On this day in 1962, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev orders withdrawal of missiles from Cuba, ending the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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World Series
LV2 parking restrictions will be in effect for all three games of the World Series tonight, Saturday, and Sunday. If you plan on visiting Wrigley Field or heading down to the entertainment district to watch the Cubs, please be aware of the parking restrictions in place around the stadium. If you choose to visit the bars or the game, be sure to have a photo id and avoid driving into the area. We strongly recommend that you use public transportation to arrive at your destinations. Chicago Police will be out in force to ensure the safety of Wrigley Field and the neighborhoods that surround the friendly confines. We hope to have a fun and safe World Series in Chicago. Go Cubs! For full information on closures and transportation, please click here. |
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Dear Neighbor,
This week, I want to give you an overview of the major proposals in the Mayor's 2017 Budget. If you would like complete information on the proposed budget, click here. The City's 2017 Budget deficit is $137.6 million, the lowest in nearly a decade and 80 percent smaller than it was in 2012. With the 2017 budget the savings, reforms, and efficiencies since 2012 are more than $600 million. The budget proposes to close the deficit by: Spending Cuts & Reforms - $33.7 million - Energy Savings, Copier Lease Changes, Zero Based Budgeting, Lease Savings, and Sale of Excess City-Owned Lan
Improved Fiscal Management - $86.4 million - Sweeping Aging Revenue Accounts, TIF Reform & Surplus, Treasurer Investment Reforms
Improved Debt Collection & Closing Loopholes - $17 million Growth in Economically Sensitive & Other Revenues - $82.3 million - Sales Tax, Lease Tax, and Other Tax Growth, State Change to PPRT Remittance, Permits & License Revenue Growth, Clerk's Vehicle Sticker Reform
New Revenue - $25.4 million - Disposable Bag Tax, Downtown Loading Zone Reform Pilot, Special Events Congestion Pricing Pilot
Police Hiring The 2017 budget begins the process of adding 970 additional sworn personnel to the Chicago Police Department. In 2017, the city plans to add an additional 250 police officers, 100 additional detectives, 37 sergeants, 50 lieutenants, and 92 field training officers. We will also invest in the academy, and improve the training and technology available to the department for training. In order to keep pace with attrition, and accomplish the goal of bringing these officers online the city plans to bring 1100 recruits through the academy in 2017. Disposable Bag Tax In August of last year, Chicago implemented a partial ban on plastic bags in an effort to curb litter, and reduce the environmental impact presented by discarded plastic. The Mayor is proposing to do away with the current ordinance, and replace it with a tax on paper and plastic bags. Under this proposal, there would be a 7 cent tax levied on all disposable bags at checkout. 5 cents would go to the city with 2 cents going to the retailer. It is expected that this tax would generate $12.9 million in revenue in its first year, and revenues would decline as less disposable bags were used. A variety of paper and plastic bags are exempt from this proposal. Including those used for flowers, potted plants or other damp items, prescription drugs, loose/bulk items, and unwrapped prepared foods or bakery goods. Expanded Mentoring Services for Youth The 2017 budget begins a $36 million investment over 3 years in mentoring programs for youth. Half the cost will be covered by taxpayers, with the additional money coming from private and philanthropic organizations. The City plans to use programs like BAM (Becoming and Man) and WOW (Working on Womanhood) to provide mentors to thousands of at risk youth in our city. Chicago Community Catalyst Fund The proposed Chicago Community Catalyst Fund is a neighborhood focused fund that will be contributed to by both city tax dollars and private investors. The Fund will make targeted investments with qualified financial managers that will then invest in community and business projects in Chicago's neediest neighborhoods.
The investment objectives for the Fund include: sustaining local economic growth, supporting critical community projects, stimulating job creation and development, catalyzing commercial, residential, and industrial growth and development in economically underserved areas, and increasing attractiveness for job creation and retention along with access to capital funding. As always, we will be hosting two town halls over the next two weeks. I hope to see you there so we can discuss these issues in more detail.
Have a great weekend and a safe Halloween. Go Cubs! Sincerely,
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Halloween Block Parties & Fun
Be on the lookout for block parties happening this weekend and Monday for Halloween. While Chicago has no official Trick-or-Treating hours it is usually done on October 31 from 4:30pm to 8:00pm.
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Yard Waste Pickup
The Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) is coordinating dedicated bagged leaf and other yard waste collection trucks this fall to assist residents in clearing their yards, parkways and storm drains to leaf debris.
