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April 24, 2015

On this day in 1800, the Library of Congress was established.

Dear Neighbor,

Despite the rain and cold in the forecast for tomorrow, our intrepid team will hold the annual spring electronics recycling event from 10am to 1pm at the 47th Ward Yard at 5333 N. Western. I hope that you can make it out to have your e-waste and paper recycled. We will also be collecting bikes, crutches, sewing machines for Working Bikes and books for Open Books. Thanks in advance to our brave team for braving the elements to do this event.

Our first major special event of the year is a double-header: tomorrow's Race to Wrigley and Sunday's Ravenswood Run. This year both 5k races are in the same weekend and the Race to Wrigley also includes a 10k option to commemorate their 10th Anniversary.

Race to Wrigley 5k/10k

On Saturday, the Race to Wrigley starts at 8 AM and will be completed by 10am. Please pay careful attention to the parking restrictions that have been posted along the race route. Please avoid driving in the area during the race, if at all possible.

Ravenswood Run 5k

On Sunday, the Ravenswood Run race starts at Wilson and Hermitage at 8 AM. Pay careful attention to the parking restrictions along the race route. Please avoid driving in the area on Sunday morning. The race route, excluding the starting area around Wilson & Hermitage is usually clear by 9am.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

This Week...

Spring Clean & Green

Dog Advisory

Community Alert

Property Tax Appeals OPEN for Lakeview Township

One Summer Chicago

47th Ward Summer Internship

News from the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce

Susan G. Komen Race

DFSS Spring Senior Enrichment Guide

FAiR Save the Diagonal Campaign

American Legion Burger Night

Ravenswood Health & Wellness GRAND Re-Opening

RCC Events: RAW, Business Networking & Greener Ravenswood

47th Ward A&C

WFCW Clean Up & Green Up

Arts and Crafts Fair & Plant Sale

ACA Enrollment

C3 Leader Training

Montrose Community Garden

School Tours & Promotions

Olympiacos Soccer Club

Furniture Donations Needed

Dara Reports

Forward Chicago

Infrastructure Update

Free Meal @ Pilgrim Lutheran

Homework Help @ Lincoln/Belmont Library

Homeownership Fair

State Budget Cuts: What do they mean?

NAPO Declutter Drive Thru

Understanding Medicare

Repair Cafe

Roscoe Village Wine Stroll

Community Events

Final Thoughts

Upcoming
Ward Nights

Wednesdays

5:00pm to 7:00pm

May 20

News from
Our Partners

Events at Sulzer Library

Events at Lincoln Belmont Library

Events at Bezazian Library

Business Affairs and Consumer Protection May Workshops

Events at Swedish Covenant Hospital

On Chicago47.org

2015 Blue Cart Schedule

Newsletter Archive

Infrastructure Map

TIF Transparency

Ward Guides

Save Your Ash Tree

LV2 Parking Pass Information

Cubs season is in full swing. The map of the LV2 parking area can be found on our website.

You can come into our office any time during normal business hours to pick up your passes. Bring proof of residence along with your license plate & city sticker numbers.Complete information on LV2 and what you'll need to bring with you is available on our website.

Street Sweeping

Through May 15th, sweeping will continue under the old ward boundary schedule. We have updated our interactive street sweeping map at chicago47.org through May 15th. The arterial sweeping schedule can be found here. We will update the dates and new ward map schedule once we receive them from the Department of Streets and Sanitation.

Now until May 8th 2015 - homeowners who live in Lakeview Township may appeal their property tax assessment to the Cook County Assessor's Office. Appealing your property tax assessment is an opportunity to ensure your property tax bills are fair and accurate. The most common reason to appeal is over-valuation. You may file your appeal online at CookCountyAssessor.com. Have questions about the appeal process or need assistance to file an appeal? Contact Commissioner Bridget Gainer's Office at 312-603-4210 / info@bridgetgainer.com or Commissioner John Fritchey's Office at 773-871-4000/office@fritchey.com.

