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February 7, 2014  
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Dear Neighbor,

 

There has been a lot of discussion about the recent debt issuances approved by City Council this week. And, we've received some calls and emails about what this means for the City. While there has been coverage in the press about the debt issuance, the whole picture still generally goes undiscussed. . Some people are upset and others are unclear on what this means, but the good news is that we are finally having a more honest conversation about Chicago's financial condition. And, we are all paying closer attention to decisions made today that will affect our City for years and generations to come. I voted 'YES' to approve the debt issuance (most of it refinancing existing debt) and I explain my reasoning below.

 

There was a total of $1.9 billion of debt authorization passed by City Council but in reality the City expects to issue about $1.3 billion in debt. Below are FAQs on how this works.

 

Why do City's issue debt?

While many believe pay-as-you-go financing is the best way to pay for government functions, most municipal debt issuances cover capital projects. For example, water main replacements are funded by issuing debt. This debt is paid over many years and in some cases decades. This is done so that everyone who uses that water main helps pay for the main. Asking today's taxpayer to pay for a water main that lasts nearly a century, puts an undue burden on current taxpayers. The logic is: everyone who uses the main should pay for the main over time.

 

What is the difference between the authorized amount and the issued amount of the debt?

The City Council authorized a total debt amount of $1.9billion. The City expects to issue about $1.3billion. Of that $1.3 billion, about $550million is authorized for Midway Airport. The remaining $650million (of the $1.3billion) is General Obligation Debt of the City of Chicago. The City Council authorized a higher amount than the needed amount to give the City flexibility in the marketplace.

 

Why is the City issuing debt for Midway Airport and who pays the debt?

The Midway Airport bond proceeds will be used for capital improvements and noise mitigation efforts. Also know that ALL CAPITAL PROJECTS at Midway are approved by the airlines since they are responsible for repayment of the project costs. You should also know that our airports make up what are called enterprise operations. This means, the airports are separate from the City's corporate fund. Federal law requires that any funds generated by an airport enterprise fund must stay within that fund. In sum, revenues for the airport enterprise funds are restricted to the operation of the airport. Any debt which is incurred by the airport is repaid via revenues generated by the airport. Taxpayers are not on the hook for debt related to the enterprise funds. Again, the cost of this debt, including the debt service (i.e. repayment of the debt) is paid entirely by airport users at the airport. This means, debt is paid with revenues generated from the airlines and concessionaires. This debt is not the responsibility of the taxpayer.

 

I heard the City is settling lawsuits with bond money. This contradicts what you just said about using bond funds for capital projects. What gives?

Yes, you are right. About $150million of the total $650 million (of a $900million authority) in debt the City Corporate fund expects to issue is to settle legal judgments. This is not good public policy. However, the fact remains that the City has been settling many of the Jon Burge torture cases in recent years. These cases date back nearly 30 years. The previous administration and City Councils delayed these cases for many years. The truth is, a case the City settles for $4, 5, or 6 million would likely cost taxpayers millions more (probably a factor of multiples) had the cases gone to a jury trial. Since 2011, the Mayor and the City Council have been trying to settle these lawsuits so we can finally put our past to rest. And while we settle these cases, the City has also been climbing out of a financial mess created by selling off assets like the parking meters to plug budget deficits between FY2000-2010. The only way to settle these lawsuits without using bond money would require more cuts to City service. I don't like this aspect of the borrowing package but we are playing with the hand we were dealt.

 

What about the debt not associated with Midway Airport? What is it used for?

Imagine the City has various checking accounts. The Corporate Fund is one checking account. The City expects to issue about $650million of the $900million authorized amount. This debt is secured by the full faith and credit of the taxpayer. This means, the debt is backstopped by you and requires the City to raise taxes if the City does not have enough money to make debt payments.

 

Most of the money from the debt issuances will be used to repave streets and sidewalks, replace street lighting, and purchase equipment. About $60 million of the total is associated with the annual aldermanic menu program. This program allows aldermen to allocate $1.3 million in funding towards local street resurfacing, alley resurfacing, sidewalk repairs, improvements to parks, etc. Other bond money will also be used to buy equipment such as: police cars, fire trucks, and other heavy machinery. This amounts to $200million.

