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Bucktown and Wicker Park CAPS Beat 1424 meeting will be held at Pritzker School-2009 W. Schiller on February 8th at 7 pm. You can park in the school parking lot. The meeting was originally at the field house and has moved to the
Pritzker School. All 14th and 19th District public police scheduled meetings are available here. The meeting will be co-hosted by the WPC, BCO, Park District, and three local aldermen to address public safety issues amidst the increase in crime in the community and to hear from the city and Chicago Police Department about strategies to combat the crime in the community.
Save the date for a Property Tax Workshop with Cook County Commissioner Luis Arroyo, Jr. on Tuesday, February 28th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. More information to come next week,
Have a nice weekend,
Scott Waguespack
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Wicker Park/Bucktown Public Safety Community Meeting
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In response to the increase in crime in the Wicker Park/Bucktown area, there will be a community meeting in conjunction with beat 1424's CAPS Meeting:
Wednesday, February 8th
7pm
Pritzker School Auditorium
2009 W. Schiller
You do not have to live in beat 1424 to attend this meeting. Representatives will include:
32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack
1st Ward Alderman Joe Moreno
2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins
14th District Commander Fabian Saldana
Representatives from the Chicago Park District, Wicker Park Committee, and Bucktown Community Organization will also be in attendance.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at 773-248-1330.
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| Check Out These Two Events at Jahn School of Fine Arts |
Mural Reveal and Presentation
Wednesday, February 15
6pm - 7pm
3149 N Wolcott
Join Friends of Jahn and the Jahn Arts Council as we formally unveil our entrance mural. Funded through a grant from
Roscoe Village Neighbors, the mural is a symbol of our continued growth and our new identity as a
fine arts school. Learn more about the mural's development and integrated arts programming from lead artist Jessica Mueller, Ms. BZ, and Mr. Herring. Refreshments will be served.
2nd Annual Rock the Night Away
Friday, March 3
7pm - 10pm
2100 W Belmont Ave
Friends of Jahn presents their Second Annual Rock the Night Away on March 3rd. This exciting staff appreciation cocktail hour and parent party will feature plenty of food, drinks, and music as well as a silent auction and a gift tree. Parents, staff, and other community members are invited to join in the fun and help raise money to support the wonderful programs at Jahn. Tickets include food, beer, and wine for the evening. This is a great opportunity for prospective parents and members of the community to mix and mingle with current parents and teachers.
Can you donate gifts for our teachers, gift cards, items for our auction or wine? Please fill out
this form and email it to Kelly at
[email protected] or to be a sponsor
click here.
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| The Bag Tax is Here and We've Got Reuseable Bags For You! |
The Chicago Checkout Bag Tax is officially in effect. This ordinance is intended to encourage shoppers to bring their own bags and reduce waste to help our lovely planet. By definition, any bag that a customer requests to carry out goods and products will be charged $.07 whether it is paper or plastic. If you're double bagging, that's a $.07 for
each bag for a total of $.14.
There are a few exceptions to the rule such as bags provided by pharmacists for prescription drugs and bags to carry out your food from restaurants. For a full list, read this
FAQ's Sheet. However, if you're out and about, just bring a bag!
Reusable bags are sturdy and easy to carry in your car, purses, backpacks, and even your pockets. You can search online for
cleverly designed bags that can be tightly folded and hung on your keys. As a matter of fact, if you're looking for a reuseable bag that you don't want to purchase, please stop by our office. We have 100 bags to give away! It's first come, first serve and limited to 1 per person so hurry up because they will go fast!
If you need more information about the tax, especially if you're a retailer (restaurants do not apply),
click here for more.
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| CALLING NEIGHBORHOOD ARTISTS! |
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| Celebrate Chicago Theater Week with the Belmont Theater District! |
Get to know the
Belmont Theater District (BTD), Chicago's largest theater district, with FREE ENTRY to over 12 BTD Theater Partners, free drinks, show excerpts, improv, stand-up comedy, backstage tours, meet-n-greets with artists, and more. Attendees get a chance at a Grand Prize FREE Ticket Package to over 20 theaters. Entry to this open house event is free, but RSVPs are required.
Click here to RSVP and to secure your place, pick your tour, and keep abreast of enticing, up-to-the-minute event details!
Open House Tour
Saturday, February 13
10 am - 3 pm
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Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center Presents Free Senior Enrichment Seminars
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Please join the Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center (CCEJC) for the following two February senior enrichment seminars on the dates indicated below:
Reverse Mortgages and Predatory Lending Part II
Thursday, February 9
The topics to be discussed will include:
- Mechanics of a reverse mortgage
- Program requirements of the federally-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) reverse mortgage loan
- The "pros" and "cons" of a reverse mortgage versus various financial alternatives
Seminar Speaker:
- Professor R. Dennis Smith - The John Marshall Law School
A Senior's Guide to Property Tax Savings
Thursday, February 23
The topics to be discussed will include:
- Eligibility for various property tax exemptions and assessment freezes
- Senior citizen tax deferral program, certificates of error, tax sale procedures and more
Seminar Speakers:
- Attorney Lynette Lewis, Law Office of Lynette Lewis
- Theresa Chandler, Community Outreach Specialist - Cook County Assessor's Office
Both seminars will be held from
12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, in Courtroom 2005, on the 20th Floor.
Call the Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center at (312) 603-9233 today to reserve your seat.
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Chicago, IL 60614
Hours:
Monday - Friday
9 am to 6 pm
Please email or call us with any requests.
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Chicago Farmers Markets 2017 |
| National Vegetarian Museum Opening Event - Lincoln Belmont Library February 11th |
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Last night I met with the members of the Greater Goethe Neighborhood Association (GGNA) (map) to discuss issues like 
