COVID Test Kits Available at our Ward Office
Celebrate New Places to Play
Thanksgiving Office Closure
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Dear Neighbors,
It's wonderful to report that 77% of people 12 and up have received the vaccine in our area. Ninety-three percent of those over 65 have gotten at least one dose, we look forward to getting almost all of our seniors vaccinated.
Unfortunately, these numbers are still not enough to protect our city. Twenty-six Chicago zip codes have higher vaccination rates than we do. You can see the vaccination rates in all Chicago zip codes here.
What this means is that in general more than 1 in 4 residents of Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast are NOT vaccinated. Since 90% of our seniors are vaccinated, the number of people under 65 who are unvaccinated is actually much higher. Our case rates have begun to rise again, with 123 cases last week.
If you have not been vaccinated, please do so; if you know anyone who hasn't, please encourage them to.
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Free Test Kits available Monday
Don't get sick over the holidays and not follow up. The Chicago Department of Public Health has made available a one-time supply of Abbott BinaxNOW rapid COVID-19 self-test kits. Our ward office will receive 100 test kits (there are 2 tests in each kit), and these will be available in our office, one kit per person, beginning Monday.
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Oscar Mayer Playground Announcement
TODAY, Friday, November 19th, 2021
3:30 p.m.
2250 N. Clifton Ave
Playground Blacktop
Please join my office, Oscar Mayer School and Local School Council, Chicago Public Schools, and community stakeholders including the Sheffield Neighborhood Association TODAY, November 19th at 3:30pm for an exciting update on the Mayer playground and grounds.
We will be sharing the proposed playground plan as well as some exciting developments!
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Diversey Field Ribbon Cutting
Monday, November 22
10:00 a.m.
Diversey Ave. just east of the driving range
(parking available in the lot)
Join us, Lincoln Park High School, and others for the official ribbon cutting of the new Diversey Turf Practice Field this Monday, November 22nd at 10am. We are very excited that our high school now has a field to hold practices for our football, soccer and lacrosse teams.
In 2016, we received temporary approval to use a then-vacant lot at North and Larrabee for practice, but it was converted to a community park in the 27th Ward. We secured a $2 million commitment from Mayor Emanuel to construct a turf field in Lincoln Park just north of Diversey - which is in the 44th Ward. After a planning process led by Alderman Tom Tunney (44th), construction began in 2020, and the field was completed in August 2021.
Please join us in celebrating this long-sought amenity for our Lincoln Park High athletes. (photo via Facebook by @danonstage)
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Get Covered for 2022!
Enroll in ACA now.
November 1st, 2021 - December 15th, 2021
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, access to quality, affordable health coverage is more important than ever. Now is the time to purchase, change, or renew your health care plans under the Affordable Care Act for coverage starting on January 1, 2022. Open enrollment runs from November 1 through December 15, 2021.
Visit Healthcare.gov today to learn about the options available for you and your family.
Medicare Open Enrollment
Seniors with coverage through Medicare can enroll, switch, and disenroll their Part D and/or Medicare Advantage plan between October 15 and December 7 via Medicare.gov.
If you have any questions, call Congressman Quigley's office at (773) 267-5926.
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ComEd Tips to Keep you Protected and Hints to Recognize Scammers
Commonwealth Edison has recently provided tips to identify scammers at work. Being aware of energy scams gives you the power to spot them before they happen.
ComEd will never call or come to your home or business to:
Sell you electricity
- Ask for your account number
- Ask you to make a direct payment with a prepaid cash card, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, or third-party electronic banking apps such as Cash App, Zelle, QuickPay or Venmo
- Ask for your personal information such as Social Security number, Tax ID, or bank information
Please be aware of potential email and web scams:
- Carefully review messages originating from outside your organization's network
- Check the name of the sender and business in the email and make sure it matches the name and business in the email address. Look for misspellings and zeros in place of the letter O.
- Do you recognize the sender? Don't hesitate to make a phone call to verify a message is being sent from a trusted source. Use a phone number from your own records or the company's official website and not the number provided in the email.
- Confirm the contents of the email look legitimate especially when a request can have financial impacts, such as transferring money
- Hover over website links before clicking to confirm the legitimacy of the site
If at any time you are uncomfortable, or you feel you are experiencing suspicious behavior, call ComEd immediately at 800-EDISON1.
Click here to learn more.
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Midway Airport Ambassador Program
Midway International Airport is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to participate in its Airport Ambassador program. Volunteers assist passengers throughout Midway International Airport, including staffing information desks and supporting airport special events.
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43rd Ward Office Closure: Thanksgiving Holiday
Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 from 2 p.m. until Monday, November 29th 9:00 a.m.
