News from the 44th Ward
 
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January 21, 2011
In This Issue
Community Alert
2011 Municipal General Election
Blaine Elementary presents "Road to Nowhere"
Preschool and Toddler Open Playdates
Chicago Driver Survival Seminar
Board of Review Workshops
Sheil Park Daddy-Daughter Valentine Dance
Dear Neighbors,

Temperatures have dropped to subzero levels.  Please make sure to take care of yourselves and of your buildings - check on your pipes to make sure they do not freeze.  Please call 311 to request a senior wellness check if you are concerned about any elderly neighbors. 

 

Thank you to all our neighbors who participated in the community design workshop for the Belmont-Lake Shore Underpass mosaic at Nettlehorst School on Wednesday night.  It was a lot of fun and we collected a lot of good imagery of what best represents the Lakeview neighborhood.  Now, the artists will take those images and patterns and begin to design the mosaic for the underpass.

 

I know that all of you Bears (and Packers) fans are excited to watch the big game on Sunday.  There will be No Parking on Clark Street from Cornelia to Addison from 3:00pm - 9:00pm to assist with the crowds.

 

GO BEARS! 



Sincerely,

Alderman Tom Tunney

Community Alert


Arrest made - 1300 block of Barry

A man has been arrested and charged in the sexual assault that took place on the 1300 block of Barry in the 32nd Ward in December.  He is currently being held without bail.  Thank you to our neighbors who helped distribute the community alert.

You can read more about it by clicking here


Theft - Residential Street Lights

Recently on Buckingham, Melrose and Aldine, thieves have broken into the newly installed residential street lights and have stolen large amounts of copper wire. We are working to fix these lights and then weld the service panels shut.

If you see anyone forcing their way into a street light's panel, please call 911 immediately and report it to the Police with the address and a detailed description of the offender.

2011 Municipal General Election


Voter Registration ends on Tuesday, January 25 for the 2011 Municipal General Election.  Please check if your registration is up-to-date by clicking here

 

Grace Period Registration and Voting

 

There is a voter registration grace period from January 26 through February 15.  During this time, you must register in person and then immediately vote during that same visit.  Please bring two forms of identification (with at least one showing your current address).  The ONLY location for grace period registration and voting is:

 

Chicago Election Board

69 W. Washington St. - 6th Floor

Hours:  Monday - Saturday:  9:00am - 5:00pm; Sunday:  9:00am-3:00pm

 

Early Voting

 

Early Voting for the 2011 Muncipal General Election will be available from January 31 through February 17, 2011.  Chicago voters may use any City site, regardless of where they live.

 

The 44th Ward site is Merlo Library, 644 W. Belmont Ave., Monday - Saturday from 9:00am - 5:00pm.

 

Click here for a list of City-wide Early Voting locations

 

Absentee Voting

 

All absentee voting applications must be sent in by February 17, 2011.

 

You can download the absentee form by clicking here 

Blaine Elementary presents "Road to Nowhere"

 

Saturday, January 22, 2011

11:30am

Music Box Theater - 3733 N. Southport


The Music Box Theater, in conjunction with the Blaine Elementary PTA, will be showing a special screening of Race to Nowhere, an 85-minute, critically-acclaimed documentary that highlights the academic stresses that American students face in schools.   Proceeds from the event will go to benefit Blaine.

The movie will be followed by an informal discussion. For a synopsis of the film and a link to advance ticket sales (recommended), please click here

 

Resurrection Preschool and Toddler Open Winter Playdates


Saturday, January 22, 2011

10am - 12 Noon

 

Saturday, February 5, 2011

9:30am - 12 Noon

 

Resurrection Preschool - 1050 W. School


Families who are looking for a place to play can come to either of Resurrection Preschool's Open Playdates.  Children under five that are accompanied by a parent are free to play with blocks, crafts, sensory tables, and each other.  No reservation necessary!

Chicago Driver Survival Seminar

 

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

23rd District Police Station

850 W. Addison St.

7:00pm - 9:00pm 

 

 

 

Local car owners know driving in Chicago has many challenges-traffic, parking, red light cameras, parking tickets and sometimes, unfortunately the Denver boot.

 

Now, Alderman Tunney and The Expired Meter present the Chicago Driver Survival Seminar.

 

The Chicago Driver Survival Seminar is a FREE, two hour motorist education boot camp to arm Chicago drivers with the basic tools of avoiding and fighting parking tickets, understanding and avoiding red light camera tickets, dealing with speeding and other traffic tickets, keeping the Denver boot off your car and keeping drivers up to speed on recent changes to driving laws.  The publisher of the Expired Meter, the Parking Ticket Geek will discuss how to deal with parking ticket issues, the National Motorist Association's Barnet Fagel will speak to drivers about red light cameras and speeding tickets.

 

Reserve your seat by clicking here!

Property Tax Board of Review Workshops   

 

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Coonley School

4046 N. Leavitt

6:30 p.m.

 

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Ravenswood School

4332 N. Paulina

6:30 p.m.
 

The Cook County Board of Review recently announced that Lakeview Township is now open for submitting Real Estate Assessed Valuation Complaint forms.  This is your opportunity to appeal the assessed value of your property.  Board of Review Commissioner Larry R. Rogers, Jr., Alderman Gene Schulter, and Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey are sponsoring the following workshops to assist residents in filing their Real Estate Assessed Valuation Complaint forms.

 

The deadline to submit your appeal is Thursday, February 10, 2011.
 

You can download the complaint form by clicking here
 

Sheil Park Daddy-Daughter Valentine Dance

 

Friday, February 4, 2011

Saturday, February 5, 2011

6:30pm - 8:30pm

 

Sheil Park presents its annual Daddy Daughter Valentine Dance where daughters 2-12 years old are welcome to come with their Dad, Grandfather or Male Guardian to celebrate the holiday.  

 

Music will be geared to both the girls and dads and lifetime memories are sure to be created.

Tickets go on sale on Saturday, January 22.  $9.00 per person (cash only and exact change required).

 

Ticket sale times: 

 

10:00am-11:30am for the February 4 Dance

12:00pm - 1:30pm for the February 5 Dance

 

Please call Sheil Park at 312.742.7826 with any questions.