August 2, 2013
(On this day in 1858, city council passes ordinance authorizing first paid fire department.)
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Dear Neighbor,
My office is working with the 47th Ward's Common Pantry and Ravenswood Community Services to collect school supplies for students in our community. The school supply drive runs from July 29 to August 19. You can drop off supplies at the 47th Ward Public Service Office at 4243 N Lincoln Avenue during business hours. The supplies we collect will be distributed by the Common Pantry and Ravenswood Community Services. I hope you will join me in supporting this effort.
I am also pleased to announce that the Banfield Charitable Trust and Royal Canin are donating 25,000 pounds of pet food to the Friendship Pet Food Pantry which will open soon in the new Lincoln Square Friendship Center (a new food pantry supported by local churches). The donated pet food will be distributed to the clients of the three food pantries in the ward: Lincoln Square Friendship Center, Common Pantry and Ravenswood Community Services. A portion of this pet food will also be given to Care for Real, the Bark Bark Club, Found Chicago and foster homes for rescued animals who are awaiting their forever homes. Nationwide food pantry usage has surged 25% since 2008, and while many food producers, grocery stores and individuals have increased giving, there are very few pet food pantries. We are very grateful for this generous amount of donated pet food as it will keep hundreds of families from having to surrender their beloved pets or having to choose who in the family goes hungry. Many thanks to Banfield Charitable Trust, Royal Canin, and the Friendship Pet Food Pantry.
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely, 
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Entry-Level Police Officer Exam Application Period Opens Aug. 1
The application period for the entry-level Police Officer exam will begin on August 1 and will run through September 16. This is the period of time when applicants can sign up for the exam, which will be administered in mid-December (time and date TBA). During the application period, applicants can call (312) 744-4976 or email with any questions or concerns. They can also seek assistance in room 100 of City Hall. For complete information on this application process, please click here. Police Officer Posting FAQs & Police Officer Job Announcment |
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2013 Street Sweeping
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Upcoming
Ward Nights
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Wednesdays5:00pm to 7:15pm
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2013-2014 Residential Pickup Permits Now Available
If you drive a pickup truck or van for your personal use, you need a residential permit to park legally overnight on a residential street.
Simply bring your truck/van into the 47th Ward Office. Note your city sticker and license plate numbers. 47th Ward staff will ensure the truck is not used for commercial use and issue you a permit.
More information is available here. If you have any questions please contact the 47th Ward Office.
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LV2 Parking Stickers for Night Baseball
If you need your LV2 parking pass you can come into our office. Bring proof of residence, your license plate number and your city sticker number. More information on the LV2 parking zone can be found on our website.
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Welcome New Business! Cookie Bar, 1746 W. Wilson
 We are proud to announce the arrival of Chicago's first gluten-free bakery in Ravenswood! Joe Bova and Jeff Steinberg co-owned and operated the popular bakery in a previous location in Lincoln Park. After selling out of the few gluten free treats they were making for requesting customers, they were inspired to go with an entire gluten-free menu. Wanting to be closer to home they have now made Ravenswood their mainstay, and Cookie Bar is now a 100% gluten-free establishment. Since opening on July 18th, these two have been concocting everything from rich coconut layer cakes and fresh made cinnamon spiced donuts, to delicious cranberry macadamia nut cookies, all gluten-free!
The owners enthusiastically explained the benefits of gluten-free foods compared to alternative wheat containing foods. "Recently more people are adopting gluten-free diets, the benefits are infinite, so it just made sense!" Recent concern about genetically modified wheat products entering US food supply has caused a spike in gluten-free diets. Countries such as Japan, and Korea have gone as far as banning US wheat imports altogether. Another concern is celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disorder caused by gliadin, found in wheat and wheat products. It currently affects 1 in 10 Americans and is only remedied by a lifelong gluten-free diet. "We not only sleep better at night, but have also lost weight from adopting a gluten-free diet."
Joe and Jeff mentioned that most other bakeries producing goods with no gluten typically use tasteless ingredients such as nut flower or soybean. They were also proud to mention that Cookie Bar uses more flavorful, even healthier, ingredients such as amaranth and quinoa!
