Ald. Scott Waguespack July 10, 2020 Update

Mayor Lightfoot has announced  a citywide challenge  over the next few days to see which ward can secure the highest increases in Census responses. Residents can see the updated results daily  here . Complete the  Census  by mail, phone, or online . Please help spread the word and make sure our residents are counted.

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No Permits for Block Parties

Through September 7, 2020

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced that no block party permits will be issued through September 7 and any permits that were issued last week will be revoked.

Following recommendations from the CDC and the guidance of City and State officials to avoid non-essential gatherings and any gatherings larger than 50 individuals,  Block Party permits are not being issued during summer of 2020.

Please refer to the Chicago Department of Public Health’s website  chicago.gov/coronavirus  for the latest local updates on the response to COVID-19.

CDPH: Issues an Emergency Travel Order

Effective Immediately

At the end of last week, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Emergency  Travel Order  from states experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases to self-quarantine for a period of 14 days upon arrival to Chicago.  These states include: AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, ID, LA, MS, NC, NV, SC, TN, TX, and UT.  The self-quarantine requirement applies even if you are not experiencing symptoms and test negative for COVID-19.

Violators are subject to fines of $100 - $500 per day, or up to $7,000. Essential workers are an exception to the travel order if they are traveling for work purposes. Essential workers, defined as  individuals who work in critical infrastructure , are exempt from the requirement to self-quarantine if traveling for work purposes, certified in writing by the worker’s employer and made available for review by authorized officials from the Chicago Department of Public Health and Chicago Police Department. There are other exceptions to the order as well. For example, it does not apply to any individual passing through designated states for a limited duration (less than 24 hours) through the course of travel, such as travelers changing planes at certain airports or driving through designated states.

Information about the exceptions to the order and  answers to other questions can be found here .

Anyone in quarantine should follow the Centers for Disease and Control (CDC) recommendations on safe  self-quarantine practices .

Blood Drive

The 32nd Ward office will be hosting a blood drive this summer on July 17th, from 11:00 am- 3:00 pm. The blood that is collected during our blood drive will be used for patients in Chicago area hospitals.  Click here  to learn what Versiti is doing to keep donors and donor-facing staff healthy during this time. 

You are welcome to schedule a time slot to donate:  Ward 32 Blood Drive - July 17, 2020. 

Summer Youth Programming

The City’s youth summer employment program –  One Summer Chicago (OSC) – will include paid, job and life-skills training  via online cohorts and a special new Chicago Youth Service Corps (CYSC) of 2,000 youth dedicated to providing service to the city and its residents, including remote-support to the City’s COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. OSC programs will run for six weeks from July 6 to August 14 and will include 20,000 opportunities for youth this summer. CYSC is the product of a new citywide, cross-departmental partnership led by the Department of Family and Support (DFSS). The program is specifically focused on providing youth the opportunity to build relationships, leadership and life-skills through activities that will make a positive impact in their communities. Each youth will be dedicated to the Corps’ guiding principles of strengthening communities through civic leadership, working together to broaden impact, continuous learning, valuing youth-led advocacy and public service, and creating safe environments that celebrate diversity. Also new this year, One Summer Chicago’s partner agencies will host online professional development cohorts intended to offer in-depth insight, resources and guidance for young people interested in pursuing careers in the host company’s field. Young people will be compensated for participating in these career exploration opportunities in fields such as coding and tech, healthcare, media, and more. Learn more at  onesummerchicago.org . 

Vote By Mail

Any Chicago voter may  apply online now to Vote By Mail  or apply with a Mail-in application form ahead of the Nov. 3, 2020 Election. No reason or excuse is needed to Vote By Mail. Chicago voters who apply online between now and Sept. 24 will be among the first to receive ballots. Ballot mailings will begin Sept. 24-Oct. 5.

Chicago voters who  apply online to Vote By Mail  will receive emails:

 - In the days that follow their online application, to confirm that the online application has been received and processed;

 - When the ballot is being mailed to the voter -- with a unique link to a system to track the ballot through the US Postal Service;

 - When the Vote By Mail "Ballot Return Envelope" is received by the Election Board; and,

 - When the Vote By Mail "Ballot Return Envelope" has been approved for counting -- or if there is a question or problem with your Ballot Return Envelope.