47th Ward Summer Internship

Each aldermanic ward has been allocated funding for one college intern for ten weeks during the summer. The selected intern must have completed at least one semester or quarter of college during the spring of 2015 in an accredited program and must be able to show proof of Chicago residency at the time of hire. The ten week program is scheduled to start June 8, 2015 and run through August 14, 2015. Rate of pay is dependent upon grade level completed prior to June.

Send resumes by May 8 to: ernie@chicago47.org

News from the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce

Lincoln Hub Construction Now Underway at Lincoln/Wellington/Southport

The Lakeview Chamber and SSA 27 started construction on the Lincoln Avenue Placemaking Project and Lincoln Hub on April 20. Your patience is appreciated during the work, which is expected to be completed around May 22. This exciting project will combine traffic calming, pedestrian improvements and public art to create a memorable focal point for the business district while bringing new energy to the street. Learn more about this project and construction impacts by clicking here.

Ride & Seek Lakeview: #BikeLakeview in May to Win Daily Prizes!

Spring is a great time to #BikeLakeview, and throughout National Bike Month in May, our local bike-friendly businesses will be offering great deals and partnering with the Lakeview and Lakeview East Chambers of Commerce to give away one prize every day to people biking our neighborhood! Here's how to seek out deals and prizes by bike:

Bike to Lakeview Businesses. Ride your bike to businesses participating in Lakeview's Bike-Friendly Business program (http://www.bikefriendlylakeview.com). Don't forget you can show your helmet to take advantage of bike-friendly deals, and please ride safely and courteously! You'll find a guide to Everyday Biking on the website to get you started.
Share Your Experience. During the month of May, post about your visits with a shout-out to the business on Instagram and/or Twitter using the hashtag #BikeLakeview for a chance to win great prizes. Post photos and share your favorite things at each business!
Win Prizes! The more businesses you visit, the better chance you have of winning. No purchase necessary to win. Check out the great daily prizes at www.bikefriendlylakeview.com.

Lakeview Housing & Transportation Trends Show Need for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

The Lakeview Chamber of Commerce and Center for Neighborhood Technology have released a white paper analyzing Lakeview housing and transportation data and demonstrating the need for additional transit-oriented development (TOD) in Lakeview: click here to view the white paper.

Of Lakeview's eight CTA stations, five now have fewer housing units within a half mile -- or 10-minute walk -- than they had in 2000. Several development projects currently in the works are leveraging Chicago's new TOD policy that could enable the neighborhood to add households that will help support local businesses.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Looking for a great way to celebrate Mother's Day? Register for the 18th Susan G. Komen Chicago Race for the Cure and help create a world without breast cancer. It promises to be an incredible morning, including our Post-Race entertainment by the Broadway cast of The Book of Mormon! Grab your mom, sisters, aunts and friends and join us on Sunday, May 10th at the 4th Ward's Butler Field in Grant Park. Race time begins at 8:00 am. Register for the 10K or 5K Timed Run, 5K Walk or 1 Mile Fun Walk at http://komenchicago.org/race-for-the-cure-3/ today!

DFSS Spring Senior Life Enrichment Guide NOW AVAILABLE

The Spring issue of the Chicago Department of Family and Support Service's Senior Life Enrichment Guide is now available at City Hall, at the department's regional and satellite senior centers, libraries and many other locations. The guide describes hundreds of offerings that will enlighten and entertain seniors throughout the City during this spring season.

Inside, seniors will find information about health and wellness, educational, recreational and many other types of events, trips, classes and lectures, along with schedules and registration details. Most of these are free or at a nominal cost.

This May is Older Americans Month, and it honors the 50th anniversary of the federal Older Americans Act with the theme "Get Into The Act". Chicagoans are invited to visit one of the DFSS senior centers throughout the City and celebrate this visionary legislation which continues to positively impact the lives of millions of our nation's older citizens.