Cookie Bar is located at 1746 W. Wilson between Ashland and Ravenswood Ave., next to Fin sushi restaurant. Their hours are limited, only open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 12-5pm, but said they will hopefully be extending them at a later date. Cookie Bar also distributes their unique treats on a wholesale level to popular chains like Whole Foods. They will do "reasonable" requests for special occasions or corporate events, so don't hesitate to ask or email them at www.cookiebaronline.com. The shop is small but just enough space for one to pop in and grab a delectable yet "healthy" treat on the go!
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Thairapy Plus (4247 N. Lincoln) Benefit for Leader Dogs
Leader Dogs for the Blind is a wonderful organization that trains dogs to work with blind and visually-impaired people to increase their mobility and quality of life. They are recognized as a 'Best In America' charity so you know when you make a donation, the money is being well-spent.
Throughout the entire month of August, Thairapy Plus will be donating 5% of all service dollars to Leader Dogs.
You can help.
- Call for your appointments if you haven't already scheduled them.
- Bring in a picture of your dog or a dog you love. Donate $1.00 to have them included on our "brag wall" throughout the month and added to our Facebook album titled, "Thairapy dogs care about Leader Dogs."
- Donate $1.00 for a dog biscuit and be entered to win a fantastic gift basket from Kriser's.
- Stop in at Kriser's Lincoln Park (2055 N Clybourn), Lakeview (1033 W Belmont) or South Loop (1103 S State) and donate and be entered to win a Thairapy Plus gift basket. Your pet will love you for this trip!
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Dara Reports
You should have received the second-installment property tax bills by now with a due date of August 1. If you have any questions about your tax bill, please contact the Cook County Treasurer's Office at 312.443.5100.
The Assessor's Office has been informed that taxpayers are being solicited by people claiming to work at the Cook County Assessor's Office. These solicitors have been telling tax payers that they have missing exemptions and are encouraging taxpayers to hire them to file Certificates of Error on their behalf. The Assessor wants taxpayers to be aware that they do not need representation to file for a Certificate of Error. Click here to download the Certificate of Error form. Taxpayers may also call the Assessor's office at (312) 443-7550 and request that the exemption form be mailed.
Like bikes? Looking for experience in marketing and social media? The Chainlink, Chicago's online community and information hub for biking in Chicago, is looking for a marketing and communications intern to help run their website that serves over 9,000. E-mail internship@thechainlink.org for more information. College credit and a small stipend available.
Openlands TreeKeepers and Friends of the Parks will work with the 47th Ward to prune and mulch street trees. We will be working on Lincoln Avenue, starting at Lawrence and working our way south. Contact Jim, 312-863-6259 or Daniella to RSVP.
Meet at Giddings Plaza, 4731 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago
Native Plants and Hardy Perennials will be available through the fall for anyone who wants to garden on a parkway or corner. We have a sample corner plot drawing from Designer Rinda West, a neighbor and gifted landscape designer. Lists of native plants and other resources are also available on our website.
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' scent, 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, which is dangerous to pets and the environment.
To see a fact sheet on the program, please click here. If you are interested in learning more about how you can adopt some working cats, please contact Treehouse's TNR Hotline at: 773-784-5488 ext. 234 or kari@treehouseanimals.org.
Volunteers wanted for Dancing in the Square on Thursday evening August 15. This free family friendly fun event combines performance and dance lessons by three of Northcenter's best dance groups-Perceptual Motion, Inc. (Modern dance), Flamenco Arts (Flamenco) and Read My Hips (Middle Eastern Dance). The event is from 7:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday August 15 in the NorthCenter Town Square at Belle Plaine and Damen. We need help with a variety of tasks both prior to the event and day of. Please contact Lin Shook at pmidance@gmail.com or call 773 549-3958 for more information.
Learn This Skill For Life! Volunteer Mechanic Workshop - 8/6, 5pm - 9pm
2434 S. Western Ave (Working Bikes Cooperative)
All skill levels are welcome to learn about bicycle maintenance! Get your hands dirty rebuilding and refurbishing bikes to be sold in the store or given to local charities. For questions or to register a group, contact Paul at paul@workingbikes.org Every Tuesday evening at 2434 S. Western Ave.
