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Dear Neighbor,
This weekend has two festivals in the 47th Ward. The German-American Fest celebrating their 95th Anniversary begins tonight at 5PM and runs through Sunday evening. The 50th Annual Von Steuben Day Parade takes place on Saturday beginning at 2 PM at Lincoln & Belle Plaine and ending by 3 PM at Western & Lawrence. Also the DIVVY bike station at the Western Brown Line station will not be in operation; check http://www.divvybikes.com/ for alternate locations.
The second fest in its third year, City Made Fest begins this Saturday at noon on the 5000 to 5100 blocks of N. Clark Street and runs through Sunday evening. Check out Chi-Town's "Local-Only" festival featuring craft beers brewed in the 47th Ward. For both events please note road closures, no-parking signs in the area and bus route detours.
Also happening this Sunday is the Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club's Step Together Walk and Fair at Revere Park. Join in for this back-to-school kick-off event.
Have a fun, festive and safe weekend! And Happy Rosh Hashanah this Sunday.
Sincerely,
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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
The new ward map takes full effect on May 18th. The rest of the season's street sweeping schedule is available on chicago47.org. The arterial sweeping schedule can be found here and will be updated soon.
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CTA Brown Line New Signal Project
This week the Chicago Transit Board approved a contract to begin design work on the Ravenswood Loop Connector Signal Project to replace a 40-year-old signal system on tracks serving the Brown and Purple Line Express between Armitage and Merchandise Mart stations. The modern signal system will enhance CTA's ability to move trains more efficiently and safely. The $32.6 million contract is being awarded to Ragnar Benson Construction LLC, following a Request for Proposals process. The contractor is expected to begin the design work for the signal project this fall. The project is expected to be completed by early 2018.
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Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors (SARFS)
The Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors (SARFS) program provides safety, security and accessibility improvements that help senior citizens to remain in their homes. Repair types are limited to minor repairs that may include, but are not limited to:
- Grab bars
- Lever faucets
- Door repairs
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Smoke detectors
- Wheelchair ramps
SARFS is for Chicago seniors who earn no more than 80 percent of the area's medium income and are at least 60 years of age. Qualified recipients may be owners or renters residing in a one- to four-unit building (a renter must have permission from the landlord and the landlord needs to certify that he or she will not increase the rent as a direct result of SARFS improvements).
Delegate agencies, under contract to the Department of Planning and Development are available to assist seniors with the following:
- Application process
- Make on-site assessments to determine service needs
- Provide limited home improvements at no cost to the applicant
Residents must provide proof of age, income, and ownership, or owner/agent approval at time of application.
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Income Limits
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Family Size
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80% Median Income*
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$42,200
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2
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$48,250
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3
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$54,250
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4
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$60,300
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5
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$65,100
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6
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$69,950
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7
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$74,750
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8 or more
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$79,600
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*Income limits are based on a median family income of
$71,600 for Chicago Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Delegate Agencies Serving 47th Ward
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Northside Community Resources (formerly RPCC)
1530 W. Morse Ave. 60626
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Merita Mila 773.338.7722 ext.829
Fax: 773.338.7774
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H.O.M.E.
1419 W. Carroll Ave. 60607
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Michaerl Laz 773.921.3200
Fax: 312.455.1500
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Chinese American Service League, Inc.
2141 S. Tan Court 60616
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Ben Lau 312.791.0418
Fax 312.791.0509
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Lake View Township Property Tax Appeals Dates
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Coming again to the 47th Ward the weekend of October 17-18
VOLUNTEER at the 5th Annual Open House Chicago (OHC), the largest architecture and urban exploration festival offering FREE behind-the-scenes access to 200 great places and spaces around Chicago. Help the 47th Ward introduce visitors to the coolest buildings in the Ravenswood-Lincoln Square area! Benefits include an OHC T-shirt, discount to the Chicago Architecture Foundation store and a Priority Access Pass which allows you to skip long lines during the event! For more information and to sign up visit: www.openhousechicago.org/volunteer. For more info on the event see factsheet.
