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March 11, 2016
 
On this day in 1779, Congress establishes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help plan, design and prepare environmental and structural facilities for the U.S. Army.

Remember to set your clocks forward one hour at 2am on Sunday, March 13th. Happy Spring!   
 
Dear Neighbor,

Did you know our community is home to approximately 200 block parties every year? Our neighborhoods have a strong tradition of coming together and building community through annual block parties. During the summer, there are weekends when over a dozen block parties can take place simultaneously. Dates fill up fast so get your applications in ASAP! You can get this year's application packet by clicking here, or simply come into the 47th Ward Office to pick one up. The Jumping Jack form for 2016 will be available later this spring. We will add the jumping jack form to the application packet, and give notice of that in our newsletter, when it is available. 
   
If your block hasn't held a block party before, 2016 is your year! To hold a block party for the first time all you need to do is circulate a petition amongst your neighbors acknowledging their support for the event. Then submit the petition along with your application packet to my office. The petition process ensures that a majority of residents support the event, and will help you plan the block party.  
 
Block parties are a great way to get to know your neighbors. And knowing your neighbors fosters a safer and more connected community.

Lincoln Avenue CTA Work - STARTS TONIGHT - March 11th to March 13th 
The Chicago Transit Authority has determined that structural maintenance is needed on the elevated tracks crossing over Lincoln Avenue between Patterson and Waveland. To complete the needed repairs, CTA will be closing Lincoln Avenue to vehicular traffic between Patterson and Waveland starting at 8pm on Friday, March 11th through 11pm on Sunday, March 13th. Vehicular access to Patterson and Waveland will be maintained during this closure. Complete information can be found on the notice below.


Primary Election - March 15th
Voting is underway in the 2016 Primary Election. Early voting continues at Welles Park (2333 W. Sunnyside) through Monday, March 14th. Welles Park is a permanent early voting site, and will be open:

Sat., March 12: 9 am-5 pm
Sun., March 13: 10 am-4 pm
Mon., March 14: 9 am-7 pm


If you're a more traditional Election Day voter, you can find your Election Day Polling Place location and verify your voter registration information by clicking here. Not registered? It's not too late. You can register to vote at any early voting site. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you. Acceptable forms of ID are listed here.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,
Ameya  


 
This Week...
Cmsr. Gainer Property Tax Update
More Permits from the City Clerk
Safety Strategies Workshop
LV2 Update
Tax Prep Chicago
Chicago Goes Bagless with Recycling
Winter Wonder Awards
NNA Family Day @ Begyle
Ravenswood Small Biz Workshop
Roscoe Village Bunny Hop
MMCG Fundraiser @ Malnati's
Business Networking Event
Jam For Bread
47th Ward A&C
Need Health Insurance?
Become a Treekeeper!
World Chicago
Life Matters Media @ Sulzer Library
Hawaiian Luau @ Epiphany
Pi Day Pi K Fun Run
GTL Winter Concert
RCS Needs Reusable & Paper Bags
NBGC Parents' Night Out
Let's Talk Testing @ Lane Tech
School Tours & Promotions
Columbia Links Program
Chicago Bungalow Association Spring Events
Sodium Talk @ NCSSC
Events @ CMSS
47th Ward Adoptables
Whiskers & Whiskey
Dara Reports
Western Avenue Viaduct Project
Infrastructure Update
Free Meal @ Pilgrim Lutheran
Citizenship Workshops
Sci Fi & Fantasy Book Club @ Sulzer
St. Patrick's Day @ American Legion
20th District Easter Egg Hunt
Community Events
Final Thoughts

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LV2 Cubs Night Game Parking
The Cubs home opener and first night game will be on April 11th. We expect that LV2 passes will be in the mail to residents, and arrive at our office the week of March 28th.

We will send out an email once the passes are available. We'll keep you updated as we get closer to the beginning of the baseball season.
Chicago Dept. of Public Health Issues FAQ on the Zika Virus
The Zika (ZEE-ka) virus is impacting individuals in parts of Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. In most cases, symptoms are mild; but there are risks for pregnant women. If you are planning to travel to any of these regions, learn the facts. And if you are pregnant, reconsider your travel plans. You can get more information by clicking here. 

Chicago Goes Bagless with Recycling
The Chicago Blue Cart Recycling Program is going bagless. Now, the City of Chicago is requiring all recyclables be placed in your blue cart loose without a bag.
 
We know that everyone wants to do their part to protect the environment, but when you put the wrong items in a blue cart you contaminate not only your cart but a whole stream of otherwise useful materials.
 
