On this day in 1954, Chicago Bears legend Walter Payton was born in Mississippi.
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Dear Neighbor,
Over the past few years, emerald ash borer, severe storms, and other impacts have led to the loss of some of our parkway trees. While the City's Bereau of Forestry continues its effort to catch up on the backlog of tree trims and plantings, my office is working with Openlands to provide a relatively low-cost way for residents to replace trees in the parkway through their Chicago Community Trees Program.
If we identify enough people willing to help plant the trees and commit to watering them for three years, Openlands will provide the trees for $100 per applicant. This program is a great opportunity to supplement the City's planting activity, and if you've lost a tree it may the quickest way to have it replaced.
Dara Salk has been leading a team of interns and volunteers who are reaching out to homeowners who have lost parkway trees. If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact Dara at 773-868-4747 or dara@chicago47.org by July 28th.
#11 Bus Survey
Since launching the survey on the #11 last week, we have gathered nearly 1000 responses. Thanks to those of you who have participated. If you haven't had a chance to give your feedback, please be sure to complete the survey, and let your voice be heard on this issue. If you, or someone you know, can't complete the online survey, there are a number of neighborhood locations that have paper copies available. Check the flyer below this letter for more information.
Save the Date
Since taking office in 2011, my all-in has been our neighborhood schools. While GROW47 has largely focused on our elementary schools, supporting our neighborhood high schools is equally important. We have the opportunity to build a neighborhood K-12 system that will provide equity and stability for Chicago families.
On August 23, 2014 at 8:30am, join Lake View High School Principal Scott Grens, Lake View Partners, GROW47, local elected officials, and me for a Lake View High School Beautification Day! We will be painting, cleaning, and building community around our neighborhood high school. Rep. Ann Williams and Friends of Ameya Pawar (my political action committee) are picking up the cost of paint--all you have to do is show up, roll up your sleeves, and help us build a neighborhood K-12 system in our community.
You can sign up for the Lake View Beautification Day by clicking here.
Andersonville Sidewalk Sale
This weekend is the annual Andersonville Sidewalk Sale. Be sure to check out what the shops have to offer, and welcome some of them to the 47th Ward once the new map takes full effect. More information is on the flyer below.
Have a great weekend! Sincerely, 
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Upcoming
Ward Nights
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Wednesdays5:00pm to 7:00pm
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Street Sweeping
From April 1 until December 1 the Department of Streets and Sanitation has sweepers working in the 47th Ward to clear debris and dust from residential and arterial streets. The schedule for street cleaning on residential and arterial streets can be found on chicago47.org.
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2014-2015 Residential Pick-up/Van Permits Available
If you are the owner of a pickup truck or van, you need a special permit to park on the residential streets in the 47th Ward.
The permits for the 2014-2015 season are now available. Please bring your registration and city sticker information into our office along with your truck to receive your permit.
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Report Graffiti
As the weather turns warmer, we are seeing more graffiti throughout Chicago. Be sure to report any graffiti to our office (info@chicago47.org, 773-868-4747), 311, or through the Chicago Works app. You'll need to know the address, type of surface tagged, and whether or not the tag is more than six feet from the ground. Graffiti that contains profanity, hate language or is done on a church or school receives special attention. The faster we remove graffiti the less likely vandals are to target that area again. Thanks for your help! |
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Chicago Fire Department Accepting Applicants
The application period for the entry-level Firefighter/EMT exam is NOW OPEN and will run through September 16. This is the period of time when applicants can sign up for the exam, which will be administered on December 13 and 14, 2014. In 2006, the age to sit for the exam was 19 and the age to enter the academy was 20. CFD has lowered the age to sit for the exam and enter the academy to 18. It is their hope that younger individuals who get on the eligibility list will be motivated to attend college and stay out of trouble and will find a sense of opportunity about their futures.
To complete your application, please click here.
Job Posting
FAQ's
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47th Ward Factsheets
Do you know the city regulations for outdoor fire pits and grills? How large a house can be building in the RS3 zoning district? Do all fences require a city permit? See city regulations on this and many other issues in our 47th Ward Factsheets!
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To view the 47th Ward Adoptables as a pdf, please click here. |
Register to Vote ONLINE
You can now register to vote online.
