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Set a reminder on your calendar for the annual city sticker sale taking place on June 11th- but this is only for those with stickers expiring this June or July. More details are listed below.
The CTA and CDOT are continuing the reconstruction of many of our CTA bus stop locations. These new pads are made of concrete and will last much longer than the typical asphalt paving. Please be aware of the additional intersection construction and workers.
The Damen, Elston, Fullerton intersection improvement is underway and will see major construction starting this June. Please be aware that some traffic delays will exist as crews begin work in the different intersections.
Have a nice weekend,
Scott Waguespack
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| Mark Your Calendar- City Sticker Sale |
The City Clerk's Office will be selling City of Chicago Vehicle Stickers/ Residential Parking Permits in my office on Thursday, June 11th from
10:00am-3:00pm. Please note- due to the change over to staggered sticker expiration dates, this sale is only for residents whose stickers expire in June or July.
Please bring:
1. Pre-Printed Renewal Form
2. Photo Identification
3. Vehicle Registration **New Mandatory Requirement**
4. If your photo ID does not have your current address, please bring a hard copy of a current lease, mortgage statement or utility bill
5. Credit Card or Check payment (payable to the 'City Clerk')
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| Neighborhood Block Parties |
The summer season is upon us and many of you are making plans to enjoy the beautiful weather. Organizing a neighborhood block party is a great way to socialize with family, neighbors and friends. To ensure that your block party is well organized, there are a few key issues that you should consider while planning and having your block party. Please read the block party rules below. We have barricades at the ward office that can be reserved if enough are available. There is also a small block party popcorn machine that is available. Please fill out a city application in order for us to notify the City of the block closure.
Block Party Application
Block Party Rules
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| Events in the 32nd Ward |
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| Cop on Top- 14th Police District |
Friday, May 29th
7 am-11 am
Dunkin Donuts- 2565 W. Fullerton
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The Bloomingdale Trail/606 weekly update - OPENING OF THE TRAIL TAKES PLACE SATURDAY, JUNE 6th!
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The Bloomingdale Trail-606 grand opening is on June 6th starting early in the morning with a kickoff at 8 a.m., a bike ride at 9 a.m. and all entry and parks opening at 10 a.m. More details to come. Bring your family to the opening!
My office will be watching the traffic created by the opening of the 606 and reviewing parking issues in the weeks and months following the opening. We will take input and make recommendations regarding parking to the neighbors along the trail after we assess the overall impact.
Construction is in full swing as we get closer to the June 6
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opening. Expect frequent closures of parts of Bloomingdale Avenue to facilitate soil placement, deliveries to the trail top, and other construction-related items. Local detours will be provided, and some work and closures may go into evening or weekend hours.
Happening now:
- Landscaping is in progress. Trees and shrubs are mostly in place between Marshfield and Central Park, with cover crops are going in where planting will continue over the summer as materials become available. Visit our Facebookand Twitter pages for photos like these.
- Soil is going in Walsh Park, around the Damen Arts Plaza, and at some street-level entrances for parks.
- Light poles are going in at park and trail access points. Poles for security cameras (no blue lights) are going in at various points along the trail.
- Running track surface work is ongoing, largely in the center section of the Bloomingdale Trail.
- At Milwaukee/Leavitt: Park grading is occurring on the Park 567 side. Complete center pier removal and repaving will happen soon.
- At the Observatory/Ridgeway, crews are finalizing the paving for the spiral, and crews are working on the path down into the Ridgeway cul-de-sac.
- Work on the nature trails (at Marshfield/Paulina, Kimball, Kimball/St. Louis, and Monticello/Central Park) is ongoing. Benches are being installed at various points along the trail and in the parks.
- Crews are updating ground-level sidewalks and curb ramps to ADA standards. Work is complete to California, and is working east.
- Planters at Western near ramps are being installed.
- Water connections are happening for irrigation components. The third phase of irrigation system components installation also continues on the west end of the trail.
- Viaduct lighting is wrapping up - crews are on the west end and expect to be finished lighting the undersides of all viaducts soon.
