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November 14, 2014  
 
On this day in 1947, Harold Finch conducted the first concert of the Chicago Youth Concert Orchestra. 
   
Dear Neighbor,

 

At Wednesday's City Council meeting, we passed the Chicago for All Ordinance -- a.k.a. the SRO Preservation Ordinance. In May of 2014, City Council passed a six-month moratorium on all Single Room Occupancy hotel demolitions and conversions. Mayor Emanuel, Ald. Walter Burnett, and I introduced the SRO demolition and conversion moratorium. Since then, I have been working with ONE Northside, the Chicago for All Coalition, SRO building owners, Mayor Emanuel, and Ald. Burnett to craft an ordinance which preserves and protects single room occupancy units in Chicago.  

 

There are roughly 6,000 units of SRO housing left in the City of Chicago. These buildings are often a housing of last resort for those who cannot afford more expensive rental properties. The passage of the ordinance is critical in preventing more people from going homeless in Chicago. Why? In recent years, developers have been purchasing SRO buildings and converting units to market rate apartments. The SRO conversions displaced thousands of our most vulnerable neighbors. And without many affordable options around the City, many displaced residents were left without many housing options and were at-risk for homelessness. Many SRO residents live on small fixed incomes. Nearly 25% of all SRO residents are veterans. So preserving the remaining SRO units (via the SRO Preservation Ordinance) will ensure thousands of our neighbors have a place to call home.

 

Here is how the SRO Preservation Ordinance works:

 

SRO Building owners have three options when selling properties:

  1. Building owners can negotiate in good faith for at least 180 days with non-profits or buyers willing to preserve affordable units;
  2. If after a good faith process, a deal to preserve affordability fails then the owner has 120 days to sell the building;
  3. If no sale takes place within the second 120 days, the process starts over.

Finally, building owners can skip the good faith purchasing process by paying $20k per lost unit into a SRO preservation fund and pay displaced tenants between $2,000 and $8,000 in one-time relocation assistance. The SRO Preservation fund will help building owners maintain SRO units and provide rental assistance to SRO tenants.

 

The SRO Preservation Ordinance was negotiated over many months -- I want to thank Mayor Emanuel, ONE-Northside, Ald. Burnett, David Spielfogel (Mayor's Office), Michael Negron (Mayor's Office), the Department of Planning and Development and the City's Law Department for their tireless dedication to preserve SRO housing in Chicago. 


To view coverage of the SRO Ordinance click below:

Mark Brown - Chicago Sun-Times 

Chicago Tribune

 

The passage of the SRO Preservation Ordinance follows my other legislative efforts focused on social policy and worker rights. Those efforts include:

  • adding credit history as a protected class to the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance to prevent employment discrimination solely on the basis of credit history;
  • passage of the Chicago Anti-Wage Theft Ordinance with Mayor Emanuel, Alderman Solis, and Ald. Mitts;
  • passage of the Debt Collectors Licensure Ordinance with Mayor Emanuel, Alderman Solis, and Ald. Mitts;
  • passage of the Chicago Sweat Free Procurement Ordinance with Mayor Emanuel and the City Council Asian American Caucus and Latino Caucus.

Since taking office, I have passed 11 major pieces of city-wide legislation. To view legislative efforts, please click here.

 

Rally to Restore No.11 BUS

In December of 2012, the CTA eliminated the #11 Lincoln bus service between the Western Brown Line station and Fullerton.  At that time, I was joined by Com. John Fritchey, State Rep. Ann Williams, thousands of neighborhood residents, local businesses, chambers of commerce and other community organizations in opposing the elimination of the #11 bus.  Since then, I have heard from thousands of people from all over the north side about how this cut continues to impact them.  I have not given up hope that we can see this bus line restored. I will continue to fight for the restoration of the #11 Lincoln Bus.

