throughout the ward to restore damage to city parkways. Please remember the tips below to care for your sod once it has been installed.
Sod Care Tips (Courtesy of Landscape America)
- Start watering IMMEDIATELY after the sod is laid. For the first 7-10 days. Keep a close eye on your turf. Give it just enough water to keep it from drying out. After that, apply an inch of water every 7 - 10 days. Walk on the sod - especially the edges - so the edges and turf make contact with the soil.
To measure an 1" of water coming from a sprinkler, place a coffee can on the lawn in the midst of the sprinkler. A good watering once per week is usually better for your lawn than light daily watering. Once your lawn is established it is generally better to water in the morning hours. - By about the 10th day, allow the sod to dry out enough to mow it. Make sure your mower is in good mechanical condition with a sharp blade. Set your mower on the highest setting and mow the lawn very carefully. The frequency in which you will have to mow your lawn depends on weather conditions.
Metra Track and Bridge Construction along Ravenswood
- W. Wilson Avenue- Install structural steel.
- W. Lawrence Avenue - Install Temporary Platform (Sears Parking Lot), Install SOE, Demo Structural Steel Bridge (pending street closure permit)
- West Side of N. Ravenswood from Irving Park to Berteau - Drill, set & pour soldier beams & install lagging & walers.
- West Side Ravenswood from Grace to Irving Park -demo existing crib wall.
Metra Traffic Closures and Detours
- Lawrence Avenue Full Closure at Ravenswood on 6/23/12 (Partial closure (1 sidewalk and 1 traffic lane) from 6/20/12 to 6/22/12.
- Montrose full closure is now OPEN but will CLOSE again from 6/26/12 to 7/9/12
- Wilson Detours will continue until August 2012.
- Irving Park to Berteau Detours will be up until November 2012.
- Grace to Irving Park Detours will be up until November 2012.
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Parking has been restricted between the CTA tracks and Ravenswood on all streets from Grace to Berteau to accommodate u-turns while the road is closed. The south side of Bernice has parking restrictions from Lincoln to Ravenswood to accommodate two-way traffic until Ravenswood is reopened.
For more information, visit the infrastructure section of our website or contact Bill Higgins at bill@chicago47.org or 773-549-2745.
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North Center Satellite Senior Center at 4040 N. Oakley is having a LITFEST on Sunday, June 24 from 1pm - 4pm. There will be wonderful stories and readings from the participants including Nicole Hollander, writer and cartoonist of SYLVIA. In addition there will be a raffle with terrific baskets with everything you need to relax to read and enjoy some "me-time," and a book sale of new and used books. Prices vary. The event is free but Raffle is $5 per ticket and three for $12. Tea and cookies will be served.
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 In the last few years, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office has received thousands of complaints from consumers who bought "as-is" used cars that subsequently broke down. When buying an "as-is" used car, you can take some simple steps to help ensure that you won't be on the hook for costly repairs. Protect yourself. Take these precautions so you don't get taken for a ride by a dishonest dealer: - Look for the Buyers Guide.
- Hire an independent mechanic.
- Get all promises in writing.
- Request a title history.
- Know your dealer.
- Ask about a return policy.
- Test drive the vehicle.
- Research a fair price before buying.
For more information on vehicle purchasing and financing, please visit the Attorney General's website. To see a fact sheet about buying As-Is cars, please click here. |
BenFest is Right Around the CornerBenFest, the longest running summer fest on the Northside of Chicago is July 13-14th, held right on the grounds of St Benedict Parish, 2215 W Irving Pk Rd. Singles, couples and families come out to enjoy everything the festival has to offer including, activities for adults and kids alike, well known musical acts, and great food, beer, and refreshments to cool you off on a warm summer's day. All proceeds benefit St Benedict Preparatory School and Church. 
Need even more reason to clear your calendar? How about tempting you with JUSTIN ROBERTS? He'll be on the Saturday afternoon's lineup. And for the adults, Too White Crew plays on Friday night and The Bad Examples on Saturday night. Kids Block is bigger and better this year. More entertainment, rides and activities to keep the kids busy and having fun. Bring a bathing suit and towel, there's a 60 ft water slide to keep em' cool!
