On this day in 1915, the British ocean liner Lusitania is torpedoed without warning by a German submarine off the south coast of Ireland.
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Dear Neighbor,
I am happy to announce that the outbound Metra station on the west side of Ravenswood will open for its first rush hour on Monday morning. The opening of the new station is the final step in phase one of Union Pacific and Metra's, bridge and station upgrade project along the west side of Ravenswood Avenue. Congressman Quigley and the 47th Ward Team took a tour of the new station yesterday. The next phase in this project will be the installation of new bridges, track and station on the east side of Ravenswood. This work will begin in 2016. I want to thank Congressman Quigley, Union Pacific, Metra, and Walsh Construction for their work to make these improvements a reality. A special thank you to all the businesses and residents who endured this needed work with great patience. This is a critical piece of infrastructure for our ward and a wonderful addition to #ANewLawrence. Montrose Metra Community Gardens As part of the Metra and Union Pacific improvement project, community gardens and vegetable plots were created along the embankment on the west side of Ravenswood between Montrose and Berteau. The Montrose Metra Community Gardens are being organized by a committed group of volunteers. Just this week they planted 10 new fruit trees, donated by Openlands, in the garden. |
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We'll include another picture of the plots once they're planted and teeming with vegetables!
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Plots are still available for anyone who would like some space to garden this year. Volunteers are still needed to tend vegetable plots that will benefit our local food pantries. For full information visit their facebook page or see the article in this week's newsletter. New Divvy Stations Divvy is adding 176 stations across Chicago, and a several more are coming to the 47th Ward. The locations are listed below. For more information on the Divvy program, please click here. - Rockwell & Eastwood (installed this week)
- Addison & Rockwell (installed this week)
- Oakley & Irving Park (coming soon)
- Campbell & Montrose (coming soon)
- Leavitt & Addison (coming soon)
Sincerely,
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Don't Get Scammed. BEWARE of Utility Impersonators
Advisory Message from ComED
ComEd has seen an increase in reports of individuals calling ComEd customers and falsely claiming their electric service will be disconnected unless payment is made. These impersonators instruct customers to buy a prepaid credit card and call back to a different phone number with the personal identification number (PIN) or other personal information. They also use a tactic called "Caller ID spoofing" too manipulate the displayed phone number so that it appears as a ComEd number.
Remember: ComEd representatives will never call you to ask you for cash or request that you purchase a prepaid credit card to make a payment on your bill. If you have concerns about the status of your account, call ComEd's Customer Service line at 800-334-7661(800-EDISON1).
If you believe you have been the target of a phone scam, ComEd urges you to contact the Illinois Attorney General's office at 800-386-5438 (TTY 800-964-3013), or visit illinoisattorneygeneral.gov and click on the "Protecting Consumers" link. Click here to learn more.
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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.
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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.
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Property Tax Assessment Appeals for Lake View Township
Now until May 8th 2015 - homeowners who live in Lake View 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.
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Welcome New Business: Trugurt, 3308 N. Western Avenue
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There's a NEW Garden in Town - Montrose Metra Community Gardens
A new community garden space is taking shape along the Metra tracks on the west side of Ravenswood
Avenue, between Montrose and Berteau: the Montrose Metra Community Gardens!
The space has been prepared by a group of your neighbors and community groups with a desire to make
our area a little healthier and more beautiful through hands-on engagement and urban gardening. Our
mission is to create a vibrant green community space that connects neighbors and fosters a healthy and
sustainable environment in the local area. The beds are built, the trees are planted and fences installed.
Now we need donations and gardeners!
This new green space includes a community food garden with 46 plots, each measuring 4x8 ft:
- (6) plots for volunteers that will benefit local pantries and charities
- (10) plots available for local businesses and organizations (with a $150 donation for the year)
- (30) plots available to individuals in the community (with a $75 donation for the year)
These plots will be assigned to the first 30 residents who donate $75 and to the first 10
businesses/organizations that donate $150 starting at 12 Noon on Monday, May 4. Eligible residents and
organizations must have an address in the official city boundaries of Ravenswood, North Center or
Lincoln Square.
To donate and earn the chance to rent a plot, follow these instructions:
- Go to our donation page on NeighborSpace on or after May 4 at 12 Noon
- Choose an individual or business/organization plot donation by clicking the associated button
- Complete the donation with all required details
A donation does not guarantee a plot in the garden as there is limited space. Notifications will be sent
on May 6 to update donors on if a plot was won or if they were added to the wait list. In either case, all
donations will be used to help beautify the space. We are not able to provide refunds.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We strongly suggest you walk over to the garden to see the space before deciding to
try for a plot. There are steep slopes and unlevel ground that may be difficult for some individuals or
families.