Plastic bags damage equipment at sorting facilities and also keep workers from seeing whether other non-recyclables - like greasy pizza boxes or Styrofoam - have been placed in the cart. Going bagless not only helps our environment, but also reduces unnecessary costs incurred by the City as a result of contaminated blue carts.
 
So lose the bag, and keep the recycling!
 
Recycling in your blue cart is easy. Some simple tips for going bagless include:
  • Throwing recyclables directly into the blue cart throughout the week;
  • Using a garbage can, bin or container to collect recyclables in your house. Then bring the full container out and toss the items directly into your blue cart;
  • Using a bag to collect and carry recyclables out to your blue cart. Then toss the items out of the bag and directly into your blue cart. You can even reuse the bag.
The important thing to remember is to toss your recyclables loose into your blue cart. Recyclables contained in bags of any kind will no longer be accepted.
 
Recycling is an important step we can all take to protect the environment. I encourage residents to incorporate recycling into their daily household routines.
 
To help take away any confusion on what can and can't be recycled, the Department of Streets & Sanitation has launched a new website - Recycle by City Chicago - that will clear up misconceptions and provide a better visual representation of how to recycle correctly.
 
For more helpful tips on recycling, visit the City's new website at www.recyclebycity.com/chicago.
Chicago Winter Wonder Awards
The City of Chicago and the Mayor's Pedestrian Advisory Council (MPAC) recognize businesses and organizations that do an excellent job of clearing their sidewalks of snow and ice.

Businesses and organizations can apply for recognition and supporters may nominate candidates that show excellence in shoveling their sidewalks by calling the Winter Wonder Nomination line at 312.744.5819 or completing the 2015-2016 online nomination form through March 15, 2016.

Winners will be listed on the Chicago Department of Transportation website and will receive an award signed by the co-chairs of MPAC.
Top nominees will be awarded based on number of nominations, photos, and social media mentions-so get the word out! Businesses and organizations can promote their participation by displaying the Winter Wonder Participation Poster. 
  
   


    

    

    
47th Ward A&C*
*Arts & Culture 

Special Events
 
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! Grives you (Holly)Wood, thru April 16. 
www.cornservatory.org
 
Chemically Imbalanced Comedy, 1422 W. Irving Park Rd.
Free Open Mic every Wednesday at 9:00 PM
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- Opening Soon at 3851 N. Lincoln Avenue!   Comedy created on the spot from audience suggestions like Whose Line is it Anyway? www.laughoutloudtheater.com
 
American Legion Tattler Post 973, 4355 N. Western Ave.  Tattler Tales Stand-Up Showcase every third Friday of the month, doors open at 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PM (18+ recommended)
 
Theater
 
Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave.
Closed for Renovation-look for a Summer Re-opening 
www.davistheater.com
 
Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St.
Doo Wop Shoo Bop, Fridays 8 PM, Saturdays & Sundays 3 PM February 14 thru March 19.
This melodic look at the Doo Wop era celebrates such iconic groups as The Platters, The Drifters and the Chantels.
 
Bughouse Theater, 1910 W. Irving Park Rd.
Hogwash: An Improvised Tall Tale, improvised children's show on Saturdays 10:30 AM, adults free, kids $10.
CIS showcase, hosted by Chicago Improv Studio on Thursdays 8 PM, $5. 
www.bughousetheater.com

The Public House Theatre
, 3914 N. Clark St.
Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play, Fridays & Saturdays 8 PM & 10 PM, $18-$22
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
 
Cornelia Arts Building, 1800 W. Cornelia Ave.
Open Studio Event, See the working art studios of our talented artists and artisans, meet them directly without intermediaries, and explore their working practices up close, March 11 Friday from 6 to 10 PM. 
www.CorneliaArtsBuilding.com 
 
Alibi Fine Art, 4426 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Downstate: Photographs of Southern Illinois Circa 1975, a solo show of gelatin photographs by David Gremp, opening reception January 23 Saturday 5:30 - 8:30 PM, runs thru March 29. 
www.alibifineart.com 
 
OpenWall Chicago, 4243 N. Lincoln Ave.
Self Scape, featuring women artists, thru mid-April. 
https://www.facebook.com/OpenWallCurator/  
 
Chicago Mosaic School, 1806 W. Cuyler Ave.
Opus Pleiades, featuring contemporary mosaic works, while classically driven, speak in the feminine voice, thru March 25.
Please visit the website below to learn more about classes and workshops the Chicago Mosaic School offers throughout the summer. 
www.chicagomosaicschool.com

 
 






   
  

                       

                         

                     

                       

                         

 
  
   
School Tours & Promotions    
 
Lane Tech High School
Lane Tech High School will host its annual International Nights, highlighting the student body diversity, the week-end of March 18, 2016 in the school's auditorium.   The event is an annual student council school fundraiser and features performances by 33 student ethnic clubs.  Two new clubs, Scottish and Israeli,  will join the production this year. 

