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Update on Police Activity in
19th and 18th Districts
Safety Walk Tomorrow
Beat Meeting Tonight - New Location
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Dear Neighbors,
This Monday, at Wrightwood Neighbor's "Meet the Commander" event, Commander Amin Jessani of the 19th District informed neighbors that the area would be seeing increased police resources and support in the coming days.
Commander Jessani said resources would be allocated to the area bounded by Fullerton to Belmont and Lake Shore Drive to Racine, which encompasses the area in which recent crimes occurred, as well as several El stations and business corridors. These resources will be allocated well into the overnight hours.
In addition to extending some hours from 19th District Officers, we will receive officers from the citywide Community Safety Team. These teams are determined by focusing on statistics (mainly crime trends, and incident numbers) and put in districts that need extra resources.
The extra resources helped stop the trend of hijackings and robberies at the end of last year. You can read more about that here.
Commander Jessani has also created an innovative approach called the 19th District "mission teams." These units helps the detectives by talking to neighbors and collecting evidence to turn over to the detective unit to help speed the solutions to cases. Some neighbors have already spoken with these officers and helped get evidence to the detectives.
Over the weekend, we saw another armed robbery in the neighborhood on the 800 block of Armitage. The police have no evidence this is connected to the incidents last week and continue to investigate.
The information below summarizes the previous incidents still under investigation. Any relevant information you may have should be given to Area Three Detectives at 312-744-8263.
Incident times and locations:
- 2900 block of N. Clark St on May 4, 2022, at 10:45 pm (19th District)
- 2600 block of N. Bosworth Ave on May 4, 2022, at 10:50 pm (19th District)
- 1100 block of W. Wellington Ave on May 4, 2022, at 11:00 pm (19th District)
- 3000 block of N. Racine Ave on May 5, 2022, at 10:00 pm (19th District)
- 2600 block of N. Racine Ave on May 5, 2022, at 10:26 pm (19th District)
- 700 block of W. Aldine Ave on May 6, 2022, at 12:30 am (19th District)
- 1100 block of W. Fullerton Ave on May 6, 2022, at 3:00 am (18th District)
- 1300 block of W. Webster St on May 6, 2022, at 3:05 am (18th District)
This week, there will be 4 more Beat meetings, 1 Safety Walk, and 1 Community Safety Meeting. We encourage you to join, ask questions, and show support for the officers of the 18th and 19th Districts.
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Community Safety Walk
Wednesday, May 12th, 2022
8 p.m.
Wrightwood and Racine
In light of the recent robberies, I will be resuming my safety walks. We will not be driven by fear from walking in our neighborhood and we will not tolerate these crimes.
Help stand up for our neighborhood by going out for a few minutes and walking on your block. Organize a block email chain and see who will join you! If you'd like me to come and I can, I will. Just email yourvoice@ward43.org.
Please join us this Wednesday on Wrightwood and Racine at 8 p.m. to walk our community together.
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Beat Meetings in the 43rd Ward This Upcoming Week
Five of the crimes just reported took place in Lakeview and three in Lincoln Park. There are meetings for both 018 and 019 this upcoming week. You can find your beat easily here or by clicking on the map.
The 18th District meetings will be in-person, and will feature food, and a chance to ask your local police officers questions related to safety in our community.
18th District Beat Meetings
No Registration is Required!
CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR TONIGHT
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18th District CAPS Meeting
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Beat 1811 (5 p.m.)
& Beat 1813 (6 p.m.)
NEW LOCATION
St. Josaphat Church Gym
2311 N Southport
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18th District CAPS Meeting
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Beat 1812 (5 p.m.) &
Beat 1814 (6 p.m.)
Wintrust Bank
100 W North Ave
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Old Town Triangle Association's Community Safety Meeting
Thursday, May 12, 2022
7:00 pm
Old Town Triangle Center
1763 N North Park Avenue
Please join the Old Town Triangle Association. for an important Community Safety Meeting. They have invited representatives from the agencies most involved in protecting our neighborhood. In addition to explaining how their processes work, they will answer your questions. These experts are coming to share their knowledge with us, to help us understand what they do, and how we can all work better together.
- Officers from CPD will discuss the uptick in carjackings and will provide safety tips for protecting yourself and your home, and answer your questions.
- Representatives from the Office of Emergency Management & Communications will discuss topics such as city video cameras, installing security cameras at your home, and the Private Sector Camera Initiative.
- Supervisors from the 911 Center will discuss when to call 911, prioritization of 911 calls, and more.
- 43rd Ward Alderman Michele Smith will discuss safety measures proposed and already taken in the 43rd Ward and answer your questions.
This promises to be a very informative event that you don’t want to miss. Questions? Please send them to safety@oldtowntriangle.com.
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Chicago Park District Summer Program Registration
Register online May 9th and 10th
In-person registration May 14th
Click here to register and learn more.
The Chicago Park District is looking forward to providing Chicagoans with a fun-filled summer through our summer programs, including Summer Day Camp. You can start planning your summer by viewing all of our summer programs online starting today (May 2). Online registration begins Monday, May 9 for parks west of California Ave. and Tuesday, May 10 for parks east of California Ave. starting at 9 am. In-person registration will start on May 14.
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Update your Medicaid Information Now!
Learn more here.
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is taking steps to prepare for the end of the Federal Covid-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). When the PHE ends, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will end its continuous coverage provision. This provision has allowed HFS to keep Medicaid customers insured without confirming all eligibility requirements. As a result of this continuous eligibility, Medicaid customers have not been asked to update their information for two years. That new information is now critical for continued coverage.