If you don't want a plot but want to help this project, please consider a donation of $20, $50, $100 or
any other amount. We will be extremely thankful!
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact Emma Pieper
For status updates on our many projects and garden growth, follow us on Facebook!
Have questions or want to volunteer? Email us at montrosemetragardens@gmail.com
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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
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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.
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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Don't forget to register for the 18th Komen Chicago Race for the Cure! This amazing event is on Mother's Day -- Sunday, May 10th -- in the 4th Ward's very own Grant Park, and is an incredible way to celebrate the special women in your life. Come for the race and stay for the post-race entertainment! The Broadway cast of The Book of Mormon, Beyond Words Dance Company and Charizma will be putting on a great show! Registration is going on now, so be sure to register by clicking here!
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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.
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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 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 Chicago Mosaic School, 1806 W. Cuyler Ave. Yolo Man and His Apocalyptic Alphabet, thru June 28, opening reception May 1 Friday 6:30-9 PM
With the Gallery of Contemporary Mosaics, works on paper & mosaics by Australian artist Pamela Irving. www.chicagomosaicschool.com Cornelia Arts Building, 1800 W. Cornelia Ave. Open Studios Spring 2015, May 29, Friday 6-10 PM www.corneliaartsbuilding.com DANK Haus, 4740 N Western Ave. 5th floor Marunde Ballroom Mother's Day Concert Features Works by Mozart, May 10 Sunday 7PM
The selections sample arias and scenes from works as diverse as Mitridate, Die Entführung aus dem Serail, and Così fan tutte. www.bvonrueden@vox3.org 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. Rubbing Out Otis: A Film Noir Farce, Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8 PM thru May 26
A screwball comedy in the tradition of Clue, The Pink Panther and Noises Off. www.cornservatory.org Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave. Now Playing: Avengers: Age of Ultron, Home, 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 
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School Tours & Promotions
Amundsen High School
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). Spring tour dates are:
- May 14 - Thursday - 10:00 a.m.
- June 5 - Friday - 10:00 a.m.
- June 11 - Thursday - 10:00 a.m.
School tours are also available by appointment by contacting Erik Olson at ejolson@cps.edu
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.
Lake View High School
From LVHS Partners:A huge thanks for the recent support and to the army of volunteers that tackled a major prep and painting project at Lake View HS on April 24th and 25th.
First, many people braved the nasty weather on Friday night to help prep the areas for the painting crew. Then on Saturday, 175 people from Comcast, NBC, students, and LVHS Partners showed up ready to work. We were thrilled! We were able to paint the entire 2nd and 3rd floor hallways along with the basement. It looks fantastic.
Take a moment to check out the album on our LVHS Partners Facebook page - you might recognize a face or two!
As always, a big thanks to Principal Grens and his flock of students for helping make the school a better place for the entire community.
Together we are having such a positive impact on our neighborhood school, let's keep the momentum going. Thanks again, we couldn't do it without you.------------------------------------------------------------------ On Thursday, May 14th at 6pm in the social room at LVHS, the Graceland West Community Association will host Principal Scott Grens who will discuss progress made at LVHS over the last year and next steps.
Ravenswood Elementary
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, 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.
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, 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.
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.
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 
St. Ben's is looking for bands to "Rock the Fest" at BenFest.
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Dara Reports
River Work Day Join other neighbors in beautifying the west edge of our neighborhood. Saturday, May 9 9am-noon at Pensacola and the River.
Trees in Clark Park - Join Openlands Volunteers on Saturday, May 23, 2015 9am-1pm
There is an incredible dirt track at the southern end of Clark Park that needs some attention. It's a wild little place right in our neighborhood. On the Table - have your opinions heard. Tuesday, May 12, thousands of Chicagoland residents will again come together to break bread, share stories of commitment to their communities and inspire their friends, neighbors and colleagues to take action to improve the lives of others. This is a program of the Chicago Community Trust. There are many events all over the city. Find one and rsvp; you'll be glad you did. A Fun & Easy Way to Help! On Saturday, June 20, thousands of men, women and children will gather on Chicago's lakefront to raise funds and awareness for the fight to end hunger in Cook County. The Hunger Walk is a fun opportunity for all types of businesses, organizations and individuals to help ensure their neighbors get the food they need. The 5K, 3/1 mile Hunger Walk benefits pantries, soup kitchens and shelters in Cook County; who are members of the Greater Chicago Food Depository's network. If you would like your walk to benefit one of our pantries, here are their GCFD numbers for your form: American Indian Center: A00020 Common Pantry: A0003 Lincoln Square Friendship Center: A01471 Ravenswood Community Services: A00462 Register here. Monarch Butterflies are important to our environment; consider plantings to attract them to your garden. Ravenswood United Church of Christ is looking for Sunday Morning Nursery helper. This is wonderful part-time job for you, if you have experience with and love children. Learn more at www.ravenswooducc.org . Send a letter and resume to Pastor Jason Coulter at info@ravenswooducc.org or call 773-549-5472. Friendship Pet Food Pantry is looking for volunteers during the pet food distribution; 3-5pm,the 3rd Friday of the month. Learn more here. Please be sure to report any drain that does not clear within 12 hours of rainfall to the 47th Ward Office or 311. If there is a dog in your life stay informed about the new strain of dog flu.