Also new this year is a community event from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19.  Clubs will be offering dance lessons, crafts, and information about their different cultures.  Anyone who attends the community event will receive $5 off the ticket price for the 2 p.m. show.  There are 4 total performances that highlight all 33 groups: Thursday, March 17 at 5 p.m. ($7), Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m. ($10), Saturday, March 19 at 2 p.m.($7) and 7 p.m. ($10).  Tickets for Friday and Saturday night will not be sold at the door, but may be purchased during school hours in the main office the week of March 14. 

Lane Tech's International Nights is in its 46th year of production.  Over 900 students are involved in the event and students prepare for 6 months.   Ethnic cultures highlighted cover Europe, South America, Central America, Asia, and the Middle East. "International nights is about embracing and celebrating ethnic diversity at our school and in the community," says principal Kathryn Anderson. "This event is an excellent opportunity for our students to give back to the community that supports them in their endeavors at Lane Tech."

Friends of Lane will be hosting its 4th annual Green & Gold Gala, "A Night at the Tropicana" on Friday, April 29 from 7:00pm - 11:00pm at the Ravenswood Event Center (4043 N. Ravenswood). The event will feature a silent and live auction, supper club dining, "Grape Grab" and entertainment from Kitty Devine & the Big Whoop and Lane Tech's International Dance Clubs & Jazz Band. Tickets can be purchased at www.friendsoflane.org. Contact gala.committee@friendsoflane.org for more information.  

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.  
   
Lake View High School 
Check out the latest newsletter from Lake View Partners.



Coonley Elementary


Hamilton School


Ravenswood School 
This year, Ravenswood's Spring Forward Benefit is Made in Chicago! Our children's education, friendships and memories are being made here in this amazing city. Come celebrate with us all things Chicago and show your support for Ravenswood's unique community.    

Spring Forward features an open bar, an exciting live auction, fantastic raffles, a silent auction full of local goods and entertainment, Ravensbooks, experience parties, live entertainment by some of our own talented parents and more!

This year's event will also kick off the sale of personalized pavers to be placed permanently in the sidewalk in front of our school.
Tickets are now available! Click here to purchase. 
We are also accepting donations for the auction. Click here  to fill out a donation form. 
If you will be unable to attend the event, but would like to make a general donation of any monetary value, please click here.
Interested in sponsoring our event? We have sponsorship packages as low as $300! Click here to purchase a sponsorship package or email springbenefit@ravenswoodelementary.org if you have questions. 

We are ready to help you plan your Experience Party! Fill out this form and email it to springbenefit@ravenswoodelementary.org to get your party in the auction line-up today! 

If you are interested in helping with the event or if you have any questions, please contact event chair Marta Hardacre at springbenefit@ravenswoodelementary.org . 

Thanks and we hope to see you there!
 

McPherson Elementary
   
 

St. Andrew School
 


German International School of Chicago


St. Benedict School


Pilgrim Lutheran Church & School 
 
   
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Dara Reports

If you receive a call from the IRS saying that you owe them money? It's a scam. Hang-up!
If someone calls saying they're your grandchild in trouble. Hang up and call a family member to verify.
Report Scams to Attorney General Lisa Madigan's Hotline: 1800-243-5377
 
Do you have a rat problem?
With our short, warm winter rat sightings will be on the rise. The Tree House Working Cats Project is 100% successful in getting rid of rats. This is a "green" program that relocates sterilized and vaccinated feral cats that would otherwise be euthanized to places that have problems with rats and mice. The rodents are repelled by the odor of predators and they leave. Compared to the methods that are most commonly used to control rats, which are not only short-term solutions; they are also ineffective because if one rat is eliminated by poisoning, another will take its place. Poison is dangerous to pets and the environment, while Working Cats is 100% effective, humane and environmentally friendly.
It's win-win-win situation. The only losers are the rats!
Contact: Paul Nickerson paul@treehouseanimals.org 312-446-1000
 
Did you know conserving water at home can help improve the Chicago River system? Friends of the Chicago River's Overflow Action Days provides tips for saving water at home and resources to learn more about water quality and treatment throughout Chicago.
 