Online registration is also available in languages other than English.
Spanish: https://spanish-ova.elections.il.gov/ Chinese: https://chinese-ova.elections.il.gov/ Hindi: https://hindi-ova.elections.il.gov/ |
Pet Summer Safety Tips
- Water - Give your pets plenty of fresh, clean water. Animals can get dehydrated very quickly especially in the heat.
- Shade - Make sure your pet has a place to go to get out of the sun. Try to keep them indoors during extreme heat.
- Rest - Do not over-exercise your animal in the heat. On a sweltering day, the best time to exercise your pet is in the early morning or late evening.
- Watch - Never leave your animals alone in a parked vehicle. In extreme heat, the temperature can rise in your vehicle very quickly. This can leave your pet vulnerable to heat stroke, which can onset very quickly.
Get more tips from the Dept. of Animal Care & Control by clicking here. |
Arts & Culture in the 47th Ward: Chicago Mosaic School
by Luis Lopez Reichling
 Located at 1806 W. Cuyler Avenue at Ravenswood Avenue, the Chicago Mosaic School (CMS) offers classes, workshops and lectures in one of the world's oldest art forms. Originating some 4,000 years ago, mosaic art has decorated villas, mosques, palaces and cathedrals throughout history, and later developed into an expressive art form during the 20th Century. Mosaic masterpieces decorate great architectural sites such as the San Vitale Basilica, the Great Mosque of Cordoba and the Lantern Roof while contemporary artists have experimented with mosaics as an expressive art form. CMS is the offspring of artist Karen Ami whose passion for mosaics took shape during her graduate studies at the Art Institute of Chicago in the 1990s. At the time, formal training in this ancient art form did not exist in the United States. "Everybody told me 'you have to go to Italy to study mosaics'...it did not make sense to me," recalls Ami who traveled abroad to study mosaic programs in Venice and Spilembergo. Upon returning, she collaborated with mosaic artists in Chicago to found the first non-profit mosaic arts school in the country. "I felt that the American model should be different," Ami explains. "Artists in the U.S. are less bound by specific ancient traditions ...more desirous of experimentation with different materials and contemporary applications." CMS instruction is based on the World Master Technique, which provides traditional training in tesserae and mortar techniques while encouraging students to experiment with mosaics as an expressive art form. Now in its 10th year, CMS has a staff of 11, including Ravenna master Matteo Randi who directs curriculum and instruction as educational director. It also hosts mosaic workshops by master artists from around the globe. It partners with local educational institutions such as After School Matters, and Audubon and Coonley elementary schools to provide arts education to local youth. Nearly 60 mosaic classes and workshops are offered throughout the year. At the end of August, CMS will offer master workshops and lectures by Maestro Verdiano Marzi, a master mosaic artist and instructor at the Louvre in Paris. Verdiano will be the CMS artist-in-residence in March 2015, coinciding with his first U.S. exhibit at the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. |
47th Ward A&C*
*Arts & Culture
Bye Bye Liver,The Public House Theater, 3914 N Clark St. every Friday & Saturday 8:00PM & 10:00PM
A series of outrageous and hilarious comedic sketches, all centered around one thing...alcohol!
Pitbull & I, The Public House Theater, 3914 N Clark St every Thursday 8:00PM
A comedic sketch with Brian McGovern "and" pop star Pitbull, where you will certainly be invited dance and laugh.
www.pubhousetheatre.com
Pimprov, The Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St. Every Friday at 10:30 PM An improv sketch with "pimps" that may not be politically correct, but will leave you laughing on the floor!
www.blackensembletheater.org
Chemically Imbalanced Comedy, 1422 W. Irving Park Road
Open Mic, every Wednesday at 9:00PM
All art forms from music and acting sketches to comedic stand up will be presented to the public from local artists. All are welcome! |
School Tours & Promotions
Amundsen High School
It's Not Too Late to Apply for the IB Programme at Amundsen High School
Did you know that the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme at Amundsen High School is among the top-performing in the City? There are still a few seats available in the selective enrollment Amundsen IB Programme, and it's not too late to apply for Fall 2014. Contact Mr. Erik Olson at ejolson@cps.edu or (773) 534-2569 for application details.