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News from Lakeview Chamber of Commerce
Chicago's hottest new festival is back for its third year of Sam Adams beers, amazing tacos, crowd-pleasing music, Mexican wrestlers, and a larger and improved kids area! Whether one prefers theirs with a hard or soft shell and filled with steak, chicken, guacamole, fish or other imaginative ingredients, this September happening in the bustling Southport Corridor is a mega-hot addition to the Windy City's food fest scene. Visit http://www.LakeviewTacoFest.com for details.
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47th Ward A&C*
*Arts & Culture
Special Events
Ravenswood ArtWalk, 14th Annual, Ravenswood Ave from Grace to Lawrence
September 19-20, Saturday & Sunday 11AM to 6PM. Featuring open studios, artist market at Ravenswood & Berteau, craft beer garden, live music, food trucks & family fun.
www.ravenswoodartwalk.org
Lincoln Square Art Walk, 4th Annual, Bryn Mawr-Ashland-Irving Park-Kedzie
October 16-18. Friday to Sunday, 8AM to 8PM.
Juried Showcase. Individual Artists' Exhibitions at Multi-Venues, Gala Artist's Reception and Group Show/Best of Show with Prize Awards.
www.lsartguild.org/event/october-art-walk
Open House Chicago, 5th Annual including the 47th Ward
October 17-18, Saturday & Sunday, 9AM to 5PM.
Eight architecturally or historically significant locations in the Lincoln Square-Ravenswood area.
www.openhousechicago.org/sites/443/
DANK Haus, 4740 N Western Ave.
The German American Cultural Center for Chicago: check out the many diverse events that they sponsor.
http://dankhaus.com/events
Comedy
Corn Productions Cornservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln Ave.
Drink! The Sketch Comedy Drinking Game: Video Game Edition, thru October 3rd, Saturdays from 11:00PM to Midnight.
www.cornservatory.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
Laugh Out Loud - Coming Soon to Lincoln Avenue!
Comedy created on the spot from audience suggestions like Whose Line is it Anyway?
www.laughoutloudtheater.com
Theater
Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave.
Now Playing: The Transporter Refueled, A Walk in the Woods, The Visit, Trainwreck.
www.davistheater.com
Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St.
The Black White Love Play, previews begin September 27, thru November 15.
The Story of Chaz and Roger Ebert.
www.blackensembletheater.org
Bughouse Theater, 1910 W. Irving Park Rd.
Improv TONIGHT, limited-see web for dates, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, $10.
Hogwash: An Improvised Tall Tale, improvised children's show on Saturdays 10:30 AM, adults free, kids $10.
Improv is the New Black, starting September 18, Fridays at 8 PM.
Skull Mountain, variety show starting October 16.
Lysistrata, Classical Greek anti-war play, November 6 to 22, Fridays & Saturdays 8 PM, Sunday 2 PM.
Fowler Family Radio Hour, November Sundays 6 PM.
SaG Night: a night of laughter and variety, third Saturdays 10 PM.
Friday Night Hose Down, improv on first Fridays 10 PM, $10.
Simmer Brown, stand up showcase, September 26 at 8 PM, $10.
CIS showcase, hosted by Chicago Improv Studio on Thursdays 8 PM, $5.
Peaches and HotSauce, live podcast on Thursdays 10 PM, $5.
Monday Open Mic, sign up at 9:30 PM, show starts at 10 PM, donation only.
www.bughousetheater.com
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
Music
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
Access Contemporary Music, 1758 W. Wilson Ave.
Showcasing exciting developments in contemporary classical music.
www.acmusic.org/attend/concerts
Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave.
Small bar & live-music venue showcasing eclectic performers, with a menu of pizza & bar bites.
www.martyrslive.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
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.
www.silvieslounge.comSee calendar
CHIRP Radio
With studios near Irving and Rockwell, this independent radio station for and by Chicago's true music fans is celebrating its fifth birthday this year and later this summer you'll be able to hear it over the air as well at 107.1FM! CHIRP also hosts an array of music, arts and culture focused events throughout the year.
http://chirpradio.org
Visual Arts
Gallery of Contemporary Mosaics, 1806 W. Cuyler Ave.