The contents of the guide are also posted online at www.cityofchicago.org/fss. Further information about DFSS services and programs is available by calling the Aging and Disability Resource Network (ADRN) at (312) 744-4016.

47th Ward A&C*

*Arts & Culture

Access Contemporary Music, 1758 W. Wilson Ave.

Showcasing exciting developments in contemporary classical music
www.acmusic.org/attend/concerts

Alibi Fine Art, 4426 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Remembering Harry Callahan, thru May 23
Photographs by David Akiba, a solo show of gelatin silver diptychs.
http://alibifineart.com

American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron St.
The Project(s), Apr. 24 thru May 24, Thursdays to Saturdays 8 PM, Saturdays & Sundays 2 PM
A documentary play about the history of public housing in Chicago based on over 100 interviews with historians, and former and current residents of Cabrini-Green, Robert Taylor Homes, Wentworth Gardens and Ida B. Wells Homes.
www.atcweb.org

Baan Home in Andersonville, 5053 N. Clark St.
Surprising Perspectives, opening reception, thru May 5
Latest photo art gallery collection by local artist Tracy Poyser.
www.tracypoyserphotoart.com

Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St.
Sounds So Sweet, thru May 31
Featuring the girl groups from yesterday and today.
www.blackensembletheater.org

Chemically Imbalanced Comedy, 1422 W. Irving Park Rd.
Free 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. See website for improv and comedy sketches on other nights of the week.
www.cictheater.com

DANK Haus, 4740 N. Western Ave.
As the German American Cultural Center for Chicago check out the many diverse events they sponsor.
http://dankhaus.com/events

Corn Productions Conservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln Ave.
DRINK! The Sketch Comedy Drinking Game - Best of Year One, Saturdays at 11pm thru Apr. 25
BYOB to a series of 'mind-altering' comedy bits!
www.cornservatory.org

Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave.
Now Playing: Furious 7, The Longest Ride, The Age of Adaline,Paul Blart Mall Cop 2
www.davistheater.com

High-Hat Club, 1920 W Irving Park Rd.
Serving up nightly live entertainment including comedy, jazz, rock, Creole-Italian style food and fine cocktails.
www.highhat.club/event

Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave.

Small bar & live-music venue showcasing eclectic performers, with a menu of pizza & bar bites.
www.martyrslive.com

Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave.

Chicago's premier institution dedicated to the preservation and performance of folk and other music.
www.oldtownschool.org/concerts

The Public House Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St.
Bye Bye Liver, Fridays & Saturdays 8 PM & 10 PM
A series of outrageous and hilarious comedic sketches, all centered around one thing ... alcohol!
http://pubhousetheatre.com

Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice Ave.
The Drowning Girls, Apr. 30 thru Jun. 6, Thursdays to Saturdays 8 PM & Sundays 3 PM
A breathtaking fantasia and a social critique, full of rich images, a myriad of characters, and lyrical language 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

School Tours & Promotions

Lake View High School

Another great student -- and great story -- out of Lake View High School.....

Click here for more info.

Let the Brains from Northwestern University (a STEM partner at LVHS) Supercharge You and Your Family's Brains - For Free! The brain scientists from Northwestern University Brain Awareness Outreach (NUBAO) will be holding their 5th Annual Brain Awareness Fair at Lake View High School on Saturday, April 25, 2015 - another mind-blowing, experiment-packed opportunity for you and your kids to learn all about how the brain works!

The free event fills up every year, so register now - you'll control a Lego robot with brain-derived signals

Experience and learn about the effect of bizarre optical illusions on your mind, take a look at your own brain waves, and much more. Activities are designed for kids of all ages, and your family will be learning one-on-one with enthusiastic Northwestern neuroscience graduate students, staff and faculty. Kids and teens must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone (so you'll be learning right along!).