In addition to its high-performing IB Diploma Programme, Amundsen also offers Honors, Advanced Placement (AP) and dual credit courses and the AVID program as part of its rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Amundsen High School, the anchor of beautiful Winnemac Park, is the neighborhood high school for Lincoln Square, Northcenter, Ravenswood and surrounding communities.
Enroll now! Freshman Connection is scheduled for August 18 - 20, and class registration begins August 21. Call the school office at (773) 534-2320 for enrollment details and to schedule a school tour.
Lake View High School
Please join Alderman Pawar, new Lake View Principal Scott Grens and other neighbors on Saturday, August 23rd, 8:30am at Lake View High School for a building "Beautification Day". This is a completely voluntary day of sweat, investment, and fun as we build our legacy at Lake View. Staff members, students, community members, and alumni will organize in the auditorium. Come prepared to collectively accomplish a series of projects ranging from: painting areas of the building - exterior and interior, arranging the classroom learning environments to best meet student needs, and various landscaping opportunities.
If interested in participating in this project for Lake View, please sign up by clicking here.
McPherson Elementary
Friends of McPherson Community Meeting
August 18th, Monday at 7pm
Mariano's Vero, 1800 W. Lawrence
 North Park Elementary School North Park Elementary School is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year. As a private, non-sectarian, coed school located at 2017 W. Montrose for children in Pre-K-8th grade, NPES has a proven record of academic excellence. With one class per grade and an average of 20 students per class, every student is well-known, and receives individual attention from classroom teachers. To learn more, email npesadmissions@npeschool.org or visit www.npeschool.org Pilgrim Lutheran School Pilgrim Lutheran has openings, this coming [2014 - 2015] academic year for the Kindergarten through 7th grades. Details of Pilgrim's quality and standards are on the website. If you are aware of families or individuals who may be interested, please pass this message forward. Contact: Principal: Chris Comella 773.477.4824 Comella.pilgrim@gmail.com |
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Dara Reports
School Supply Drive Begins Next Week and will continue through August 22. Please remember the children whose parents can't afford to purchase a backpack and the other supplies needed to be successful at school. We collect the supplies and deliver them for the children whose families are clients of one of the three food pantries in the ward. We will have a comprehensive list in next week's newsletter. Please ask your neighbors or have a drive at work; every bit helps. Thanks for your generosity. A Great Big Thank You goes out to the caring people at Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln Square Businesses and PAWS Chicago Angels with Tails - 50 homeless animals were adopted at their event last Sunday! We are reminded by our neighbor Lillie that a Northcenter gem is closing. Katerina's live music venue - gone but never forgotten! After more than 13 years of bringing jazz, blues, funk, R&B, gypsy music and more to Northcenter, Katerina's closed its doors on June 30th. Musicians came from all over the world, as did the patrons to enjoy the unique atmosphere, warm welcome and scrumptious food. Watch for the club at 1945 Irving Park Road to reopen under the management of a former Katerina's employee.
Has your block lost a tree in the last few years? Openlands has a program to help with replacing trees on public land! That would be parkways, parks and schools. The cost is only $100 per tree and the commitment to care for the tree. Please call or email me by July 28th and we can get as many trees as you want! dara@chicago47.org
Have you visited the 3 Little Free Libraries in the neighborhood?
Giddings just east of Virginia; thanks to the Hutcheson Family
South-east corner of Sunnyside & Hamilton; big shout out to Liz S.
And the newest addition to our Little Free Libraries: 4243 N. Lincoln - come around to see the artistic ability of Christine & Lara, two of our talented summer interns. We offer many thanks to the Chicago Sun-Times for the donation of the newspaper box. Most important - take a book or leave a book.
FARMERS MARKETS are back! Click here for a full listing.
Did you know?- Garbage carts should be in the alley - they will not be picked-up from private property.
- Cars may not park in their driveway on what would be the parkway.
- No one over the age of 12yrs. old may ride a bike on the sidewalk.
- Disconnecting your downspouts can be a huge help in preventing flooding.
- You may order daily parking passes for permit parking online. Not for Cubs Night Games, though.