People who use Medicaid can update their addresses two ways: calling the HFS hotline (877-805-5312), or through an HFS web form (www2.illinois.gov/hfs/address).
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Vote on the New Flag for Cook County
Learn more here.
Vote here.
A new flag for Cook County is being created in celebration of the upcoming bicentennial anniversary of the County's founding. High school students were asked to submit thoughtful flag designs representative of an inclusive representation of Cook County, the rich diversity of its residents, the beauty of its landscape, the innovation of its institutions, and the pride of our history.
Nearly 300 designs from students at 40 high schools across Cook County were narrowed to six finalists now being considered by the Cook County Board of Commissioners. 12th District Commissioner Bridget Degnen is looking to hear from constituents on the final flag designs.
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Sign Up to be a Community Researcher this Summer
Register here.
Would you like to spend some time along the lakefront this summer while also helping the North DuSable Lake Shore Drive (NDLSD) project team better understand how people use the lakefront today?
Volunteer to be a community researcher for the Public Life Study on June 16 or June 18, 2022! As part of the Public Life Study, you will be observing human behavior along the lakefront. The Public Life Study is an eye-level analysis of the relationship between human activity and the built environment. The Public Life Study uses pedestrian counts and stationary activity observations to understand the everyday life of a place. The survey aims to answer simple questions such as: Who is invited to spend time? What do they do when they stop and stay? How is the quality of the space encouraging or discouraging certain kinds of behaviors?
Community researcher positions will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all shift openings are filled, the Public Life Study signup will close. Confirmations will be sent to volunteers regarding dates, times, and locations for observations, and waitlisted volunteers will also be notified.
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Block Party Applications Now Open!
2022 block party season is officially upon us and we encourage you to submit your applications to our office for your annual block parties.
In keeping with last year's COVID-19 protocols, you will still have to have a volunteer designated as the COVID Captain to enforce safety protocols. All applications can be sent to yourvoice@ward43.org and the application can be found here.
This summer will also see the return of the Jumping Jack program which is particularly popular for blocks with young children. Requests are filled on a first come first serve basis. Apply here.
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City of Chicago Camera Registration
Register the Location of Your Private Camera Here.
Anyone who lives or operates a business in Chicago can now register private security cameras that captures the public way with the Chicago Police Department to help solve crime faster.
When you register the location of your camera, you simply allow the Chicago Police Department to contact you if a crime occurs on your block.
- CPD will not have direct access to your camera system.
- CPD cannot access camera footage without your consent.
- There is no requirement to provide footage to CPD at any time.
Learn more here.
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CTA and CDOT Seek Public Input to Help Shape New “Better Streets for Buses” Plan
Public Comment Open Now through May 31st
More information here.
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) have announced a new, joint public outreach effort to help shape the proposed “Better Streets for Buses Plan,” which when complete, will be used to guide the ongoing bus surface infrastructure improvements on a citywide scale.
The public comment period is open through May 31st. Comments and questions can also be submitted via email (betterstreetsforbuses@transitchicago.com) or by phone or text (312-772-5496).
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Chicago Moves
Gas Cards and CTA Cards
Learn more here.
Although I voted against this program, 750 prepaid gas cards or transit cards will be available to eligible residents of the 43rd Ward.
Applications for the cards are open and cards will be distributed every month from May through September. A lottery will be conducted in the second week of May – September. To be considered for each month’s lottery, applications must be submitted by the first day of that month. Apply here.
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Native Tree Planting with Michael Olmstead
Patagonia Lincoln Park
TODAY, Tuesday, May 10th, 2022
6:30 p.m.
1800 N Clybourn Ave
Register here.
At Patagonia's "Native Tree Planting" event Michael Olmstead will guide registrants on all things trees. He'll discuss which trees are appropriate for parkways and smaller gardens - highlighting the differences between shade trees, flowering, and ornamental trees. He'll also dig into important facts on planting, 1st-year care, and pruning. Michael will also touch on city laws and ordinances for folks interested in using their parkway to help add beauty and purpose to any underutilized strip of land.
Snacks and beverages will be provided. Plus you'll have a chance to win Patagonia gear and a tree!
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The 41st Annual Lincoln Park Farmers Market
Saturday, April 30th, 2022 - Saturday, November 19th, 2022
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
2001 N Orchard St.
More info click here.
The Lincoln Park Farmers Market returns once again for its 41st season this weekend!
The Market is from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturdays in the Lincoln Park High School parking lot, 2001 N. Orchard St. This market features a full array of vendors.
The market is looking for volunteers to help throughout the season. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Elsa M. Jacobson at tlpfm41@gmail.com.
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DePaul Experimental Film Festival
Saturday, May 14th, 2022
1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
935 W Fullerton Ave
Buy tickets here.
DePaul Experimental Film's “Showcase Screening” features short films that span genres in film, from collage, to structural, to landscape, to music video, to dance film, to experimental documentary, experimental narrative, and beyond.
Preceding the “Showcase Screening,” is the single-channel “Space Junk” Video Installation (on loop) featuring sculptural video created with objects found in Chicago’s glorious alleyways.
These projects were created by DePaul University School of Cinematic Arts students in Experimental Filmmaking I and Experimental Filmmaking II classes.
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Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce's Lincoln Park Uncorked!
An Armitage - Halsted Wine Stroll
Thursday, May 12th, 2022
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The return of spring brings Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage - Halsted Wine Stroll!
Enjoy curated samples of red and white wines while strolling through one of the city’s most famous shopping districts in the heart of Lincoln Park. Early Bird Discounted Tickets are available through April 10. The Early Bird tickets are only $34 and regular priced tickets are $44.
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