Volunteers Needed for Streeterville Spring Clean Up

Saturday, April 16th

Come join us on Earth Day in our effort to keep our community clean and green, Saturday, April 16, 2011, 9:00 am - noon, Rain or Shine.  The event will kick-off with light refreshments from Fox & Obel at Streeterville Properties, 432 E. Grand Ave.  Sign up by e-mail  or call the SOAR office at 312.280.2596.

Thanks to the following SOAR business members for their support:

2011 Neighborhood Paper Drive 

As a part of the City of Chicago's Earth Day 2011 programs, the Department of Environment (DOE), in partnership with the waste and recyclables collection industry, has launched the 2011 Neighborhood Paper Drive, a citywide contest. 

Paper collection will take place from May 14-31, 2011. 

Please collect all types of paper waste (e.g. phone books, magazines, newspapers, office paper, junk mail, chip board such as cereal boxes, etc...)  We will notify you of the drop off location soon.

As the inaugural 2010 winner accumulating over 10,000 pounds of paper recyclables, SOAR encourages you to start saving your paper goods now!  

If you are interested in volunteering to support this event please contact us at volunteer@soarchicago.org  

See you at the recycling bin!

Community Event 

Museum of Contemporary Art Family Day: Spring Greening     

Saturday, April 9th 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Educational Opportunities 

Landmarks Illinois Events

Preservation Snapshot Lectures - April 21 

LAKE POINT TOWER: A Design History 

Kevin Harrington, co-author of Lake Point Tower: A Design History, will talk about the development and architecture of the iconic Lake Point Tower in Chicago (1968; Schipporeit-Heinrich, Arch.).

Landmarks Illinois presents a monthly lecture series titled Preservation Snapshots, from 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm on the third Thursday of the month at the Chicago Cultural Center. Admission is free.

Photo: Drawing from the original sales brochure for Lake Point Tower, Chicago. Credit: Courtesy of Windhorst-Gorski Architects

 

The Health Learning Center and Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute present:

Women's Cardiovascular Health Program

Thursday, April 14, 2011
Vascular Disease in Women
Presented by: Judith Meadows, MD

All sessions are from noon - 1:00 pm and are free of charge.  To register call Health Resources at 312.926.8400.

Streeterville: In the News 

Old Prentice Women's Hospital  Read More  And More

Children's Museum's move to Grant Park looking less likely  Read More

Chicago's 42nd Ward takes 3rd in voter turnout

A big applause goes to all the residents of the 42nd Ward here in Chicago.

Here are a few facts that make our downtown section of the city shine bright: the 42nd Ward ranked # 3 in the citywide voter turnout for Early Voting, as well as the total number of ballots cast

These results mark the fifth consecutive election cycle that the 42nd Ward has been amongst the top five wards that had the most number of voters in a city election.

For more information on election results in the 42nd ward, please visit 

Construction Updates

Visit http://soarchicago.org/street-closures/  for up to date information on construction and street closures in Streeterville! 

Safety and Security Tip 

The next CAPS meeting for South Streeterville, North Streeterville, Gold Coast and Near North West will be held on Thursday, May 5th at 7:00 pm, 115 W. Chicago Avenue (Access Living Building).

As the weather changes and we are walking more regularly enjoying our community, architecture and parks, it is important to be alert.  Mugging is unfortunately one of the common crimes that unaware people fall victims to in the streets and shopping malls everyday.  The following are just some of the simple measures that you can take to so that you don't get robbed.

• Look around you and be aware of your surroundings. Remember, an area is not safe just because you are familiar with it.  
• Walk actively and confidently.
• Carry your bag around your neck and diagonally across your body. Do not carry it hanging over one shoulder. You may as well clutch your bag and hold it to the front. 
• Put your wallet in an inside coat or front pants pocket not a back pocket. 
• Walk in well-lit busy streets and walk in a group if possible.  
• If you know or suspect that a pedestrian is following you, go to the nearest well-lit or busy area and call the police. 
• If you are followed by a vehicle, never try to outrun it. Turn and walk in the opposite direction. React by yelling or shouting if possible. 
• Carry money or phone cards for emergency phone calls. 
• Hide your cell phone and do not walk around talking on a cell phone as it will distract you.
• Avoid going out unnecessarily after hours. 
• Avoid taking short-cuts through deserted areas such as parks, empty areas and passages.

This safety tip was brought to you by SOAR's Safety and Security Committee.  If you have a safety tip you would like to share, please submit your tip safety@soarchicago.org

SOAR Committee Meetings

Get Involved!

There are many ways to become active and engaged in SOAR's efforts in Streeterville.  Volunteers can contribute through one-time efforts, work on special events or projects, assist in the office, or participate on an ongoing basis with SOAR's task forces and committees.  Streeterville residents 18 years or older are invited and encouraged to get involved.  For specific volunteer opportunities, please visit SOAR's website.