What can we do to enhance life and build a strong sense of community in our neighborhoods?
- Know your neighbors: party together, garden together, share tools, and offer to help.
- Have a Block Party in the summer, for Halloween and a Christmas Potluck at a Park Fieldhouse.
- Form a Block Club or a Neighborhood Group - we can help.
- Join the "Friends of your local school" - even if you don't have children there.
- Kids can earn money babysitting, shoveling, taking in mail for neighbors on vacation, walking a dog after school. A 10 yr. old can be a "mother's helper" for a younger child on the block after school while the parent is home.
- Create an email list and phone tree (for those without email), to stay in touch with neighbors.
- Email & phone folks as a reminder about street cleaning. Knock on doors if cars are on the street close to 9am.
- Do you have an elderly neighbor or person living with a disability whose home/lawn is in disrepair, or is the house always dark at night or is there no a/c on or windows open? Please contact them. Call us or 311
- Talk to each other about situations & solutions for your area. Let us know about them.
- Don't leave toys, bikes and strollers outside. Lock doors and windows when you're out.
- Install motion detector lights in your gangway or yard and backs of garages.
- Walk around the neighborhood more. Consider positive loitering. Hang out on your front porch.
- Suspicious people hanging around or knocking on doors, especially after dark? Call 911. Email & activate the phone tree
- Clear leaves & debris from the curb line and tops of sewers routinely.
- If there is standing water in your gutter for more than 24 hours, call us to report it or 311
- Low branches hanging over the sidewalk or stop sign? Clip them; Forestry is working on 2011 requests.
- Tell everyone to sign-up for the 47th Ward Newsletter - it's a great way to stay informed!
- Please help us add to this list - call or send in suggestions.
Bring in Your Old Linens. When you clean out your linen closet please think of the abandoned pets who are awaiting their forever homes at local shelters and foster homes. Bring us your old towels, blankets and sheets and we will deliver them.
Sulzer needs your old games. Thanks to our neighbors who have donated games for the Sulzer's Game Night! If you have games that your family no longer uses, please bring them to the 47th Ward Office or to Sulzer Library. Their ever-popular "Game Night" could use a few more board games like Sorry, Chess, Life, Uno, Jenga, Rummy Cube, etc.
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Upcoming Events at Sulzer Library
Author Event
Roger Wright
Finding Work When There Are No Jobs
Thu., August 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Roger Wright will be visiting us to discuss his new book, which outlines five key principles to help you improve your job search skills. Join us and start charting your own unique career path!
Classes, Lectures & Workshops
POV Film Screening
The Law in These Parts
Mon., August 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Acclaimed Israeli filmmaker Ra'anan Alexandrowicz examines the system of military administration used by Israel since the Six Day War of 1967 - interviewing the very people who helped create the system. Join us for this thought-provoking documentary.
Game Night
Tue., August 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Stimulate your brain! Come meet new friends! Play board games and card games to brighten your evening.
Chicago's Speed Demons:
Early Cars and Motorcycles in Chicago
Wed., August 7 at 1:00 p.m
Local historian Dr. Cord Scott will present the history of early internal combustion machines from the 1895 Chicago 'moto-cycle' race, to the early motorcycle companies and races in Chicago.
POV Film Screening
Five Broken Cameras
Mon., August 12 at 6:30 p.m.
In this Oscar®-nominated documentary, a Palestinian filmmaker records the birth and development of his youngest son, creating a deeply personal first-hand account of life and nonviolent resistance in Bil'in, a West Bank village where Israel is building a security fence.
Don't be "Branded" by Your Criminal History
Wed., August 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Have you ever been arrested? Even if the charges were dismissed, you have a criminal arrest record that can limit your job prospects. Learn how criminal background checks are done and how to correct an inaccurate background report.
