On this day in 1778, Commander John Paul Jones leads a small detachment of two boats from his ship, the USS Ranger, to raid the shallow port at Whitehaven, England, where, by his own account, 400 British merchant ships are anchored.
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Dear Neighbor, This weekend there are two races taking place in the 47th Ward. The Race to Wrigley 5k and the Ravenswood Run 5k are annual events that bring many runners and their supporters to the neighborhood. I have included information on both routes, associated parking restrictions, and street closures below. Please pay close attention to posted 'no parking' signs, and plan accordingly if you plan on leaving the areas inside the race routes by car during. If you are able to park in your garage, please do so to maximize the number of spots available on the street in the neighborhood. Race to Wrigley The Race to Wrigley takes place Saturday, April 23rd. Information on the route can be found below. Parking restrictions will be in place starting at 2am along the route. The race and street closures will begin at 8am, and streets will be open to traffic no later that 9:30am. Parking restrictions will be released once post-race operations are completed.  Ravenswood Run The annual Ravenswood Run makes its way through the neighborhood on Sunday, April 24th. Parking restrictions will be in place along the route and the designated start and finish areas detailed below. Parking restrictions begin at 4am, and the entire course will be closed by 7:30am. Streets will be reopened to traffic on a rolling basis as the race progresses. All race route streets will be opened no later than 9:30am with the race start/finish site re-opened by 11am.
Lastly, tomorrow is the annual 47th Ward Spring Clean & Green. There will be groups of neighbors getting out across the ward to clean up their neighborhoods, and prepare for the warmer months ahead. My office will be hosting an electronics recycling event at 5333 N. Western Avenue from 10am to 1pm. Full information on the event can be found on the flyer a bit farther down in the newsletter.
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
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LV2 Cubs Night Game Parking
LV2 Passes can be picked up in our office. Bring your proof of residence, license plate number, and city sticker number. For further information, please click here. |
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2016 Block Parties
This year's block party application packet can be found by clicking here, or simply come into the 47th Ward Office to pick one up. The Jumping Jack applications are now completed online.
For complete information on block parties, please click here.
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Summer Internship Programs
Ald. Pawar's Office
The 47th Ward office is now accepting applications for one paid summer internship running from June 6 to August 12 (ten weeks). The selected intern must have completed at least one semester or quarter of college during spring of the current year in an accredited program and must be able to show proof of Chicago residency at the time of hire. The pay per hour is $9.50 for undergrads and $10.50 for grad/law students. Internship projects could cover a range of issues such as public safety, schools, transportation, zoning, housing, public art and business development. Applicants should send a resume and cover letter highlighting relevant experience & skills and explaining specific interests to Ernie Constantino via ernie@chicago47.org.
State Representative Ann Williams' Office State Rep Ann Williams Seeking Interns Interested in government, public policy, and community outreach? This opportunity would allow you to learn more about working in the public sector and viewing first-hand the responsibilities of our local elected officials. Working approximately 10-20 hours a week, this is a paid opportunity that can be tailored to your interests and skill sets,
Responsibilities could include:
-Constituent Services
-Community outreach and organizing events
-Communications and social media
-Project development and planning
Contact Colleen at 773-880-9082 or colleen@repannwilliams.com
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Chicago River Day 2016
Chicago River Day is coming up on Saturday, May 14, 2016. This annual metro-wide volunteer day spans the river's 156-mile system. Volunteers will work along the river banks and help to remove tons of litter and sort out recyclables, but can also support construction of river trails, remove invasive vegetation, and plant native plants. With over 60 locations to choose from, we are excited to see you out along the river this spring for Chicago River Day!
Registration is now open! Click here to Register.
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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 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 Chicago, 3851 N. Lincoln Ave. 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 PM, show at 8 PM (18+ recommended).
Theater
Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St.
Dionne, Thursdays 7 PM, Fridays 8 PM, Saturdays 3 PM & 8 PM, Sundays 3 PM, thru May 15.
