Eligibility Expands for Vaccination Clinic this Weekend

Vaccination Clinic this Weekend -

Expanded Eligibility

Dear Neighbors,

Thanks to demand, Francis Parker School has graciously expanded eligibility for this weekend's vaccine clinic. The clinic will now offer vaccine to everyone 12 and over. Pediatricians will be on hand to answer questions and address concerns.

The clinic will be held this SATURDAY, May 15 and SUNDAY, May 16 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Francis W. Parker School, 2233 N. Clark Street.

Go to https://www.getinstavax.com/ivxweb/welcome, register and select "1st dose," "Pfizer" as the vaccine and "Francis Parker" as the location for your appointment. Please register in your child's name and register for each child.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Once appointment slots for the initial dates are filled, a wait list will be opened. Please read all the details below to register for an appointment.

PLEASE NOTE: This registration system works best with Chrome or Explorer. It is not compatible with Safari.

Please read over the following event details carefully:

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if under 18.
If the parent or guardian has not been vaccinated, it will be offered to them.
For the first event, participants will receive the first dose of the two-dose Pfizer Vaccine, and must be able to return on Saturday June 5 or Sunday June 6 for the second dose.
For all dates, appointments for the second dose will be scheduled three weeks after the first dose on the same time and day of the week of the initial appointment.
Masks are mandatory. Temperature checks will be done prior to entry.
If you are sick, please stay home.
Plan for your appointment to take one (1) hour from start to finish.

After registering for your first dose on May 15 or 16, you will receive a confirmation email with further information about what to expect on the day of the event.

Many thanks to Francis W. Parker School and Instavaxx for hosting this clinic. This partnership will help any eligible Chicago child better enjoy the summer, and make school a safer, healthier, and happier space for all.

If you have any questions, please contact my office at (773) 348-9500 or

yourvoice@ward43.org.

18th District CAPS Meeting

Tonight, Thursday, May 13, 2021

Beat 1812 5:00 p.m.

Beat 1814 6:00 p.m.

Please join the 18th District CAPS for a virtual CAPS meeting tomorrow.

Please click the link below to join the webinar: The link below will work for both 1812 and 1814's beat meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82898005076

Not sure in what Beat you live? Click here.

Dickens Greenway Update Virtual Meeting

Tuesday, May 18

6 p.m.

Join our office and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) for an update on the Dickens Greenway.

CDOT will provide an overview of the project and take questions from the community,

My office will conduct the discussion, take notes, and record your comments.

Please use an email associated with a Zoom account to register here.

After you register, you will receive an email with the link to access the meeting within an hour of the start time. If you have not received a Zoom link by then, please email zoomregistration@ward43.org for assistance.

Community News

Please Help Lincoln Park High School

With Needed Supplies

Wish List Drive

Now through May 31

Lincoln Park High is a very special school, with a much broader array of programs than most high schools. From its International Baccalaureate programs to musical theatre, from growing sports teams to fantastic orchestras, the arts, sports and fine academics are all there.

But in the public system, it's hard to fund all the needed supplies for such a wide scope. That's why Friends of Lincoln Park High School have worked with the faculty and staff to develop a Wish List of items needed by the school to take it to the next level.

Even if you don't have children at the school, the quality of this school is important to our community, our city - and our property values.

Here is the wish list. Please give generously.

Move for Kids

May 15-16

Don't forget, Lincoln Common is hosting Move for Kids for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago--A Weekend of Activities for All. Saturday May 15 and Sunday May 16

Join us for a weekend of activities on the plaza. Participate in one of the many family-friendly and adult-focused events including workouts, performances and more. Reservations are required, learn more here.

Our Local Restaurants

Spotlight on New Businesses

Mesa Urbana

1935 N Lincoln Park West

Mesa Urbana is a stylish, contemporary venue presenting modern takes on Mexican cuisine & craft cocktails. Chef Ruben Beltran, an industry veteran who previously worked under celebrity chef Rick Bayless, is at the helm turning out creative takes on guacamole, salmon - even burgers. Check it out here. Open for in-person and deliveries.

Patio on Schubert Continues this Weekend

As a part of celebration of the reopening of so many of our community's favorite dining spots, Schubert Avenue will be closed from Halsted street heading east to the alley.

Please join the celebration and visit some of our great restaurants.

This portion of Schubert will be closed from 9 a.m. Friday until 11 p.m. Sunday.