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# 11 Lincoln Bus In Service
Office Closure for Holiday Weekend
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Dear Neighbor,
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Alderman Smith with Alderman Pawar, State Rep. Greg Harris, and residents |
The long anticipated
pilot program
for the #11 bus began on Monday, June 20th. It will run along Lincoln Ave weekdays from 10 AM - 7 PM and serve more than 40 bus stops between the Western Brown Line stop and Fullerton. This schedule was designed to correspond with the adjacent Brown Line Service and the operating hours of many of the
businesses
along the route.
For 6 months, the CTA will collect ridership data and feedback to help determine whether the line will be permanently reinstated. You are encouraged to ride the #11 frequently and share and share your opinion with the CTA.
Alderman Ameya Pawar and I joined residents of both the 43rd ward and 47th ward in celebrating the start of the pilot program.
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Office Closed in Observance of Independence Day
In observance of our country's Independence Day, the 43rd Ward office will be closed from
Friday, July 1st, thru Monday, July 4th
. We will return on
Tuesday, July 5th at 9 AM
. Please call 311 if you have service requests during that time.
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Boil Water Alert Lifted
The
Boil Water Advisory issued yesterday for selected buildings along Division, Lake Shore Drive, Astor and State has been lifted. Thank you for cooperation and patience.
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Ald. Smith & fellow council members with parade participants |
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PRIDE Parade
Our office joined our fellow colleagues on Sunday, June 26th, walking and celebrating the Chicago PRIDE Parade's 47th Anniversary. It was a hot day but we enjoyed the festivities and hope everyone who came out had a great day.
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Concert at Trebes Tonight!
Join the Sheffield Neighborhood Association for a Concert at Trebes Park
today, June 28th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Listen to music by The Smoking Fish under the stars. Bring family and friends, lawn chairs and blankets, and picnic baskets and refreshments.
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Roots Duo at Lincoln Park Zoo
Come out for a concert at Cafe Brauer in the Lincoln Park Zoo located at
2001 N Clark St.
on
Wednesday, June 29th at 5:30 PM. Enjoy the blues and roots duo of Joe Filisko and Eric Noden.
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"Keeping It Real" Burglary Prevention Workshop
All community members are invited to the "Keeping it Real" Burglary Workshop hosted by the 19th District Community Policing Office for an in depth discussion on burglary awareness and prevention from a panel of convicted burglars. Join the 19th District on
Wednesday, June 29th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Olson Auditorium, 836 W. Wellington.
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18th District Outdoor Roll Call
Kick off the long weekend outdoors and help CPD ensure this Independence Day is both fun and safe for all. Join the 18th District at
North Avenue Beach
, 1600 N. Lake Shore Drive, for an outdoor roll call
Thursday, June 30th at 5:00 PM
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Share Your Opinion about Lincoln Avenue
Please join my office and the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce in providing your input on what businesses you would like to see on Lincoln Avenue and what improvements could be made to the streetscape. Share your opinions by taking the
Lincoln Avenue Corridor Plan Community Survey.
Everyone who completes the survey by
Friday, June 30th
and provides their email address will be entered to win a pair of tickets to 2016 Lincoln Park Uncorked: a Lincoln Avenue Win Stroll and a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant. To learn more about the Lincoln Avenue Corridor Plan
read this letter.
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Chicago History Museum's 4th of July Celebration
Commemorate our nation's independence at the Museum. Join us for time-honored traditions, family-friendly festivities, and a keynote oration by Cook County Commissioner
Larry Suffredin
. The 57th Annual Celebration is Monday, July 4th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and will take place on Uihlein Plaza.
Other highlights include patriotic musical performances, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and a children's parade led by the World's Tallest Uncle Sam! Following the event, the Museum is open for FREE to all Illinois residents from
12:00 PM until 4:30 PM
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Fireworks - Did You Know?
Did you know, in Chicago, it is prohibited to have, keep, store, use, manufacture, assemble, mix, sell, handle or transport any fireworks except:
Snake or glowworm pellets; Smoke devices; Trick noisemakers known as "party poopers"; "Booby traps"; "Snappers"; "Trick matches"; "Cigarette loads"; and "Auto burglar alarms"
Possession, use or transport of any other fireworks will subject you to a fine of
$200-$500 for
EACH offense. Selling or manufacturing of fireworks within the City of Chicago will subject you to a fine of
$250-$500, incarceration of
10-30 days or both. If you transport fireworks within the City of Chicago, your vehicle can be impounded and you can be fined
$500, in addition to towing and storage fees.
If you are using any of the legal fireworks listed above, please follow these
safety tips.
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Summer Camp at The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Summer Camp at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum will begin Tuesday, July 5th and run through Friday, August 26th this summer. Due to drop off and pick up times, Cannon Drive may experience congestion between the hours of 8:45-9:15 AM and 2:45-3:15 PM.
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Raiders of the Lost Ark at Oz Park
Come out and enjoy the ongoing movies in the park with a showing of Raiders of the Lost Ark at Oz Park on Friday, July 8th from 8:30 PM to 10:25 PM.
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Heat Relief - City Cooling Centers
While you're out and about this holiday weekend please be aware that if you're getting too hot during the extreme heat of the summer the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) operates six
Cooling Centers located inside of the City's Community Service Centers.
DFSS Cooling Centers operate
Monday through Friday
from
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours and days of service could be extended under extreme conditions. Other city facilities might be designated as Cooling Centers after hours, on weekends, or holidays. For the most current Cooling Center information at any time, call
3-1-1.
Libraries, police stations or other structures are made available after hours, on weekends, or on holidays, as conditions warrant.
Seniors are welcome at one of the City's 21 Senior Centers.
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Have a great weekend,
Michele Smith
Alderman, 43rd Ward
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