- Installation of guardrail foundations and guardrails continues along the length of the Bloomingdale Trail.
Coming up:
- Planting of annuals, bulbs, etc. will continue over the summer as materials become available.
Completed:
- The Walsh Park sound wall is in place.
- At Milwaukee/Leavitt: Boulders have been installed along the staircase side and the staircase has been poured. The bridge and arches have been painted.
- Trees and shrubs are largely complete between Marshfield and Central Park. The poplar grove (between Kimball and Drake) was planted this week with 723 trees.
- Path gaps have been poured; the Bloomingdale Trail concrete is complete between Marshfield and Ridgeway.
- Preparation work for the running path installation is complete.
- Crews have completed updating ground-level sidewalks and curb ramps to ADA standards from Sawyer to the western end of the project.
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 the 606 staff at (773) 661-9172 with construction-related questions or concerns.
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| Damen, Fullerton and Elston Intersection Construction |
Major work on the Damen, Fullerton and Elston intersection makeover could start in June. While parts of the project such as the rerouting of Elston Avenue will be completed by next spring, construction will continue through the end of next year.
From late May through the end of July, traffic may be reduced to one lane in each direction on Damen and Fullerton, with more intermittent lane closures to occur through the end of 2016 as crews do underground work and other preparations for major reconstruction.
Damen, Elston, Fullerton Avenue Remake Begins
Waguespack Wants Public Chicago River Access as Part of Vienna Beef Revamp
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| Goethe School Needs Your Help |
The 2015 Remix festival will be Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th from noon to 10pm. Friends of Goethe School secures the volunteers and in turn the school receives at least $5,000 to support Goethe's burgeoning art and drama program.
Volunteers are needed to request admission at the gates. If enough volunteers sign up for gate duty volunteers who are interested in serving in the beer tents will be assigned on the day of the event. I.D. is required to serve beer. Sign up for one shift or many. Your time helps the children of your community. Click here to register.
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| 2015 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) |
Students who are enrolled full-time in an Illinois college, university or vocational/certificate program by September 11, 2015, may qualify for a scholarship, which can range from $500 to $3,000. Funds may be applied to tuition, books, uniforms and fees related to the individual's course of study. Recipients must have primary residence in the city of Chicago and meet income guidelines. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Project Administrator Jenny Schuler at (312) 746-7291. Click
here to view the guidelines.
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| Operation Gratitude- Support Our Troops |
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ComEd Reminders
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ComEd reminds customers that higher temperatures can also lead to higher energy bills. ComEd customers can save energy and money this summer by following a few simple tips.
- Turn Off Your Lights: Turn off your lights when you leave a room. Turning off just one 60-watt incandescent bulb that would otherwise burn eight hours a day can save you up to $23 per year.
- Add 10 Degrees: Turn your thermostat up 10 degrees higher during the summer when you leave your home and before going to sleep. You could save up to 15% a year on cooling costs.
- Close Your Blinds in the Summer: Cooling your home in the summer takes a lot of energy. You can help keep your home cool by limiting the amount of sunlight that enters by shutting the blinds during the day. If you close your blinds when the sun is up to prevent heat from entering your home, you can lower your cooling bills this summer.
- Use a Ceiling Fan: This summer, instead of blasting the air conditioner (and blowing your electric bills through the roof), use a ceiling fan to keep cool. Using a ceiling fan may allow you to raise the thermostat setting about 4 degrees without impacting your comfort.
- Adjust Your Water Heater: Set the temperature of your water heater to 120?F. Every 10 degrees you reduce your hot water temperature saves you, on average, 3% to 5% in energy costs.
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| 32nd Ward Office |
2657 N. Clybourn, 60614
Please email or call us with any requests.
In observance of Memorial Day, my office will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2015. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26th, 2015.
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| Intersection Improvements at Damen Elston Fullerton |
| Cortland Bascule Bridges Repairs |
| 19th Police District- Welcoming the new Commander |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center- Food & Nutrition Services Job Fair |
| Parking Lot Party: Parking Lot Party |
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