For over 80 yrs. Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club has offered a diverse program of athletics, social, recreation, leadership and cultural experiences to our neighborhood boys and girls. NBGC has several open positions that might be of interest: community relations & event manager, after school assistants and youth leaders. Contact Bonnie: 773-463-4161 x13
 
Interested in learning/playing Bridge? Drop in from 10am-1pm the 1st & 3rd Fridays every month at Sulzer library. Join ace teacher Tana along with 3 tables of bridge players; whose expertise range from beginner to expert. Forward Chicago - all volunteer and grass roots; by us, for us. Create the community you want to live in.

Let's all do something nice for Mother Earth on Saturday, April 23 in celebration of Earth Day!
Gather your neighbors and do a few tasks on your block, do a good deed for an elderly neighbor or someone living with a disability. Let us know where you'll be we'll bring a snack.
 
Rather help our local community garden that day? Montrose Metra Community Gardens will be holding a Spring Planting & Clean Up from 10am-12pm; bring the kids and enjoy a day in the gardens with neighbors: southbound Ravenswood from Montrose to Berteau. Or head over to Chase Park to lend a hand to their clean-up efforts.
 
Have extra plastic bags in your house? Take these items to the local Jewel: plastic grocery bags from any retailer, dry cleaning bags, produce bags, trash can liners bread bags. These recyclables are used to make durable fencing and decking. Another win-win-win: keeping these out of the garbage, getting them out of your house and creating items that are good for the environment.

When does your State of Illinois license plate tag expire? You will not receive a renewal notification.
Please mark it on your calendar; there is no grace period. The new tag must be displayed by the end of the expiration month.
 
Know someone who cares about flooding and is looking for a new position? You can't get better than Rain Ready Chicago. http://rainready.org/what-is-rainready/careers 
This next job posting is with Openlands. If you love trees this might be for you.
 
Rain Gardens: Design & Plant Your Own
Rain Gardens help prevent flooding and they're lovely. The plants require very little care, as they are natives. You can also, choose plants that will attract bees and butterflies.
Wednesday, March 30 - 6:30-8pm at Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave.
 
Have a home shredder? You may recycle your shredded paper in your Blue Cart (unless you have other uses for it). Place the shredded paper in a paper bag, staple or tape the bag shut and write Shredded Paper on the bag. Voila, just as easy as that.
 
If a parkway tree has been removed from in front of your house or residence and you would like another one planted, please let us know and we will enter your request.
   
The EPA no longer recommends recycling single use batteries, as they don't contain heavy metals. They can be tossed into your regular black cart garbage.

Please bring your rechargeable batteries to our office anytime. We will be collecting single usebatteries during our twice yearly, spring and fall recycling events only. They will be sent to a recycler in Michigan.
 
How often can eating a pancake breakfast and running a 5k along with like-minded neighbors, make a difference in someone's life? Please join in the Ravenswood Run, April 24th. The proceeds benefit the Ravenswood Community Services Food Pantry at All Saints Episcopal Church and the student Health Centers at Lake View & Amundsen High Schools. 
 
If you know a senior or someone living with a disability living in a single family home, please let us know if they need help with snow removal.
  
Good Books Wanted!
It feels so satisfying to give books you or your children have already read or outgrown, to others who enjoy reading. Or perhaps the book you give away becomes that special one that propels someone to love reading? We always need good books for our Little Free Library. We're here 9-5 Monday-Friday. Check out the newest Little Free Library on the east end of the 2400 block of Cullom; just steps west of Western. 

With winter comes SNOW! Please be a Snow Angel for an elderly neighbor or a neighbor living with a disability in a single family home. All that is required is when the snow is over 2", shovel the front walk and stairs. The reward comes from the great feeling you get from helping a neighbor.

We've had several coyote sightings in the neighborhood this fall. If you're interested in our wild neighbors, please take a look at our website. They're so important they have their own page.                                                                                                        

Friendship Pet Food Pantry (FP2)

FP2's priority wish list includes dry cat food and Friskies canned cat food. Drop off cat (and dog) food at Alderman Pawar's 47th Ward Service Office Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or at the Friendship Center (2733 W. Lawrence Ave.) on Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m.
 
In 2016, pet food distribution will shift to the third Saturday of every month, from 9 to 11 a.m. Any one high-school age or older is welcome to volunteer, though a brief training is required. Other volunteer opportunities exist for all ages. Visit FP2's website, www.friendshippetpantry.org to learn more.
Thank you! 
 
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).

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.

Requests for FREE Rain Barrels are coming in. Disconnecting your downspouts has many benefits. Check it out: http://www.rainbarrelguide.com/

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
 
Thanks to all of you who donated blankets/towels for the shelters. A car load was taken to PAWS. 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.
  
Please be sure to report any drain that does not clear within 24 hours of rainfall to the 47th Ward Office or 311.
  