- the event always fills up fast, so if you register, please be sure you can make it (there are other brains that want to get off of the wait list!). Questions? Contact NUBAO at nubrainawareness@gmail.com

Big news! Comcast is providing supplies and over 200 workers for significant interior and exterior beautification at Lake View High School on Saturday, April 25th, 2015.

To prepare for this effort, Lake View High School Partners needs your help. As many volunteers as possible are needed for simple prep work on Friday, April 24th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. You'll get all of the instruction and materials you'll need for the very light activities and you'll work alongside the rapidly growing and enthusiastic community of LVHS families and supporters.

Most importantly, you'll be part of the accelerated improvements at our neighborhood school. Food and fun included! Please share this opportunity with your friends, parents from local schools, and your community organizations and networks. Together we can make a huge difference. Please click here to learn more, and sign up for your "free ticket" to a great evening.

Amundsen High School

Amundsen High School Tours

Amundsen High School offers comprehensive school tours at 10 a.m. on the first Friday and the second Thursday of every month school is in session. Come learn more about Amundsen High School, its International Baccalaureate (IB) program and more great programs available at our neighborhood high school.

To join the tour, meet in the school office at 10 a.m. (enter through the main doors on Damen Avenue). Winter tour dates are:

May 1st - Friday - 10:00 a.m.
May 7th - Thursday - 10:00 a.m.
June 5th - Friday - 10:00 a.m.
June 11th - Thursday - 10:00 a.m.
School tours are also available by appointment by contacting Erik Olson at ejolson@cps.edu.

New Brochure for Prospective Amundsen Students and Families

Amundsen High School offers a top-performing International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, 25 varsity sports, more than 40 clubs and a thriving cultural environment where every student feels challenged and valued. Learn more about what our neighborhood high school has to offer in Amundsen's new brochure.

Bell Elementary

Bell School had 6 teams that competed in this weekend's Illinois Future Problem Solving Bowl. Designed for grade levels 4-12, the FPSB GLOBAL ISSUES PROBLEM SOLVING (4 Person Team) component is a statewide, national, and international competitive program. Students form a team of four and prepare for the competition by researching topics that have implications for the future. FPSB teams apply a 6 step writing process to three topics annually. A future scene or imagined future story prompts students to tackle social, scientific, political, economic, or technological issues. Teams explore challenges to the future as they refine their critical and creative thinking skills; select one problem area; produce unique solution ideas; and develop an action plan to resolve their specific problem. Students then present a 5 minute skit to "sell" their solution to an audience of their peers.

This year's state topic was Human Potential. The key verb phrase to address for this topic was :

How might we increase the use of enhancements safely for the purpose of reaching human potential in the United States in the year 2055.

In the Middle Division for the Orals Presentation, the team of David Hernandez, Avery Kaplan, Nate Svoboda, and Ryan Trotter, placed 6th.

The team of Lily Blaustein, Abigail Hardin, Lauren Kim, and Pooja Patel placed 3rd, and the team of Sam Blin, Albert Lee, Kate Sawin, and Olivia Tavas placed 2nd.

In the Junior Division for the written packet, the Global FPS team of Jacob Daut, Josh Lazar, Miranda Ludwig, and Alex Ursu, came in 2nd place bringing home a trophy and are now advancing to the International FPS competition.

In the Individual FPS Middle Division, Lauren Kim placed first and will also advance to the International FPS Competition. The International FPS Conference is being held at Iowa State University on June 11-14.

Former Bell Students Isabel Diersen and Catherine Johnson, currently students at Walter Payton High School, and Maddie Lubeck, a resident of North Center Community and currently a student at Jones College Prep will also advance to the International FPS Conference. All three students will compete in the senior division of the Individual FPS competition.

