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October 31, 2013  
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Dear Neighbor,

 

I am pleased to announce that my office, Mariano's Fresh Market, the Taxman Corporation and Barrett & Porto Real Estate are launching a FREE senior bus service starting November 6, 2013. The bus will take residents of Martha Washington, Belle Plaine Commons and Mary Hartwell Catherwood apartments, and seniors from the Senior Satellite Center located at the Saint Vincent DePaul Senior Residences to Mariano's Fresh Markets. Previously, the City of Chicago funded a grocery bus service but the service was cut as part of the 2010 budget. Since taking office, I have regularly scheduled town hall meetings at our senior residential facilities. One issue that remained consistent among all residents was the loss of the bus service in 2010.  Since taking office, my office has been working creatively to restore this service.

 

The Ravenswood Station retail center project will bring a new Mariano's Fresh Market and LA Fitness to Lawrence & Ravenswood. The team at Mariano's Fresh Market and Barrett & Porto Real Estate and the Taxman Corporation (the development team) were interested in reaching out and establishing themselves as great neighbors in our community. And, since we knew a grocery bus service was a need for seniors in our community, we were able to make this great connection and re-instate a wonderful community service. The FREE bus service will pick up seniors every two weeks and take them to the Mariano's Fresh Market on Western & Roscoe and drop them back off once their shopping is complete. After the Ravenswood Station retail development is completed, bus riders will have two Mariano's Fresh Markets to choose from.

I want to thank Mariano's Fresh Markets, Bob Mariano, Tim Barrett, Gene Porto (Barrett & Porto), and Sy Taxman for their commitment to our community.

 

For over two years, the Senior Council of the 47th Ward Office has been working to identify ways to restore this grocery bus service and I want to thank them for their hard work. They take on other critically important issues as well, like working to save the #11 Lincoln bus and creating programs that allow our residents to age-in-place. Each year the Senior Council hosts multiple holiday and community luncheons which serve over 500 people at each event, organize and promote a health and wellness fair with free immunizations, and outreach regularly to seniors in our community. If you would like to get involved in the Senior Council please contact Dara Salk at the 47th Ward Office. Finally, I want to thank Dara Salk and Jim Poole for putting this bus service together. It would not be possible without their hard work.

 

On a final note, Happy Halloween everyone! Families and children will be out and about trick-or-treating tonight. Drivers and cyclists: please take extra precautions while riding and driving. STOP at every stop sign and DO NOT COME TO A ROLLING STOP.  For more safety tips, please click here.  

 
Sincerely,
Ameya



This Week...
Keep Leaves Off the Street
Budget Town Hall
Quigley CEDA Event
CPS ODLSS Event
Welcome New Business, Zan Atelier
Next McPherson Schoolyard Meeting
Coyotes in Chicago
Dara Reports
47th Ward Health and Wellness Day
Volunteer at CACC
Infrastructure Update
McPherson Halloween Party
Pancake Breakfast
NPES Open House
Brazilian Films at Chase Park
Pilgrim Lutheran Trivia
Nightscape at Luther Memorial
Welles Park Aquatic Fundraiser
Henna @ Sulzer
BYOF @ Bezazian
PMI Benefit
Remembering Haymarket
Art to the People
Roots Salon Events
German School Lanternfest
Northside Housing Fair
Hidden History of Ravenswood and Lake View
Ravenswood Events Center Concert
Yoga Fundraiser for Bell School
M. Molly Backes @ Sulzer
Community Events
Final Thoughts

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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.   

2013 Street Sweeping
The 2013 Street Sweeping Schedule is now available on our website.

Welcome New Business: Zan Atelier, 1625 W. Montrose Avenue       

A custom clothing and alterations retailer Zan Atelier has come to the neighborhood. Owner Nazia Zamani is a couturier and fashion designer with over 20 years of experience in high-end custom garment design, construction and alteration. Able to handle even the most delicate materials and complicated alterations, Zan Atelier can design and create clothing for any occasion.

 

Nazia's passion for fashion and textiles started from early childhood as she loved watched her mother make all the children's clothing. Her first sewing endeavor was no small feat. She created a winter coat from scratch under the guidance and supervision of her mother. Just after high school she started her own custom-made clothing and alterations business. While earning her degree in the Restoration of Antique and Historic Textiles, she designed and altered bridal and evening gowns. In 2003 she left her native Iran to pursue her dream of establishing herself as a fashion designer. In Chicago she completed a B.A. in Fashion Design from Columbia College. After graduation she moved to New York City and worked under well-known designers like Carolina Herrera and Dennis Basso. In 2010, she returned to Chicago to start her own business and had been working from her home studio until last August when she was able to expand into her present storefront space.