Global Film Initiative Screening
Cairo 678
Thu., August 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Three Cairene women from different backgrounds warily unite to combat the sexual harassment that has impacted each of their lives - and become a citywide plague - but their unconventional response provokes a dogged police hunt.Arabic, with English subtitles. 100 minutes.
eBooks at the Library
Mon., August 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Would you like to know how you can download eBooks for free through the library? Then you'll want to come to this presentation, where a librarian will show you what you need in order to download eBooks through the Chicago Public Library website. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.
POV Film Screening
The World Before Her
Mon., August 19 at 6:30 p.m.
This documentary records two young girls who follow two utterly opposite paths in modern India. The film creates a lively, provocative portrait of the world's largest democracy at a critical transitional moment - and of two women who hope to shape its future.
Global Film Initiative Screening
Life Kills Me (La Vida Me Mata)
Thu., August 22 at 6:00 p.m.
Life and death come wrapped in a mutual embrace, absurd and poignant at once, in celebrated director Sebastián Silva's debut film about the unlikely friendship between a grieving, young cinematographer and a morbidly obsessed drifter. Spanish, with English subtitles. 92 minutes.
Poetry Saloon at Noon
Wed., August 28 at 12:00 p.m.
Come enjoy some poetry with a live reading from renowned artist Janet Kuypers.
Global Lens Screening
Modest Reception (Paziraie Sadeh)
Thu., August 29 at 6:00 p.m.
Two sibling sophisticates from Tehran travel the mountainous northern countryside, maniacally pushing bags of money on locals - a hilarious and alarming exercise that unfurls with unexpected force amid subtle themes of power and corruption. Farsi/Persian, with English subtitles. 100 minutes.
Book Discussion Groups
Great Books Club
Thu., August 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner
Thu., August 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Poetry by Petrarch
Come join us as we discuss some of the most important literary works ever written with classics scholar Peter Amberson. It's sure to be an enlightening experience.
Nonfiction Book Club
The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard
Tue., August 13 at 7:00 p.m.
The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard teaches us how our patterns of consumption and disposal are controlling our lives and our relationship to the planet. Come join in the discussion.
Adult Book Discussion
The World We Found by Thrity Umrigar
Wed., August 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Four women, who were inseparable during their university days in 1970s Bombay, have drifted apart over the years, but find themselves coming together again when one of them becomes ill. As three of these women travel to America to visit their dying friend, they find themselves forced to decide what matters most in their lives.
Family Programs
Whatcha Mean, What's a Zine?
Thu., August 1 at 6:00 p.m.
Ever thought you might like to try to publish a zine? Then come to the library to explore the different types of zines, lay out a template and make one yourself. For ages 12 and up. Please register in advance.
Seekers and Dreamers in Science and Story
Mon., August 5 at 4:00 p.m.
In this highly participatory program of folkloric stories, sprinkled liberally with scientific observations and flavored with some fresh squeezed accordion music, Bob Kanegis and Liz Mangual take their listeners on a journey from the depths of space, to the soil beneath our feet; from the deserts and mountains of their New Mexico home, to the coyote dens and fireflies of Chicago. This family program is recommended for ages 4 and up, and registration is required.
Geocaching for Teens!
A Modern Day Scavenger Hunt
Mon., August 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Teens can explore the "T" in STEAM in this technological and ridiculously fun adventure! Mike McGowan of GPS Classroom will guide up to 25 participants in geocaching through Welles Park, for which GPS devices will be provided. Parental consent forms and pre-registration are required. Recommended for ages 12-18. Permission slips and pre-registration are required to participate in this program.
Story Films
Wed., August 7 at 11:00 a.m.
Relax, cool off, and watch a movie! Please join us in our auditorium for book-based films appropriate for all ages. Please register in advance.
Preteen Book Club
Doll Bones by Holly Black
Wed., August 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a discussion of this chilling adventure in which three children set out on a quest to bury a doll that might just be made from the ashes of a dead girl.
Questions about any of the programs? You can reach the Sulzer Regional Library at (312) 744-7616.
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Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St. 773-769-4451
Now Playing through August 11, Aint No Crying the Blues: In Memory of Howlin Wolf.