Don't Make Me Over (In Tribute to Dionne Warwick) is a historical journey that explores Ms. Warwick's accomplishments over the decades and details her musical contribution, including 23 of Ms. Warwick's biggest hits including "Walk On By," "Message To Michael," "Alfie" and "I Say A Little Prayer," just to name a few.
www.blackensembletheater.org
Bughouse Theater, 1910 W. Irving Park Rd.
Pigpen, sing-a-long, story time for kids aged 6mos. to Preschool, FREE
Hogwash: An Improvised Tall Tale, improvised children's show, Saturdays 10:30 AM, kids $10, Adults FREE
CIS showcase, hosted by Chicago Improv Studio on Thursdays 8 PM, $5.
Skull Mountain, Improv Variety show hosted by The Comet and Fun Fun Boys on Fridays 8PM, $10
Improv TONIGHT, Long Form Improv on Saturday 8PM, $10
BugHOUSE Party, Improv because our parents are out of town on Saturdays 10PM, $10
Hornet's Nest, Stand-up open mic on Mondays sign up at 10pm, FREE
Writer's Block Party, a writer's room, workshop, meet up, and forum on Sundays 4PM to 6PM FREE
The Crowd Works, Improvised talk show Chaos, not for the easily offended. April 22, 10PM, $10
Minimun Rage and Guests, Improvised from stories of people and their jobs, April 24 and May 1, 7PM, $10
Upcoming:
Chicago Improv Festival, May 6-8, 8PM and 10PM, $10
Tablula Rasa, 24hr Short Play Festival, May 22, 7PM, $10
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
Belmont Theater District, Ravenswood-Irving Park-Diversey-Lake Michigan
Free & Discounted (under $15) Theater Tickets, April 5 thru April 19
The Belmont Theater District is Chicago's largest theater district with over 30 theaters located within a 1 mile radius. Visit www.BTDChicago.com to find the perfect show, enjoy exclusive discounts & packages from neighborhood businesses within walking distance of your theater and join their mailing list for first crack at ticket offers, exciting BTD events like the recent sold-out BTD Open House Tour - and insider theater info!
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 musicwww.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 Alibi Fine Art, 4426 N. Ravenswood Ave. Mirror Darkly, photographs by Adam Holtzman, thru May 21
Comprised of sublimation prints on metal, each one is portrait rendered so faintly that the subjects recede into blackness leaving only traces of images. www.alibifineart.com OpenWall Chicago, 4243 N. Lincoln Ave. Self Scape, featuring women artists, thru April. https://www.facebook.com/OpenWallCurator/
 
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Chicago Public Library Events
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GROWCommunity marked March by coordinating a series of visits to feeder elementary schools by high school 'student ambassadors' from Amundsen and Lake View. For some of the high school students, this was a chance to return to their elementary school alma mater -- always fun!
More importantly, the visits were an opportunity for middle school students to hear firsthand from current Amundsen and Lake View students about the transition from elementary to high school and the wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities at both high schools. Lake View's Conspiracy Theory Club and travels by Amundsen's French Club to Paris drew 'oohs and ahhs' from the crowd. The
middle-school students had no shortage of questions, asking about everything from navigating a much bigger school building to the typical homework load to opportunities for budding artists and athletes and everyone in between.
GROWCommunity is particularly looking for volunteers to support our activities in marketing/communications and fundraising and development, but we welcome all volunteers. Check out their full newsletter from March here, and you can sign up to receive these updates by clicking here. Contact Sarah Makela if you're interested in volunteering with GROWCommunity.
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School Tours & Promotions
Lane Tech High School
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
Lake View Spring Numbers for how students are planning for their futures.
* 265 (92% of seniors) students have applied to 3 or more colleges/universities
* 47 juniors applied to the DePaul College Connect enrichment program
* 31 juniors advanced to the next round for Chicago Scholars
* 12 freshmen advanced to interview for the Northwestern Academy
* 79 students admitted to attend DePaul University
* 32 students admitted to attend UIUC (Go Illini!)