 

To that end, join me on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 6pm at the CTA Headquarters (567 W. Lake St) to Rally to Restore the #11 Lincoln Bus. I will be testifying before the CTA Board along with Rep. Ann Williams, Rep. Greg Harris, and Com. John Fritchey. Together, we will restate the community's case to restore bus service. I hope you will join me and make sure your voice is heard! My office is chartering buses to shuttle people down to the budget hearings. If you would like to reserve space on the bus or want more information about our efforts, please call 773-868-4747 or reply to this email. 

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Sincerely,
Ameya  

In an unrelated case, these items were recovered during a Burglary Investigation by Area North Detectives. Detectives are attempting to identify the rightful owners. Please contact the Bureau of Detectives - Area North at (312) 744-8263 for more information.

 
This Week...
Community Alert & Burglary Items Recovered
Help Us Keep Leaves Off the Street
Bring Back #11 Bus
47th Ward A&C
APCC 3 Words Campaign
Arts Scene @ Queen of Angels
JARC Free Computer Classes
School Tours & Promotions
Cold & Flu Season Reminders
Forward Chicago Age-Friendly Event
Dara Reports
Infrastructure Update
Thresholds Career Fair
North Center Farmer's Market
Free Meal @ Pilgrim Lutheran
NNA Pub Crawl
Hammered! @ Chicago Mosaic School
ACA Open Enrollment
One Book One Chicago
CPC Art Exhibit
Chase Park Events
RFUMC Pancake Breakfast
Forgotten Uptown Presentation
QoA Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast
AccessRow Open House
Raised Beds, Rain Barrels, Rooftops C3 Workshop
Burger Night @ American Legion
Water Conservation C3 Workshop
GTL Holiday Bazaar
Susan Hoffman Holiday Concert @ Sulzer
Community Events
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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.

If temperatures dip below freezing and/or there is accumulating snowfall, street sweeping is cancelled. 
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. 

2014-2015 Block Audits Due November 25th

Each year, every ward is allocated $1.32 million in aldermanic menu funds to pay for infrastructure improvements. The 47th Ward's aldermanic menu dollars have been spent for this year, and a full report on last year's process and results is available on our website.  It's now time to begin the process for the 2015 Aldermanic Menu Program. 

  

We give everyone the opportunity to complete an audit of their block. This audit is the first step in our menu process, and provides our office with information on which improvements are needed in particular areas. The block audit for 2014-15 is now online and you can participate by clicking here.  If you, or someone you know, would like to complete this on paper they can pick up a copy from the 47th Ward Office at 4243 N Lincoln Avenue.  We will be accepting completed audits until midnight on November 25, 2014. 

 

The 47th Ward Team will then score the audits in December and January, and we will hold our annual vote for menu spending in February or March of 2015.  We expect the menu submission for 2015 to be ready for submission to the City by April.

 

If you have any questions about completing a block audit or our menu process, please contact the 47th Ward Office at 773-868-4747 or info@chicago47.org.
47th Ward A&C*

*Arts & Culture  

 

American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron St.

The Humans, Nov. 14-Dec. 21

Take a fresh look at the American family.. as you've never seen it before!

www.atcweb.org 

 

Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St.

At Last: A Tribute to Etta James

A critically acclaimed celebration of the highs and lows of James' brilliant musical career.

Plays With A Purpose: BoBo The Bully, thru Dec. 17

A series of four interactive musical plays that teach school kids how to live life in a positive and meaningful way. Teachers are provided with workbooks and activities to reinforce the lessons taught in the plays.

www.blackensembletheater.org

 

Chemically Imbalanced Comedy, 1422 W. Irving Park Rd.
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!

Spartan Theatre Company presents A Bright Room Called Day, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 PM, thru Nov. 23

A thought provoking play written by Tony Kushner comparing the rise of the Nazis with the Reagan administration.

www.cictheater.com 

 

Corn Productions Conservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln Ave.

DRINK! The Sketch Comedy Drinking Game - Best of Year One, Saturdays at 11pm Nov. 8-Jan. 10

BYOB to a series of 'mind-altering' comedy bits!

The Rain Dance with Rainstick, Tuesdays 8 PM, thru Nov. 18

Join in the fun with the Rainstock group as they perform sketch comedy, improv, musical numbers and maybe even some break-dancing!

www.cornservatory.org  

 

Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave.