This highly acclaimed musical returns to Black Ensemble Theater and has been impressing critics of many Chicago newspapers.
http://boxoffice.printtixusa.com/blackensemble/eventcalendar
Julius Meinl Events, 4363 N. Lincoln Ave. 773- 868-1876
August 3, Saturday, 8-11 PM (free) Rami Gabriel & Joel Paterson-Early American Jazz & Blues (guitars)
For complete list of Julius Meinl events: http://northamerica.meinl.com/events_music
Katerina's, 1920 W. Irving Park Rd. 773-348-7592
August 2, Friday, 6:30PM Laury Shelley ($10 Cover)
"Singer Laury Shelley, has been a performing artist ever since she can remember. Laury was living her dream touring as a vocal soloist for five and a half years with five-time Grammy and three-time Oscar winning composer, Michel Legrand."
For complete list of Katerina's upcoming events: http://www.katerinas.com/entertainment.php
The Public House Theater, 3220 N. Lincoln Ave. 800-650-6449
June-August, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 PM-10 PM Bye Bye Liver
"Bye Bye Liver is a series of outrageous sketches, all centered around the one thing that connects all of Chicago...alcohol!"
http://pubhousetheatre.com/
Cornservatory Corn Productions, 4210 N. Lincoln Ave 773-650-1331
June 1st-Aug 17th Saturdays, 11 PM The Variety Show: A Drinking Game Performance!
"Corn Productions is putting up a revue of all of our favorite sketches from the past four years of Variety Show in The Best of the Variety Show - A drinking Game Performance. Each show is so packed full of crowd pleasing favorites, we're not sure you're going to be able to fit any drinking in between laughs."
http://cornservatory.org/
Transistor Chicago, 3819 N Lincoln Ave 773-642-9539
August 2, Friday, 7 PM Artist Reception for Meg Peterson with music set by Elevation and DJ set by Supertoy
Meg Peterson is an artist, curator, project manager and cultural planner whose work explores social, environmental and cultural issues on an international scale.
http://www.transistorchicago.com/calendar
Martyr's, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-404-9494
August 2, Friday, 9 PM, Honey Island Swampband (Tickets--$10 advance, $12 at the door)
"Roadhouse-right rock 'n' roll that leans toward country rock in the vein of the Band, early Eagles, or Lynyrd Skynyrd with a rhythm and blues edge gives a full mid-'70s sound to this fine record."
http://www.martyrslive.com/
Old Town School of Folk Music4544 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-728-6000
July 26, Friday, 8:30 PM The Revelers: Global Dance Party (Tickets--$20)
"Founding members of the Red Stick Ramblers and Pine Leaf Boys, described as "two groups at the vanguard of the Louisiana cultural renaissance," join together to form The Revelers. Cajun, country, blues, and zydeco combine into a powerful tonic of roots music that's sure to get you moving."
http://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/
Dancing in the Square, North Center Town Square, 4100 N. Damen Ave. 773-549-3958
August 15, Thursday, 7-8 PM (free)
A FREE evening of performances, dance lessons, food and fun!
Tribal Bellydance by Read My Hips, Flamenco by Flamenco Arts and Modern Dance by Perceptual Motion Inc.
www.perpetualmotiondance.com
Summer Festivals & Series
Lincoln Square Summer Concert Series, Giddings Plaza 4731 N. Lincoln Ave.
July 25, Thursday, 6:30-9 PM Juke Box Heroes (free)-Classic Hits
Series is June 6-August 29, Thursdays 6:30-9 PM (free)
For the complete Summer Concert Listings Series, click here.
Shakespeare at Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave. 312-742-7511
August 16 and 17, Friday and Saturday, at 6:30pm (free)--Two free performances of The Comedy of Errors at the Welles Park Gazebo (2330 W. Sunnyside) on Friday and Saturday. Sponsored by the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Movies in the Parks-Chicago Park District,
June 13th-September 14th Movies in the Parks are here! The Chicago Park District will be showing free movies through September 14th (free)! For a complete schedule of the summer movie series, click here.
