Shared Sidewalk Cost Program

Applications Open Monday, January 13th

The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program is an extremely popular voluntary program in which property owners share the cost of sidewalk repair with the City. Thousands of Chicagoans have been a part of this popular program, taking advantage of the low cost, exceptional value, and ease of participation. New applicants can apply on Monday, January 13, 2025 from 6 am - 10 pm.

Applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. The number of participants is based on availability of funds. The program typically reaches capacity quickly, so you are encouraged to apply early.

Applications will only be accepted via the City’s 311 system. Applicants can apply for the program by calling 311 or visiting CHI311 online.

Please click here for more information regarding the Shared Cost Sidewalk Program.

Winter Parking Restrictions

If you see a posted sign that says ‘No Parking’ between 3:00 am and 7:00 am that means that the winter overnight parking ban is in effect on this street, whether it snows or not.

Do not park at this location between 3:00 am and 7:00 am from December 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025 or you will be ticketed or towed.

Visit the City of Chicago's winter snow parking restrictions page to learn more. Chicagoans can visit chicagoshovels.org or a map of streets impacted by the ban and to view the City’s snow plows in real-time during a storm.

FREE Smoke Alarms at the 42nd Ward Office

Please call our office at (312) 744-3062 to schedule a pick-up time for a free smoke detector! Pick-ups will be at City Hall, 121 N LaSalle Street, floor 200. Most fires occur at night when people are sleeping. A smoke detector can alert you when there is a fire, in time to save your life.

Below are some tips to ensure your smoke detector is properly installed and working correctly:

Make sure you are testing your detector correctly.
When a smoke detector sounds, get outside and call 911. Stay outside!
Install smoke detectors within 15 feet of any sleeping room and every level of your house
Replace your smoke detector every 10 years. Write the install date on the unit.
Don't forget to install Carbon Monoxide detectors on every floor as well.
Any questions on smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors, call the Chicago Fire Department Public Education Division at (312) 747-6691.

A special thank you to the Chicago Fire Department for the smoke detector! Smoke detectors can be picked up from the 42nd Ward Office between the hours of 9am-4pm, Monday through Friday located in City Hall, Room 200.

For any other questions or to coordinate picking up a smoke alarm, please call us at (312) 744-3062 or send us a note via office@ward42chicago.com.

Christmas Tree Recycling

The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS), in partnership with the Chicago Park District, is hosting their annual Holiday Tree Recycling Program at 27 locations throughout Chicago from January 11th - January 25th, 2025.

Each year, thousands of trees are mulched through the program, diverting trees from landfills and creating mulch for city residents, local parks and forests.

Live and natural holiday trees can be dropped off inside the tree recycling corrals at the designated locations. All ornaments, lights, tinsel, and tree stands must be removed before the tree is dropped off, and plastic bags used for transport should also be removed prior to placing the trees in the corrals.

Below are the details for this year's event.

CAPS Meetings

18th District: (312-742-5778 / CAPS018District@chicagopolice.org)

Beat 1824 will meet on January 16th at 6pm at The Clark Apartments (1201 N Clark Street)
Beat 1831 will meet on January 21st at 5pm at the Anti Cruelty Society (510 N LaSalle Street)
Beat 1832 will meet on January 21st at 6pm at the Anti Cruelty Society (510 N LaSalle Street)
Beat 1833 will meet on January 23rd at 5pm at Northwestern University (327 E Superior Street)
Beat 1834 will meet on January 23rd at 6pm at Northwestern University (327 E Superior Street)

1st District: (312-745-4381 / CAPS001District@chicagopolice.org)

Beat 121 will meet on January 15th at 3pm via Zoom

For Zoom links and other updates please email caps.001district@chicagopolice.org

42nd Ward Traffic Closures & Construction Projects

River North Lighting Project

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) has completed new light pole installation in the area bounded by Chicago, Ontario, Orleans, and the River. CDOT has begun removal of the old light poles and continues to restore infrastructure trenching.

Helicopter Lift - 111 N Canal

On Saturday, January 11, from 9am to 11am, there will be a helicopter lift at 111 N Canal Street. During the lift, Washington, from Canal to Wacker will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

157 W Grand Ave

On Saturday, January 11, 2025 a crane lift will take place to replace two units on the rooftop of 157 W Grand, resulting in a partial street closure from 8am - 5pm. One lane will remain open on Grand Ave during the lift. A backup day will be scheduled for Sunday, January 12, 2025.

Pin & Link Project on Randolph and Columbus

CDOT crews are scheduled to perform steel work and bridge expansion joint rehab along Randolph Street, Columbus Drive, and Stetson Avenue. Please see details below:

General Construction Schedule:

7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday; with the occasional extension to 5:30 pm as needed.

Scope of Work and Access Impacts During Construction:

In general, one lane of travel will be open at all times along each roadway, level, and direction. Access along sidewalks will remain open with detours around the work areas.

This project is expected to be completed at the end of June 2025. Asphalt restoration will occur in July 2025.

Casino Demolition Update

The demolition team will begin site concrete crushing operations over the next eight weeks. The operation with run from 8 AM until 5 PM. The crusher will be placed in between the Ontario feeder ramp and the southern edge of the current building.