If you are unable to apply online, the Election Board also will be sending Vote By Mail applications and postage-paid return envelopes in late July to all voters who have voted in any election(s) since Nov. 2018 and to any voters who have registered for the first time or updated their registrations since March 18, 2020.

To learn how you will vote by mail, you can go to chicagoelections.gov.

Bucktown/Wicker Park Library Mural

Be a part of beautifying Bucktown by supporting the Bucktown Community Organization and their fundraising efforts for  Illinois Landscape  by Sam Marts on the back of the Bucktown/Wicker Park Library wall. This enormous mural will enhance the Bucktown Green all year round. They are half way though their goal and need your help! Check out the  gofundme page . 

DELAYED! Resurfacing Project on North Damen Ave.

Last week we sent out the notice below; the project has now been delayed. We will update when we get the next notice.

There will be a resurfacing project on North Damen Ave from West North Avenue to North Lister Avenue. This work is part of the Chicago Department of Transportation’s Arterial Street Resurfacing.

Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin on July 6, 2020, pending clearance from and coordination with existing utilities, and weather permitting. The work will include ADA sidewalk improvements, curb and gutter removal and replacement as needed for ADA and drainage compliance, bus pad construction, pavement patching, milling and paving the existing asphalt pavement, and striping.

 

During construction, temporary “No Parking” signs will be periodically installed as required for each activity listed above. These temporary signs will restrict parking during working hours, while adhering to rush hour restrictions, for the completion of the work. All work on this corridor is scheduled to be completed August 31, 2020.

If you have concerns or questions, please reach out to Paul Sajovec in our office at paul @ward32.org.

Ticketing Enforcement

Ticketing enforcement for city and zone stickers will resume on July 16. Please check to see if your city sticker is up to date. If you didn't get your annual reminder to renew your sticker, the City still requires you to be responsible for knowing the expiration date and will not warrant a waiver for late fees or fines. If your sticker renewal was due between January and June, late fees are waived through July 15. You can renew your sticker online; please note that it can take up to 10 days to receive in the mail.

You can also renew in person at any of these locations. The Alderman's office does not sell City stickers:

If you have more questions, you can all the City Clerk's office at 312-744-6770. Click here to find out more about residential guest passes, transferring a city sticker, and more.

STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE

 

Posted street sweeping has resumed. The sections of the 32nd Ward to be swept next week will be sections 7, 8, and 9 (portions of Lakeview and Lincoln Park). Check here for the  citywide schedule .

 

Ticketing for street sweeping resumed July 1.  Please 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 take the time to help clear the curb in front of your property. While sweepers will eventually get most sweeping done this summer, it would be 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.

North Milwaukee - From Logan Square to Belmont Project Study Group (PSG) Meeting

The Chicago Department of Transportation invites you to participate in the fourth project study group meeting to review the recommended improvement for North Milwaukee Avenue from Logan Square to Belmont Avenue. 

VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 951 9580 3398   Password: 894921 

Meeting Purpose



A live discussion will be available at the end of the presentation. 

For questions or comments, email Nathan Roseberry at  nathan.roseberry@cityofchicago. orgor visit the project website  to review past meeting materials.

Chicago Public Schools Survey

Your voice matters as we make plans for a return to school. Complete the family survey to ensure we support the mental, physical, and emotional needs of all students:   https://bit.ly/CPSFamilySurvey   

Es importante obtener sus comentarios mientras planeamos el regreso a escuelas. Rellene nuestra encuesta familiar para que podamos atender las necesidades mentales, físicas, y emocionales de todos. Comparta esta encuesta con los demás:   https://bit.ly/CPSFamilySurvey

Clean Energy in the Time of a Pandemic:

A Virtual Town Hall

Join State Representatives Ann Williams, Yoni Pizer, and State Senator Sarah Feigenholtz for a conversation about how passage of the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) can help with the recovery from COVID-19, and create the foundation for a clean energy future. The conversation will also include representatives of the Illinois Environmental Council, and Citizens Utility Board, featuring an interactive discussion of the Clean Energy Jobs Act, and how the community can support this critical legislation.

