32nd Ward Newsletter: May 6, 2022 |
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Greetings!
The Wrightwood Neighborhood Association will be hosting their monthly community meeting with 19th District Commander Amin Jessani Monday at 6:30. Commander Jessani, along with CAPS officers, will be present to answer any questions you may have and give a brief update on the state of public safety in the 19th District, including addressing the police response to a series of armed robberies and shootings in the 19th. For more information including the registration link, click here. This is a virtual meeting. More details about the robberies and shooting are listed below in the Police Alert.
City crews have removed the temporary existing asphalt on Armitage Avenue between Damen and Western Avenues and will be prepping the base and repaving it over the next few days. Repaving should take about a week to complete. Parking on Armitage is allowed during non-work hours for the crews but cars should be removed early each morning.
Bally's has been chosen as the operator of the state licensed casino. There is a Town Hall scheduled for next Thursday, May 12 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the UIC Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road. Representatives from the city and Bally’s Corporation will be there to share additional information, respond to questions, and hear from community members.
Have a nice weekend,
Scott Waguespack
32nd Ward Alderman
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Logan Square Farmers' Market Opening Day
(**Extra Street Closure for the First and Last Day of the Market**)
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The Mayor announced that the City has selected Bally’s Corporation to be the recipient of its sole casino license and the developer to create a world-class casino-resort and entertainment experience in Chicago on the site of the Tribune Publishing Center at Chicago and Halsted. You may read the full press release here. Many other factors were considered that led to the selection of Bally’s as the Mayor’s recommended partner on this historic development. The recommendation report will be available at chicago.gov/chicagocasino.
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Next week, street sweeping will occur in sections 4, 5, and 6 (Hamlin Park and Roscoe Village). Click on the map below to see your section's schedule.
Please be on the lookout for signs and make sure to move your vehicle on your scheduled day (south and east sides of the street are normally done on the first day, north and west on the second; please watch for signs). Please take the time to help clear the curb in front of your property. It is helpful to clear debris and clogs to keep the sewers flowing well. Please do not sweep landscaping debris into the street. Any landscaping debris should be bagged and put in the alley.
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There was an armed robbery that led to a shooting yesterday in Lincoln Park at Webster and Wayne. A 23 year old was robbed and shot for a bag and cellphone at about 3 a.m. This attack was likely carried out by the same crew of criminals that robbed and carjacked several other people over a two night period in Lincoln Park and Lakeview. The Police have been working to gather all possible witnesses and video from the area and all potential locations the phones and any credit cards were used by the criminals. They have recovered one of the vehicles on the south side of the city. The Police Department has indicated the victim did not have any i.d. on his person at the time, and he is in critical condition after being shot several times. This is a heinous crime that should have the maximum penalties charged, with no downgrade of charges, when the police apprehend these criminals. The 19th District Commander Amin Jessani, has informed us he has additional mission teams working the area this weekend. The attached alert from detectives has more information. If you have any video from cameras in the area, or information about the incidents that the police have not yet seen, please share it via the Area 03 detectives- contact info is posted in the alert below.
May CAPS Meetings - Some CAPS meetings are still being held virtually. Please email or call your district in order to get the Zoom link to your specific meeting or to find out if it is back to being in person yet.
14th Police District-
1411- May 11, 6:30pm
1413- May 18, 6:30pm
1414- May 12, 6:30pm
1431- May 19, 6:30pm
1432- May 25, 6:30pm
14th District CAPS- 312-744-1261
18th Police District-
1811- May 10, 5:00pm
Meeting ID- 828 9800 5076
18th District CAPS- 312-742-5870
19th Police District-
1921- May 18, 6:30pm
Meeting ID- 856 3121 4325
Passcode- 563908
1922- May 12, 6:30pm
Meeting ID- 851 5588 2382
Passcode- 122224
1931- May 24, 6:30pm
Meeting ID- 848 3987 1419
Passcode- 486209
1932- May 9, 6:30pm
Meeting ID- 860 9608 5141
Passcode- 556236
1933- May 10, 6:30pm
Meeting ID- 859 0869 4509
Passcode- 907989
19th District CAPS- 312-744-0064
Update- License Revocation Hearing for Dinner and a Movie. The second hearing for Dinner and a Movie- 2500 N. Ashland- took place this past week with testimony from the city side. The city attorney presented a good case for closure but since the defense attorney was not prepared, the case was delayed until May 16th when we will hear from defense witnesses. The testimony from residents and police officers was very well done, and helpful to the case made by City Attorney David Smith. We will provide an update following the May 16th hearing.