Residents can call 311 to request separate bagged leaf collection from October 17 through November 30.
Leaves and other yard waste should be left near your carts for collection, and bagged separately from garbage in the black carts and separately from recycling in the blue carts.
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Early Voting
Early voting is underway. Any Chicago voter may use any Early Voting site in the city, regardless of where the voter lives. Early voting at Welles Park (2333 W. Sunnyside) runs through November 7. You can find the information on early voting hours, below. Government-issued photo ID is not required but is helpful if there is a question about the voter's registration, address, signature or if there are two voters with the same or similar names at the same address.
Early Voting will be offered at 15 W Washington St.* and the 50 ward sites (including Welles Park):
NOW -Sat., Oct. 29:
9 am to 5 pm
Sun., Oct. 30:
10 am to 4 pm
Mon, Oct. 31-Fri, Nov. 4: 9 am to 7 pm
Sat., Nov. 5:
9 am to 5 pm
Sun., Nov. 6:
10 am to 4 pm
Mon., Nov. 7:
9 am to 7 pm
You may also Vote By Mail. Applications for ballots must be delivered to the Chicago Board of Elections no later than 5pm on November 3. To apply to vote by mail or learn more, please click here.
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 FrightWalk 2016: A Haunted House Experience in the basement of St. Benedict at 2215 W Irving Park Road Something has fallen from the sky and smashed into the boiler room wall. A strange haze fills the basement. A glow can be seen. The authorities have tried to quarantine the scene, but no one returns from the basement. They can neither confirm nor deny the possibility of extraterrestrials. Unnatural growls and hisses, something is down there. Something is moving. Where have they come from and what do they want? TICKETS: $8 Plus ALL-YOU-DARE-TO-ENTER wrist bands Good from Oct. 28-30: $30 Concessions Available for purchase Link for more info: |
47th Ward A&C*
*Arts & Culture
Special Events
Alibi Fine Art, 4426 N Ravenswood Ave.
de, a solo show of photographs by Victor Yañez-Lazcano, November 5 thru December 17.
Opening reception November 5, Saturday 5 to 8PM.
Lincoln Square Art Walk, events at 4740 N Western Ave.
Celebrate 5 Years featuring juried group exhibition, artist receptions, art walk market Oct 7 to 29.
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
Cornservatory (Corn Productions), 4210 N Lincoln Ave
Nightmares On Lincoln Ave 8: The Faculty's Disturbing Craft, Monday Oct 31st @ 8pm, $15; adults only - BYOB
Death Toll: A Halloween Drinking Game Performance, Monday Oct 31st @ 11pm, $15; adults only - BYOB
DRINK! The Sketch Comedy Drinking Game: Through the Decades, Saturdays @ 11pm, Nov 5 - Feb 11 (no shows Nov 26, Dec 24, 31), $12; adults only - BYOB
Tangerine: A Two-Man Show, Fridays @ 11pm, Nov 4 - Dec 16th (no show Nov 26), $10; adults only - BYOB
Odd's Bodkins: As You Like It, Saturdays & Sundays @ 2pm, Nov 5th-26th, $20; adult recommended - BYOB
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 LoudChicago, 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. I Am Who I Am, The Story of Teddy Pendergrass, thru Oct 30 Wednesdays & Thursdays 7 PM, Fridays 8 PM, Saturdays 3 PM & 8 PM, Sundays 3 PM.
Teddy Pendergrass was considered to be soul music's number one sex symbol in the 70's with songs like "Turn Off The Lights," "If You Don't Know Me By Now," and "Wake Up Everybody." He was on top of the world and at the height of his career in 1982 when a devastating car accident left him a quadriplegic. There is so much to understand and admire about Teddy Pendergrass. www.blackensembletheater.org
Bughouse Theater, 1910 W. Irving Park Rd.
Pigpen, sing-a-long story time for kids aged 6 months to preschool, FREE (no shows in November).
Hogwash: An Improvised Tall Tale, improvised children's show on Saturdays 10:30 AM, kids $10, adults FREE.
CIS showcase, hosted by Chicago Improv Studio, Thursdays 8 PM, $5 Suggested Donation.
Improv TONIGHT, three great improv teams, Fridays 8 PM and 10 PM Saturdays at 8 PM, $10.
BugHOUSE Party, improv because our parents are out of town, Saturdays 10 PM, $10.
The Public House Theatre, 3914 N. Clark St. Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play, Fridays & Saturdays 8 PM & 10 PM, $15-$20.