 

The remaining $300million of the debt issued will be used to refinance and refund existing debt. The explanation for this is covered in the next question.

 

What is the difference between debt refinancing and debt refunding?

When the City refinances debt, it refinances existing debt with high interest rates with current rates which are lower. This saves the City money in the long run while lowering annual debt payments. Refinancing debt only lowers interest rates and the debt is not extended by any additional time.

 

The City is also refunding debt. This means, the City is using new money to pay off existing debt. The Wall Street Journal defined this maneuver well: "The maneuver, called 'scoop and toss,' involves selling new long-term debt to raise funds to pay off maturing bonds, effectively extending the timetable for retiring municipal borrowings."

 

The 'scoop and toss' of existing debt is not good policy. Unfortunately, the City does not have much choice. Debt payments are set to escalate in the next two years. The escalation and increase in payments is so great that when coupled with the pension obligations (if there is no pension reform) and projected deficits, the cuts to City services and the increases in property taxes would have a catastrophic impact on Chicagoans.

 

Final thoughts

The City of Chicago is forecasting a $500 million deficit for 2015. Also in 2015, state law requires a pension ramp up for police and fire pensions. Absent any pension reform in Springfield, the City will have to come up with an additional $600 million for police and fire pensions next year, and the total deficit would climb to $1.1 billion in 2015. Closing a $1.1 billion deficit would require doubling property taxes and making catastrophic cuts. Putting things in perspective, you should know that nearly 80% of the City's Corporate budget is personnel and 70% of that 80% is police and fire. Issuing debt allows the City to reduce payments in the near term in order to prevent massive cuts to public safety departments and other critical services. 

 

It goes without saying that the pension costs are not the fault of any police officer or fire fighter. They have diligently paid into their pensions. Unfortunately, failures across many levels, over many years, have gotten us to this point. The good news is, economically sensitive revenue streams are starting to return and we have predicted a better future for the City - we just have to make some difficult decisions in the near term.

 

Finally, making sure that the City Council is involved in broader City policy decisions is the reason we just passed an ordinance to create the City Council Office of Financial Analysis (COFA). This office will help to level the playing field between the executive and legislative branches of government, thereby preventing the kind of poor decisions made in the past. COFA will put a structure in place to make sure the Council is involved throughout the legislative processes that make critical and long lasting decisions for our City and its residents. To learn more about COFA, please see our December 13th Newsletter. 

 

Sincerely,
Ameya
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CPD Theft from Vehicle Notice
47th Ward Gardening Wokshop @ Gethsemane
Winter Fire Safety
Snow Corps
JARC Recognized @ White House
Kiss Me Kate @ Lane Tech
Is This a Thing?
Concordia Brew Fest
Free Tax Assistance
Waters School Tours
47th Ward Adoptables
Dara Reports
Infrastructure Update
Bottles & Cans Coonely Fundraiser
CPS Regional Arts Day
Health Insurance & Medicaid Fair
Chinese New Year @ Sulzer
Book Club @ Lincoln Belmont Library
Gateway to Learning's Annual Winter Concert
Get Your Game On @ Sulzer
McPherson Design Reveal
47th Ward Mural Project Benefit
Cornerstone Art Show
Building Bridges @ AIC
Teen Book Club @ Sulzer
Mock Naturalization Interview @ Bezazian
Audubon Rocks
Wearin' the Green for St. Andrew's
Pi Day Pi K Fun Run
Patriot's Ball for Hamilton School
Grow Local Benefit for Ravenswood School
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2013-2014 Residential Pickup Permits

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.   

Winter Parking Bans
From December 1, 2012 to April 1, 2013 certain arterial streets in Chicago have two additional types of parking restrictions related to snow fall. One pertains to times when there is 2 inches or more of snow on the street and the other restricts overnight parking, regardless of snowfall. See maps here.  Please call or email the 47th Ward Office with any questions.
Local School Council Elections
The 2014 Local School Council Election will be held on Spring Semester Parent-Teacher Conference Day, Monday, April 7 from 6am to 7pm.  In the Election, parents and community members will have the opportunity to run and vote to fill 8 positions on you schools LSC (6 parent members and 2 community members) and school staff will have the opportunity to run and vote to fill 3 positions on the LSC (2 teacher members and 1 non-teacher staff member).