Ravenswood ArtWalk, 1802 W. Berteau Ave. Suite #201. info@ravenswoodartwalk.org
October 4-October 6: Friday 7-10:30PM, Saturday 11AM-9:30PM; Sunday 11AM-6PM
Outdoor location is parking lot, SW corner Ravenswood/Wilson
Ravenswood and Wilson, SW corner
http://www.ravenswoodartwalk.org
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Friends of the Chicago River's Canoe Trips
Have you always wanted to canoe along the Chicago River - the western boundary of the ward!?
Saturday August 17th - 10AM - 4 PM - North Branch - Paddle the Ralph Freese Trail starting at Willow Road and paddling through the prettiest sections of the Forest Preserves down to Linne Woods just north of Dempster St. (This route was by far, my favorite trip!)
Saturday September 7th -11AM - 3PM - Downtown Canyons - If you missed the 6/29 trip definitely sign up for this one; it's a spectacular trip.
Saturday September 28th - 6PM - 10PM - Moonlight Paddle - The premier trip we offer. Paddle out into the Skokie Lagoons as the sun sets. See lots of wildlife; including all three species of heron and possibly even cormorant, all native to our area. After a stop on land to hear the story of how the Lagoons were made and a snack, you'll get back in your canoe and paddle back to the launch site under the moonlight. It's a truly magical night. Friends Canoe Program is unique in that each trip is led by trained canoe guides. Before getting in the boat you'll receive safety & paddling instructions. Then when you're on the water, the guides will offer you paddling advice, assistance, answer questions about the ecology or history of the area, and ensure your safety.
By taking these tours, you're supporting the ONLY non-profit that is working to make the Chicago River one of the world's greatest metropolitan rivers. To register on line go to www.chicagoriver.org or call Friends of the Chicago River at 312-939-0490, X10. For more information contact Claire Snyder at 312-939-0490, Ex 14. csnyder@chicagoriver.org.
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47th Ward Infrastructure Update
Check out the infrastructure map on our webpage!
Lawrence Avenue Streetscape
The Lawrence Ave. Streetscape will be starting construction in the coming weeks. Currently surveying and preparatory work is being done on the electrical system and removal of buried, outdated street car tracks. Once the roadway is restriped and traffic light timing is complete work on the sidewalks will begin on the northwest corner of Damen and Lawrence and head west on the North side of the street to Western Ave.
Note: there will be NO MEDIAN PLANTERS. While some work is being done in the middle of the street, there is a rumor that has come up that there would be median planters such as on Irving Park or Ashland. We have posted a draft of the streetscape design on our website if you would like to review the details. There may be slight variations but the project will include:
- 3 traffic lanes (east, west, and center bi-directional turn lane)
- improved stop light timing
- marked bike lanes
- widened sidewalks with landscaping and permeable pavers
- bump-outs narrowing pedestrian crossing distance
- intersections without turn lane requirements there may be pedestrian islands
- improved crosswalk timing
- over 200 trees along the sidewalks
- improvements to Claremont Plaza
- pedestrian friendly alley connection to Giddings Plaza
Work on the sidewalks will be begin on the north side of Lawrence at Damen working to Western Ave. and back to Damen by November. Next year the project will be completed from Damen to Clark St.
Water Main for 1600-1800 W. Berteau
City Crews from the Dept. of Water Management completed replacement of this 1899 water main under Berteau between Ravenswood and Ashland. DWM has completed their restoration work. Installation of traffic calming measures for the Berteau Neighborhood Greenway will begin August 15th followed by full resurfacing between Ravenswood and Ashland.
Water Main for 2000-2220 W. Berteau (Bell to Damen)
City Crews from the Dept. of Water Management will begin work replacing the 1894 water main under Berteau Ave. from Bell to Damen. Parking restrictions will be posted and are enforced during designated times M-F. To see the residents' notice, please click here. Water Main for 2000-2100 W. Hutchinson (Damen to Lincoln) City Crews from the Dept. of Water Management will begin work soon replacing the 1897 water main under Hutchinson St. between Damen and Lincoln. Parking restrictions will be posted and are enforced during designated times M-F. To see the residents' notice, please click here.