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California Water Main Project Update
All dry pipe completed between Diversey to just south of Fullerton. Diversey to Logan was pressure tested. The plan for next week is to install fire hydrants from Logan to Fullerton and begin sewer work for that same stretch. There is a connection scheduled to be done at Schubert on Monday and chlorination (disinfection) will follow from Diversey to Logan.
Southbound traffic lanes are closed during construction from 9am-4pm. An open lane in each direction is available on the existing northbound lanes during construction (Diversey to Logan).
The contractor is sweeping and cleaning up site at the end of each day and placing temporary pavement within driving lanes.
Should you have any questions or concerns, you can either ask the construction foreman during the project, or call any of the following numbers:
- 24-Hour Service and Information Line: 311
- DWM Office of Public Affairs: 312-744-6635
- 32nd Ward Office: 773-248-1330
If you would like to receive regular email updates about the progress of these projects, please go to BuildingANewChicago.org to register for project notifications. Simply enter your name, email address, and the project identification number (1901060). By signing up for the project notifications, you will be informed as the project enters each new construction phase - from mobilization of equipment onto the site, to the installation of new pipes, to the final restoration of the street.
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Armitage Water Main Projects
Armitage, Western to Kedzie- The first crew completed transferring all water services from the old water main to the new one on Armitage between Kedzie and Humboldt, and they started side connections to the existing water main at the side streets. The second crew started transferring water services between Humboldt and California.
There are no trees scheduled to be removed and no ComEd manholes to be relocated at this stage. There are no scheduled water service shutdowns for this week. West bound traffic on Armitage between Western and Kedzie remains closed until completing the installation of the new water main on the north side of the street.
Armitage, Damen to Western- Restoration of the street between Western and Damen has begun and is expected to be completed next week.
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UP North - Metra Project Update |
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Last week, Metra hosted an open house for the UP North Rebuild: Fullerton to Addison Project. The open house format was used to accommodate differing schedules and provided an opportunity for attendees to learn about components of the Project that they were most interested in. Additionally, to be responsive to attendees' requests for a more global question and answer format, Project staff answered questions as a panel.
The materials presented at the open house have been posted to the Project's website to ensure that the community has the most up-to-date information, and we've linked them below for your reference.
At the open house, the community was encouraged to provide comments that would be shared with the Project design team, the city, and the Alderman’s office to inform the design efforts for retaining walls and fencing and potential options to restore vegetation in the public way. To submit your comments on these elements online, click here. For additional Project comments, please submit via the Project email address: [email protected].
Comments are encouraged to be submitted by May 23 to be incorporated into the environmental review process and for design considerations. All materials are submitted through a federal review process.
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The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce is looking for a Director of Business Services to join their team! The Director of Business Services oversees all membership attraction, engagement, retention and sales activities while serving as a resource for Lincoln Park businesses. This is a full-time position with occasional evening and weekend hours. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to [email protected].
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Illinois State Police Now Hiring |
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The Illinois State Police is now offering a Lateral Entry Training Program! In this new Lateral Entry Training Program, Cadets will NOT have to relocate upon graduation and District assignments. Cadets will still report to the Illinois State Police Academy for the first three weeks of the Cadet Class, receiving an introduction into Illinois State Police Cadet life. Cadets will then return home, where they will report to a regional location daily for continued instruction, returning to their residence at the end of the day. Cadets will return to the Academy during specific phases of their training, such as Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, however, they will not be required to attend the Academy for more than three weeks in a row (home for the weekends) and for no more than 5-6 weeks total throughout the entirety of the Cadet Class.
To be eligible for the Lateral Entry Training Program, an applicant must still meet the requirements for pre-employment as well as the Fast Track Program. Applicants will still be required to go through the entire Merit Board and Illinois State Police hiring process, however, we will streamline the Illinois State Police Academy training process.
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One Summer Chicago Apply Today! |
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The Department of Family and Support Services is still accepting applications for One Summer Chicago (OSC). Young people can apply at www.OneSummerChicago.org up until the June 10 deadline.
This year, there are over 15,000 opportunities available for young people ages 14-24, with opportunities in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Their Summer Youth Employment Program provides employment and internship opportunities for 16 to 24 year-olds, earning $15 an hour while working with partners like the Chicago Park District, the Lincoln Park Zoo, and Lurie’s Children’s Hospital.