Please consider participating in this LSC Election process. 

If you are interested in running for Local School Council you must submit, in person, an original: Candidate Nomination Form; Criminal Conviction Disclosure Form; and Telephone Number Disclosure Form and two pieces of identification by 3pm on February 26 to the school or by 3pm on February 19 to the Office of LSC Relations, 125 S. Clark Street, 5th Floor.

Full information can be found here.

 


The practice of "Dibs" by holding a spot for your car after snowfall is both illegal and unneighborly. Rather than putting items into the street, help your neighbors clear out other parking spots. Objects left in the street may be removed.

Winter Safety Tips from the Red Cross 

Winter Weather Safety

DRIVE SAFELY: The tragic multi-traffic accident yesterday in I-94 in Northwest Indiana demonstrates how fast and unpredictable severe weather can create havoc on the roads. More snow and cold temperatures are in the forecast this weekend. If you plan to travel, please use these safety tips when driving on the highway.

 

10 COLD WEATHER TIPS: Know symptoms of hypothermia, remember to limit the time of pets being outdoors, and let faucets drip. These are some of things to help you stay safe during this extreme cold weather. Here's a few more.

 

Home Fire Response

Home fire season is underway and our volunteers have ramped up response. We see a rise in home fires during the colder months as people turn to alternative heat sources to warm their homes. Since Jan. 1 the Red Cross helped 134 families affected by 112 home fires. Simple steps can be taken to prevent home fires. Here's how.

 

The Red Cross provides disaster relief up to 72 hours after local disasters like home fires. Our caseworkers can help answer questions you might have to serve your constituents affected by disasters, 312-729-6179.

 

Flu Prevention

Flu season is here and more and more people across the country are getting sick. The American Red Cross urges people to get vaccinated now and offers tips everyone can follow to help prevent the spread of the flu. The most important step someone can take is to get a flu vaccine. The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older. Here's more steps to prevent the flu.  

Snow Corps     

Chicago Snow Corps is a program that connects volunteers with residents in need of snow removal - such as seniors and residents with disabilities.

 

While winter can be hazardous for everyone here in the City of Chicago, it can be especially difficult for elderly and physically disabled residents, who may not have the ability or resources to remove snow from their sidewalks and walkways. Chicago Snow Corps aims to help minimize potential heavy-snow emergencies by pairing volunteers with blocks where elderly and disabled citizens have requested help.

 

To request a volunteer, or become a volunteer, to shovel your block in case of extreme snowfall, call 311 or call or email Dara in the 47th Ward Office at 773-868-4747. This is a volunteer-matching service. The City will do its best to match those who have requested assistance. Also, if you have a neighbor who can use a hand, please let your neighborhood group know or call the office.

47th Ward Workforce Agency Recognized at White House Event 

The manufacturing training programs at Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) were recognized as a best practice model at Friday's White House event on Long Term Unemployment. JARC's Careers in Manufacturing Programs target strategic skills gaps in the regional manufacturing labor market such as Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinist and welder. The agency has placed over 200 graduates with 122 firms since January 2011.

 

JARC Executive Director Guy Loudon represented the agency at the event and noted, "The president's comments signaled a break with the 'train and pray' approaches of the past. Public investment in job training needs to be aligned with and driven by labor market opportunity and demand." Loudon added, "We also need to think about the quality of jobs. Our national workforce efforts must target industries and occupations that offer family sustaining wages, benefits and authentic career paths."

Loudon was joined by Danielle King, a 2012 graduate of JARC's Careers Manufacturing Programs and now employed by Nortrak as a CNC machinist. King, a mother of one, had lost her job during the recession and was homeless at one point.

 

While at JARC, King earned industry certifications from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills and OSHA. During and after her training she worked with JARC's Center for Working Families and its network of support services to tackle the web of financial and family issues created by unemployment and homelessness.

