How Would You Spend A Million Dollars?

Greetings!

You are invited to participate in the upcoming Participatory Budgeting (PB) Project Expos in the 46th Ward! You gave your ideas on how to spend $1 million... now find out which projects will appear on the ballot for a Public Vote this May. Some of the proposed ideas include traffic calming measures, bike lanes, and public art.

Mark your calendars for 2 different dates!

When: Saturday, April 6th, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Where: Uplift High School, 900 W Wilson Ave.

When: Monday, April 8th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Where: Preston Bradley Center, 941 W Lawrence Ave.

The public vote will take place April 27th through May 5th. Visit www.james46.org or www.pbchicago.org for times and locations.

For more information, contact the 46th Ward Service Office at 773-878-4646, or email info@james46.org. Click here to view and download a flier for the Project Expos.

Best,

Ald. James Cappleman

46th Ward News

Visit With Your Alderman

This is a reminder that there are open office hours every Wednesday evening (5-7pm) and Saturday morning (9am-noon) for any constituent wishing to speak with Ald. Cappleman. No appointment is necessary.

Legislative Updates

As a member of the License & Consumer Protection Committee, I enthusiastically supported two ordinances:

An ordinance that amends the Municipal Code that streamlines the process for a business to apply for both a PPA (Public Place of Amusement, which allows a business to have live entertainment) and a liquor license. Streamlining the process eliminates confusion about notice requirements and more clearly aligns the process for objecting to these license applications by sending out one consolidated notice to the impacted community. This ordinance will help facilitate the Entertainment District located in and around the Uptown Theatre.
An ordinance, of which I am a co-sponsor, amends the Municipal Code to allow for greater customer service for the purchase of year-round City Vehicle Sticker sales. A special thanks to City Clerk Susana Mendoza and her staff who worked so hard on this. For more information about this ordinance and to sign up for the City Clerk's Newsletters, click here.

Save the Date for Paper Shredding and Electronic Equipment Recycling

As we work together to spruce up the 46th Ward, you also have a chance to do some spring cleaning. Back by popular demand, we will be hosting paper shredding and a chance to dispose of broken electronic equipment.

When: Saturday, April 20 from 9am - Noon

Where: 46th Ward Office at 4544 N. Broadway

LV-2 Cubs Night Parking Program Discontinued

The LV2 program in the 46th Ward has mostly duplicated current 383 zone parking. This led to confusion and unnecessary towing fees and hassles for many residents. Therefore, we have discontinued this program to simplify parking for residents and their visitors. We have begun the removal process for the remaining LV2 parking signs in the ward.

Visitors attending night baseball games and events at Wrigley Field will only be able to park on your street legally if they have the applicable 383 zone permit or guest pass displayed in their window. If you do NOT have parking zone restrictions on your street and are concerned about evening parking around Wrigley Field or other entertainment venues, please contact your neighborhood association or block club to organize a petition for zoned parking on your street.

To find your neighborhood association in Lakeview, click here. To find your neighborhood association in Uptown, click here. There is a petition process that allows for zoned parking, but there is a fee attached. If you would like a copy of the petition please contact Forest at forest@james46.org.

Upcoming Events

You can also check out our community calendar by clicking here.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Public Meetings

CPS is holding community meetings regarding proposed changes at Stewart School(4525 N Kenmore) and Stockton School (4420 N Beacon). Ald. Cappleman will be in attendance at these meetings.

When: April 8 & 11: 5-7pm for Stewart and 7:30 - 9:30pm for Stockton

Where: Amundsen High School, 5110 North Damen Avenue.

Income Tax Help

Individuals (with an income less than $25,000) and families (with an income less than $50,000) are eligible for free tax preparation services. Click here for more information of what to bring. Last day is April 1.

When: Thursdays (5:30pm - 8pm), Saturdays (10am-1pm)

Where: Truman College, 1145 W Wilson

Help with Property Tax Appeals
Commissioner Bridget Gainer's office will be available to assist with your property tax appeal. You may have a reason to appeal your taxes if you believe one of the following is true: 1) the value of surrounding similar properties are not in line with yours, 2) the proposed assessed value of your property is higher than its actual value, or 3) the property description is in error and it results in a higher property tax amount.

Bring a copy of your most recent tax bill (the yellow form) and any additional documents (such as a recent appraisal) that would help with your case. A staff member from Commissioner Gainer's office will be available to assist you at the following times:

When: Mon, Apr 15 & Wed, Apr 24 from 11am - 5pm

Where: 46th Ward Office, 4544 N Broadway

Uptown Arts Center Events

The center is hosting a Figure Drawing Group. $10 for a professional model, light snacks & beverage, music, and community!

When: Friday, April 5 from 6:30 - 9:30pm

Where: Preston Bradley Center at 941 W. Lawrence

The center is hosting an illustrated poems workshop where participants will create imagery using basick shapes cutout from the handmade paper made in the previous workshop.

When: Saturday, April 6 from 9 - Noon

Where: Preston Bradley Center at 941 W. Lawrence

CAPS (Community Policing)

The CAPS Beat meetings are the best forum to address chronic public safety issues. Community members, businesses and organizations are encouraged to attend or have a representative attend this meeting. Ald. Cappleman or a representative from the ward office will be available to answer further questions.

Not sure where or when your police beat meeting is? You can find your police beat and CAPS meeting information here.