METRA Traffic Closures and Detours Around Ravenswood Avenue - Leland Ave Full Closure will be up until April (2014)
- Ravenswood from Lawrence to Leland Ave Full Closure will be up until April (2014) on the west side of Ravenswood
- Ravenswood from Berteau to Irving Park Full Closure for retaining wall finishing through August 30
- Ravenswood from Irving Park to Grace Full Closure while wall panels are installed until October 11
- Irving Park Bridge at Ravenswood Lane Restrictions August 9 through August 30.
Parking restrictions and detours may be re-opened, when possible, and re-closed once work is ready to resume. Walsh Construction is continuing to work with our office to minimize closures and parking restrictions, and reduce their construction footprint as much as possible while getting their work done. 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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Welles Park's Wonderful Summer Concert Series
Each Tuesday through August 27, Welles Park plays host to some amazing local performers in all genres in this family-friendly, picnic-friendly series. All shows begin at 6:30pm and most consist of two sets with a short intermission, wrapping up before it gets dark, at around 8:30pm. Bring a blanket, some dinner or beverages, and some friends, and enjoy music in the park every week! They'll also offer light snacks for sale at most shows. Download a pdf flyer to print here.
8/6: Ligon & McDonough
8/13: Merit School of Music Wind Symphony
8/20: Jim Gill children's show
8/27: Aloha Lives joined by students of Ke Kula
The Welles Park Advisory Council would like to extend very special thanks to this year's series sponsors: Welles Park Parents Association Baseball, The Gene and Rosemary Schulter Foundation, State Senator Heather Steans, and Alderman Ameya Pawar.
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Community Events
For details on the events listed below, please see the events section of our website.
August 4 Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
31st Annual GWCA Garden Walk
Graceland West Community Association, Montrose-Clark-Irving Park-Ashland
August 7 Wednesday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Chicago's Speed Demons: Early Cars and Motorcycles in Chicago
Sulzer Regional Library Auditorium, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue
August 8 Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Flat Cats (Swing)
Giddings Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue
August 11 Sunday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Back-to-School Sports Bash at Chase Park
Chase Park, 4701 N. Ashland Avenue
August 15 Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Melanie Budd (Pop Country)
Giddings Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue
August 15 Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dancing in the Square
Northcenter Town Square, 4100 N. Damen Avenue
August 16 Friday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Shakespeare at Welles Park (Friday)
Welles Park Gazebo, 2330 W. Sunnyside Avenue
August 16 Friday 6:47 PM - 7:30 PM
Hawaiian Evening at Bethany Retirement Community
Bethany Retirement Community, 4950 N. Ashland Avenue
August 17 Saturday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Shakespeare at Welles Park (Saturday)
Welles Park Gazebo, 2330 W. Sunnyside Avenue
August 22 Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Check with Lucy (Americana)
Giddings Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue
August 23 Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best Served Hot: Ceramics for the Coffee Ritual
LillStreet Art Center, 4401 N. Ravenswood Avenue
August 24 Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Lillstreet's Fall Open House
LillStreet Art Center, 4401 N. Ravenswood Avenue
August 24 Saturday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lillstreet & Ravenswood Block Party
LillStreet Art Center, 4401 N. Ravenswood Avenue
August 25 Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Makers Mini Conference: Chicago Craft and Business
LillStreet Art Center, 4401 N. Ravenswood Avenue
August 29 Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Drop Steady (Reggae)
Giddings Plaza, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue
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CAPS Meetings. If you would like to get to participate in community policing or express concerns about crime happening in your area, please consider attending your beat meetings. A schedule of beat meetings is available on our website. If you have any questions about CAPS or need additional information, please contact Jim Poole at 773-549-4462 or jim@chicago47.org. 19th District CAPS Office (All areas of the 47th Ward south of Lawrence) 312-744-0064 or CAPS019District@chicagopolice.org. 20th District CAPS Office (All areas of the 47th Ward north of Lawrence) 312-742-8770 or CAPS020District@chicagopolice.org.
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