Now Playing: Birdman, Big Hero 6, Interstellar, Gone Girl

www.davistheater.com 

 

The Public House Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St.

With its skillfully executed shows (and cocktails!), cabaret-style seating, comfortable and inviting lobby, this theatre has an experience for everyone.

http://pubhousetheatre.com

 

Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave.

Devil's Day Off, Runs to Nov. 22

Experience what it's like when a city's power goes down for 12 hours during a record-breaking heat wave through 100 characters in more than 50 mini-plays.

www.signalensemble.com 

 

Silvie's Lounge, 1902 W. Irving Park Rd.

Enjoy a wide variety of musical genres, local talent as well as touring acts in one of the most acoustically appealing venues in Chicago.

See calendar

 


The Arts Scene at Queen of Angels Church

The Arts Scene is a concert series at Queen of Angels church located in Lincoln Square. (2330 W. Sunnyside) It will feature quality artists from Chicago and beyond bringing a wide range of sacred and secular music. Concerts will include solo and vocal ensembles, instrumental concerts, organ recitals on the historic Möller organ and the Christmas Festival featuring the choirs of Queen of Angels performing The Messiah, and various collegiate choirs. There is no cost for the series but free will donations will be accepted at the door. For more information or to join our mailing list contact: music@queenofangelschicago.org

 

Tuesday December 2nd at 7:30

Chicago Soundings a local composer consortium who create programs of contemporary solo, vocal, chamber, and new music.

 

Sunday December 14th at 7:00
Queen of Angels Choirs will present Handel's Messiah and several other smaller works in their 2014 Christmas Concert. Featuring the Queen of Angels Choristers, Cherub Choir and the Adult Choir with soloists from the Schola Angelorum.

 

School Tours & Promotions    

 

Lake View High School

Lake View High School (LVHS) Partners produces a newsletter to share the stories of their premier neighborhood school and provide specific examples of how LVHS helps students maximize their potential.  

 

You can see previous newsletters by clicking the links below.

Issue #1

Issue #2

 

Sign up to start receiving your copy and encourage your school community, neighbors and friends to as well:

 

Waters School  

 

  

Ravenswood School

Science Fair Judges Needed on December 9

Ravenswood School is hosting a middle-school Science Fair for its sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students on Dec. 9. A lot of volunteer help is needed: We need 30 judges and three scorers (as well as other help). Volunteers can sign up here.

 

You don't need a deep science background to be a judge. All the information you need will be explained in a short training session before judging begins.

 

Winners of the Ravenswood Science Fair will advance to the Regional Science Fair competition and may have the opportunity to compete at the City or State science fairs.

 

Tours

Ravenswood School offers a comprehensive school tour on the second Tuesday of every month that school is in session. We'll gather at 9 a.m. in the multi-purpose room, grab a cup of coffee and set off to observe classrooms, discuss the curriculum and learn what makes Ravenswood School a truly hidden gem. Mr. Manaen, Ravenswood School principal, will meet with prospective parents for an open question-and-answer session following the tour. No reservations needed! Enter through the middle doors on Paulina.

Fall tour dates include:

 

Tuesday, November 18 @ 9 a.m. (moved a week later due to non-attendance on Veteran's Day)

Tuesday, December 9 @ 9 a.m.

 

McPherson Elementary

    

Pilgrim Lutheran Church & School

 

Academic Excellence...

Pilgrim uses a "whole child" approach, focusing on academic, spiritual, emotional, social, and physical development. Pilgrim prides itself on a play-based preschool and kindergarten, high test scores and our graduates, 95% of whom attend competitive high school programs.

 

...With a Heart

Faith development is an integral part of the growth process and enables students to achieve success and a positive place for themselves in society.

 

Want to Learn More? Pilgrim's next Open House Date is January 20, 2015

For More Information or to schedule a one-on-one tour call us at 773.477.4824

Or visit www.pilgrimchurchandschool.org 

 

Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School                                

"Academic Excellence with a Heart"

4300 N. Winchester Ave.

Chicago, IL 60613

 

 

 

 

North Park Elementary School

 

   

St. Benedict School

Explore Our Unique PK-12 Catholic, College Prep Campus!