Made In Chicago, Works by Local Artists, Classical and contemporary mosaics created by 24 artisans, reception September 11, Friday 6:00 to 9:00 PM, thru October 31.
gocmaosaics@gmail.com
Alibi Fine Art, 4426 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Iterations, Photographs by Allison Barnes, Rachel Hulin and Asia Kepka, opening reception September 12, Saturday 5:30 to 8:30 PM, thru October 31.
www.alibifineart.com
Chicago Mosaic School, 1806 W. Cuyler Ave.
Please visit the website below to learn more about classes and workshops the Chicago Mosaic School offers throughout the summer.
www.chicagomosaicschool.com
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School Tours & Promotions
Amundsen High School
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.
McPherson Elementary
North Park Elementary School Welcomes New Principal Randall Needlman !
St. Andrew School
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
"Academic Excellence with a Heart"
4300 N. Winchester Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
St. Benedict School
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Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club Step Together Walk September 13
Students, parents, friends, families and faculty from local schools and community organizations are encouraged to join us for the NBGC's Back-to-School Walk and Fair. The 3K community stroll begins at Revere Park/NBGC Fields, continues through Horner Park and ends back at NBGC (the destination of our fun fair with refreshments and entertainment). All entrants receive a commemorative event t-shirt. Register HERE.
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Dara Reports
The German-American Festival's Senior Luncheon was enjoyed by over 450 of our ward's senior neighbors. The sun came out as our elected officials addressed everyone. We want to acknowledge the Himmel Family, organizers of the festival and the many volunteers, including Amundsen students, all of whom made this day a huge success.
Thanks to the neighbors on the 2300 block of Berteau there's a new Little Free Library in town. They're easy to install and fun for all of your neighbors.
Have you been by the new Montrose Metra Community Gardens? There is a reason the name is plural. Not only are there many vegetable gardens there are also various gardens being created. One of these is on the ground level in front of the vegetable plots. We are planting a "flyway" (path) of native plants that will be used by birds and insects or pollinators. http://www.nwf.org/Pollinators/Pollinator-Decline.aspx Do you have native plants to contribute, would you like to help keep these insects and birds in our area? Visit their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/montrosemetragardens
Fight for the return of the #11 bus continues! Many people have been diligently working to restore the #11 bus. For months the 31/11 Coalition of north and south-siders have gone to the CTA Board Meetings and spoke passionately about the loss of our buses. Liza Martin, Director of the Northcenter Senior Satellite Center spoke eloquently last month at the CTA Board Meeting. Next week Lindsay Eanet of Northcenter Chamber of Commerce will speak on behalf of north-side businesses about how the elimination of the #11 has adversely affected businesses.
Would you like to join us in our fight for the return of these important routes? The next meeting is October 14, 9:30am, at CTA Headquarters 567 W. Lake St., 2nd floor. If you have a story to share send us a letter or email. Autumn begins September 23. With each new season we should be aware of safety in our homes and in our neighborhoods. Share these tips with family and friends. Know your neighbors, join or start a Block Club or Neighborhood Group.
FREE, yes FREE, Rain Barrels are available to everyone who wants to disconnect their downspouts. Thanks to the 47th Ward partnership with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District & Chicago Historic Bungalow Association. You may request up to 4 rain barrels! The next helpful step you can take is to plant a rain garden for your overflow; instead of having water in your basement, alley or the street.
There is less open land in our neighborhood, with that comes more water with nowhere to go. Our streets are designed to hold water, then to slowly drain - but with these larger rain events there is more water than our combined system can handle. Does your alley flood? Does storm-water runoff from your garage go into the alley; does it seem that there is more water on your property than ever before?