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Prak Sis Gallery Opening, June 30thThis month and next, Prak Sis is thrilled to offer a series of special events to celebrate the work of NY based artist Juyeon Kim. The opening event kicks off with a digital presentation and talk by the artist herself on June 30th, followed by a reception and exhibition of her stunning ceramic work, "Inner Self". The exhibit will run through July 20th. Prak Sis is also pleased to host a series of one-day workshops throughout the first three weeks of July, offered by our own Mi Yeon Kwon. Don't miss this exclusive offer for the Prak Sis art community, based on the concepts and techniques of Juyeon's work. Limited tickets. RSVP in advance! Free tickets here. For more information: www.prak-sis.org
Address: 1917 W. Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60613 (Irving Park Brown L) 
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Tree House Working Cats Program
"Nothing Works Better Than Mother Nature." Cats - Not Rats! Simple & Easy, Humane & Effective, Long-term Solutions The Tree House Working Cats Project is a "green" program that relocates sterilized, vaccinated feral cats that would otherwise have been euthanized to locales that have problems with rats and mice. Rodents are repelled by the cats' odor and leave areas with cats. Most cats will hunt and catch rodents on occasion, but if they are fed regularly, cats usually won't eat them. Traditional methods commonly used to control rats tend to be short-term and not permanent solutions. Many involve poison that are dangerous to pets and the environment. The "working cats" program is effective, sustainable, humane and environmentally-friendly-a win-win-win situation! Since its inception in 2009, nearly 50 Tree House "working cats" have been successfully placed in several private city and suburban backyards, dozens of barns and a factory where there has been an almost immediate end to their rodent problem within a week of welcoming their cats, including the 47th Ward locations! If you are interested in learning more about how you can adopt some working cats, please contact our TNR Hotline at: 773-784-5488 ext. 234 or kari@treehouseanimals.org. |
Outdoor Movie Nights in the Neighborhood!
When Chicago's warmer summer weather allows it, we set up an outdoor movie night each month to take advantage of the season (generally May - Sept). In October, when it gets a bit too cold for movies, we set up a haunted house and pumpkin patch.
The lawn space opens early for people to spread out their picnic blankets, mingle with their friends and neighbors, and grab a bite to eat. Before show time - we grill out and BBQ for a few hours while we wait for dusk. People are encouraged to bring their own spread - but we supply burgers, brats, hot dogs, soda, water, and tons of good candy movie. (There is a $6 fee for the movie to help offset the cost of each month's movie license. All of the grill food, soda, candy, and popcorn are on the house!
The events are BYOBlankets and BYOB.
At dusk, we fire up the industrial sized popcorn machine, the lawn speakers, and the projector to start the movie!
We've got a great location in Ravenswood for our outdoor cinema. Ravenswood Elementary School has allowed us to use their parking lot - so no problems hunting for a space! The movie itself will be on the large lawn space of Bethany Church - 4250 North Paulina Street. Follow the scent of butter melting on movie popcorn if you can't find us.
See you at the Movies!
www.meetup.com/outdoor-movie-nights.com
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 | Please remember Common Pantry and Ravenswood Community Services when signing up for the Hunger Walk.
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Community Events
For details on the events listed below please see the events section of our website.
June 21 Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Lincoln Square Concert Series, Old California
Gidding Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue
June 21 Thursday 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Lillstreet Rooftop Dinner
LillStreet Art Center Rooftop, 4401 N. Ravenswood Avenue
June 23 Saturday 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
HungerWalk
Soldier Field, 1410 South Museum Campus Drive
June 23 Saturday 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Ravenswood Outdoor Movie Night--ET
Bethany Church, large lawn, 4250 N. Paulina Street
June 24 Sunday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Blessing of the Pets
Ravenswood UCC, 2050 W. Pensacola Street
June 24 Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
North Center LITFEST
North Center Satellite Senior Center, 4040 N. Oakley
June 26 Tuesday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Turn Pizza Dough into "Dough" for Merryman Park
HomeMade Pizza Co., 3430 N. Southport Avenue
June 26 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Welles Park Concert, Joel Frankel
Welles Park Gazebo, 2333 W. Sunnyside
June 27 Wednesday 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Pizza for Playgrounds at Lou Malnati's
Lou Malnati's Pizza, 958 W. Wrightwood
June 28 Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Lincoln Square Concert Series, Hard Times Band
Gidding Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue
June 30 Saturday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Prak Sis Gallery Opening
Prak Sis Gallery, 1917 W. Irving Park Road
June 30 Saturday 7:03 PM - 10:00 PM
Grease is the word
Chase Park, 4701 N. Ashland Avenue
July 3 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Welles Park Concert, Louis and the Hunt
Welles Park Gazebo, 2333 W. Sunnyside
July 5 Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Lincoln Square Concert Series, Hurtin Kind
Gidding Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue
July 10 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Welles Park Concert, The Dreamtree Shakers
Welles Park Gazebo, 2333 W. Sunnyside
July 12 Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Lincoln Square Concert Series, Doko Benjo
Giddings Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue
July 13 Friday 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
BenFest
St. Benedict Parish, 2215 W. Irving Park Road
July 17 Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
47th Ward Gardening Workshop
Ward Office, 4243 N. Lincoln Avenue
July 17 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Welles Park Concert, The Steve Schneck Quartet
Welles Park Gazebo, 2333 W. Sunnyside
July 19 Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Lincoln Square Concert Series, Old Town School of Folk Music
Giddings Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue
July 21 Saturday 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Ravenswood Outdoor Movie Night-Toy Story 1
Bethany Church, large lawn, 4250 N. Paulina Street
July 21 Saturday 10:30 PM - 10:00 PM
BurgerFest for Common Pantry
Roscoe Village, Belmont, Damen to Western
July 24 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Welles Park Concert, TBA
Welles Park Gazebo, 2333 W. Sunnyside
July 26 Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Lincoln Square Concert Series, The Stingers
Giddings Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue
July 31 Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Welles Park Concert, Kellen and Me
Welles Park Gazebo, 2333 W. Sunnyside
August 2 Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Lincoln Square Concert Series, The Flat Cats
Giddings Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue
August 4 Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Lincoln Square Garden Walk & Green Fest
August 4 Saturday 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Ravenswood Outdoor Movie Night-Toy Story 3
Bethany Church, large lawn, 4250 N. Paulina Street
August 5 Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Graceland West Garden Walk
Graceland West, 4334 N. Greenview Avenue
August 7 Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
National Night Out, 20th Police District
Buttercup Park, 4901 N. Sheridan Road
Want to put your event in our newsletter? Check out the guidelines on our website.