A series of outrageous and hilarious comedic sketches, all centered around one thing ... alcohol!
Murder on Mount Olympus, thru November 19 Fridays & Saturdays 8PM, $15.
A "Clue"-style murder mystery of Epic Proportions!
Bye Bye Liver Presents: Shakespeare Not Stirred, thru November 19 Saturdays 10PM. $15
Shakespeare's classic drinkers take the stage and play games with audience.
My Brain is Broken, thru November 17 Thursdays at 8PM, $10
Mark Rosenthal's off-beat Stand-Up special, searching for the meaning of his mind.
Lip Cervix, thru December 15 Thursdays 8PM, $10
Taco Tuesday's all-female sketch revue about being female in the modern age.
Talk Show Presents, Third Tuesday of Every Month, 8PM, $10
Late-Night-style talk show that changes completely every month. http://pubhousetheatre.com
Belmont Theater District, Ravenswood-Irving Park-Diversey-Lake Michigan Celebrate Chicago theater in the Belmont Theater District with unprecedented deals on tickets!! For a limited time ONLY, visit BTDChicago.com to take advantage of deep discounts, 1/2 off offers and FREE TICKETS to the best of Chicago theater! BTDChicago.com is your ultimate guide to Chicago's Largest Theater District.
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
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
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Chicago Public Library Events
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School Tours & Promotions
Congratulations to Amundsen High School for being named among the Top 15 best Chicago public high schools by Chicago Magazine! Congratulations to Principal Anna Pavichevich and her amazing students, teachers, staff, administrators, parents and community members who support our neighborhood schools. Way to go Amundsen!
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 School
St. Andrew School
German International School Chicago
St. Benedict School
North Park Elementary School
Pilgrim Lutheran Church & School
Queen of Angels
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Dara Reports
Congratulations to the National League Pennant winning CUBS!
Not only did they bring October baseball to the north-side again this year; but for the first time in 71yrs. they are the #1 best baseball team in the National League! Go CUBBIES!
Do you have sensitive papers you want to shred?
Saturday, October 29; 10am-2pm at the Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave.
Halloween Safety
Safety is most important to our little ghosts and goblins. Please be aware of Block Party street closures this weekend and on Monday, October 31. While a block may be closed to vehicle traffic, all trick or treaters are welcome.
Winter is around the corner! Please bring your unwanted or outgrown coats, hats, scarves and gloves to our office. We will distribute them to: Common Pantry, Heartland Alliance Refugee Services and Lincoln Square Friendship Center. These neighborhood non-profits care for those in need.
Gardening in the winter in Chicago? Gardeners may not look busy in the winter but this is the season we plan for next growing season.
Become familiar with Center for Neighborhood Technology and RainReady Chicago:
Leave your leaves: www.whyy.org/91FM/ybyg/fallleaves.html add them to your compost or put them in large garbage bags, keep adding crushed leaves every time you rake, let the air out of the bag and use them next spring for mulch. Or rake them loosely onto your perennials for winter protection.
Riverbank Neighbors schedules workdays through the fall to install fencing, railings and plantings along the river bank from Montrose to south of Berteau. Bring the kids; join in creating this lovely place.
Sun. Oct. 30, 12-2; Sat. Nov. 5, 9-12; Sat. Nov. 19, 10-1; Sun. Dec.4, 12-2; Sat. Dec. 10, 10-1
Celebrate the Winter Solstice on Wednesday, December 21st from 6-8pm; inside and outside with fire, food, drink, song and good cheer. Stay tuned for details...
Congratulations to the Chicago Historic Bungalow Association for their recognition from MWRD of a certificate of appreciation for their work as a facilitator for rain barrels. 47th Ward partnered with HCBA for our neighbors requests for rain barrels.
If you missed the Health & Wellness Event in the 47th Ward, below is a list of Upcoming Free Flu Shot Locations on the North Side: 46th Ward Weiss Hospital Thursday, November 3rd 10am-2pm 4646 N. Marine Truman College Family Flu Day Saturday, November 5th 9am-2pm 1145 W. Wilson Chicago Police Dept. Area North Tuesday, November 8th 9am-3pm 2452 W. Belmont
Animal Care & Control 2741 N. Western offers Low Cost Vaccine Clinics on the following Wednesdays
Safety Tips from CPD to Runners & Walkers: Run/Walk in groups instead of alone, do not use headphones, wear reflective gear, stay in well-lit areas, and be aware of your surroundings and those around you.