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.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.
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47th Ward Infrastructure Update
Check out the infrastructure map on our website.
Lawrence Avenue Streetscape
- New benches and trash cans were installed 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. Dead trees will also be replaced.
- The new traffic signal controller at Damen will be installed in mid-May and remaining electrical work is expected to be completed by the end of May.
- Gateway poles will go up in mid-May and neighborhood identifiers and banner arms are already in place.
- Work on Claremont Plaza will begin shortly, which includes a new fence to shield the dumpsters and new stamped asphalt.
- CDOT will soon be meeting with the contractor to discuss issues with concrete spalling along sidewalks and curbs/gutters in spots along the stretch. We will provide additional information on replacement timelines when they become available.
- Remaining punch list items will be addressed this summer. The expected completion date for the entire streetscape project is early July.
As always, pay close attention to parking restrictions.
Sewer Main Replacement for Paulina from Montrose to Cullom & Cullom from Paulina to Ravenswood
Crews from the Dept. of Water Management will be replacing the sewers from 1889 under Paulina from Montrose to Cullom & Cullom from Paulina to Ravenswood starting in June. This work will require a parking restrictions and a full street closure from 7am to 4pm Monday through Friday. There will also be a full closure of Montrose at Paulina for four days during this work. For complete information on this project, please click here.
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. Restoration is underway and street resurfacing will happen soon. 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:
Alley Between Hermitage and Ravenswood - Montrose to approx. 250' south of Cullom & Cullom from Hermitage to Ravenswood: Scheduled to begin shortly after Memorial Day more info next week.
METRA Traffic Closures and Detours Around Ravenswood Avenue
- Union Pacific expects to finish up their track work shortly 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. |
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Community Events
For details on the events listed below, please see the events section of our website.
May 7 Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Amundsen High School, 5110 N. Damen Avenue
May 8 Friday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
American Legion Tattler Post #973, 4355 N. Western Avenue
May 9 Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
May 9 Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lincoln Square Friendship Center, 2733 W. Lawrence Avenue
May 9 Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street
May 9 Saturday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Queen of Angels Parish, lower church, 2330 W. Sunnyside Avenue
May 10 Sunday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Grant Park, Butler Field, 100 S. Lake Shore Drive
May 11 Monday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street
May 11 Monday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
O'Shaughessy's, 4557 N. Ravenswood Avenue
May 15 Friday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Lincoln Square Friendship Center, 2733 W. Lawrence Avenue
May 15 Friday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Saint Andrew Church & School, 1710 W Addison Street
May 16 Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street
May 16 Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street
May 16 Saturday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
St. Matthias School, 4910 N. Claremont Avenue
May 17 Sunday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Clark, Lawrence to Olive, 4800-5700 N Clark Street
May 19 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington - Courtroom 2005 (20th Floor)
May 19 Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Luther Memorial Church, 2500 W. Wilson Avenue
May 19 Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kindred Hospital, 6th Floor, 2544 W. Montrose
May 20 Wednesday 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
47th Ward Alderman's Office, 4243 N. Lincoln Avenue
May 20 Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CAPS Meeting - Beats 1921 & 1922
May 20 Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Japanese American Service Committee, 4427 N. Clark Street
May 23 Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Clark Park Woods, "The Garden" bike track, 3400 N. Rockwell Street
May 23 Saturday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside Avenue
May 25 Monday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 N Ravenswood Avenue
May 26 Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Anderson Pavilion, 2751 W. Winona
May 27 Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
May 28 Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce, 3201 N Wolcott Avenue
May 29 Friday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
American Legion Tattler Post #973, 4355 N. Western Avenue
June 3 Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street
June 11 Thursday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington - Courtroom 2005 (20th Floor)
June 13 Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Bezazian Library, 1226 W. Ainslie Street
June 14 Sunday 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Patio Theater, 6008 W Irving Park Road
June 16 Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kindred Hospital, 6th Floor, 2544 W. Montrose
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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.
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