St. Benedict Preparatory School, at Irving Park Rd and Leavitt Street, is the only PK-grade 12 Catholic, co-educational parish school in the Archdiocese of Chicago. We offer a unique college prep program in a welcoming, inclusive, diverse community. Tours of SBPS are conducted weekly or scheduled at your convenience.

 

Preschool tours take place on most Tuesday mornings at 9:00am. Kindergarten through grade 5 tours take place on most Wednesday mornings at 9:30am.  Secondary School tours (grades 6-12) are conducted by appointment.  Visit our website at www.stbenedict.com.


Dara Reports

 

Bring your used alkaline batteries to the alderman's office. Thanks to C3 and our C3 volunteer, neighbor Andres H, we are the grateful recipients of two collection buckets for batteries. Once the buckets are filled they will be sent via FedEx to a recycling center in California. Look at all of the excellent work they do: http://chicagoconservationcorps.org/ 

 

Volunteers needed to serve neighborhood seniors Holiday Luncheon on Monday, December 8 at St. Benedict's. Enjoy the entertainment and a fabulous meal prepared by Andy Khalish of Ravenswood Event Center. Call Dara 773-868-4747 Co-sponsored with North Center Chamber of Commerce

Gift certificates and gifts for drawings for the seniors would also be appreciated. If you or a business you frequent would like to contribute an item, please let me know. We have donation letters for you.

 

Friendship Pet Food Pantry is out of bags of cat food! If you can help, your contribution would be greatly appreciated...purrrrrr.

 

 

Senior Council looking for members. Are you interested in issues facing our neighborhood seniors, finding solutions and enjoy planning events? Meet others who share your interests and are "doers". Please join our 47th Ward Senior Council - being a senior is not a prerequisite. We're quite efficient; we meet 9 times a year for an hour! Call Dara 773-868-4747   

 

Keep the water flowing in your street and avoid ice in the streets this winter. Sweep and bag all of the leaves from your sidewalks and gutters. Put the bags near your garbage cart and they will be taken away.  

 

2015 Chicago Michelin Bib Gourmands

Names 5 of our Neighborhood Restaurants to its Prestigious List

Brown Trout, Ceres Table, Gather, Mixteco, Spacca Napoli

Congratulations to these talented, hard-working chefs and restaurateurs.

 

Do you need affordable housing? For the first time ever the Chicago Housing Authority has one registration that allows you to sign up for the three waitlist lotteries; Family Public Housing, Property Rental Assistance and Housing Choice Voucher. Enrollment is open until November 24th. These could be quality affordable housing options for you or someone you know. For more information, visit www.thechawaitlist.org or call: 312-971-7000

 

ACA Reminder! Did you know that if you have an ACA Health Plan you must renew or choose a new plan between November 15 and February every year?

 

Please bring your unwanted or outgrown coats, hats, scarves and gloves to our office.

We will distribute them to the clients of: Common Pantry, Heartland Human Care Service & Lincoln Square Friendship Center. These non-profits are in our neighborhood, caring for those who need our support 

 

Forward Chicago, a grass-roots, all volunteer, non-profit brings active, involved, engaged folks together. Whether you enjoy walking in the neighborhood, are looking for a Book Club, into handcrafts, ready to learn or already play bridge, relish going to new restaurants for lunch or dinner or have another idea you'd like to bring to life, join us. www.forwardchicago.org 

Fall Pot Luck Dinner on November 13. RSVP: 773-633-8312

 

Is Airplane Noise Bothering You? 

Alderman Pawar sent this letter to Representative Quigley and Mayor Emanuel regarding the increased noise from the O'Hare. He is working closely with his colleagues closer to the airport and  FAiR Chicago on this issue.  Please continue to report any noise disturbances to the City.  These reports will help define the problem as we work to find solutions.