Interested in recycling, want to learn more about how/what recycling's about in Chicago?
Gardeners Alert! Want to save water and cut down on weeds? The answer is: Mulch! Neighbors want to share ideas & reminders. Please send us yours. - Put a note on your door telling delivery services not to leave packages on your porch. Ask them to leave a notice of delivery for you to act on. Or have packages delivered to a place that will accept them.
- Please trim trees and bushes from your front yard or parkway that hang over the sidewalks. They're hazardous to pedestrians, as well as children on bikes and scooters.
- Deeply water your trees in dry weather. Set out a hose slowly dripping for an hour; then move the hose to the other side of the tree.
- Want to help stop flooding? Don't run your dishwasher or wash cloths while it's raining.
- Please remember to put all toys, strollers, and other equipment inside your home or garage.
- Put a note on your door: do not leave deliveries; thwart thieves who are looking for packages on porches
- Please keep a porch light on in the evening.
- Reminder: dogs must be on a leash when off of your property, unless they're in a dog park.
- You must pick up after your dog (unless you can teach the dog to do it his/her self).
- Have nice wheels? Wheel locks could deter thieves.
- From our Police Commander in the 19th District: please call 911 if you see or hear any suspicious activity; anything that makes you think, hmmm.
Before you go on Vacation: - Unplug everything to avoid power surges
- Set up timers on a lamp or two and leave a talk-radio station on
- Let a neighbor know you're going away
- Ask a neighborhood teen to water your plants
- Have the USPS hold your mail (you can do this online)
- Don't leave your spare key outside
You can limit crimes of opportunity. 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). Last Call for Rain Barrels before the program ends in December 2016. Order up to 4 now and spread the word to neighbors. 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. 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 storm-water-runoff from your garage go into the alley; does it seem that there is more water on your property than ever before? Please contact Dara@chicago47.org 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 Forward Chicago, 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, want to learn a handcraft, play bridge or learn how, 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 Rehome/Recycle Have an old television you want to donate? There's a resale store that accepts televisions (not just flat screens!): Unique.www.savers.com/unique 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. Recycling Reminder! Shredded paper goes in the Black Cart and everything that goes into the Blue Cart must be loose - not in a bag. If you find that neighbors are using your Blue Cart incorrectly, we have signs for you to affix to your cart which is a reminder of what goes where. 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. 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 for the Lions, and cell phones go to buy minutes for our troops overseas. We always need good books for our Little Free Library. 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're here 9-5 Monday-Friday
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Western Avenue Viaduct Removal Project
The viaduct is gone and construction has moved into Stage 2. Construction will continue through Fall of 2017.
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.
Roscoe Street Intersection:
Starting on Monday, October 3rd, the storm sewer work is schedule to be completed in the Roscoe and Western Avenue intersection. This work is anticipated to take 3 to 4 days to complete. During this time the following traffic restrictions will be in place:
- Northbound Western Avenue will be reduced to a single lane and left turns onto Roscoe will be restricted.
- Southbound Western Avenue will also be reduced to a single lane and left turns onto Roscoe will be restricted.
- Westbound Roscoe traffic will be restricted from making a left turn onto southbound Western Ave.
- Eastbound Roscoe traffic will be restricted from traveling straight through the intersection.
Advanced warning signs will be in place today warning traffic of delays next week and the intersection will be signed accordingly on Monday.
Roscoe Street to the Barry Avenue:
Construction has switched to the west side of Western Avenue between Roscoe Street and Barry Avenue. Four lanes of traffic will be maintained through the Belmont intersect. However, please be advised left turns will continue to be restricted from Western Avenue onto Belmont and Clybourn Avenue and on the side streets.
An information flyer is being distributed to the homeowners and business owners along Western Avenue who will be directly impacted by this stage of work. The flyer includes contact information so the property owners can contact me or the Contractor at any time if they have any questions. Coordination will take place with all property owners to maintain access to their properties at all times. This work is anticipated to last through to early December. Stage 3, currently underway, includes: Pavement reconstruction within viaduct footprint, pavement
widening and resurfacing N/S of viaduct footprint, sidewalk reconstructions, traffic signal improvements, and roadway lighting. Work zone extends from Jones north to Waveland. To review the stages of construction and traffic control plan, please click here.
