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- Easter Office Closure -
Industrial Corridor Comment
Period Extended -
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Dear Neighbor,
In observance of Good Friday, our office will close at
2
:00 PM today, April 14th,
and will re-open at 9:00 AM on Monday, April 16th.
If you have a need for city services, please call 311 for non-emergency requests, or dial 9-1-1 if you require immediate assistance.
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Industrial Corridor Redevelopment Comments
43rd Ward residents and I share a
deep disappointment over the lack of required recreational space for sports in the draft
full framework plan
for the redevelopment of the North Branch Industrial Corridor
.
The concern is magnified because the draft now proposes a base zoning of 3.0 Floor Area Ratio (as in local business areas) which could climb to 6.5 Floor Area ratio (high rises) without meaningful required recreational space to serve the burgeoning population in and around the former industrial corridor.
This sentiment is widespread and is being voiced at all the public meetings and in written feedback to the city and our office. Click here for sample feedback posted in last week's newsletter.
If you have not already done so, please share your feedback by emailing dpd@cityofchicago.org and copy me at yourvoice@ward43.org. All materials on the industrial corridor plan are posted on DPD's website.
Your online comments will be accepted until
Monday, May 1st
in advance of the Plan Commission vote on the Development framework on
Thursday, May 18th
.
On
Tuesday, April 18th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
residents can drop in at City Hall, 121 N LaSalle Street, Room 1003-A to give their comments in person. The final open house is on
Tuesday, April 25th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
at St. John Cantius Church, 825 N Carpenter Street.
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Chicago Library System Upgrade
Starting
now until Friday, April 21st
. you must bring your library card with you to check out materials, use public computer or pay for printing while the Chicago Public Library migrates to a new library management system.
Click
here
for more information.
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Noise Monitoring Legislation Passes Illinois State House
Last Wednesday, April 5th,
legislation passed the Illinois House to help combat motorcycle noise. Thanks to Representative Sara Feigenholtz, who sponsored the bill, the City of Chicago may be able to install a noise monitoring stem along Lake Shore Drive to record and process noise levels.
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St. Pauls Fourth Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Hop on over to St. Pauls, 2335 N Orchard Ave on
Saturday, April 15th between 10:00 AM and Noon for the 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Families with children of all ages will enjoy a continental breakfast with the Easter Bunny followed by an egg hunt, crafts and games. Don't forget to bring a basket for collecting eggs.
For an optional donation, bring a package or two of toilet paper for Lincoln Park Community Shelter. This egg-stravaganza is FREE, and all are welcome.
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More Easter Weekend Happenings
Check out the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce's Easter weekend guide here for
Thursday, April 13th through Sunday, April 16th
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Spring Yard Waste Collection
Citywide spring yard waste collection runs from
Monday, April 17th, through Saturday, April 22nd, and residents may request a pick-up by calling 311.
Residents should bag yard waste and leave it next to the refuse and recycling carts in the alley or at the curb. A Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) truck will collect the bags based on 311 requests and take it to be composted.
As a reminder, yard waste should not be thrown into the blue recycling cart as it contaminates the recycling stream.
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Chicago's citywide
Clean & Green Day of Service
is
Saturday, April 22nd
. Join your neighbors and community organizations in beautifying the 43rd Ward.
Call 3-1-1 or visit the
city's website to register your community group or locate a community group to join. Tools and cleaning supplies are provided by the City, and
groups must register their Clean and Green event by noon on
Wednesday, April 19th.
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Join Us at These Cleanups in the 43rd Ward:
Mayer Elementary and Trebes Park Earth Day Cleanup
Join the Friends of Mayer, Trebes Park Advisory Council, and Sheffield Neighborhood Association on
Saturday, April 22nd from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a Earth Day Cleanup of Trebes Park. Click here to
sign up.
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Friends of the Parks Earth Day Cleanups
in RANCH Triangle Parks and Jonquil Park
Friends of the Parks (FOTP) are also coordinating park cleanup events at parks across the city on
Saturday, April 22nd between 9:00 AM to Noon.
Join RANCH Triangle to beautify the Wisconsin/Halsted Pocket Park, Privet Park, and Adams Playlot. And Wrightwood Neighbors and volunteers will be out in force at Jonquil Park. Let them know you are coming by clicking
here
to register at the park of your choice.
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TWO Recycling Events:
DePaul University Electronic & Household Recycling Event
On
Friday, April 21st from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Sheffield and Fullerton parking lot DePaul University will have a free electronic & household waste recycling event. See the flyer
here for more details on what items you can bring.
If you have any questions, please contact DePaul's office of Environmental Health & Safety at 773-325-8985 or ehsoffice@depaul.edu
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Gold Coast Shredding and Recycling Event
Come out to the State Street Parking Lot, 1254 N State Parkway on
Saturday, April 22nd between 9:00 AM to Noon for free paper shredding, electronics recycling, prescription drug take-back and donation drop off with State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, Alderman Brian Hopkins, State Sen. Mattie Hunter, and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart.
Limit three boxes of paper shredding per household. Visit here for a full list of recyclable items. Click here for more details.
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18th District Infant Clothing Drive
During the month of April the 18th District Chicago Police Department,
1160 N Larrabee St. will be collecting diapers, diaper wipes, new socks, new underwear and new pajamas in the Police Department Lobby. The collection benefits The Maryville Crisis Nursery and Cradles to Crayons.
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Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Easter,
Michele Smith
Alderman, 43rd Ward
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43rd Ward Office Hours: M 9 AM - 7 PM, T-F 9 AM - 6 PM
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