 

Zan Atelier is open every day Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays. Store hours are from 10am to 7pm Tuesday through Friday and Saturday and from 2 to 7pm on Mondays. Please call 773-879-6881 or 773-348-8666 to make an appointment.

 

Coyotes in Chicago        

Coyotes are being sighted in the neighborhood.  They have been sighted at multiple locations including along the river, Grace and Lincoln, and Wrigley Field.  For more information on Coyotes, please see our website.  Please know that there has not been a documented attack by a coyote on a human in more than 30 years in Illinois.  If you see an aggressive coyote or one that returns regularly to the same location please report that to our office or 311.  

Dara Reports

We are having a spooktacular Halloween here in the 47th Ward!  When driving around the neighborhood please be aware of the many Block Parties. If you and your neighbors are hosting a party please close your street to traffic with very reflective materials. Block Parties TONIGHT are closed to cars, but are still open to trick or treaters. Be Safe and Have Fun! 

 

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program/LIHEAP General Enrollment Application Period Opens November 1.  Click here for more information.   

 

Little Free Library Coming to Lincoln Avenue I learned about this international movement from neighbor Nate Hutcheson. Take a look at http://littlefreelibrary.org/ . What an irresistible idea! The good folks at the Sun-Times donated an out-of-commission newspaper box to us and now we need to get it ready for its new incarnation as a Little Free Library. Would you help me sand and paint it? Dara@chicago47.org or 773-868-4747.

 

School Open Houses

 

ST. BENEDICT PREPARATORY SCHOOL, 3920 N. Leavitt Street 

High School: Sunday, November 3, 12noon - 2PM and Wednesday, November 20,  6-8PM

Preschool: Monday, November 4, 6-7:30PM

 

Applications are currently being accepted at all grade levels. For more information, contact Ms. Rachel Waldron, Head of Early Childhood (773-588-7851), Ms. Janet Olson, Grades K-5 (773-509-3814), or Mr. Erik Petersen, Grade 6-12 (773-509-3831).

 

German International School Chicago 

  • Thursday, November 7 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thursday, November 21 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

"Adopt" your sewers and catch basins.  Keep the tops clear of leaves and litter.

This will cut down on flooding. If the drain appears to be clogged after removing leaves from the surface, and water does not drain within 12 hours of rainfall please call our office so we can get the sewer on the schedule for cleaning.  To learn more about what you can do for storm water management please click here.

 

As temperature drops the need for coats, jackets, hats, gloves and mufflers become even more crucial for our neighborhood families in need. Remember the wind on those cold morning walks to school?  Please consider donating any of these items for clients of our local pantries. You may drop them off to our office and we will distribute them.

 

Kidical Mass - Roscoe Village.  Upcoming rides on 11/4 and 12/1.  Meet at Audubon School (3500 N. Hoyne) at 10am for 10:30am departure.  Click here for more information.

Donations Needed!  Our three local pantries will distribute items to our neighbors (and their beloved pets) in need.

  • Personal care/hygiene items: toothpaste, soap, deodorant, shampoo, etc.
  • Pet food - especially canned cat food, litter, toys, treats, collars, leashes and beds.
  • Winter coats, gloves, hats and scarves for all ages.
Your friends, church group, scout troop, business or school can organize a drive! Let us know how we can help. You may bring your donations to our office Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm 

 

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.   


Thanks to everyone who came out to the 2013 47th Ward Health & Wellness Day at the Sulzer Library.

47th Ward Infrastructure Update 

Check out the infrastructure map on our webpage!

 

Lawrence Avenue Streetscape

The Lawrence Avenue Streetscape is underway.  We have posted a draft of the streetscape design on our website if you would like to review the details.    

 

Brick paver installation is underway.  Some work on the Claremont Plaza and adjacent alley was delayed to confirm an engineering issue which has been resolved.

 

Work on the sidewalks continues on the south side of Lawrence, on schedule to be completed to Damen by the end of November.  Next year the project will be completed from Damen to Clark St.  Landscaping features will be installed on the whole stretch in 2014.   

 

Irving Park Streetscape

The last phase of the Irving Park Streetscape is coming to a close. All that remains is some follow-up repairs we have been waiting on. Now that the new lights are on, we are being assured that these last repairs will be made by the end of November. Some remaining planting may take place in the spring.

 

Water Main for 3800 - 3900 N. Seeley (Grace to Irving Park)

City Crews from the Dept. of Water Management have completed work replacing the 1895 water main under Seeley Ave. from Grace to Irving Park.  Restoration should be completed in the next two weeks.  Parking restrictions will be posted and are enforced during designated times M-F.  To see the residents' notice, please click here . 

 

Western Avenue Roadway Repairs 

Western Avenue from George Street to School Street will be reciving spot repairs over the next few weeks. This is part of the Chicago Department of Transportation's Arterial Street Resurfacing - Term North Area Project, in the 47th Ward. 