 

After completing the training programs at JARC, King enrolled in the Calumet Green Manufacturing program at Richard J. Daley College in Chicago. She has earned three more industry certifications and plans to earn an Associate's Degree in Manufacturing Technology. King received a statement of congratulations from Ray Prendergast, Dean of College to Careers at Richard J. Daley College, "We look forward to awarding an Associate of Applied Science degree to Danielle King as she advances her career into CNC programming and beyond."

 

Following a speech by President Obama, King participated in a panel conversation with Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez and three other workers who had completed skills training programs funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) after struggling with long-term unemployment.

 

Don't miss Lane Tech's production of Kiss Me Kate!  Lane's winter musical is based on William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. 

 

Performances are:

  • Tuesday, February 11 at 3:45 pm
  • Thursday, February 13 at 3:45 pm
  • Friday, February 14 at 7:00 pm
  • Saturday, February 15 at 7:00 pm

Admission: $7.  Tickets are sold in front of the auditorium doors before each show.  Enter through parking lot door "M."


 

Is This a Thing?

7 Chicago Storytellers discuss Unpopular Opinions

7pm

FREE

February 10th, 2014

O'Shaughnessy's Public House

4557 N Ravenswood Ave.

 

 Is This a Thing? Is a new, free, live lit show featuring established and emerging storytellers from around Chicago. February's lineup features storytellers who have performed in shows such as Story Lab, Write Club and You're Being Ridiculous. On February 10th, come hear Sheila Arora, Jake Cowan, Rachel Cromidas, Catherine Gibbs, Kirk Kicklighter, Greg Ledger and Suzy Weinberg share their Unpopular Opinions. Click here for updates.

 

Need to make some Valentine weekend plans? Join Concordia Place on February 16 from 5-7 p.m. at Revolution Brewing for the 2014 Concordia Place BrewFest. Revolution Brewing is one of the hottest spots in Chicago and their beer is nationally recognized with favorites like Anti-Hero IPA, Bottom Up Wit and Eugene Porter. Guests will enjoy heavy appetizers and unlimited craft brews.

Tickets are $45 in advance before February 4 and a limited number of tickets will be sold at the door for $60. You can upgrade your night for $20 and get the VIP experience! The upgrade will include a private tour of the brewery, a chance to meet the brewer and also samples of the latest brews available.

To receive more details on BrewFest and to purchase tickets, visit www.ConcordiaPlace.org/brewfest. If you have any questions, please contact Jeri Higgins at 773-463-1600 X415 or events@concordiaplace.org.
For full information on where this service will be provided, please click here.  The closest site to the 47th Ward is Truman College at 1145 W. Wilson.

Waters School Tours for Prospective Parents     

There are four more school tours this year. If you know parents interested in hearing about Waters School, please share the following dates with them. Please be prompt. Tours start EXACTLY at 8:45am. 

  • Thurs, Feb. 20, 8:45am in Annex
  • Thurs, March 20, 8:45am in Annex
  • Thurs, April 24, 8:45am in Annex
  • Thurs, May 22, 8:45am in Annex
Tour dates also posted on the Waters School website.

Dara Reports

Safety Tips on chicago47.org.

 

Congratulations and Thank You to City Clerk Susana Mendoza and Aldermen Pawar, Moreno & Waguespack for introducing:  The Companion Animal & Consumer Protection Ordinance.

 

This ordinance allows for the commercial sale of dogs in the City of Chicago only if they are sourced from shelters and other humane adoption centers. Please look at this important legislation and if you agree, please sign the petition.

 

Ah, warm weather - It's coming - I know it is. Here's a way to spend a day in warm climate without leaving the city and plan for fun we can have in our exciting city this Spring & Summer.

We received a letter from the Chicago Botanic Gardens inviting you to attend their unique programs for young and old. If you know a Chicago Public School student who is interested in Environmental Science or Sustainable Agriculture, there is no better place than this. Click here for more info.