Talk to your neighbors. Help one another to disconnect gutters. The more houses on your block that use rain barrels the less flooding you'll have. Please contact Dara@chicago47.org
Free Business Workshops conducted by city officials, BACP's partner organizations or the experts in the industry. Workshops are located at BACP City Hall Office 121 N. LaSalle, Room 805. To register or for more information call, 312-744-5344 or email oebacp@cityofchicago.org
St. Vincent DePaul 4040 N. Oakley, has opened their wait list. While it may be a 2 yr. wait, it is well worth getting your name on the list. 2yrs. goes by in no time... More info here.
Safe Cycling Classes
Are you interested in the fun and convenience of bicycling but feel nervous about getting out on 2-wheels? Consider taking the Save Cycling Class, a 3-hour introduction to the basics of riding a bike safely in traffic, offered by the Active Transportation Alliance. Covering the rules of the road for cyclists, handling intersections, commuting tips/tricks, as well as picking out the right bike and basic maintenance, you will spend 1/5 hour in the classroom & 1.5 hours in a practice area before practicing on low-traffic streets. Classes will be held the 2nd Saturday of every month: September 12, October 10, November 14 & December 12. Click here to see the full course description.
Want to play or learn how to play Mah Jong? Join other like-minded women for a couple hours of bam, crack, east, dot...1pm; 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at Northcenter Senior Center.
 We are so very fortunate to have JARC right here in our ward! A non-profit organization that offers free job training! Over two million skilled manufacturing jobs will go unfilled in the next decade. Gain the skills, and get the job!
Wondering how you can get one of these high-paying jobs? Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) offers FREE training in the manufacturing field for low-income or under/unemployed men and women, focusing on in-demand skills such as Computer Numerical Control (CNC), welding, and press brake machine operation. JARC places over 93% of its graduates in jobs starting at $12 - $15 an hour (with ample opportunities for overtime and growth)!
Want to learn more about a career in manufacturing? Come to JARC's application sessions every Wednesday at 9 a.m. (4432 N. Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, 2nd floor).
Have questions? Email crystalh@jane-addams.org or call 773-751-7106. Thanks to all of you who donated blankets/towels for the shelters. A car load was taken to FOUND. Please keep them coming. If you or a neighbor is a shut-in, a Hot Meal is available every Saturday afternoon from the kind volunteers at Pilgrim Lutheran Church; call Janet Taylor 773-777-4052 or Jackie Mokszycki 773-961-8740
Do you garden on a corner or parkway? Please take a look at the list of upcoming water main projects in the 'infrastructure update' section of the newsletter. You may have to move your plants so they won't be destroyed or disappear. This is the perfect time to sweep or rake you curb gutters and sewers. Clean up all of the debris that the rain washed down. Keep those drains clear. Please be sure to report any drain that does not clear within 24 hours of rainfall to the 47th Ward Office or 311. Please bring in your old batteries for recycling. Keep them out of the landfill. 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.
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
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
Lawrence Avenue Streetscape
CONCRETE UPDATE: There have been some issues with sidewalks and curbs/gutters spalling and the contractor recently removed and replaced a number of sections along the corridor as part of Phase I, which will be completed by the end of next week. We will provide scheduling details for Phase II once these are provided by the contractor. The contractor will be working on restoring parts of the project that were affected by recent concrete work, which includes pavers and planter railings.
LANDSCAPING UPDATE: Plants were recently installed in the stormwater infiltration planters along the project corridor from Western to Clark. All of the planter areas were cleaned out and replaced with new topsoil prior to planting and new sod was also installed. Landscaping continues as the dead and damaged trees, which are under warranty, are being replaced along the corridor. Supplemental waterings will also be provided. A few remaining trees and plants that were not previously available at the nursery will be planted by the middle of September. The planters are designed to sit lower than street level in order to help capture stormwater and help mitigate flooding... and excess water is diverted to the pipe underdrain system to reach the trees. Once the plants establish themselves, they will grow and fill in the planter areas.
PUNCH LIST ITEMS UPDATE: The stamped asphalt project to connect Claremont Plaza to Giddings Plaza will be receiving an additional treatment to show a winding path and this work is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. Work on a new fence to shield the dumpsters in Claremont Plaza has begun and will be completed by mid-September. Remaining punch list items will be addressed shortly.