Ravenswood Elementary

1.) Ravenswood Elementary School's Spring Musical - The Musical Adventures of Oliver Twist

Ravenswood Elementary School students will perform "The Musical Adventures of Oliver Twist," in two public performances:. Ravenswood will have two performance: - Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 25, at 12:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public, but donations will be accepted.

The performances will be in the Ravenswood School gym/auditorium at 4332 N. Paulina. Enter the school through the main (center) entry doors on Paulina Street

2.) Ravenswood Elementary School Tour Dates

Ravenswood Elementary School offers monthly tours and has added additional April and May tours to accommodate families making lottery decisions. Tours scheduled for the remainder of the school year include:

Tuesday, April 28

Tuesday, May 12

Tuesday, May 26

Tuesday, June 9

All tours begin at 9:00 a.m.

Tours are led by Ravenswood parents knowledgeable about the school curriculum and activities. Visitors have the opportunity to see facilities, observe classrooms in action, ask questions and experience our school community firsthand. After the tour, the principal or assistant principal will join the group for an open question-and-answer session.

Reservations are not necessary. To join the tour, enter the school through the main (center) entry doors on Paulina Street. Sign in at the security desk and proceed down the hall to Multi-Purpose Room.

3.)Tuition-based Preschool at Ravenswood Elementary School

A few 2015-2016 spots are still available!

Ravenswood School is home to a top-notch preschool program designed for working parents and other families looking for a play-based, high-quality pre-kindergarten experience for their children.

Who: Children who turned three- or four-years-old by September 1, 2015 and are potty-trained.

When: Full-days, Monday through Friday during the school year; children can be dropped off as early as 8 a.m. and picked up as late as 6 p.m.

Where: Ravenswood Elementary School - 4332 North Paulina Street (at Montrose Avenue)

Come see for yourself!

Ravenswood offers comprehensive school tours at 9 a.m. Tours scheduled for the remainder of the school year include: Tuesday, April 28, Tuesday, May 12 and Tuesday, June 9. Tours are led by Ravenswood parents knowledgeable about the school curriculum and activities. Visitors have the opportunity to see facilities, observe classrooms in action, ask questions and experience our school community firsthand. After the tour, the principal or assistant principal will join the group for an open question-and-answer session.

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 hosts school tours every Tuesday at 10am. For More Information or to register for one of our open houses or to schedule a one-on-one tour call us at 773.477.4824

Or visit www.pilgrimchurchandschool.org

"Academic Excellence with a Heart"

4300 N. Winchester Ave.

Chicago, IL 60613

St. Benedict School

Dara Reports

Please be sure to report any drain that does not clear within 12 hours of rainfall to the 47th Ward Office or 311.

We will never stop advocating for the return of the #11 Lincoln Avenue Bus! Our neighborhood isn't the only one missing their bus. Alderman Pawar is working with a coalition of south-siders who want the return of the 31st Street Bus and north-siders needing the #11 bus.

Many thanks and kudos to Integrative Pet Care & Animal Medical Center who competed in a two-week challenge to see whose veterinary practice could collect the most food for Friendship Pet Food Pantry. With the support of numerous donors and local pet stores, they brought in 5,150 lbs....and the winner is IPC by just 16 pounds. On April 2, both clinics loaded up and delivered the donations to the Friendship Center. Thanks to the generosity of all involved, FP2 can provide to more Chicago families who need assistance in feeding their beloved pets. FP2 makes it possible for folks to keep their pets at home and out of shelters; a WIN for everyone.

Chicago is the 2nd best city in America for riding a bike; up from #5 in 2012.According to Bicycling Magazine's fall rankings of the top 50 U.S. cities for bicycling.

Water Conservation Workshop: Sunday, May 2, 10-11am; Luther Memorial Church 2500 W. Wilson Learn about water conservation and be eligible for a raffle which will include aerators, low-flow shower heads and a rain barrel. For more information contact: Andres at vivafrente@netzero.net

If there is a dog in your life stay informed about the new strain of dog flu.