 

Good News for lovers of our neighborhood Farmers Markets

Lincoln Square Tuesday morning market is extended to Nov. 18

Northcenter Saturday morning market to Nov. 22

 

We are very fortunate to live in a safe neighborhood. It's safe because of many factors; there is still more we can do. Please create a phone tree for your block to use as an alert system. Participate in "positive loitering" with a neighbor and your dog. Another good reason to have a dog - a barking dog in your house or apartment is a deterrent to burglars.  See more tips on chicago47.org. 

 

CAPS Meetings! Why should you attend? Learn how to be proactive in preventing crime, have your concerns heard. http://chicago47.org/beat-meetings/  

 

You may attend any CAPS Meeting in your district (south of Lawrence is #19; north of Lawrence is #20).

 

Ongoing Collections:pet food for Friendship Pet Food Pantry,blankets and towels are always needed for clean bedding at area pet shelters. Used games for Sulzer Library's Game Night, unwanted CD's can become part of an art project. Artists and teachers need them. Bring these to the alderman's office.


47th Ward Infrastructure Update 

Check out the infrastructure map on our website. 

 

Lawrence Avenue Streetscape 

  • Street paving on Lawrence between Ravenswood and Clark was recently completed and thermoplastic striping and stamped asphalt crosswalk markings have been installed along this stretch.  Sidewalks, ramps, curbs/gutters, and bus pads have also been completed, meaning the great majority of hardscape work has been finished along the project limits (Western to Clark).
  • Ashland (from Lawrence to Montrose) will be milled and paved in mid- to late-November.  Crosswalks will be installed at the Ashland/Lawrence intersection if the weather cooperates; otherwise, this task will be finished in the spring.
  • New pedestrian refuge islands (including ADA compliant ramps) have been installed along the entire stretch between Western and Clark.  ADA ramps are being installed to line up with the street crossings at the pedestrian islands.  Damaged trees are under warranty and will be replaced in the spring.
  • The installation of bike racks, chairs, trash receptacles, and benches is wrapping up and new signage is scheduled to be erected by the end of November.
  • Sewer and electrical work continues along the corridor. Most of the new street light poles have been installed and old poles have been removed.  As the remaining poles are removed, these areas will be filled in with brick pavers or concrete.  All traffic signals will also be re-timed this fall to help improve traffic flow and pedestrian countdown clocks will be programmed as well.
  • Landscaping work for fall plantings in Claremont Plaza and elsewhere between Western and Damen will be finished in early November.  Fencing in Claremont Plaza is expected to be completed by the end of December.  Plantings between Damen and Clark will be performed in the spring along with any remaining punch list items.  Infiltration planters will be addressed in preparation for the winter.
  • Neighborhood identifiers are expected to be installed on street light poles by the end of December.
  • The majority of punch list items will be addressed by the contractor by the end of November.  As always, pay close attention to parking restrictions.

Water Main Replacement for Ashland Avenue between Irving Park and Lawrence

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management are nearly FINISHED replacing the water mains from 1897 under Ashland Avenue from Irving Park to Lawrence.   

 

Phase 3 (southbound between Lawrence and Montrose) is underway. A FULL Closure of southbound traffic between Lawrence and Montrose occurs Monday - Friday 7am to 8pm, the designated detour is Damen via Lawrence Avenue.  Please follow all detour signs and avoid travel in the area, if possible.  The last day of this full closure will likely be November 17th.  

 

Phases 1 & 2(northbound between Irving Park and Lawrence) are reopen and crews have completed most of the resurfacing.  There are spots of landscape restoration and other punch list items still to go.

 

Phase 4 (Montrose & Ashland) crews have connected the new 16" main under southbound Ashland to the existing 32" main at Montrose. 

 

Thank you for your patience. For more information on this project, please click here.  We expect all resurfacing to be done before Thanksgiving. 

 

Water Main Replacement for Berteau from Damen to Bell

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management have replaced the water main from 1894 under Berteau Avenue between Damen and Bell. Parking restrictions and road closures are in effect, where posted, M-F from 7am  to 4pm.  Crews will return to pour concrete in the trench pending full asphalt restoration in the spring as soon as weather allows.  For more information on this project, please click here. 