 

Construction has begun.  The work will include ADA sidewalk, curb and gutter removal and replacement, milling the existing asphalt pavement, asphalt paving, bus pad concrete pavement construction, and pavement markings.

 

During construction, temporary "No Parking" signs will be periodically installed as required for each activity listed above.  These temporary signs will restrict parking during working hours, while adhering to rush hour restrictions, for the completion of the work.  All work on this corridor is scheduled to be completed by  December 16, 2013.

 

NOTE: NO DEMOLITION OR REPAIRS WILL BE DONE TO THE OVERPASS AT THIS TIME.  Demolition of the Belmont overpass and reconfiguration of the streetscape has been planned and is awaiting funding approvals.  This is not expected to begin until 2015.  

 

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 (west side) from Sunnyside to Berteau Full Closure until November 22, 2013 
  • Montrose Lane Restriction at Ravenswood until November 8, 2013

For more information, visit the infrastructure section of our website or contact Bill Higgins at bill@chicago47.org or 773-549-2745.  


 



 
 

  
 







 
Community Events
For details on the events listed below, please see the events section of our website.

 

November 1   Friday   8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Nightscape: A Play for the Brave

Luther Memorial Church, 2500 W. Wilson Avenue

 

November 2   Saturday   8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Is Your Child Receiving Special Education Services at CPS?

Lane Technical High School, 2501 W. Addison Street

 

November 2   Saturday   9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Pancake Breakfast at Ravenswood UMC

Ravenswood Fellowship UMC, 4511 N. Hermitage Avenue

 

November 2   Saturday   1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Learn about Get Covered Illinois and your Health Coverage Options

Uptown Public Library, 929 W. Buena Avenue

 

November 2   Saturday   4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Brazilian Film Series

Chase Park, 4701 N. Ashland Avenue

 

November 2   Saturday   6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Team Trivia Night at Pilgrim Lutheran School

Pilgrim Lutheran School, 4300 N Winchester Avenue

 

November 2   Saturday   7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Nightscape: A Play for the Brave Nov. 2/Fri. & 3/Sat.

Luther Memorial Church, 2500 W. Wilson Avenue

 

November 2   Saturday   7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Nightscape: Four Tales of Supernatural Fright

Luther Memorial Church, 2500 W. Wilson Avenue

 

November 5   Tuesday   7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

McPherson Campus Redesign meeting

McPherson School door #8, west side, 4728 N. Wolcott Avenue

 

November 6   Wednesday   7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

47th Ward Town Hall on the 2014 City Budget & other issues

McPherson School, auditorium, 4728 N. Wolcott Avenue

 

November 8   Friday   6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, movie at McPherson

McPherson Elementary School, auditorium thru door 3, 4728 N. Wolcott Avenue

 

November 9   Saturday   9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Flea Market at Pilgrim Lutheran

Pilgrim Lutheran Church auditorium (lower level), 1952 W. Cullom Avenue

 

November 9   Saturday   10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Holiday Delight/Kodomo Matsuri (Children's Festival)

Japanese American Service Committee, 4427 N. Clark Street

 

November 9   Saturday   2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

SUPER 8 and 8mm Found Footage Film Festival at Bezazian

Bezazian Branch, 1226 W. Ainslie Street

 

November 9   Saturday   7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

ArtReach Fall Fundraiser "Art to the People"

Lillstreet Loft, 4437 N. Ravenswood Avenue

 

November 9   Saturday   7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

a taste of Wine + Chocolate benefit for Perceptual Motion

St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church, 5649 N. Sheridan Road

 

November 10   Sunday   8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Boy Scout All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, Troop 894

Queen of Angels lower church, 2330 W. Sunnyside Avenue

 

November 10   Sunday   2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

6th Annual Laternenfest and St. Martin's Parade

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Avenue

 

November 16   Saturday   9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Northside Housing Fair

Harry S. Truman College, Front Lobby, 1145 W. Wilson Avenue

 

November 16   Saturday   2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Author Signing: Hidden History of Ravenswood & Lake View

Sulzer Regional Library Auditorium, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

November 16   Saturday   5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Parents' Night Out at Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School

Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School Maring Hall (basement), 4300 N. Winchester Avenue @ Cullom

 

November 21   Thursday   6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

M. Molly Backes, author of The Princess of Iowa, talk at Sulzer

Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

December 8   Sunday   1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Senior Kultura IV at North Center Satellite Senior Center

North Center Satellite Senior Center, 4040 N. Oakley 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.
Final Thoughts
Have a suggestion or comment for Ameya or the 47th Ward Team?  Please contact us at 773-868-4747 or info@chicago47.org.