47th Ward Repair Cafe Info: Lincoln Square Friendship Center 2733 W. Lawrence Avenue 2nd Saturday of the Month - 10am-1pm NO AUGUST REPAIR CAFE, September 13, October 11, November 8
If you would like to be a Repair Coach, please let us know. Handy folks are always needed!
Our Repair Café is part of an international movement, check it out. http://repaircafe.org/
We are neighbors sharing skills, keeping items out of the landfill and building community along the way.
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.
The Friendship Pet Food Pantry would like to thank our thoughtful neighbors and these generous businesses for donating pet food for our neighbors in need: Ruff Haus, Urban Pooch, Your Best Friend Pet Supply, Jack & Ginger's, Hello Doggy & Zulu. Thanks to all of you who donated cat food for the Friendship Pet Food Pantry! We helped 58 cats and 36 dogs this month stay in their homes. Our neighbor KC, who manages the Morton Grove Pets Supplies Plus, brought us lots of dog food. With the help of our summer intern Jack, we unloaded her station wagon in record time. Many thanks to KC and the neighborhood pet stores who help keep pets with their people: Ruff Haus, Urban Pooch, Your Best Friend Pet Supply, Jack & Ginger's, Hello Doggy & Zulu. We have been so successful that we are currently low on cat food. If you would like to donate bags or cans of cat food or cat litter, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to those of you who have donated these needed supplies. You may drop off donations at the alderman's office or Lincoln Square Friendship Center on Thursday afternoons or during the monthly Pet Food Pantry at 2733 W. Lawrence.
Upcoming dates: August 15 and September 19 from 3-5pm
If you know anyone who needs assistance, please pass this along.
Lincoln Square Friendship Center Pantry Are you interested in our newest neighborhood pantry? Sign up for their newsletter: lincolnsquarefc@gmail.com
There are many ways for you to help - volunteer, help fundraise, hold a food drive, donate bins, pick-up donations, sponsor/manage a community garden bed. We are neighbors helping neighbors and making a difference.
The Lincoln Square Friendship Pantry needs your used plastic grocery-type bags or reusable bags you no longer need. You may drop them off at 2733 W. Lawrence on Thursday afternoons or at the Alderman's office. Thanks for your continued support.
Kidical Mass
Bring your little ones out for a family-friendly bike ride through quiet Lincoln Square streets on Sunday. Gather at the Welles Park Gazebo around 10:00a.m. for a 10:30 departure. http://chicagokidicalmass.org Forward Chicago Bridge & Chess Club meets at Sulzer Library on the first and third Fridays of the month from 10:30am to 12pm. All are welcome.
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. Needed! Old towels and blankets, please. The dogs and cats awaiting forever homes at Animal Care & Control need your old towels and blankets. Please clean out your linen closets and bring the items to the Alderman's office Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. We know they will be greatly appreciated. |
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47th Ward Infrastructure Update
Check out the infrastructure map on our webpage!
LV2 Notes - Remember to check the schedule at www.cubs.com since game dates and times are subject to change.
Alley Resurfacing- 5000 block of Oakley/Claremont
The alley bounded by Winona, Winnemac, Claremont, and Oakley is under construction. Ald. Pawar paid for this project using his aldermanic menu funds, and this is the beginning of alley resurfacing slated for this year. Please remember to relocate your carts in front of your property during construction since garbage and recycling will be picked up curbside. The project is expected to last up to four weeks (depending on weather) and will not be accessible. Barricades will block entrances to the alley and there will be no access to garages, so residents are advised to seek alternative parking arrangements.
Lawrence Avenue Streetscape
- New pedestrian refuge islands (including ADA compliant ramps) were installed between Damen and Clark and center turn lanes were striped earlier this summer
- Sidewalk replacement between Damen and Clark along the north side of Lawrence is expected to be completed by the end of July and sidewalk replacement along the south side began in mid-July. Sidewalk improvements will be completed in front of McPherson Elementary before school starts on Sept. 2.
- Sidewalk, driveway, curb and gutter, and ramp work will continue along various stretches of the corridor. ADA ramps will be installed to line up with the street crossings at the pedestrian islands.
- Bike racks are expected to be installed in late July or early August and benches are scheduled to be installed by the end of August.