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  
 
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, eyeglasses, unwanted CD's can become part of an art project. Artists and teachers need them. Bring these to the alderman's office.
Western Avenue Viaduct Removal Project
The half-century old viaduct over Belmont on Western Avenue has been deteriorating for some time, and is reaching the end of its useful life. CDOT hosted an open house to discuss their plans to remove this viaduct.
 
This project will not only remove the viaduct, but will also rehabilitate the Western Avenue Bridge over the Chicago River, reconstruct/resurface the roadway on Western from Jones to Waveland, provide 13'-wide sidewalks, add a third travel lane in each direction during peak hours, provide over 80 new on-street parking spaces, and make pedestrian-minded intersection improvements like the addition of countdown timers and pedestrian refuge islands at unsignalized crossings. To review the design and other project details, please click here.

This project is expected to take 18-24 months to complete, and traffic lanes on Western Avenue will be reduced/shifted during the various phases of the project to allow for this work.

Work on Stage 1 will continue through August 2016. There will be one lane of traffic open in each direction of Western Avenue for the duration of this work.

Stage 1, currently underway, includes: removal of the viaduct (complete), deck replacement on the River Bridge, and roadway construction. The work zone during this phase will extend from the south approach of the Chicago River Bridge north to Roscoe. During this time, there will be only one lane in each direction along Western Avenue. This is the most severe restriction in place during the project, and will last approximately 5 months. Once stage 1 is completed, there will be two lanes of traffic in each direction for the remainder of the project (approx. 18 months).  To review the stages of construction and traffic control plan, please click here.

This project will have a profound impact to the travel times along Western Avenue. We will keep this article updated as information becomes available on start dates and other important notices once the project gets underway. If you have any questions, please contact the 47th Ward Office. 
47th Ward Infrastructure Update 
Check out the infrastructure map on our website. 
 
Water Main Replacement Lincoln Avenue from Belmont to Addison, Marshfield from Roscoe to School, Newborth from Ravenswood to Lincoln & School from Marshfield to 130' east of Marshfield 
Contractors working with the Department of Water Management are replacing the water mains from 1890 under the streets detailed above. The contractor has completed installing the new water main, and has begun transferring services. No Parking will be posted M-F from 7am to 4pm. No parking will be staged to the greatest extent possible. For more information, please click here.

Peoples Gas is currently working in the area around this project. They are installing new mains and services on Roscoe from Ashland to Marshfield and working in the intersection on Roscoe & Ashland. This work will be completed the week of March 21st.

Water Main Replacement for Lincoln Avenue from Lawrence to Montrose and Wilson from Lincoln to Leavitt 
Contractors working with the Department of Water Management are replacing the water mains from 1892 under the streets detailed above.  No Parking will be necessary M-F from 7am to 4pm, and will be staged to the greatest extent possible once the prep work is completed over the first few days. Work installing the main on Lincoln should be completed by today. The no parking signs are down between Wilson and Lawrence, and will be removed between Montrose and Wilson once that section is pressure tested. After the new main passes its test, the crews will return to close to transfer services. For more information, please click here.
 
Water Main Replacement Damen & Lincoln from Addison to Irving Park  
Contractors working with the Department of Water Management  have replaced the water mains from 1890 under Damen & Lincoln from Addison to Irving Park. Contractors have capped their trench with concrete on Lincoln. Full restoration will come when the weather warms in the Spring. For more information on this project, please click here.   

Sewer Main Replacement for Wolcott from Lawrence to Winnemac 
Contractors woking with the Dept. of Water Management are replacing the sewers from 1905 under Wolcott from Winnemac to Lawrence. Temporary concrete is in place and parking is restored on the 4800 block. Crews have resumed installation of sewer main on Wolcott from Ainslie to Winnemac. The 1800 block of Argyle can be accessed via the N/S alley just east of Wolcott.

Sewer installation is expected to be complete in mid or late April 2016. At that point, the contractor will mobilize to begin restoration.

Final asphalt, concrete, and landscaping restoration is expected to be completed in May of 2016.

For complete information on this project, please click here
  
Water Mains Coming Soon:
Ravenswood (east side) from Waveland Avenue to Irving Park Road. (Spring 2016)
Dakin from Western Avenue to Campbell Avenue (Spring 2016)
Winchester from Lawrence to Wilson & Leland from Damen to Wolcott (Spring 2016)

For more information, visit the infrastructure section of our website or contact Jim Poole at jim@chicago47.org or 773-868-4747. 

      

              

                  

                

              

Community Events 
For details on the events listed below, please see the events section of 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 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
Have a suggestion or comment for Ameya or the 47th Ward Team?  Please contact us at 773-868-4747 or info@chicago47.org.