32nd Ward Newsletter: March 25, 2025

Dear Scott,

The Department of Public Health is hosting several upcoming vaccinations clinics in partnership with citywide senior clinics and with the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) throughout March and April. See dates and locations below for your closest event.

Street sweeping starts next week and will begin in Hamlin Park. Please see the map for 2025 attached below.

There are also some upcoming events including the City Business Expo and mark your calendars for all of the April family events in the parks.

Have a nice week,

Alderman Scott Waguespack

Public Safety Section

Mark your calendar for this month's 18th District Council Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 25th at 6:00PM.

The location for this month's meeting is St. James Church Lutheran Church at 2050 N. Fremont St. Meter parking is available on Armitage and Sheffield Avenues. Street parking is available with Parking Zone #143 stickers.

18th District Commander Michael Barz (or a representative from 18) will attend to comment on safety trends and answer questions.

RSVP

ZOOM Registration

2025 Street Cleaning Calendar

Lincoln Park Sewer Main Project #7158

Weekly Update

Status: (In progress, sewer side only: 80%)

• Schubert from Southport to Lakewood: mainline sewer installed, installation of catch basins completed, corrective work in progress.

• 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 in progress.

• The CDWM crew will continue working on Altgeld going east from Greenview.

• The Lead Service Line Replacement Program (water crews) will keep working at the 1300 block of Schubert.

Traffic Control: 

• Altgeld will remain closed from Greenview going east. The intersection Altgeld/Janssen will likely be shut down during next week, starting Tuesday 3/25.

• The 1300 block of Schubert will remain closed during working hours only.

• No parking signs are posted on all streets.

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.

Senior Vaccination Locations

The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is reminding individuals 65 and older to stay current on their COVID-19 vaccinations, which means receiving a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine six months after their initial dose. The 2024-2025 vaccine was released this past September, so seniors who received their first dose around that time would now be eligible for their second dose in March.

As part of its commitment to protecting the city’s most vulnerable residents, CDPH will host several senior clinics in partnership with the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) throughout March and April. These clinics will offer COVID-19 and flu vaccines to individuals 65 and older. If you have insurance, please bring your card. If you do not have insurance, you can still receive both vaccines with no out-of-pocket cost. No appointment necessary.

Below is the schedule of DFSS senior vaccination clinics:

• West Town Satellite Senior Center, 1613 W. Chicago, March 25, 10am-1pm
• Southeast Regional Center, 1767 East 79th St, March 26, 10am-1pm
• Renaissance Court, 78 E. Washington St., March 27, 10am-1pm
• Central West Regional Center, 2102 W. Ogden Ave., March 28, 10am-1pm
• Englewood Satellite Senior Center, 653-657 W. 63rd St., April 7, 10am-1pm

Visit CDPH’s Immunization Clinics page to find the list of clinic locations and the full calendar of vaccination events.

CDPH Advises All to Confirm Measles Vaccination

As of March 14, a total of 301 measles cases were reported in 2025 across 15 jurisdictions in the United States, including two deaths, the first U.S. measles deaths in over a decade. This is already a higher nationwide total of cases than the entirety of 2024. 

To date, no case of measles has been identified in Chicago or Illinois in 2025. However, measles is highly contagious; if one person has it, up to 9 out of 10 people nearby will become infected if they are not immune. It can also cause severe disease, long-term complications, and—in rare cases—death. The best protection against measles is the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which provides long-lasting protection. 

All Chicagoans are encouraged to review their immunization records or contact their healthcare provider to make sure they are up to date on MMR vaccine. Immunization records recorded in the Illinois immunization registry can be accessed using the Illinois Department of Public Health Vax Verify portal. 

CDPH offers MMR vaccinations for anyone who needs them, regardless of insurance status, at CDPH Immunization Clinics throughout the city. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is highly encouraged. Create an account and register for an appointment at getvaxchi.chicago.gov or by calling the clinic. 

Help Keep Crucial SSA Services in West Lakeview

West Lakeview Special Service Area (SSA) 27’s 15 year term ends 12/31/2025, and must go through a renewal process throughout 2025 in order for West Lakeview to keep crucial SSA services such as Litter Pickup, Landscaping, Holiday Decor, Outdoor Furniture Maintenance, Community Events (such as Lincoln Brunch Fest and the Lakeview Tree Lighting Ceremony), Public Art, and more.

To keep West Lakeview safe, beautiful, and fun, they will require 20% of signatures representing all Property Index Numbers (PIN) within the SSA 27 boundaries by August 1st, and you can help. 

SSA 27 Boundaries include:

• Southport: 3150 to 3880 (Byron to Belmont)
• Lincoln: 2800 to 3599 (Addison to Diversey)
• Ashland: 2800 to 3599 (Addison to Diversey)
• Belmont: 1200 to 1799 (Racine to Ravenswood)
• Any side-street intersecting the above-listed streets, up to the first alley or 100ft if no alley is present

For more info, please refer to lakeviewssa27.com/reconstitution and/or reach out to robert@lrvcc.org to inquire on how to sign for your PIN.

Chicago Board of Elections Survey

In recognition of #NationalReadingMonth, we will be collecting new & gently used books, appropriate for 0-8 year olds, to donate to @Shareourspare. 

In particular, they're hoping to grow their inventory of books that include some or all of the following-

• Highlight BIPOC and AAPI characters.
• Feature content about topics of diversity and social emotional learning.
• Are written in Spanish, Arabic, French, or Ukrainian.

ShareOurSpare ensures every Chicago area child, ages 0-5, has the essential items they need to support their health and development to equip them for a strong start.

ALL BOOKS MUST BE APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN UP TO AGE 8. Please do not bring books for older readers, as they have no place to donate or store them at this time.

Thank you!

Lakeview Egg Hunt - April 19, 11am-12pm

The brand new Easter-themed Lakeview Egg Hunt 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. Funded and hosted by SSA 27. Learn more here.

Free Remote Chicago Small Business Expo

The Chicago Small Business Expo will be held on Thursday, March 27th from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The remote expo serves as a comprehensive resource for Chicago’s small business community, ultimately increasing chances of success and achieving business goals. The expo will feature a series of webinars led by industry experts and government officials offering insights into funding opportunities and growth strategies for current and future business owners. The keynote speaker will be Brenda Palms, President and CEO of the North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN) and Sweet Beginnings, LLC. To learn more and register for the free remote Chicago Small Business Expo, visit Chicago.gov/BizExpo. 

The interactive remote expo will cover topics such as: 

• Accessing Capital: Funding options and financial resources available to entrepreneurs 
• Navigating Government Resources: Available programs, grants and regulatory support at the local, state and federal levels 

The keynote speaker will be Brenda Palms, President and CEO of the North Lawndale Employment Network and Sweet Beginnings, LLC. For 25 years, Brenda has led NLEN in the heart of the North Lawndale neighborhood, and Sweet Beginnings two social impact businesses beelove® and the beelove café. Through Sweet Beginnings model of providing transitional employment in beekeeping, honey production, packaging, and customer service, Palms has connected more than 800 job seekers with barriers to employment to good local jobs and a stepping stone to long term prosperity.  

To learn more about the expo, workshops, and schedule, click here!

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