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Dear Scott,
April is Earth Month- We have a selection of community cleanup events listed below (including the City's Clean and Green which you should sign up for by April 7). If you use the parks, please join your neighbors in a friendly Earth Day event at your local park. The MWRD is selling rain barrels for significantly less than retail. See below for details and put a rain barrel to use in your yard this spring.
The Chicago Police Districts through the CCPSA are looking for input via a survey regarding ending or limiting Chicago Police enforcement of traffic stops and vehicle violations. See below for links to the survey and other information.
Have a nice weekend,
Alderman Scott Waguespack
| | 2025 Street Cleaning Calendar | | |
Next week, street sweeping will occur in sections 6, 7, and 8 (Hamlin Park and South Lakeview). Click on the map above 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). Sweepers will do more than one pass on the block in their initial cleaning but will not come back to clean sections outside of their officially scheduled day.
Please take the time to help clear the curb in front of your property to keep the sewers flowing well. Any leftover landscaping debris from winter months should be bagged and put in the alley by your trash cans. Please do not sweep landscaping debris into the street. Piles of leaves and heavy garbage also clog the sweepers and will cause significant delays. Other large objects like branches and metal will also damage the sweepers, so please remove them from curbs.
Residents can view street sweepers in real time using the Sweeper Tracker online tool.
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April Beat Meetings
14th Police District-
1433- April 15, 6pm
Pulaski Park
1419 W. Blackhawk
1434- April 16, 6pm
Bucktown Wicker Park Library
1701 N. Milwaukee
caps.014district@chicagopolice.org
14th District Twitter
14th District CAPS- 312-744-1261
Beat 1932 CAPS Meeting Recap (Ashland/Lincoln/Fullerton)-
There were 4 robberies, one more than this time period (2 months) last year. There were 5 burglaries, 3 to residences, 1 to a business, and 1 to a garage. This is a reminder to register your bikes and to keep them locked up, even when in a garage. If your bike is stolen, you can check the stolen bike registry.
There was one arrest in this beat this period- at a traffic stop on the 3000 block of N. Ashland, officers arrested a person who had an illegal firearm. There was a district arrest of a male and female who had committed at least 6 burglaries citywide; the businesses affected are cooperating in the prosecution process.
A representative from the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce was there and suggested having a business safety seminar with the 18th and 19th Districts, which the police agreed to. He also brought up the SSA camera incentive (this incentive exists in other areas with SSAs as well; click here for SSA 27 Lakeview and here for SSA 33 Wicker Park Bucktown). Police have more coverage in the business areas late at night/early morning when the majority of damage to businesses is going on.
It was asked about having the police patrol the CTA more often. There are overtime initiatives to do this, and CAPS officers do ride the train for several stops in their district when they have an opportunity.
A couple of things that were brought up in last week’s 1434 update were mentioned here as well. The police are encouraging anyone with a camera that faces the public way to sign up to have their camera registered. This program doesn’t give the police access to the cameras themselves, just lets the police know it’s there so that officers will know where to go right away if a crime occurs. Regarding the scammers that have been pretending to collect money for causes who use your phone and switch your donation amount- they are now going door to door rather than just collecting on the street. Make sure not to open your door to anyone you don’t know.
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19th Police District Council Monthly Meeting
Join the 19th Police District Council as they welcome a representative from the Avondale Restorative Justice Community Court (RJCC). A mission of the RJCC is to end the harmful cycle of revenge and recidivism. The courts resolve conflict using restorative practices in which the participant admits wrongdoing and commits to a series of actions to repair the harm their behavior caused. They are assisted by a team who provides accountability and support. If the participant successfully completes all the agreed upon tasks, the charges are dismissed and arrest and court records are expunged.
Come to learn more and get your questions answered. Click here to RSVP.
Wednesday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center
2936 N. Southport Ave.
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Lincoln Park Sewer Main Project #7158
Weekly Update
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Status: (In progress, sewer side only: 93%)
- Schubert from Southport to Lakewood: mainline sewer installed, installation of catch basins completed, corrective work completed.
- Lakewood from Schubert to Wrightwood: mainline sewer and catch basins installed; reconnection of last private drain in progress.
- Wayne from Schubert to 250 feet south: mainline sewer installed; installation of catch basins completed, corrective work completed.
- Greenview from alley north of Altgeld to Lill: installation of mainline sewer, PDs, and catch basins completed.
- Altgeld from Greenview to Janssen: installation of mainline sewer completed; installation of catch basins as well as private drain transfers in progress.
- Janssen from Altgeld to 40 feet south: mainline sewer installed.
- The CDWM crew will continue working on the transfer of the north private drains of the 1500 block of Altgeld.