For 14-15 year-olds who are not quite old enough to work, the Chicagobility program helps young people explore career pathways, participate in project-based learning and field trips, and earn a $450 stipend for the summer.
And for 16-24 year-olds interested in finding service-based opportunities, the Chicago Youth Service Corps returns with civic-leadership programming that allows young people to develop solutions to systemic issues in their communities – all while earning $15 an hour. This year, the CYSC is expanding to year-round programming.
With the return of completely in-person programming, OSC 2022 will support young people as they participate in career exploration opportunities and strengthen their own neighborhoods.
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Purchase GMO FREE herbs, vegetables, flowering annuals, hanging baskets, house plants, and perennial plants at the 2022 Annual Wicker Park Plant Sale. The event is a Fundraiser for the 10,000 sq. ft. of Gardens in the Park. Children can decorate and then plant seeds in pots to take home. All the plants offered at the sale perform well in Chicago and will be personally hand-picked by Wicker Park Garden Club members. Volunteers will assist you to find the plants that will work best in your gardens, containers, or roof tops, and help you find the perfect gift for mom.
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Invite from the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce to Participate in a Community Project!
The Lakeview Public Art Committee and Special Service Area (SSA) 27 are proud to announce the creation of a community-driven mosaic in West Lakeview this spring! The mosaic will be installed on the south wall of the UPS Store located at 3501 N. Southport Ave and will represent the connectivity of Lakeview throughout the four seasons.
The primary goal of this project is to engage the community in all aspects of the mosaic. From conception to execution, we've looked to local residents and businesses for input, ideas, and feedback. Now we are calling on the entire community to help us bring the mosaic to life. That's right – we are holding open workshops for the community to contribute to the mosaic tiling and installation! Led by our project partner Greenstar Movement, these workshops will provide an opportunity to learn about the art of mosaic-making and help create West Lakeview's first mosaic. The community tiling workshops will be held during the following dates and times:
- Wednesday, May 11th - Friday, May 13th: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, May 18th - Friday, May 20th: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
You can join us for 5 minutes or for the full 3 hours, on just one of the scheduled days or all six days. There is NO wrong way to get involved and RSVPs are not required for small groups, so you can join us at any point during the above dates and times!
However, if you and/or your organization would like to bring a large group of 15-20 individuals to help tile the mosaic, please reach out to Nicole McLellan at [email protected] or 773-472-7171x102 to schedule a separate tiling workshop.
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Spring Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair |
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Shop home goods at the Spring Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair taking place on Sat, May 21 & Sun, May 22 from 10am - 5pm on Lincoln Ave from Roscoe to School, sponsored by Lakeview SSA 27! Along with shopping from a variety of vendors, enjoy live music, delicious food, kids art activities hosted by local businesses, and drinks at the beverage tent raising funds for Friends of Lakeview!
Learn more by clicking here!
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Grand Re-opening of Bottle and Bottega |
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The Chamber and Alderman Waguespack celebrated the grand re-opening of Bottle and Bottega last week! Co-owner Chris Bonk invites the publc to stop by and check out the renewed space, enjoying a bottle of wine while painting.
If you are interested in hosting a ribbon cutting for your business, please reach out to the Chamber's new business services manager Erik Carlson.
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The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) is excited to announce the locations for the fifth annual Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage - Halsted Wine Stroll on Thursday, May 12, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of curated red and white wine samples from J9 Wine Bar and Vin Chicago while strolling through one of the city’s most famous and picturesque shopping districts. Tickets here.
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PorchFest Lakeview Tickets On-Sale
PorchFest Lakeview tickets are on-sale now! Enjoy live music across 15 front porches in Lakeview on Sunday, June 5 from 1-5pm. Get your ticket to receive an event guide with porch locations, music schedule and an itinerary to explore the neighborhood! Learn more: https://www.lakeviewroscoevillage.org/porchfest
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Farmers Market Opportunity
Is your business interested in partnering with the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber at our Low-Line or Roscoe Village Farmers Market? Sign up today for our Community Partner Program which will give you an opportunity to connect with local community members and promote your business. This partnership will help support the continued existence of our markets, which makes our neighborhood a more attractive and valuable place to live and do business.
The Low-Line Market takes place on Tuesdays from 3PM-7PM from June 7th through October 11th under the auxiliary exit of the Southport CTA Brown Line station. The Roscoe Village Farmers Market is on Sundays from 8AM - 12PM from June 12th through October 9th at Jahn Elementary School.