Folks on the 4000 Block of Oakley are very grateful to their neighbor Randall. He not only clears everyone's sidewalks, but also snow-blows parking spots on the street!


Early Voting

The Primary is March 18. If, like me, you enjoy voting early - it runs from Monday, March 3 - Saturday, March 15 at Welles Park; Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm and on Sunday 9am-3pm

Click here for more information.

Under a state law that went into effect Jan. 1, someone can vote at age 17 in a primary election - such as the one scheduled on March 18 to pick each party's candidates for governor, congressmen and some local offices - if the teen will turn 18 before the general election related to that primary, which in this case will occur Nov. 4.

Our 47th Ward Green Council is looking for folks who want to work on an initiative that started in the Netherlands and is taking off all over the world. www.repaircafe.org 

 

We will have a space monthly for folks to bring broken items that need fixing; a small appliance, sewing a hem, or a broken chair leg. What we need are interested handy folks to share their knowledge and skills. We have the place - now we need some handy folks who want to help keep items out of the landfill and help their neighbors.

 

Congratulations to Lincoln Square/Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce! Their "Unwrap" program, which promoted a month of local holiday shopping, was an overwhelming success.

 

"In all, 188 people turned in receipts, up from 103 in 2012. Total spending topped $76,000, up from $38,000 the previous year." According to what Executive Director Rudy Flores told neighbor Patty Wetli of DNAInfo.

 

This is what I call a "win-win-win-win". The local business wins by having an excellent holiday season, the shoppers win - by supporting the local businesses they want to keep in the neighborhood and they receive a rebate. The entire neighborhood wins because it keeps our local retail shops thriving.


Giving a cat for Valentine's Day as a present for yourself is a purrrfect idea! More info here. 
   

We will continue to collect warm items all winter; as we are told more are needed. Please clean out your closets; someone else can use your children's outgrown jackets and the coats, hats and gloves you no longer wear?  We also welcome donations of pet food, towels and blankets for those pets less fortunate than our own.

 

On the 3rd Friday of the month The Lincoln Square Friendship Center 2733 W. Lawrence is the home to Friendship Pet Food Pantry. Pet food is provided to folks who are having a hard time feeding their beloved pets.  

 

Upcoming dates are: February 21 & March 21 from 3-5pm

If you know anyone who needs assistance, please pass this along.

In their 1st three distribution dates a month's supply of food was given to:

92 cats & 38 dogs!

 

Save the Date:

The 47th Ward Green Council Brings Us

Home Energy Efficiency Mini-Workshop!

Learn about how you can save hundreds of dollars a year for the life of your house...and more! Tuesday, February 25 from 7-9pm Sulzer Library Auditorium   

 

25.8 million children and adults in the United States-8.3% of the population-have diabetes

The American Diabetes is coming to Chicago April 5th . The EXPO is FREE and includes health screenings, cooking demonstrations, product and service exhibitors, as well as leading experts talking about diabetes management, research and prevention. Get the latest information on preventing and managing diabetes and its deadly complications to help keep you and your family healthy. - See more at:  http://www.diabetes.org 

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.   

47th Ward Infrastructure Update 

Check out the infrastructure map on our webpage!

 

Water Main Replacement for Hutchinson between Lincoln and Damen

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management will begin replacing the water main from 1897 under Hutchinson St. between Lincoln and Damen soon.  No parking will be enforced between 7am and 4pm Monday through Friday.  During work, there will be no thru traffic allowed.  For full information, please click here.   

 

The Chicago Cubs have provided some additional funding for infrastructure improvements in the 44th 46th and 47th Wards.   In the 47th ward we will be getting new residential street lighting on: W Byron (Clark to Ashland), N Janssen (Addison to Irving Park) and N Greenview (Addison to Irving Park).

 

Chicago River Work (east side) Berteau to Montrose (from Riverbank Neighbors) 

Please check out this updated landscaping plan for the bank.

New to the plan:

  • removal of all Ailanthus, honeysuckle and buckthorn (all invasives);
  • add soil to the rip rap on the upper sections of the project area to make planting easier and recovery quicker;
  • substitute for the elderberry, since we said we have a thriving e-berry community already;
  • substituted a cover seed mix instead of the IDOT mix we objected to;
  • four species of gray dogwood (stakes) that a vigorous colonizers for the new territories.