As always, pay close attention to parking restrictions.
Ravenswood Metra Station
- The new station opened in early May (west side, for outbound trains)!
- 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 11 new bridges and new station (east side, for inbound trains) is expected to start in spring 2016 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. The middle track will also be removed as part of this project.
Water Main Replacement Damen from Irving Park to Montrose, Cullom from Lincoln to Damen and Pensacola from Lincoln to Damen
Contractors working with the Department of Water Management are replacing the water mains from 1891 under Damen from Irving Park to Montrose, Cullom from Lincoln to Damen and Pensacola from Lincoln to Damen. Contractors are currently working on Pensacola and Cullom and will move back to Damen next week. Where needed, Parking will be restricted M-F 7am to 4pm and restrictions will be staged to the greatest extent possible. For more information on this project, please click here.
Water Main Replacement Paulina from Lawrence to Montrose and Sunnyside from Paulina to Ashland
Crews from the Department of Water Management are replacing the water main from 1899 under Paulina from Lawrence to Montrose and Sunnyside from Paulina to Ashland soon. No parking will be necessary from 7am to 4pm. Work on the project is completed and restoration is expected to start in the next week or so. For more information on this project, please click here. Water Main Replacement Oakley from Addison to Cornelia, Claremont from Addison to School, and Roscoe from Western to Leavitt Crews from the Department of Water Management are replacing the water mains from 1889 under Oakley from Addison to Cornelia, Claremont from Addison to School and Roscoe from Western to Leavitt. No parking will be necessary from 7am to 4pm. After the project is sawcut and milled, no parking will be staged to the greatest extent possible. For more information on this project, please click here.
Water Main Replacement for: Leavitt (Sunnyside to Lawrence), Giddings (Lincoln to Leavitt), Leland (Lincoln to Leavitt), Eastwood (Lincoln to Leavitt), and Wilson (Lincoln to Hamilton)
Contractors working with the Dept. of Water Management are replacing the water mains from 1890 under the streets listed above. Concrete has been poured in the trenches on every street and restoration is underway. No parking is in effect, where needed, from 7am to 4pm M-F. For more information on this project please click here.
Sewer Main Replacement for Paulina from Montrose to Cullom & Cullom from Paulina to Ravenswood
Crews from the Dept. of Water Management have replaced the sewers from 1889 under Paulina from Montrose to Cullom & Cullom from Paulina to Ravenswood. Restoration is underway and will be fully completed by Labor Day. For complete information on this project, please click here.
Water Mains Coming 2015-2016 Season:
Damen - Irving Park to Addison
Lincoln - Addison to Irving Park (Winter 2016)
Lincoln - Lawrence to Montrose (Winter 2016)
Lincoln - Addison to Belmont (Winter 2016)
Marshfield - Roscoe to School
Newport - Ravenswood to Lincoln
School - Around intersection with Marshfield
Sewer Mains Coming 2015-2016 Season
Wolcott - Lawrence to Winnemac
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.
October 4 Sunday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMSunday Play SpotN. Paulina, Roscoe to Henderson, 3340-3358 N Paulina Street October 11 Sunday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMSunday Play SpotN. Paulina, Roscoe to Henderson, 3340-3358 N Paulina Street October 18 Sunday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMSunday Play SpotN. Paulina, Roscoe to Henderson, 3340-3358 N Paulina Street
Want to put your community event in our newsletter? Check the guidelines on our website. CAPS Meetings. If you would like to get to participate in community policing or express concerns about crime happening in your area, please consider attending your beat meetings. A schedule of beat meetings is available on our website. If you have any questions about CAPS or need additional information, please contact Jim Poole at 773-549-4462 or jim@chicago47.org. 19th District CAPS Office (All areas of the 47th Ward south of Lawrence) 312-744-0064 or CAPS019District@chicagopolice.org. 20th District CAPS Office (All areas of the 47th Ward north of Lawrence) 312-742-8770 or CAPS020District@chicagopolice.org.
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