* 5 students earned full-tuition scholarships to IIT (9 students admitted to IIT)
* 2 students interviewing for the Chicago Cubs Scholars Program
* 1 Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship Recipient (full tuition and housing to UIUC)
* 1 Gates Millennium Scholarship Finalist (full tuition from undergrad to doctorate)
Waters Elementary April 25 - April 29 Do you have an incoming kindergarten student for the 2016/17 school year? Know of neighbors and friends within the Waters boundaries who are planning to send their children to Waters next school year? Get the word out and encourage any family with new students to officially register for Waters during the last week of April. Early registration is vital in helping the administration plan for classroom and staff assignments. You will need to bring proof of your child's age and two documents proving your current address. Immunization records are also required prior to the start of school. Learn more about required documentation and health requirements by clicking here.
McPherson Elementary
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Dara Reports
Know your neighborhood...where is this lovely garden spot? 
Good neighbors Terry Baublis and Donna Forsberg care for many of the public garden areas in Graceland West. Want your little piece of the neighborhood to blossom and bloom? Plants are available.
If your City Sticker renewal for June - your sticker is 6/16 - please come to Sulzer Library on Saturday, May 21, 9am-1pm. Cash will not be accepted Residential Pickup Truck (or Van) Permits are no longer needed for personal (non-commercial) pickup trucks, effective 5/18/16. - If your pickup truck weighs less than 8,000 pounds, is a non-commercial vehicle, and has a valid City of Chicago Sticker, it can be parked on either a Residential or Business Street and will no longer require a permit sticker from the alderman's office.
- Out of town visitors without a Chicago City Sticker on their pickup truck may park it on a Business Street, but are not allowed to park on a Residential Street.
- Commercial/Business/Junk trucks are prohibited from parking on Residential and Business streets.
Jewel-Osco recognized that the tree grates needed to be replaced and a new tree needed to be plantedin front of their store at 4250 N. Lincoln Avenue. In March they paid $7,000 to have this work done; which will enhance the landscaping, protect the tree and beautify our neighborhood for years to come. We want to thank them for being good neighbors. Do you know a business that "goes the extra mile" to make our ward one of the best places to live in Chicago? Let us know. We want to tell folks about them! Has your alley/backyard been baited; yet you still see rats? Cats at Work has worked in 100% of the areas where cats have been relocated. 100% - no rat sightings! Feed them, give them a warm place to sleep in the winter and they work for you 24x7.
Did you know that volunteers' plant and care for four plots at Montrose Metra Community Gardens? The harvests from these plots benefit three of our local food pantries. Join them at their next work-day. Montrose Metra Community Gardens had their 1st work-day of the growing season on Sunday. They have a short wish-list if you have extras of any of these items to donate or if you could purchase one of these next time you're shopping they would greatly appreciate your help.
Wish List: 2 gallon watering cans, hand forks/cultivators, hand pruners, work gloves. Please bring your donations to Alderman's Office.
Spring Weekend Volunteer Days: April 30 & May 1 starting at 10am.
Jumping Jack Online Application for your Block Party is now on our website.
Adult Coloring Group
Grab a coloring book and your tools of choice. Take time to relax, unwind and fill a blank page. Wine and treats are available for purchase.
First Thursdays 4:00-5:30pm
Dates: May 5, June 2, July 7
Location: The Book Cellar, 4736 N Lincoln Ave Sponsored by Forward Chicago
Have any colored pencils or crayons you're no longer using? They would be greatly appreciated by the group.
Know anyone who wants their business to be located in Northcenter?
Learn about prospective properties in the neighborhood; connect with property managers and entrepreneurs. Find your perfect jumping off point to start, grow or expand a business.