These will be substantial new lands, with the bank secured, and planting begun. Riverbank Neighbors will be able to enrich species diversity over time and introduce many new forbs. Habitat for birds and reptiles and amphibs and mammals will be greatly improved.

 

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 (east side) between Ainslie and Winnemac some of the landscaping features will be installed before snowfall in preparation for planting in the spring.  Blockades may be in place on the street to make room for the work to be done however there is not a parking restriction when workers are not present.

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.

 

February 8   Saturday   10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Health Insurance & Medicare Info Session

Edgewater Library, 6000 N. Broadway

 

February 8   Saturday   2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Chinese New Year Celebration performed by the Shen Yun Show

Suzler Library auditorium, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

February 8   Saturday   7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Stingrays Concert at Gateway to Learning

Gateway to Learning, 4925 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

February 9   Sunday   1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Demystifying the Voice

Old Town School of Folk Music, 4545 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

February 11   Tuesday   3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

get Your Game On!

Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

February 11   Tuesday   3:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Kiss Me Kate @ Lane Tech

Lane Tech High School, 2501 W. Addison

 

February 13   Thursday   3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

McPherson Campus Redesign REVEAL

McPherson School, 4728 N. Wolcott

 

February 13   Thursday   3:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Kiss Me Kate @ Lane Tech

Lane Tech High School, 2501 W. Addison

 

February 13   Thursday   6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

HEALTHY EATING: Free Jewel Event

Jewel Osco, 3400 N Western Avenue

 

February 14   Friday   6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

em.body.peace art show benefiting 47th Ward Mural Project

Deagan Building, 1770 W. Berteau, studio 503

 

February 14   Friday   7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Kiss Me Kate @ Lane Tech

Lane Tech High School, 2501 W. Addison

 

February 15   Saturday   11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Building Bridge, American Indian Center Fundraiser

American Indian Center, 1630 W. Wilson Avenue

 

February 15   Saturday   7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Kiss Me Kate @ Lane Tech

Lane Tech High School, 2501 W. Addison

 

February 16   Sunday   5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Concordia Place BrewFest

Revolution Brewing, 2323 N. Milwaukee Avenue

 

February 18   Tuesday   3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

get Your Game On!

Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

February 20   Thursday   6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Teen Book Club

Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

February 21   Friday   6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Global Explorers Kids Carnival Fundraiser

Lutheran Memorial Church, 2500 W. Wilson Avenue

 

February 22   Saturday   10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Mock Naturalization Interviews

Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie

 

February 22   Saturday   10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

47th Ward Gardening Talk

Gethsemane Garden Center, 5739 N Clark St.

 

February 22   Saturday   7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Audubon Rocks Annual Fundraiser

Ravenswood Event Center, 4011 N. Ravenswood Avenue

 

February 25   Tuesday   7:00 PM - 8:45 PM

A Home Energy Efficiency Mini Workshop

Sulzer Library Auditorium, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave

 

March 1   Saturday   6:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Wearin' the Green Benefit for St. Andrew Parish

Saint Andrew Gymnasium, 1657 W Addison St

 

March 14   Friday   6:28 PM - 12:00 AM

Pi Day Pi K Fun Run

Fleet Feet Sports, 4762 N. Lincoln Ave.

 

March 22   Saturday   6:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Patriot's Ball, Hamilton School benefit

Ravneswood Event Center, 4043 N. Ravenswood Avenue

 

March 22   Saturday   6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Grow Local Benefit for Ravenswood Elementary School

DANK Haus, 4740 N Western

 

March 29   Saturday   6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

4th Annual GISC Spring Gala

Ravenswood Event Center, 4011 N. Ravenswood Avenue

 

April 20   Sunday   10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lincoln Square Spring Kidical Mass Bike Ride for Children

Welles Park Gazebo, 2333 W. Sunnyside Avenue

 

Want to put your community event in our newsletter?  Check the guidelines on our website.

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.