Have you been following the situation with the Chicago law to ban the sale of dogs/cats/rabbits in pet stores? This could be good news for the lawsuit filed against the city by pet store owners.

Rats are out enjoying our spring weather. Never want to see one near your home again? To learn more about Cats at Work, start here.

Please bring in your old batteries for recycling. Keep them out of the landfill.

What month does your city sticker expire? All of them used to expire at the end of June; which is no longer the case. Your renewal form should come in the mail. Just in case: please put a reminder in your calendar. Let's all avoid getting a ticket and socked with a late fee.

Don't have a use for your old cell phones? Drop them off at the alderman's office. We collect year round for Cell Phones for Soldiers. There couldn't be an easier way to help our soldiers stay in touch with family & friends.

Read about the Cats at Work Project in our neighborhood!

We have six months of sponsorships for recycling buckets, thanks to generous neighbors. We only need six more to have a whole year of battery recycling available. If you, a group of neighbors or local business would like to sponsor a month for $70, please contact Andres, a neighbor who is a C3 volunteer. Email Andres at: vivaelfrente@netzero.net

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

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

Benches and trash cans were installed last week along the corridor and the vaulted sidewalk work has been completed in front of 1742.
Landscaping work will be performed along the rest of the project this spring. Planters will be dug out and new topsoil will be added before plants/trees are planted.
The new traffic signal controller at Damen will be installed shortly. Remaining electrical work is expected to be completed by the end of May.
Neighborhood identifiers and gateway poles will go up by the end of April and banner arms will be installed by the end of May.
Work on Claremont Plaza will begin shortly, which includes a new fence to shield the dumpsters and new stamped asphalt.
Remaining punch list items will be addressed early this summer. The expected completion date for the entire streetscape project is early July.

As always, pay close attention to parking restrictions.

Water Main Replacement for Western from Roscoe to Addison

Crews from the Dept. of Water Management have replaced the water main from 1912 under Western from Roscoe to Addison. Crews are continuing their work from Barry to Nelson. Full restoration will take place as part of the Western viaduct removal project slated to begin this summer and last 18-24 months. Be aware of increased traffic in the area, and avoid travel in the area, if possible.

Water Main Replacement for Rockwell from Irving Park to Berteau

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management have replaced the water main from 1909 under Rockwell from Irving Park to Berteau. Staged parking restrictions and partial road closures will be necessary during working hours. Concrete has been poured in most of the trench today. Crews will return next week to complete the concrete restoration. Once the concrete has cured, crews will remove the barricades and activity will end until full restoration comes once temperatures allowed later this Spring this work should be completed next week. For more information on this project, please click here.

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 should no longer be needed. Crews have poured 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 replaced the water mains from 1906 under Rockwell from Lawrence to Montrose and Eastwood from Virginia to Western. Work is now complete with resurfacing and landscape restoration following in Spring 2015. For more information on this project, please click here.

Water Main Replacement for Seeley from Montrose to Wilson

Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management have replaced the water main from 1890 under Seeley from Montrose to Wilson. The trenches are backfilled with concrete. 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 are replacing the water main from 1896 under Leavitt between Grace and Irving Park. Final connections are complete and the trench is capped. Street resurfacing to follow in the Spring of 2015. For more information on this project, please click here.

Water Mains Coming Soon:

TBD

METRA Traffic Closures and Detours Around Ravenswood Avenue

New Metra Station (west side): Union Pacific expects to finish up their track work in late April so that Metra can open the new Ravenswood Metra Station in early May. We will share specific dates as soon as these are provided to our office.
METRA Phase II: Design and engineering work is currently being performed for improvements to the east side of the tracks and will be put out to bid once complete. Construction of the bridges and new station is expected to start in the fall and will last approximately 18 months. Work on the east side will move faster than on the west side since the track is currently in place there and extensive retaining wall work is not necessary.

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.