Register here.

Bucktown Neighborhood & Garden Walk

The Bucktown Garden Walk & Block Party is now the Bucktown Neighborhood & Garden Walk, brought to you by  Jeff Lowe of Compass Realty . Join them on July 11 & 12 (and any time afterwards) for a self-guided, COVID-19 socially responsible tour and celebration of all things Bucktown. They will provide an online map and downloadable guide of public art, landmarks, schools, churches, parks, and other notable places. They have over 50 gardens signed up which will highlight parkways and anything seen from the sidewalk. Also check out their “Garden Happenings” which will be musicians playing porch concerts throughout the weekend. Masks and social distancing required; donation for participation is encouraged. A special thanks goes to Kim Kozimor, Sam Marts, Aaron Blanke, Jennifer Ackerman, and Steve Jensen; these incredible volunteers made this event happen in the toughest of times. Go to  Bucktown.org  for more information. For any general questions regarding the event, please contact Darien.Hallagan@bucktown.org .

Roscoe Street(ery)

Celebrate summer next Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Roscoe Streetery! Sip, savour, and socialize while dining out on Roscoe Street between Damen and Seeley. The Roscoe Streetery is designed to safely bring community and vitality back to our Village Within the City and to support local restaurants and surrounding merchants who contribute to the wonderful quality of life in our community.

Enjoy outdoor dining for two weekends in a row as 4 local restaurants extend their seating into the street. Please remember to wear your face masks and practice social distancing while dining al fresco. Read more here.

Dine Out West Lakeview

Dine Out West Lakeview reclaims side streets along the Southport Corridor and Lincoln Avenue to create outdoor dining experiences, similar to a food hall. The Lakeview Chamber of Commerce will launch two side street locations this weekend, one at Cornelia & Southport and another at Wellington & Lincoln. The program allows diners to enjoy food and alcoholic beverages from local restaurants in open air settings, while providing restaurants with much-needed space to expand their outdoor capacity. Diners will be able to order meals for carryout from individual restaurants and take them to a nearby Dine Out location to enjoy al fresco dining and drink service.

Open Locations

The below Dine Out locations are now open to the public. More Dine Out locations may be announced in the coming weeks.

Cornelia & Southport (W. Cornelia Ave., East of Southport Ave. to the nearest alley)

Wellington & Lincoln (W. Wellington Ave., West of Lincoln Ave. to the nearest alley)

Learn more about the program  here .

Volunteers NEEDED!

If you love connecting with neighbors and want to support Lakeview businesses, volunteering at Dine Out is the perfect opportunity for you!

Volunteers will greet guests, answer questions, ensure guests are following our guidelines, assign guests to an open table and manage our wait list. Volunteer shift times will be approximately 5 hours long on Fridays - Sundays. We will require volunteers to wear a mask and keep a 6’ physical distance from guests. We appreciate your help!

If you are interested, please  sign up here .

Donate to Dine Out West Lakeview

Friends of Lakeview invites community members to make donations to support Dine Out West Lakeview to help keep the program running every weekend! Donations are used to hire staff to maintain and clean Dine Out spaces and cover the cost of equipment and sanitation supplies. We appreciate your donation and any support you can offer!



Donate  here  - help support local businesses within Lakeview!

Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) Resources  

BACP is holding three upcoming educational webinars over the next two weeks. Please note that the times are subject to change as situations change. For more information please check out the  BACP Website .

Wednesday, 7/15 at 3:00 pm Webinar

Everything You Need To Know About Business Insurance

Presented by Sandra Cavato Insurance Agency

In this session, attendees will learn the coverages needed for their business. We'll discuss the right questions to ask your insurance professional and how to protect yourself and your business against lawsuits.

Register for the Wednesday, 7/15 Webinar.

Please email  BACPOutreach@cityofchicago.org  with any questions.