Retail Northcenter Meeting, Monday, May 2nd 4054 N. Lincoln Ave. 5pm
Mark your Calendar: Saturday, April 23 10am-1pm, a Recycling Event at the 47th Ward Yard 5333 N. Western in partnership with C3. The accepted items are: computers, laptops, hard drives, LCD Monitors, Printers, Scanners, Computer Peripherals, Fax Machines, Copiers, TV's, VCR's, DVD Players, MP3 Players, Video Game Consoles, Video Equipment, for donation to PCRR, home of Computers to Schools Programs.
We will also collect cell phones, books, bicycles, crutches, and sewing machines for donation to Cell Phones for Soldiers, Open Books and Working Bikes. We won't be collecting or shredding paper. Gather your neighbors for a Clean & Green on your block. Every little bit makes a difference. We have large black garbage bags for you. Car parked for more than 7 days in the same spot on your block? Please call 911! Get the make/model/color of car and address, license plate number, city sticker (if they have one). The police must have a digital record of a complaint about the vehicle before they can ticket the car and get their process started. Most of the cars reported belong to neighbors.
Looking for a family owned thrift store that benefits local non-profits? Look no further:
Family Tree Resale/Thrift Store, 5055 N. Lincoln, 312-918-9260
One of their Voucher Partners is Lincoln Square Friendship Center.
Check out this informative and easy to use You Tube video about installing a Rain Garden. It's good for your plants, keeps rain out of the gutters, streets, basements and the river. Love the environment and wish you could learn how to be part of the solution to the problems? This is an exciting opportunity. www.naturemuseum.org/c3
C3 leaders learn from community and environmental leaders about urban sustainability
Challenges and opportunities for change, then lead a sustainability service project in your community with support and resources from the Nature Museum.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 use batteries during our twice yearly, spring and fall recycling events only. They will be sent to a recycler in Michigan.
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.
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.
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 Treehouse. 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.
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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.
Starting Monday, March 28th, the contractor will begin sewer work between Addison and Roscoe. The sewer work extends down the center of the roadway. This will limit the ability for Western Ave motorists to make left turns for approximately a 4 - 6 weeks. The contractor will be patching the roadway and constructing the new raised medians behind the sewer work. During this time, the Lane Tech parking lot will only be able to be accessed from southbound Western Ave. Signs will be installed indicating that left turns are prohibited across the work zone. Left turns will still be able to be made at Addison and Roscoe. 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.
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47th Ward Infrastructure Update
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 capped the trench and restoration is mobilizing. No Parking will be posted M-F from 7am to 4pm where needed for curb and sidewalk work. No parking will be staged to the greatest extent possible. For more information, please click here. 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. The new water main on Lincoln is complete and services have been transferred. The trench has been capped and restoration will continue. 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)
Metra Project- Phase II Metra and Union Pacific expect to start construction on the second and final phase of their project along Ravenswood in late 2016 or early 2017. The project is expected to last approximately 3 years and this work is funded by the Federal Transit Administration. Phase II work on the east side will mirror much of the Phase I work on the west side, which was completed in 2015. Phase II includes the construction of a new inbound Ravenswood station on the east side of the tracks between Leland and Lawrence, and the replacement of 11 bridges on the east side of the tracks from Grace up to Balmoral. Design and engineering work is being completed and the project will go out to bid this spring/summer. A community meeting will be scheduled for this summer to notify residents and businesses of the work that is planned. For more information, please click here.
For more information, visit the infrastructure section of our website or contact Jim Poole at jim@chicago47.org or 773-868-4747. |
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Community Events
For details on the events listed below, please see the events section of our website.
April 24 Sunday 7:00 AM - 10:30 AMRavenswood Run 5KAll Saints Episcopal Church, 4550 N Hermitage Avenue
May 22 Sunday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PMDuo Yumeno ConcertRavenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church, 4511 N. Hermitage Avenue
May 25 Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMCAPS Meeting: Beat 2032Ravenswood Evangelical Covenant Church, 4900 N. Damen Avenue
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 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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