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44th Ward Service Office 1057 W. Belmont 773.525.6034 ward44@cityofchicago.org
| August 17, 2012
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Street Cleaning 8/20 - 8/31
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Dear Neighbors,
Those airplanes you hear overhead means the return of the annual Chicago Air and Water Show. Click here for the performance schedule and more details. There will Cubs Night Games on Monday, August 27th, Tuesday, August 28th and Wednesday, August 29th at 7:05pm. Please remember that on streets North of Belmont, Zone 383 Residential Permit Parking restrictions will begin at 5:00pm. Our office will be closed from Saturday, September 1st until Monday, September 3rd for the Labor Day weekend. We will re-open on Tuesday, September 4th. Sincerely, Alderman Tom Tunney
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Community Alert
Wanted for Attempt Criminal Sexual Assault/Burglary - 19th District
About This Crime
On Thursday, August 16, 2012, at 5:00 a.m., the female victims, ages 24 and 25, were asleep in their residence on the 800 Block of West Newport when an unknown offender broke in. The offender then attempted to sexually assault the 25 year old female victim. The disturbance awakened the second victim which caused the offender to flee the residence with miscellaneous property belonging to the victims.
About The Offender
The Offender is described as a Male, Black, 25-35 years of age, 6'1"-6'3", 180-200lbs., with black close-cropped hair. The Offender was wearing a long-sleeved dark-colored tshirt and jeans.
What You Can Do
- Be aware of this situation and alert neighbors in the area about this crime.
- Ensure all doors and windows are locked in your residence.
- Call 911 to report any suspicious person(s), vehicle(s) or activity in your neighborhood.
- Call 911 and provide a detailed description of the offender.
If you have any information about this incident, call Area North Detective Bureau at (312) 744-8261. Reference RD #HV432581.
Click here to download the alert and help us distribute among the community
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Upcoming CAPS Meetings
The next CAPS meeting for Beats 1923, 1924 and 1925 will be on Wednesday, September 5th at the 19th District Station (850 W. Addison) at 7:00pm.
The next CAPS meeting for Beat 1933 will be Thursday, September 13 at Illinois Masonic Hospital (836 W. Wellington - 7th Floor) at 7:00pm.
The next CAPS meeting for Beats 1934 and 1935 will be on Thursday, September 20th at the Inn at Lincoln Park (601 W. Diversey) at 7:00pm.
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Property Tax Assistance
Property Tax Questions - Commissioner Gainer Satellite Office Hours
Staff from Commissioner Bridget Gainer's office will be at the 44th Ward Service Office (1057 W. Belmont) on Tuesday, August 28th and Tuesday, September 11th from 1:00pm to 6:00pm to assist constituents with their property tax questions and issues. Please bring a copy of your latest bill. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Commissioner Bridget Gainer's office at 312-603-4210 or at Info@BridgetGainer.com Cook County Board of Review Valuation Appeals Seminar Wednesday, August 29th 6:30pm-8:00pm 19th District Police Station - 850 W. Addison Questions about your property taxes or the appeals process? Attend this free seminar and find out your options. Sponsored by: Board of Review Commissioner Michael Cabonargi, Alderman Tom Tunney, Senate President John Cullerton, Representative Sara Feigenholtz, Representative Ann Williams & Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer
Please bring a copy of your most recent tax bill and the Assessed Valuation Notice from the Cook County Assessor. Click here for frequently asked questions The Cook County Board of Review will be open for property tax valuation appeals for the Lakeview Township from August 20, 2012 - September 18, 2012. Taxpayers may file a one page complaint, the Board will analyze comparable properties to determine if the property is assessed too high a value. Appeals may be filed in person at the seminar on August 29th or online at www.cookcountyboardofreview.com
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Voter Registration
By now, you should have received your updated voter registration card in the mail. PLEASE NOTE: due to the new ward redistricting, your precinct and additional voter information has likely changed. New polling locations will be assigned in the near future.
Have you moved or changed your name recently? Then you need to update your voter registration. The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Presidential Election is October 9, 2012.
You can register to vote:
- At our office (1057 W. Belmont) by bringing in two forms of identification; one form MUST show your current address.
- At the Board of Election office located at 69 W. Washington, Suite 600, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- When you renew your driver's license or are visiting any state agency.
- At the Chicago Board of Elections website by printing out a voter registration form to be filled out and mailed back to the Chicago Board of Elections.
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Wrigley Field Road Tour
Sunday, August 19, 2012
8:00am
Wrigley Field
The third annual "Wrigley Field Road Tour...100 Miles to Go!" will kick off at Wrigley Field at 8:00am/ An expected 400 participants will leave from Wrigley Field and ride approximately 50 miles north of the city then make a loop back to Wrigley Field. There will be no road closures for this event.
The ride ends in celebration with a party at Wrigley Field for the participants, family members and volunteers, including a musical performance by Poi Dog Pondering. The performance is scheduled to end by 8 p.m. About half of the ballpark lights will remain on to allow crews to load out equipment and reset the field. They anticipate work will be completed by 11 p.m.
All proceeds benefit Chicago Cubs Charities and World Bicycle Relief.
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Labor Day WOOMGS Parade
Monday, September 3, 2012
11:00am - 1:00pm
Wellington and Pine Grove
The Wellington-Oakdale Old Glory Marching Society (WOOGMS) celebrates its annual Labor Day Parade now in its 48th year! Enthusiastic marchers will uphold the WOOGMS motto, "Everybody Marches, Nobody (just) Watches."
The parade will step off at the corner of Wellington and Pine Grove and travel its odyssey through the neighborhood, concluding seven blocks away on the front lawn of St. Joseph Hospital (2900 N. Lake Shore Drive). Along with candy and other treats for the marchers, entertainment at the hospital will include the acrobatic feats of the Jesse White Tumblers.
For more information, please call 773.294.6619.
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School Day Parking Signs
In light of the longer school days at Chicago Public Schools city-wide, the following changes will be made to the No Parking School Day signs in the 44th Ward.
Inter-American School (851 W. Waveland): 7:00am - 5:00pm Nettlehorst School (3252 N. Broadway): 7:30am - 5:00pm (Aldine and Broadway only) Hawthorne School (3319 N. Clifton): 7:00am - 4:30pm Agassiz School (2851 N. Seminary): 7:00am - 5:00pm
The signs will be changed over before the first day of school on September 4th. Please plan accordingly. |
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