April 24 Friday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

New Solutions for Knee, Hip & Back Pain

Bethany Retirement Community Auditorium, 4950 N. Ashland Avenue

April 24 Friday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

To Your Credit! For Entrepreneurs & those who want to improve their credit

Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street

April 24 Friday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Burger Night at American Legion Tattler Post

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

April 24 Friday 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

"Still in Motion" eighth blackbird concert

Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue

April 25 Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Race to Wrigley 5K & 10K Run

N. Clark & W. Grace, 1164 W Grace Street

April 25 Saturday 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Northside Homeowner/ship Fair

Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 N St. Louis Avenue

April 25 Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

47th Ward Spring Clean-up and Recycle Day

47th Ward Streets & San Yard, 5333 N. Western Avenue

April 25 Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Developing & Pitching Your Brand

Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street

April 25 Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Financing a Green Home Improvement

Lincoln Belmont Library Auditorium, 1659 W. Melrose Street

April 25 Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Academy Award movie nominee screening

Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street

April 25 Saturday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Beautification Day at Lake View High School

Lake View High School, 4015 N. Ashland Avenue

April 25 Saturday 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Sound the Trumpet: Music for Trumpet and Organ

Queen of Angels Parish, lower church, 2330 W. Sunnyside Avenue

April 26 Sunday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Ravenswood Run 5K

W Wilson & N Hermitage, 4550 N Hermitage Avenue

April 28 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Debt Collection and Seniors

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

April 29 Wednesday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

State Budget Cuts: What do they mean?

Sulzer Library community room, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

April 30 Thursday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Property Tax Assistance Day at 47th Ward

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

May 1 Friday 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

AIA Chicago Small Projects Awards & Exhibit

Architectural Artifacts atrium, 4325 N. Ravenswood Avenue

May 2 Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

CPS Parent Conference, Planting the Seed-Growing as Parent Leaders

Whitney Young High School, 211 S Laflin Street

May 2 Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

WFCW Clean & Green Event with Hands on Exhibits (Rescheduled from April 25)

Glenwood & Winnemac, 1400 W Winnemac Avenue

May 2 Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

De-Clutter Drive Thru--Get Rid of Un-Needed Items!

MB Financial Bank parking lot, 3959 N. Lincoln Avenue

May 2 Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Northtown Garden Society Arts & Craft Fair & Plant Sale

Warren Park Fieldhouse, 6601 N Western Avenue

May 4 Monday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Free Intro. to Meditation at Sulzer Library

Sulzer Regional Library Auditorium, 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue

May 5 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Safeguarding your Savings: Avoid Financial Exploitation

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

May 6 Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Understanding Medicare, talk by Blue Cross Blue Shield

Lincoln Belmont Library, 1659 W. Melrose Street

May 9 Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

47th Ward Repair Cafe

Lincoln Square Friendship Center, 2733 W. Lawrence Avenue

May 10 Sunday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Susan G. Komen Chicago's Race for the Cure

Grant Park, Butler Field, 100 S. Lake Shore Drive

May 15 Friday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Pet Food Distribution at Friendship Pet Food Pantry

Lincoln Square Friendship Center, 2733 W. Lawrence Avenue

May 16 Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Forgotten Chicago: Unbuilt Uptown and Beyond

Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street

May 19 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Real Estate Fraud Prevention

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

May 19 Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beats 1911 & 1912

Kindred Hospital, 6th Floor, 2544 W. Montrose

May 20 Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beats 1921 & 1922

May 20 Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Alzheimer's Research: Get Informed, Get Involved

Japanese American Service Committee, 4427 N. Clark Street

May 23 Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Plant Trees in Clark Park Woods

Clark Park Woods, "The Garden" bike track, 3400 N. Rockwell Street

May 26 Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beat 2031

Anderson Pavilion, 2751 W. Winona

May 27 Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CAPS Meeting - Beat 2032

May 28 Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Roscoe Village Wine Stroll

Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce, 3201 N Wolcott 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

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