OTHER RESOURCES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES:

From the Office of Labor Standards: Anti-Retaliation

This is an important reminder about regulations that are in place to protect workers during the COVID-19 crisis. The  Anti-Retaliation Ordinance prohibits employers from retaliating against workers for obeying certain COVID-19 related health orders. This means that employees cannot fire, demote, or otherwise retaliate against an employee that is taking government-mandated steps to minimize the transmission of COVID-19, or if they are obeying an order from their health care provider. It also protects those that stay at home to take care of a family member who is ordered to quarantine, isolate, or obey an order of a treating healthcare provider.

Importantly, the Anti-Retaliation Ordinance covers workers that stay home to adhere to the Emergency Travel Order that became effective this Monday, July 6. Issued by the Chicago Department of Public Health, this order requires all travelers that enter Chicago from a state experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases to quarantine for a 14-day period. These travelers must stay at a single designated home or dwelling during this quarantine period before doing any activities outside of the home or dwelling. Employees that are able to telework under these guidelines may do so. For more information on the order, including a list of the states covered and an FAQ,  click here.

Obeying this Emergency Travel Order is critical to building on the health progress we have made over the last few months. Under the Anti-Retaliation Ordinance,  businesses cannot take adverse action against an employee for staying home to self-quarantine in adherence with the Emergency Travel Order. It is essential for the safety of our community for all Chicagoans to be able to stay home without fear of retaliation if they are subject to this order.

As an additional reminder, if the employer is covered under the  Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and if the employee is unable to work or telework due to one of the specified COVID-related reasons in the FFCRA, the employee is likely eligible for up to two weeks of paid leave under the FFCRA.

I thank all of you for your diligence and dedication in keeping our community safe. To help businesses and workers understand the Anti-Retaliation Ordinance and how it protects workers during COVID-19, I will be holding a webinar this Thursday, July 9 ^th at 2:00 pm. Please visit  chicago.gov/laborstandards  to register and learn more.

BACP Office of Labor Standards

BACPLaborStandards@cityofchicago.org  |  chicago.gov/laborstandards

1411/1412 CAPS Meeting

Join community members and police officers for Beat 1411/1412's next meeting on Thursday, July 16th @ 6:30 for the July CAPS Beat meeting. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom Webinar. If you have any specific issues that you would like to see added to the agenda, please email them to the 14th District CAPS office at CAPS.014District@ chicagopolice.org  by Monday, 7/13.

Click here for the meeting on July 16th at 6:30 pm - password is 080108. If you do not have access to video/audio via a computer or mobile device, you can call it at the numbers below:

iPhone one-tap  :

US: +13126266799,,97713945674# or +13017158592,,97713945674#

Telephone:

Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 312 626 6799 

Webinar ID: 977 1394 5674

Bike Theft Prevention

One of the most common thefts in the city is that of bikes.  Below are some tips to avoid becoming a victim of this crime.

Always lock your bike, even if you have it in your garage or on your porch.  Many garage burglaries include theft of the bikes inside.  Make sure your garage is always locked, both the overhead door as well as the side door, and make sure it has proper lighting, preferably with motion sensor lights.

Make sure to lock both the frame and wheels, preferably with a U-lock.  Make sure to lock it to a sturdy structure that is not easily removable.  There have been cases where people have locked their bikes up to small trees in the parkway and someone has cut down the tree to get the bike.

Make sure to take a picture of your bike as well as write down its serial number and keep the receipt as proof of purchase.  As an additional way to prove that the bike is yours, insert one of your business cards in the handlebars or seat post tube.

Make sure to  register your bike  with the police.  In the event your stolen bike is found, this will make it easier for you to get it back.  Once it is registered, your local police district can give you a security decal to put on your bike.  If the decal is peeled, “void” appears as a result.  If the bicycle is stolen and recovered, it can be traced back and returned to the rightful owner.

If your bike is stolen, make sure to make a report either through 311 or at your local police station.  After you do this, make sure to post it on the  Chicago Stolen Bike Registry .

Latest Public Health Guidance Links

Additional Links with COVID Related Information

 

32nd Ward Office Reopen Notes

Our office is now open. There are new rules in place that follow city guidance and will help protect you and our staff from COVID-19.

Here's what you need to know:

Thank you for your cooperation.