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47th Ward Infrastructure Update
Water Main Replacement for Bradley Place from Leavitt to Wolcott, Hoyne Avenue from Bradley to Addison, and Wolcott from Bradley to Waveland In early November, crews from the Department of Water Management will begin replacing the water mains first installed in 1896 under the streets detailed above. No Parking will be necessary M-F from 7am to 4pm along with intermittent traffic closures. This work is expected to be completed by January with full restoration following in the Spring. For more information, please click here.
Water Main Replacement for Grace Street from Leavitt to Ravenswood & Berenice from Damen to Ravenswood City crews from the Department of Water Management are replacing the water mains first installed in 1891 under Berenice and Grace. No parking and traffic closures will be necessary M-F from 7am to 4pm. This work is expected to be completed by November. For more information, please click here.
Water Main Replacement for Dakin Street from Western to Campbell Contractors working with the Department of Water Management have completed installing the new water main on Dakin between Western and Campbell. Restoration will be complete before Thanksgiving. No parking will be necessary M-F from 7am to 4pm for restoration. Water Main Replacement for Leland from Damen to Wolcott & Winchester from Leland to Wilson
Contractors working with the Department of Water Management are replacing the water mains from 1896 under Leland from Damen to Wolcott and Winchester from Lawrence to Wilson. The contractor will be working closely with McPherson School during this work. No Parking and Traffic Closures will be necessary while work is underway M-F from 7am to 4pm. For more information, please click here. Water Main Replacement for Seeley from Waveland to Addions & Waveland from Hoyne to Damen City crews from the Dept. of Water Management are replacing the water mains (locations detailed above) installed in 1898 in 1-2 weeks. No parking will be necessary M-F from 7am to 4pm along with street closures during this work. This work will be completed some time in November. For more information, please click here.
Water Main Replacement for Hamilton from Sunnyside to Montrose and Agatite from Leavitt to Hamilton Contractors working with the Department of Water Management will begin replacing the water mains on the streets listed above, installed in 1890, in the next few weeks. No Parking will be necessary M-F from 7am to 4pm and street closures will occur in the area where work is happening. For more information, please click here.
Water Mains Coming Soon:
Damen - Argyle to Montrose (Fall/Winter 2016)
2016 Aldermanic Menu Projects
See below for projects receiving our initial green light for funding and construction. Please note, projects not on this list may still be in the survey phase while others may be rolled over into the 2017 menu program. The projects listed below will be completed later this year or early 2017. No parking signs will be posted ahead of the work for projects impacting neighborhood parking. For more info on the menu process, please click here. We will release our full menu report, including voting results, later in the fall.
Alley Resurfacings:
- 2100 W Irving Park/Cuyler
- 2100 W Giddings/Lawrence (Seeley to Hamilton)
- 3800 N Marshfield/Paulina (east half of east-west stretch)
- 3900 N Hermitage/Ravenswood (east-west stretch on north end)
- 4600 N Damen/Seeley (Wilson to Eastwood)
- 4800 N Clark/Ashland
- 4800 N Ashland/Paulina (large grind and patch)
- *4500 N Ashland/Paulina- NOT approved due to pooling/flooding concerns noted by engineers
Street Resurfacings:
- 3301-99 N Ravenswood
- 2500 W Melrose/3230-3600 N Rockwell
New Street Lights:
- 1800 W Larchmont/1900 W Larchmont/3930 N Wolcott/3930 N Ravenswood
- 2400 W Warner/2400 W Belle Plaine/4100 N Campbell
Alley Aprons:
- 4612 N Seeley
- 4922 N Magnolia
- 1411 W Argyle
- 3610 N Claremont
- 2143 W Ainslie
- 4344 N Bell
- 4343 N Bell
Curb/Gutter Projects:
- 1456 W Byron
- 1620 W Belle Plaine
- 3201 N Ravenswood/1800 W Belmont: ramps and crosswalks
- 3301-99 N Ravenswood
- 4530 N Ravenswood
Pedestrian Countdown Signals:
- Montrose and Lincoln
- Montrose and Wolcott
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.
November 3 Thursday 8:00 PM - 11:00 PMPhilip Glass ConcertThe Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue
November 10 Thursday 5:30 PM - 9:30 PMCasino UptownAragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Avenue
November 29 Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMCAPS Meeting: Beat 2031Swedish Covenant Hospital, Anderson Pavilion, 2751 W. Winona Avenue
November 30 Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMCAPS Meeting: Beat 2032Ravenswood Evangelical Covenant Church, 4900 N. Damen AvenueWant to put your community event in our newsletter? Check the guidelines on our website.
CAPS Meetings. If you would like 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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