- There won’t be any interruption of either gas or water services unless of an emergency.
Traffic Control:
- Altgeld will remain closed from Greenview to Janssen.
- No parking signs are posted on all streets.
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Friends of Burr Elementary is throwing their annual spring gala on April 25th, and looking for donations for their auctions. There will be silent AND live auctions at the event, and an online auction that will run for a little over a week. They especially love offering awesome items from local Bucktown/Wicker Park businesses!
If you're interested in donating, please fill out this form.
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The Chicago Board of Elections has released a citywide online survey to gather information and opinions on Chicagoans’ voting experience and the top issues facing our elections. This feedback will be used to help shape the agenda for the future of voting in Chicago and Illinois.
Chicago voters can take the survey by clicking here!
The survey includes questions related to:
- Voter experience at the polls
- Voter turnout, participation, and engagement
- The future of voting and new methods of conducting our elections
- Challenges and opportunities facing voters and our election system
This survey is intended for voters who reside within the City of Chicago and takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
Voters can submit their responses through Saturday, April 5, 2025.
The Chicago Board of Elections is also holding a Citywide Voter Engagement Forum on Saturday, April 5 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Harold Washington College (30 E. Lake Street - Washington Hall, Room 102/103). Initial results from the citywide survey will be shared at the forum.
Voters may RSVP for the forum by clicking here!
Questions? Learn more here or email cboe@chicagoelections.gov
| | | | The brand new Easter-themed Lakeview Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19th between 11am-12pm, is perfect for families and small children, located at Lincoln & Wellington. Enjoy a 100% free Easter Bunny photo opportunity, giveaways, a small-scale Egg Hunt with eggs including candy for kids, and small gift cards and coupons from Lakeview businesses for parents. | | | |
Indie Row Bucktown Egg Hunt
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 19th, from 12pm to 5pm for an event you won’t want to miss. This is a perfect opportunity to explore your favorite businesses in the heart of Bucktown.
As you navigate through Indie Row, keep your eyes peeled for hidden Easter eggs. Each egg contains special promotions, discounts, and exciting prizes, making your experience even more rewarding.
Click here for more info.
| | Jumping Jack Program Opens April 15th! | | |
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announce that the Jumping Jack Portal will open on Tuesday, April 15 at 8:00 a.m. The Jumping Jack (inflatable bounce house) is available, free of charge, to Residential Block Parties within the city limits from Saturday, May 24 through Sunday, August 31. Mark your calendar because the requests are first come first serve!
Please note these program is for City of Chicago block parties only. Events on private property, in parks, in forest preserves, at schools, libraries or churches, private parties, birthday parties, community events, and festivals are not eligible to apply. Applicants must live on the block where the party is held.
The online application can be found here or by logging onto ChicagoNeighborhoodFestivals.us.
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Vehicle Violation Debt Relief Program
April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025
This program allows all motorists, regardless of income, to resolve eligible violations at a reduced cost, by paying only the base fine—with penalties and fees fully waived—as long as full payment is made by June 30, 2025.
Eligible violations include:
- Non-meter parking tickets and standing violations.
- Compliance violations (e.g., expired registration, no City sticker, or missing license plate).
- Automated speed and red-light camera tickets.
- A Notice of Final Determination must have been issued on or before December 31, 2023.
Additional program features:
- Tickets currently enrolled in a payment plan are eligible, if paid in full by June 30, 2025.
- Seizure-related fees (towing, storage, booting, etc.) are also waived with limited exceptions.
- Exclusions include expired meter tickets and any violation where the City has filed a case in court or has initiated administrative proceedings to collect the debt.
No application is required—eligible tickets have been adjusted and will reflect the applicable waivers until June 30, 2025. To learn more about these programs and to search or pay for tickets, visit: www.Chicago.gov/VDR or call (312) 744-7275 (Monday – Friday, 7 AM–7 PM).
| | City Sticker Amnesty Program | | The Office of the City Clerk is bringing back City Sticker Amnesty Month. This means the City Clerk's office is waiving City Sticker penalties to make it easier for Chicago drivers to come into compliance during the month of April. Visit one of the City Clerk or Department of Finance locations to purchase a City Sticker with no late and back fees from Tuesday, April 1 to Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Click here for more information. | | |
Rain barrels capture rainwater from your roof and save it for later use. Rain barrels can help prevent basement backups, street flooding, and sewer overflows by keeping rainwater out of the sewer system.
You can use rain barrel water to:
- Wash your car
- Water your lawn or garden
- Clean work boots, tools, and bikes
Rain barrel water is naturally free of chlorine, lime, and calcium and some gardeners swear their plants prefer it!
Click here for more information.
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Alderman Scott Waguespack
2657 North Clybourn
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 248-1330
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