- Sewer and electrical work has started and new street light poles are currently being installed along the entire corridor.
- Plantings between Western and Damen (including Claremont Plaza) are expected to be performed in late July or early August. The remaining landscaping work between Damen and Clark will be finished up next spring.
- Street resurfacing is scheduled for mid-August between Western and Damen and for mid- to late-October between Damen and Clark. Final striping will be completed in the fall.
Brown Line Construction
Work on the Brown Line tracks near the Rockwell Station will continue through July. CTA is replacing ties on the bridge over the river to improve the slow zone. Some work will be done on weekends, where trains will operate on one side of the tracks.
Water Main Replacement for Warner between Leavitt and Damen
Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management are replacing the water main from 1891 under Warner from Leavitt to Damen. The surface has been filled with concrete. Next will be landscape restoration and asphalt resurfacing. For more information, please click here.
Water Main Replacement on the 3500 of Leavitt and Hamilton
Contractors working with the Department of Water Management are working to replace the 1891 mains under Leavitt from Addison to Belmont, Hamilton from Addison to School. For full information on this project, please click here.
Water Mains Coming Soon:
Berteau (Bell to Damen): TBD
Ashland (Irving to Lawrence): Starting soon. Watch for an email with more information.
METRA Traffic Closures and Detours Around Ravenswood Avenue
- Leland Ave Full Closure will be up until Fall 2014.
- Ravenswood from Lawrence to Leland Ave Full Closure will be up until Fall 2014 on the west side of Ravenswood.
- Ravenswood (east side) between Ainslie and Winnemac 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.
- Ravenswood (west side) between Lawrence and Grace landscaping projects are underway along the base of the walls along the Metra tracks. Short closures will be necessary to install the new plants, so pay attention to parking restriction signs.
For more information, visit the infrastructure section of our website or contact Jim Poole at jim@chicago47.org or 773-549-4462.
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Community Events
For details on the events listed below, please see the events section of our website.
July 25 - July 27 Friday - Sunday
Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale
5000-5800 N. Clark
July 26 Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ravenswood Evangelical Covenant Church Rummage Sale
Ravenswood Evangelical Covenant Church, 4900 N. Damen Avenue
July 26 Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WFCW Garden Walk
WFCW Gardens, 1450 W. Winona St
July 29 Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CAPS Meeting - Beat 2031
Anderson Pavilion, 2751 W. Winona
July 30 Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CAPS Meeting - Beat 2032
Ravenswood Evangelical Church, 4900 N. Damen
August 3 Sunday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chicago Kidical Mass Family Bike Parade
Audubon School, 3500 N. Hoyne
August 6 Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CAPS Meeting - Beat 2033
Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie
August 8 Friday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Shakespeare in Welles Park
Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside
August 8 Friday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Shakespeare in Winnemac Park, 8-9
Winnemac Park, 5100 N. Leavitt Street
August 9 Saturday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Shakespeare in Welles Park
Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside
August 10 Sunday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
City Mini Golf @ Welles Park
Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave
August 10 Sunday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
City Mini Golf @ Welles Park
Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave
August 10 Sunday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Shakespeare in Winnemac Park, 8-10
Winnemac Park, 5100 N. Leavitt Street
August 11 Monday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Summer Entertainment at Bethany Retirement Community
Bethany Retirement Community, 4950 N. Ashland Avenue
August 18 Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friends of McPherson Community Meeting
Mariano's Vero, 1800 W. Lawrence
August 19 Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CAPS Meeting - Beats 1911 & 1912
Kindred Hospital, 2544 W. Montrose
August 20 Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CAPS Meeting - Beats 1921 & 1922
Police Auditorium, 2452 W. Belmont
August 23 Saturday 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lake View High School Beautification Day
Lake View High School, 4015 N. Ashland
August 23 Saturday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
GrowWell - CPS Strategic Planning Community Forum
DePaul University Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Ave, Room 220
September 7 Sunday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chicago Kidical Mass Family Bike Parade
Audubon School, 3500 N. Hoyne
September 16 Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CAPS Meeting - Beats 1911 & 1912
Kindred Hospital, 2544 W. Montrose
September 17 Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CAPS Meeting - Beats 1921 & 1922
Police Auditorium, 2452 W. Belmont
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.
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