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Dear Neighbors,
Lakeview has been named the third best big-city neighborhood in the country by MONEY Magazine. While Lakeview will always be number one to me, it is a wonderful recognition and showcases many of the things that make our neighborhood so great. Whether it be our close proximity to Lake Michigan, our endless entertainment options including first class theaters, concert venues, restaurants and Wrigley Field or the accessiblility to public transportation and many local parks, Lakeview has so much to offer residents and visitors alike. I am proud to be Alderman of the best ward in the City of Chicago.
Chicago Public Schools resume on Monday, August 26th, which is one week earlier than usual. Parking restrictions surrounding all schools go into effect on the first day of school. Vehicles that remain in the "School No Parking Zones)" are subject to ticket and/or tow.
There will be upcoming Cubs' Night Games on Monday, August 19, Tuesday, August 20, and Wednesday, August 21, at 7:05 pm. Please remember that on streets North of Belmont, Zone 383 Residential Permit Parking restrictions will begin at 5:00 pm.
Sincerely,
Alderman Tom Tunney
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Safety Update
I am co-sponsoring a free personal safety workshop with Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center (1220 W. Belmont) on Wednesday, September 11th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. The Five Fingers of Self-Defense: Think, Yell, Run, Fight, Tell workshop will provide participants with relevant tools for many types of situations from street harassment to physical assaults. Participants will learn to improve their "street smarts," recognize danger sooner, and broaden their options for how to respond. Through interactive role plays, physical exercises and group discussions, participants will practice strategies they can use to confront violence in their all areas of their lives. I encourage you to attend. Please register online at www.thousandwaves.org/vpreg.htm or call 773-472-7663.
Commander Voulgaris and I continue to work on strategies to address crime in the 44th Ward. This week you should notice an increased presence of officers on foot patroling crime hot spots in our neighborhood. There will also be a Police car dedicated to homeless issues throughout Lakeview. It will be staffed with Crisis Intervention Officers who will help connect homeless individuals with social services.
Many neighbors have asked for clarification on when to call 911 vs. 311 at recent community meetings. Any time you require a police officer to report to the scene, you must call 911. This consists of Police and Fire emergencies, a crime in progress, immediate threat to life/bodily injury or major property damage. If you need to report a crime that does not require an immediate police response, such as graffiti removal, a sanitation code violation or to file a Police report after a crime has occurred, you should call 311. |
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Wanted for Armed Robbery with a Handgun- 19th District
About this Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens in the 19th District of several armed robbery incidients that have occurred during the month of July. In these incidents, two offenders approached victims on the street or in alleys and robbed them of their wallets, money, and cell phones at gun point. The incidents have occurred in the late evening and morning hours.
Incident time and location (by block of occurrence):
- 1500 block of W. Altgeld St. - Jul. 21, 2013, 1:05 a.m.
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1500 block of W. George St. - Jul. 21, 2013, 1:15 a.m. -
1300 block of W. Grace St. - Jul 27, 2013, 11:00 p.m. -
1200 block of W. Belmont Ave. - Jul 30, 2013, 4:08 a.m. -
4700 block of N. Hermitage Ave. - Jul 30, 2013, 10:30 p.m. -
1400 block of W. Roscoe St. - Jul 30, 2013, 11:35 p.m.
About the Offenders:
There are two offenders described as male African Americans or male Hispanics,18-35 years of age. In two incidents, one of the offenders is described as having a shaved or bald head. In each incident, the offenders are seen exiting a vehicle prior to the armed robbery or seen leaving in a vehicle. Vehicle descriptions vary but include a red 2 door Toyota; a beige sedan; and a black Chevrolet.
What you can do:
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Call 911 and provide a detailed description of the offender(s) including any vehicle description, license plate information and direction of flight.
If you have any information about these incidents, contact the Bureau of Dectectives- Area North at (312)-744-8263. Anonymous Tips can be submitted to TIPSOFT.COM.
To download and print this alert for your building and neighbors, please click here.
Click here for additional safety tips. |
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Chicago Air & Water Show
Friday, August 16, 2013
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - North Avenue Beach area
Practice Show
Saturday, August 17, 2013
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - North Avenue Beach area
Show Day
Sunday, August 18, 2013
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - North Avenue Beach area
Show Day
The show is simulcast live on WBBM Radio 780am and 105.9fm
www.chicagoairandwatershow.us |
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Alderman Tunney's 44th Ward Mobile App 
Alderman Tom Tunney welcomes you to download the official 44th Ward App. Our goal is to provide updated information to residents about the community and provide an easy way to communicate with our office.
The 44th Ward app allows users to report potholes and place city service requests such as graffiti removal, a street/alley light out and rodent baiting. It also provides information on street cleaning, residential parking, Cubs games, commuity alerts and important City programs.
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44th Ward Service Office
3223 N. Sheffield Ave.44thward.org Office Hours
Monday-Thursday
8am-6pm
Friday: 8am-5pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm
Contact us:
Phone: 773-525-6034
Email: ward44@cityofchicago.org
CAPS Meetings
Beats 1923, 1925 & 1934
Wednesday, September 4 7:00-8:00 pm
19th District Police Station
850 W. Addison
Beats 1924 & 1933
Thursday, September 12 7:00-8:00 pm
Illinois Masonic Hospital
836 W. Wellington
Upcoming Street Cleaning |
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