 

Water Main Replacement for Rockwell from Lawrence to Montrose & Eastwood from Virginia to Western

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management have begun replacing the water mains from 1906 under Rockwell from Lawrence to Montrose and Eastwood from Virginia to Western.  Parking restrictions and road closures will be in effect, where posted, M-F from 7am to 4pm.  The main installation on Rockwell will resume with service installation on the north end of the project in the middle of next week. Eastwood main installation should be ready for pressure testing by the beginning of next week. The entire project is expected to be completed by January 2015 and concrete will be poured in the trench to grade to make the road passable, with resurfacing and landscape restoration following in Spring 2015. For more information on this project, please click here.

 

Please note that if you live on a dead end street and crews are in your way, you are encouraged to talk with the workers and they will find a way to get you to your home. 

 

Water Main Replacement for Seeley from Montrose to Wilson

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management will begin replacing the water main from 1890 under Seeley from Montrose to Wilson starting at the end of next week. No parking will be necessary M-F from 7am to 4pm.  The project is expected to be complete by mid-December 2014 with street resurfacing to be completed in Spring 2015.  For more information on this project, please click here. 

 

Water Main Replacement for Leavitt from Grace to Irving Park

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management will begin replacing the water main from 1896 under Leavitt between Grace and Irving Park.  Work will start in the next couple of weeks.  No parking will be necessary M-F from 7am to 4pm. The project is expected to be complete by early January with street resurfacing to follow in the Spring of 2015.  For more information on this project, please click here.   

 

Water Mains Coming Soon:

Western (Roscoe to Addison), Roscoe (Western to Claremont) - Scheduled to begin in late December/Early January.  Sign boards have gone up north of the project area to alert to the work that is underway near Western and Logan Blvd.  This work will progress northward.    

   

METRA Traffic Closures and Detours Around Ravenswood Avenue 
  • New Metra Station (west side) is scheduled to open by the end of November
  • Ravenswood (west side) from Lawrence to Leland Ave IS OPEN!
  • Ravenswood (west side) between Wilson and Sunnyside
    Restoration work has been completed.
     

  • METRA Phase II: Design and engineering for improvements on the east side of the tracks will be starting soon and will be put out to bid once complete.  Construction is currently expected to start in Fall 2015 and will last 18 months.

For more information, visit the infrastructure section of our website or contact Jim Poole at jim@chicago47.org or 773-549-4462.  

 

          

        

      

          

     

 
 

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

 

November 13   Thursday   11:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Common Financial Frauds and Scams that Target Seniors

Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington - Courtroom 2005 (20th Floor)

 

November 14   Friday   6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Pub Craw by Northcenter Neighborhood Association

Begyle Brewing, 1800 W. Cuyler Avenue

 

November 14   Friday   9:15 AM - 12:00 PM

World Diabetes Awareness Day

Edgewater Library, 6000 N. Broadway

 

November 14   Friday   1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Open House/Career Fair at Thresholds--Friday

Thresholds, 4101 N. Ravenswood Avenue

 

November 14   Friday   5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Rolled, Stoned & Inked, 25 Years of the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative

Expo 72, 72 E. Randolph Street

 

November 14   Friday   7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Hammered, A celebration of mosaics and wine

The Chicago Mosaic School, 1806 W. Cuyler Avenue, 2nd Floor

 

November 15   Saturday   9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Pancake Breakfast at Ravenswood Fellowship UMC

Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church, 4511 N. Hermitage Avenue

 

November 15   Saturday   9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Obamacare Open Enrollment Resumes

Lincoln Belmont Library, 1659 W. Melrose Street

 

November 15   Saturday   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Parenting school age children

Ravenswood Covenant Church, 4900 N. Damen Avenue

 

November 15   Saturday   9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Open House/Career Fair at Thresholds--Saturday

Thresholds, 4101 N. Ravenswood Avenue

 

November 15   Saturday   11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Forward Chicago Meet & Greet

St. Matthias Convent, 4927 N. Claremont

 

November 15   Saturday   11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

An Age-Friendly Chicago: What does it mean for our neighborhoods?