The 43rd Ward Office will be closed beginning Wednesday, Nov. 24th at 2 p.m. for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen Monday, November 29th at 9:00 a.m. Please call 311 to with service issues during that time.
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Chicago Police Department Recruitment and Exams
In-Person Exams on December 2nd, 2021 through December 4th, 2021
The police department will host in-person entrance exams beginning December 2-4 at ALL City Colleges of Chicago locations. Each City College will host both a morning exam beginning at 8 a.m. and an afternoon exam beginning at 1:30 p.m. Pick the Chicago City College location and time most convenient for you to begin the process of joining the Chicago Police Department.
You can apply online and register for the exam and get specific exam information
started. You may also walk into any exam session and register on-site and take
the exam.
This is your opportunity to help make Chicago a safer city.
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Community Conversation with the 19th District
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2021
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This is the second in a series of community input meetings to draft the 19th District's strategic plans for crime enforcement and community engagement.
Your participation is needed and appreciated. For more information, please click here.
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Upcoming 19th District CAPS Meetings
To find your Beat, please click here. For full schedules of the 019 and 018 District, please click here.
Beat 1935 (6:30 p.m.): December 14th
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Senator Feigenholtz and Representative Williams' "Spinning for a Cause" at Delilah's Chicago
Sunday, November 21st, 2021
7 p.m.
2771 N. Lincoln Ave
State Senator Sara Feigenholtz and State Representative Ann Williams are hosting a “Spinning for a Cause” event this Sunday at 7 p.m. at Deliliah's, 2771 N Lincoln Avenue.
The DJ hosts will be raising money for the Wrightwood Neighbors Association to support our local schools and community initiatives. They will be joined by members of the community, students, area school faculty, and members of the local school councils. Join in the fun!
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St. Teresa's 6th Annual Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 25th, 2021
7:45 a.m.
1950 N. Kenmore Ave
St. Teresa of Avila Church is calling all walkers, joggers, runners, and pets to join them for their free and non-competitive Turkey Trot. People of all abilities are welcome!
No racing, timing, awards, or entry fee. A light breakfast will be provided. St. Teresa's is asking for non-perishable donations to their food pantry in lieu of an entry fee.
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Sparkle, Shine & Sing!
Monday, November 29th
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Lincoln Common
2345 N. Lincoln Ave.
Grab your coats, gloves and winter boots and join us for a magical outdoor event on the plaza! We will be lighting the Hanukkah menorah with Rabbi Mendy Beniyoun of Chabad House, then welcoming Santa and Lincoln Common's Christmas tree!
Plus, extra special Guest Performances:
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The cast from Love Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody will sing selections from the hilarious musical send-up, now playing at the Apollo Theater Chicago!
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Chicago musical theater favorites Audrey Billings, Dara Cameron, Brandon Dalquist and Michael Mahler from American Blues Theater 20th Annual Production of It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! will delight guests with holiday carols.
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"Joy of Toys" with Gold Coast Neighbors and North Dearborn Association
Saturday, December 4th
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Mario's Table:
21 W. Goethe St
Join Santa at “Joy of Toys” with Gold Coast Neighbors Association and the North Dearborn Association. This celebration will be held Saturday, December 4, from noon until 3:00 p.m. and will be hosted for the 28th year by Mario Stefanini, owner of a neighborhood-favorite restaurant Mario’s Table.
Because of Covid concerns, you can participate in this annual event in one of two ways: either drop off wrapped or unwrapped toys at Mario’s Table on December 4 or make a donation by going to the NDA website and clicking the “Donate” button.
The need for children to receive gifts has not changed due to COVID-19. In fact, the need for making sure that children are not forgotten during these uncertain times is even more urgent. Please make this a joyful time of the year for a child. It will make your holiday joyful, too.
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Oz Park Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 4th, 2021
5 p.m.
Just South of the Tin Man Statue
You are invited to join the Oz Park Advisory Council and Lincoln Central Association at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4th as we light up the neighborhood at the fifth annual holiday tree lighting ceremony in Oz Park. Enjoy this magical moment surrounded by the sounds of the holidays performed by singers from Lincoln Park High School.
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Winter Camp
Monday, December 27th, 2021 - Friday, December 31st, 2021
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
2430 N. Cannon Dr.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is excited to bring its Winter Camp back in 2021. Campers ages 5 to 8 years old can join them for a week-long winter camp experience.
The Nature Museum Camp team continues to look to the most current local and national guidance to ensure that the camp is safe for our campers, staff, and community. Campers and staff will complete a morning health screener. Throughout the day, campers and staff will be required to wear masks. We’ll cohort our camp groups, maintain distance as often as possible, and be outdoors whenever we can!
For more information and to register your child, please click here.
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Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, |
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