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Also included below is information on the runoff elections. Early voting has already started and Election Day is April 7th for several wards and the Mayor of Chicago.
And for some family fun, join your neighbors at one of our local parks for an Easter Egg hunt or several other activities. At the opening of the new playground at Hamlin Park this past weekend, hundreds of family members joined in the massive Easter Egg hunt. Thanks to the Hamlin Park park advisory group for all your efforts on the park and another successful egg hunt.
Have a great weekend,
Scott Waguespack
Alderman
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| 2015 Street Sweeping Schedule and Map |
| Street sweeping starts April 1st. Due to the remap, street sweeping between April 1st and May 15th will be done under the old ward boundaries. Starting May 18th, street sweeping will be done according to the new boundaries. During street cleaning days, vehicles cannot park on a specific side of the street in order to accommodate the street sweeper. Please make sure to watch out for signs on your block so that you know when your street will be swept. Permanent street sweeping signage may be changed due to sweeping logistics but we will inform you if and when that takes place. April 1st through May 15th Street Sweeping Maps and Schedules 32nd Ward Street Sweeping Schedule 32nd Ward Street Sweeping Map 1st Ward Street Sweeping Schedule 1st Ward Street Sweeping Map 26th Ward Street Sweeping Schedule 26th Ward Street Sweeping Map 35th Ward Street Sweeping Schedule 35th Ward Street Sweeping Map
May 18th thru November 19th Street Sweeping Map and Schedule
 Street Cleaning starts April 1st and runs through November 30th.
 During street cleaning days, please make sure your vehicle is not on the street to avoid a ticket and allow for the street to be cleaned. If a street is not cleaned due to vehicles left on the street, the street sweeper will likely not return until the next scheduled date. Please be aware of temporary orange colored signs and permanent signs as seen below. Read all signs before parking.
 Please assist the street sweeper by clearing out heavy garbage and placing it in black garbage cans.
Private Landscapers are not allowed to blow debris into the streets. Please call 311 and give details of the company to the operator for any landscapers you see blowing debris into the street without sweeping up.
Check commercial or arterial streets for permanent signage that restricts parking on specific times and days of the week.
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| Municipal Election: Voting Information for April 7th |
The runoff election for Mayor is on Tuesday, April 7th.
Click here to find your voting location.
Early Voting
Early Voting for the April 7th, 2015 Run-Off Election will be offered from Monday, March 23rd through Saturday, April 4th.
All 51 Early Voting sites will be open Monday through Saturday from 9 am-5 pm. Sunday hours will be offered only March 29th from 9am-3pm.
Absentee Ballot
Click here for the downloadable application to request an absentee ballot for the April 7th election. After you download the form, fill in the blanks, print it out, sign it and submit the original, completed form to:
Absentee Voting
Chicago Board of Elections
69 W. Washington St. Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60602
The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is April 2nd.
Grace Period Registration and Voting:
There is a safety net for voters who miss the standard March 10 registration deadline. From March 11th through April 4th, voters may register to vote for the first time, update their addresses or file a name change during the "Grace Period" at any of the locations listed here.
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| Western Ave Updates |
| Diversey to River: Friday 3/27/15 - Finish crossing East side of Western Ave. to transfer 2" diameter service. at Wolfram (CVS Pharmacy), complete 8" connection to existing grid main at NE corner Western / Wolfram, remove barricades to restore 2 lanes of southbound traffic. Minor amount of work remains on East side of Western near curb week of 3/30/15 to finish water main work. Belmont to Nelson: Friday 3/27/15 - Water main work suspended, contractor restoration work in progress. Additional concrete base course work required for several small areas at service transfer locations, road is currently closed to traffic. Wednesday 4/1/15 (tentative) - Crew will resume installing 8" pipe on SB ramp from Belmont to Western between Barry and Nelson (end of bridge). 8" pipe construction crossing Western between Nelson and Barry to be scheduled. Addison to Roscoe: Friday 3/27/15 - Water main work (8") is complete on the East side of Western, contractor concrete base course restoration in progress. Contractor utility work in Western / Addison intersection is in-progress. Week of 3/30/15 - Water main work (24" diameter) and traffic control lane shift scheduled to begin after completion of concrete restoration on East side of Western. |
| Resurfacing Project Notification: Damen Ave. from Diversey Ave. to Belmont Ave. |
This work will include ADA sidewalk improvements, curb and gutter removal and replacement, bus pad construction, milling and paving the existing asphalt pavement, and striping. The concrete work will take place first, and then followed by the milling and paving of the roadway.
Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin on April 3rd, pending clearance from and coordination with existing utilities and weather permitting. Bigane Paving Company is the general contractor for this project with Wight & Company providing resident engineering services for the Chicago Department of Transportation.
During construction, temporary "No Parking" signs will be periodically installed as required for each activity listed above. These temporary signs will restrict parking during working hours, while adhering to rush hours restrictions, for the completion of the work. All work on this corridor is scheduled to be completed by the end of May.
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| Easter Egg Hunts |
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Hop over to Senior Citizens Memorial Park! Two time slots will be available for all children at 10:00am or 10:30am. Click
here to RSVP; this event is free! Volunteers are also needed for this event; if you are interested, please click
here.
Saturday, March 28th
10:00am & 10:30am
Senior Citizen Memorial Park
2200 N. Oakley
Bunny Hop & Egg Hunt on Belmont Avenue
Kick off the Bunny Hop at Tribe by taking pictures with the Easter bunny! End your day with activities at State Farm! Click
here for more information.
Saturday, March 28th
11:00am-3:00pm
Tribe
1819 W. Belmont
The Annual Easter Egg Event at Jonquil Park
Bring out the kids to take pictures with the Easter bunny and bring your basket for the egg hunt! This event will be held outside, make sure you dress warm.
Saturday, March 28th
10:30am
Jonquil Park
1001 W. Wrightwood
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| 11th Annual Run to Remember |
 The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the lives of our fallen heroes. The foundation provides support and assistance to the families of Chicago police officers who have been killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty. The biggest annual fundraiser is the Run to Remember, which is being held on Saturday, May 2nd at 8am. Please click here to register.
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| Tutoring at Lincoln Belmont Library Branch |
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| Art Fans - Mark Your Calendar! |
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| Job Posting: The National Runaway |
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| 2015 Mikva Challenge Summer Program Application |
Mikva Challenge
works
with
young
people in the city of Chicago to develop the next generation of civic leaders, policy-makers,
activists
and  advocates.
Working
as a paid intern with Mikva could include:
- Developing your leadership and professional skills
- Critically thinking about issues of importance
- Conducting research and developing policy recommendations
- Working on issues connected to health, after school programs, education, parks, or juvenile justice
- Learning how city government works
- Working in the offices of elected officials
- Using social media to take action on community issues
- Advising elected officials and decision makers on youth issues
The program begins on June 29th and ends August 7th. Interns will receive a stipend, lunch, and CTA fare to and from work. You must be between the ages of 16-20 as of June 30, 2015. You can be in high school, college, or out of school. Applications are due April 24th at 5pm; click here for more information and the application.
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The Bloomingdale Trail/606 weekly update
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| Neighbors will always find the coming week's construction schedule at The 606 website under News for Neighbors. Use the link at the website to join The 606 email list for construction and other updates. Call (773) 661-9172 with construction-related questions or concerns, and someone will return your call.
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| 32nd Ward Office |
2657 N. Clybourn, 60614
Please email or call us with any requests.
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| Book Drive Benefiting Jahn School |
| Hamlin Park Playground Opening |
| Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce (RVCC) |
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The Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce (RVCC) is a non-profit organization committed to representing Roscoe Village businesses and to advancing the growth and prosperity of the Roscoe Village neighborhood.
Future events:
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It's in the Bag!- April 23rd from 5pm-9pm
Wine Stroll- May 28th from 6pm-9pm
For more information on the events, please click
here.
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| North Branch Works/IMEC Energy Efficiency Forum |
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