It's Election Day

Vote!

Happy Fourth of July

Election Day Voting

Get out and Vote in the Illinois Primary today! Vote at your polling location, which you can find here

Polling stations close promptly at 7:00pm; however, voters that are waiting in line at 7:00pm will be allowed to cast their ballot.

You can also cast your ballot at the Lincoln Park Library, 1150 W Fullerton.

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please click here or call the BOE(312) 269-7900.

Find your polling location here.

4th of July Office Closure

Our office will close at 2 p.m. this Friday, July 1. Our office will also be closed Monday July 4. We will reopen Tuesday, July 5 at 9 a.m.

Have a great holiday!

Chi Street Work Portal

The Chicago Department of Transportation has set up the Chi Street Work Portal so residents can easily look up infrastructure projects including construction projects, special events and roadway moratoriums.

Want to learn more about construction on your street or a street closure close to you? Click here for the Street Work Portal

Meter Save Program

The Meter Save program offers free water meter installation by the Department of Water Management. On average this program helps homeowners save 25% on their water bills.

Those on the MeterSave waiting list will be prioritized. Anyone interested in receiving a meter can join the wait list by registering here.

Block Bin Composting Program

Block Bins is a convenient and affordable composting program in the City. The Block Bin program makes it easy for the community to recycle and compost materials.

How it Works:

Sign up: Enter your address to find a Block Bin near you.
Start Composting: Once you subscribe you are ready to start composting.
They do the rest: The Block Bin team visits your bin regularly for waste pick up.

More information here.

Scooters Are Back in the City

Shared scooters are now available to rent throughout the City of Chicago. As always we want to promote a safe and fun activity for the community.

Below are some rules for operators of a shared scooter program:

• Always wear a helmet.

• Scooters cannot be operated on sidewalks.

• Scooter riders must obey all rules of the street, including traffic lights, stop signs and one-way streets.

• Scooter riders must yield for pedestrians.

• Scooters cannot be operated on sidewalks.

• Scooters cannot be operated on the Lakefront Trail, The 606 (Bloomingdale Trail), or the Chicago Riverwalk.

All rules and more information here.

Public Safety Updates

City of Chicago Home and Business Protection Program

Apply here.

If you live in or operate a business in Chicago you can now apply to receive reimbursement for your security cameras and other security devices. Since the offer is "first-come, first serve", we encourage people who want to buy cameras to do so now.

The rebate includes:

Up to $225 per camera for a maximum of 2 cameras
Up to $150 per one year of subscription costs for cloud-based video storage systems
Up to $100 per light for a maximum of 2 lights
Up to $50 per vehicle GPS tracking device for a maximum of 2 devices
Up to $120 per one year of subscription costs for GPS tracking applications

To get reimbursed, you must provide:

Proof of address
Proof of purchase
Photo of installed device

Learn more here.

City of Chicago Camera Registration

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.

Community Events

Virtual Community Meeting: 1649 N Halsted

June 29 at 6:00 p.m.

The 2nd Ward Office will be hosting a virtual community meeting to allow Draper & Kramer to present their proposal to develop on 1649 N Halsted, the former Royal George Theatre.

Pride Night at Lincoln Common

June 30th

Lincoln Common is closing out Pride Month with a special evening on the plaza.

5:00PM: Off the Barre Workout led by Equinox Lincoln Common

(RSVP: Jessica Smelker Jessica.Smelker@equinox.com)

6:00PM: Live Music from Lakeside Pride Org’s Tiny Bubbles Ukulele Band

Special Pride-themed offerings from Lincoln Common Retailers and local business will be sampled and for sale.

More information at lincolncommon.com

Celebrate Independence Day with The Chicago History Museum

Monday July 4, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Join the Chicago History Museum at its annual Fourth of July celebration. This neighborhood favorite includes a new children’s Freedom Dance Party, a keynote speech by author and professor Michelle Duster, a Chicago blues jam session, and other family-friendly festivities. Be sure to visit the Member Tent and celebrate the opening of the Richard M. and Shirley H. Jaffee History Trail.

This outdoor event is free to all. The Museum is open from noon until 4:30 p.m. with free admission for Illinois residents. More information here.

Lincoln Park Conservancy Clean Up Day

with the 43rd Ward

July 16th 10 a.m. - noon

Join the Lincoln Park Conservancy and our office Saturday, July 16 at 10:00 a.m. for a community clean up day in Lincoln Park. Help care for the Park that makes our neighborhood so spectacular! Event kicks off at the Gazebo at North Pond (2798 N. Stockton Dr.). Volunteer activities include litter removal and weeding. Drinks and snacks provided.