Community Partner Benefits:
- On Site Space for one market date to engage with market-goers
- Opportunity to distribute promotional materials and giveaways
- Recognition in one Market e-newsletter
- Dedicated post on the farmers market or Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber social pages
- Opportunity to host a social media takeover at the market or leading up to the market date
- Opportunity to host giveaway on Market social media
There is a $125 fee to be a Community Partner and we give priority to chamber members. If you are interested in signing up, please fill out the below community partner application(s) for the respective market you would like to be featured.
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Small Business Resources
Business Education Webinars
The Dept of Business Affairs and Consumer Protections (BACP) continues to offer free business education webinars. The webinars feature a variety of topics aimed at helping entrepreneurs launch and grow their business and are open to the public.
Regional Business Centers
Chicago Business Centers (CBC) are eight Chicago-based business service organizations located in neighborhoods to serve as regional hubs providing business licensing assistance and other resources for small businesses. The eight centers fill the current gap of local business resources, particularly for entrepreneurs in historically under served locations and populations. To learn more about the Chicago Business Center and to set up a consultation with your local CBC, visit www.Chicago.gov/CBC.
Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDCs)
BACP provides hyper-local support to entrepreneurs and business owners through the Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC) Program, which is a network of nearly 70 grantees that are Chicago-based nonprofit business service organizations providing free business development assistance and located throughout the City. NBDCs have a strong neighborhood network and can help start-up entrepreneurs, and existing business owners, with connecting businesses to financial resources, business-to-business networking opportunities, employment and workforce development assistance and more. Find the nearest, or most appropriate, NBDC delegate agency.
Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.
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Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce State of the Wards Discussion
Wicker Park Bucktown businesses are invited to attend the annual State of the Wards event sponsored by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce to hear directly from three area aldermen, Alderman Daniel La Spata (1st Ward), Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward), and Alderman Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward). Join everyone for breakfast and presentations from the aldermen, the WPB Chamber, and WPB SSA #33.
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The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) offers free business education workshops or webinars every Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning. Topics include business licensing, operations, financial resources, marketing, and more. Programs are free and open to the public and taught by industry professionals, not-for-profit agencies, and government agencies.
BACP is committed to providing accessibility for all individuals, including people with disabilities. To request accessibility, please contact BACP at [email protected], 312-744-6060.
Wednesday, 5/11 Webinar at 3:00 PM
Your Next-level Business: Building a Foundation That Lasts
Presented by Sandra Magallon and Shaunte Robinson, Chase for Business Focused on Minority Entrepreneurs
Workshop helps business leaders rise to the challenges of today’s business world and gain the skills needed to build a lasting business. “Your Next-Level Business”. Topics covered include thinking like an entrepreneur, establishing a foundation for business growth, developing agility and resilience,
and putting people first.
Friday, 5/13 Webinar at 9:30 AM
Doing Business With the State of Illinois
Presented by Irma Lopez, IL Coronavirus Response & Relief Business Center
The Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and competitive business environment that will support underrepresented businesses increase their capacity, grow revenue, and enhance credentials. Procurement topics will cover registrations in the 5 procurement portals to do business with the state, to review requests for information or proposals and receive updates on procurement rules and requirements.
Wednesday, 5/18 Webinar at 3:00 PM
How to Open a Concession at O'Hare and Midway International Airports
Presented by the Chicago Department of Aviation - Concessions Department and Unison Retail Management
Are you interested in operating a restaurant or retail shop at O'Hare or Midway International Airport, but don't know where to begin? Come and learn about the Request for Proposals (RFP) process and how to operate a business at the airport. This workshop also provides an overview of the O'Hare, and Midway airport current Concessions programs; the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program; and the O'Hare 21 future expansion. Lastly, we will provide you with all the resources you will need to get started.
Thursday, 5/19 Webinar at 2:00 PM
Advancing Your Business with Collaboration
To honor and recognize Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, the Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) will host a free business education webinar featuring a conversation with Chicago-based business service organization leaders and small businesses owners sharing their AANHPI entrepreneurial experiences. Also, learn about business resources and programs provided by the City of Chicago. AANHPI Heritage Month is observed annually in May and celebrates the vital contributions, history, and achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders across our nation.
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Alderman Scott Waguespack
2657 North Clybourn
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 248-1330
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