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New garbage collection fees hit the mailboxes the last few weeks. Information specific to senior citizens is in the pamphlet attached to this email. The pamphlet has information about garbage and sewer fee discounts. If you need assistance, please call the number listed or call our office at
773-248-1330 and ask for Kerri, who can work with you on any documentation you may need.
Thanks to the staff at
HOPES for today's lively learning and action meeting on Chicago's homeless youth. Our panel included
students and mothers who have experienced homelessness, as well as academics and activists helping children.
Have a nice weekend,
Alderman Scott Waguespack
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| Self Certification for Unified Billing for Water and Garbage Collection; Bills Going Out This Month |
Part of Mayor Emanuel's 2016 city budget included a new garbage collection fee.
Chicago residences that receive garbage collection services provided by the Department of Streets and Sanitation will begin paying a garbage service fee of $9.50 per month per dwelling unit. Residents living in buildings with five or more units will continue to pay for private garbage collection service, and this fee will not apply to them.
To allow for one bill and one payment for City-provided services, the garbage fee will appear on a new, unified utility bill that reflects charges for water and sewer services provided by the Department of Water Management and garbage services provided by the Department of Streets and Sanitation. Residents will start to see bills arriving this month.
To ensure accurate billing, it is strongly recommended that residents verify the number of dwelling units identified at their property online at www.cityofchicago.org/garbagefee. Through the self certifications process, residents can view the number of dwelling units identified at their property as shown in City billing records. If this number is incorrect, residents can update the number of units through the step by step self-certification process.
Any updates to the number of dwelling units may take up to three weeks to process. For any updates that lower the number of dwelling units at the property, the City will retroactively adjust the bill and subsequent bills will also reflect the updated number of dwelling units.
Utility Billing Customer Service at
312-744-4426 is available to residents that do not have access to a computer or need assistance with the self-certification process.
Below is the bill insert for residents with a metered account that will receive their first unified utility bill in April and for all residents with a non-metered account. For additional information, please visit
www.cityofchicago.org/garbagefee.
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| Dog Licenses/Pet Information |
Why Register Your Dog?
- It helps the city locate your lost dog. A person who finds your dog can call 312-744-DOGS with your registration number (on your dog's tag).
- Dogs must be registered in order to stay at dog boarding and daycare service facilities.
- Dog registration is a prerequisite for acquiring permission to enter Chicago Park District dog-friendly areas.
- It's the law! Municipal Code 7-12-140 requires all dogs four months and older be registered with the City of Chicago.
Requirements for Dog Registration
Dogs must have a current rabies vaccination. Get your dog vaccinated at any Chicago area veterinarian clinic or other licensed provider.
License Terms and Expiration
Your dog's registration expires on either the registration expiration date (i.e. 1 or 3 years after purchase, depending on the length you purchase) or the expiration date of its current rabies vaccination, whichever comes first. Since rabies vaccinations typically last either one or three years (depending on the vaccination administered by your dog's vet), the Clerk's office offers dog registration in 1 year and 3 year increments.
Click here for more information on registering your dog.
Leash Laws
According to Municipal Code
7-12-030 , anytime you take your
dog onto public property (excluding a city
dog park), it needs to be leashed. Any owner who violates this law can be fined $300.00 per violation and up to $10,000 plus jail time if an attack occurs while their
dog is off leash.
Many times, people are confident that they will be able to control their
dog without a leash; however, you are risking your pet's and others' safety whenever you have your
dog unleashed. It is possible something might spook or startle your
dog, which could cause it to run into traffic, or after someone. It is also possible another animal might try to attack it, and without a leash, it will be harder for you to be in control of the situation. Please, for everyone's safety, including your own pet, always err on the side of caution and keep your
dog leashed.
Pick Up After Your Dogs
Our office often gets calls about irresponsible dog owners who don't pick up after their pets. Not only is this unsightly (and messy), but dog feces is one of main causes for rats. Per Municipal Code 7-12-420
, not picking up after your dog can result in a ticket between $50.00- $500.00 per violation. Please help keep your neighborhood clean and pick up after your dog.
Other Helpful Links
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| Reminder: New Schedules for Garbage Collection and Recycling; Street Sweeping Schedule Now Available |
Last week, street sweeping started as did new schedules for garbage and recycling pick up (see below). If you have questions about the schedule for any of these services, please feel free to call my office for assistance. Printed copies of these are available at my office or you can email [email protected] for a pdf file.
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| Wicker Park Bucktown SSA 33 Wants Your Input! |
Please get involved with the Wicker Park Bucktown SSA #33 Master Plan Update. "WPB Forward" is the next step toward building on the success of the award winning 2009 Master Plan while celebrating the achievements made since that have strengthened the community. Now is the time to revisit, rescope, and refocus the energy to make Wicker Park and Bucktown the best they can be. Use this website to collaborate, learn, and share 24/7. Take a tour by clicking the links below and be sure to click the "
FOLLOW
" button located in the footer. This is the time to make your suggestions about how to shape the neighborhood where you live!
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| Ward 32 Business Highlight: XO Studio |
XO studio's staff is comprised of highly talented and skilled stylists who are committed to providing their clients with both contemporary and classic looks.
As stylists, they feel that it is important to constantly strive to be educated in the most current hair care techniques and feel that growth is a product of hard work and have a complete understanding of the products they recommend to our clients.
XO studio offers a full range of services for both men and women and they look forward to seeing their current friends and meeting new ones. XO Studio's team is extremely excited to be a part of the Roscoe Village community! Opening day is April 16th & phone lines open on the 14th so mark your calendars to make that appointment asap!
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| St. John Berchmans School Fundraiser |
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| 14th District Community Alert |
If you see suspicious activity, on your property or a neighbors, call 911 and report it. Try to make a good description of the individual(s) and any vehicle involved. License plates and car color and make will help responding police identify any suspects.
A recent spate of crimes involved victims on their cellphones or walking with headphones being robbed. Keep at least one ear clear of your headphones, and always walk with your head up.
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| Citywide Clean & Green |
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| 32nd Ward Office |
Please email or call us with any requests.
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Street Sweeping Schedule |
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