St. Matthias Convent, 4927 N. Claremont Avenue

 

November 15   Saturday   2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Forgotton Uptown: A presentation by Forgotten Chicago

Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street

 

November 15   Saturday   2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon

Lincoln Belmont Library, 1659 W. Melrose Street

 

November 15   Saturday   9:00 PM - 10:30 AM

Turkey Trot at Chase Park

Chase Park, 4701 N. Ashland Avenue

 

November 16   Sunday   8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast!

Queen of Angels lower church, 2330 W. Sunnyside Avenue

 

November 16   Sunday   9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

accessROW Open House

WMS Boathouse, Clark Park, 3400 N. Rockwell Street

 

November 16   Sunday   12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Raised Beds, Rain Barrels,Rooftops workshop, tour & demonstration

The Institute of Cultural Affairs, 4750 N. Sheridan Road

 

November 17   Monday   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Bring Back the #11 Bus! -- Join us to show your support

CTA Headquarters, 567 W. Lake Street

 

November 18   Tuesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beats 1911 & 1912

Kindred Hospital, 2544 W. Montrose

 

November 19   Wednesday   10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Forward Chicago Craft Circle

Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

November 19   Wednesday   5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

WARD NIGHT with Alderman Pawar--Nov. 19

47th Ward Alderman's Office, 4243 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

November 19   Wednesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beats 1921 & 1922

Police Auditorium, 2452 W. Belmont

 

November 20   Thursday   10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

CCEJC Court Tour

Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Concourse Level, Room CL-16

 

November 20   Thursday   7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Flower Power, Waters School fundraiser

Himmel's, 2251 W. Lawrence Avenue

 

November 21   Friday   10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Forward Chicago Bridge & Chess Club

Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

November 21   Friday   3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Pet Food Distribution

Lincoln Square Friendship Center, 2733 W. Lawrence Avenue

 

November 21   Friday   5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Burger Night at American Legion Tattler Post

American Legion Tattler Post #973, 4355 N. Western Avenue

 

November 21   Friday   6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Open Studios at Cornelia Arts Building--Friday

Cornelia Arts Building, 1800 W. Cornelia Avenue

 

November 22   Saturday   1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Open Studios at Cornelia Arts Building--Saturday

Cornelia Arts Building, 1800 W. Cornelia Avenue

 

November 24   Monday   12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Debt Collection and Seniors

Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington Street, CL-115, Concourse Level

 

November 24   Monday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beat 2032

Ravenswood Evangelical Church, 4900 N. Damen

 

November 25   Tuesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beat 2031

Anderson Pavilion, 2751 W. Winona

 

December 2   Tuesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Water Conservation Workshop

Borelli's Pizza, 2124 W. Lawrence Avenue

 

December 2   Tuesday   7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Chicago Soundings concert

Queen of Angels lower church, 2330 W. Sunnyside Avenue

 

December 3   Wednesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beat 2033

Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie

 

December 5   Friday   9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Gateway's Holiday Bazaar--Friday

Gateway to Learning, 4925 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

December 5   Friday   6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Chase Park Holiday Open House

Chase Park, 4701 N. Ashland Avenue

 

December 6   Saturday   9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Gateway's Holiday Bazaar--Saturday

Gateway to Learning, 4925 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

December 10   Wednesday   9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

SBIF Grants for Ravenswood TIF Business--rollout meeting

Begyle Brewing, 1800 W. Cuyler Avenue

 

December 13   Saturday   1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Holiday Cheer: Songs to Celebrate the Season

Sulzer Library Auditorium, 4455 N Lincoln Avenue

 

December 14   Sunday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Queen of Angels Choirs will present Handel's Messiah

Queen of Angels, 2330 W. Sunnyside Avenue

 

December 16   Tuesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beats 1911 & 1912

Kindred Hospital, 2544 W. Montrose

 

December 17   Wednesday   10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Forward Chicago Craft Circle

Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

 

December 17   Wednesday   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beats 1921 & 1922

Police Auditorium, 2452 W. Belmont

 

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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
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