CAPS MEETINGS
If you are concerned about crimes happening in your area you can got to a CAPS meeting for your district. Links to the district event calendars can be found below. If you have any questions about CAPS, or want to know your district you can contact Jim. Try out our interactive map here.
19th District Events
20th District Events
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Final Thoughts
Feel free to send us your upcoming community events so we can include them in our newsletter.
Do you have a suggestion or comment for Ald. Pawar? Please contact our office at 773-868-4747 or email info@chicago47.org.
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47th Ward Public Service Office
4243 North Lincoln Avenue
773-868-4747
info@chicago47.org
Hours
Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm
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Next Ward Nights
Wednesday
5:30pm to 8:00pm
June 27
July 18
July 25
Ward Council
July 11 Addison Street Community Church, 2132 W. Addison, 6:30pm
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Welcome New Business: Duke Animal Hospital
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Duke Animal Hospital is a new state-of-the-art full-service veterinary hospital located at 3941 N. Ashland Avenue. Bringing 12 years of experience in Chicago as a small animal veterinarian, Dr. Angela Duke has provided expert and compassionate medical care for companion pets; not only dogs and cats but all exotic animals including birds, small mammals, reptiles, rodents, and other pocket pets are provided comprehensive physical examinations, vaccines, fecal and heartworm testing and other aspects of wellness medicine.
They also provide advanced diagnostics and intensive support for chronic and acute illness intervention. They have a full service surgical suite and Dr. Duke is able to perform routine surgeries such as spaying and neutering of pets as well as advanced surgical procedures such as exploratory abdominal procedures and emergency surgical procedures. We provide state of the art veterinary dentistry support including digital dental x-rays and advanced oral surgery techniques when required. In keeping with our commitment to reduce the overburdened pet population problem, we do provide low cost spay and neuter services to our clients.
They have a free parking lot adjacent to our building shared with Play It Again Sports. Their hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and local house calls on rotating Sundays by appointment. They answer their phones 24 hours a day for emergency or urgent calls so you can always reach Dr. Duke if you have a pressing matter no matter the time or day.
They welcome walk-ins but you are encouraged to call and schedule an appointment. Duke Animal Hospital can be reached by phone at 773-697-9757, by email, or through their website. You can also find them on Facebook and read their reviews on Yelp.com.
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Permit Parking Consolidation
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As 2012 City Vehicle Stickers become available soon through the City Clerk's office, please be aware of the following permit parking zone consolidations:
- Zones 1394 and 126 are consolidating into Zone 62
- Zones 132 and 104 are consolidating into Zone 92
(the mistakenly posted zone 1667 on Hamilton will also be returned to Zone 92)
Car owners in these areas need to be sure the new zone number is printed correctly when purchasing their new city sticker.
To see a map of the consolidation, please click here. |
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Block Party and Jumping Jack Forms
| Planning a block party for the summer? The forms are available on our website. The last page of the packet is the Jumping Jack Form. Please follow the instructions on the form and email or fax the Jumping Jack application back to DCASE.
Please return the rest of the packet to the 47th Ward Office in-person. If you have any questions, please call or email the 47th Ward Office. | |
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Street Sweeping
| | Residential street sweeping is back. To see the schedule, click here. |
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Cubs Season Parking
| LV2 (Night baseball game) passes are available in our office. Please bring proof of residence (utility bill, photo ID [with correct address], lease, etc.) to 4243 N. Lincoln. If you want to receive the permanent decal you need to have your city sticker number and license plate number.
For businesses, please bring your request on your letterhead. For employees requesting decals: include the employee's name, make and model of the vehicle, city sticker number and license plate number. For those requiring a permanent guest pass: please list the employee's name make/model of the vehicle and their license plate information. For single-use passes for customers or clients, please consult the night-game schedule and let us know how many you predict you will need. We will place a special order for large quantities.
Questions? Contact our office or visit our website. |
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