 Results from Alderman Reilly's Second Motorcycle Sting Operation! |
Earlier this year, Alderman Reilly began working with 001 District and 018 District Traffic Divisions of the Chicago Police Department and the Illinois State Police to conduct a series of "sting operations" this summer to address the seasonal residential complaints about motorcycle noise.
The second "Motorcycle Mission" was held on June 24, 2010. Alderman Reilly is pleased to report the following citations resulted from the most recent sting operation.
Chicago Police and Illinois State Police Enforcement Totals
Violation | Totals |
Citations | 60 |
Warnings | 28 |
Tows | 12 |
Arrests | 4 |
Recovered Stolen Vehicle | 1 |
The Alderman would like to thank Deputy Chief Keating, 001 District Commander Kennedy, 018 District Commander Angarone and the Illinois State Police for another successful mission!
We urge you to assist the Chicago Police Department in resolving ongoing neighborhood concerns by attending your monthly CAPS meetings. If you or a representative from your building does not currently attend CAPS meetings, please view this link for more information about your CAPS beat area. top of page |
| 42nd Ward Crosswalk Sting Operation Results! |
In a joint effort to improve pedestrian safety in the city, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Chicago Police Department are continuing crosswalk enforcement initiatives in 2010.
Alderman Reilly is pleased to report that 20 citations were issued - resulting from the July 24th sting operation at the intersection of Clark Street and Germania Place:
Clark - Germania
Violation | Number of Citations |
Failure to Yield to Pedestrian Right-of Way | 20 |
Total Violations issued through June 2010 in crosswalk stings conducted | 413 |
The crosswalk awareness initiatives involve an off-duty, undercover police officer posing as a pedestrian crossing at a crosswalk. If oncoming drivers don't yield to the pedestrian-as required by law-the vehicle will be pulled over by a police spotter further down the street.
Motorists can face fines ranging from $50 to $500 for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Last year the Police Department issued over 1,000 citations for failure to yield within a crosswalk. This year the Police Department will also be doing speed enforcement as a part of the nighttime pedestrian crash-reduction efforts. Speed reduction can greatly lessen the severity of pedestrian crashes.
The crosswalk awareness initiative is funded through a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. Because the program uses off-duty police officers, it does not divert police resources from other crime-fighting efforts.
For more information about Crosswalk Enforcement Initiatives, including the upcoming 2010 schedule, click here.
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| Proposal to Rename Erie Park (Park No. 511) - "A. Montgomery Ward Park" |
Working with downtown residents and the Friends of the Parks, Alderman Reilly made a formal request to the Chicago Park District to rename Park No. 511 ("Erie Park") to A. Montgomery Ward Park. In response to the Alderman's request, the Chicago Park District Board introduced the renaming request and initiated the 45-day public notice period this past week.
The honorary selection of Montgomery Ward is due to Erie Park's proximity to the old Montgomery Ward corporate warehouse. Erie Park is situated less than two blocks from the former headquarters building along the Chicago River. Also, an exciting discovery was made during excavation of the park: Montgomery Ward Company had constructed a park called "Associates Park" at the very site of where Erie Park exists today. A plaque identifying Associates Park with a graphic of the warehouse building was unearthed (see photo below):
In addition to Ward's investment in this area of River North, he is arguably Chicago's strongest public open space advocate. In a letter from Friends of the Parks to Alderman Reilly, they state "...Friends of the Parks believes strongly that a park should be named for A. Montgomery Ward to recognize as a tribute for all he did for the park system of Chicago. There currently exists no park in Chicago named after a man who could arguably be considered the greatest park advocate the city ever produced. Without his selfless effort, we would not have Grant Park, nor the protected lakefront that we enjoy today as one of the great hallmarks of this world-class city."
If you would like to voice your opinion on whether Erie Park should be named "Montgomery Ward Park", log onto the Chicago Park District website at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com, click on the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of the page to send your message.
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| Join Alderman Reilly in Support of the River North Residents' Association at the Taste of River North! |
Please join Alderman Reilly's Office and your neighbors at the 42nd Ward's largest community festival! On July 17th and 18th, the Taste of River North will be in full swing at Erie Park (located at the intersection of Erie and Kingsbury Streets).
Hosted by the River North Residents' Association, the Taste of River North is a professionally managed, family-friendly, 2-day riverfront festival. The 9th edition of this neighborhood fair features an amazing band line up, delicious food from the area's best restaurants, and offerings from local artists and merchants.
Alderman Reilly commends the RNRA for their hard work to promote one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in the City. If you are able to attend, please stop by Alderman Reilly's booth to receive a FREE compact fluorescent light bulb, bike map or transit map of the City of Chicago, Energy Efficiency Kit and Chicago Public Schools High School Directory!
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| Navy Pier Flyover Project Unveiled! |
Last night, Alderman Reilly co-hosted a public presentation with the Chicago Department of Transportation to inform area residents of the upcoming "Navy Pier Flyover Project." Representatives of the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) presented the full scope of the project and answered questions from those in attendance.
The proposed Flyover Project includes a continuous north-south bicycle and pedestrian lane that will begin at the Ohio Street Beach, extend over the Chicago River before ending at DuSable Park. The existing, "U-shaped" trail that currently exists will stay in place as an "alternate" route for interested parties to use.
The purpose of the project is to separate bicycle "traffic" from pedestrians for the purposes of public safety and "traffic" flow through the greater Streeterville neighborhood. The plans calls for separate lanes for both pedestrians and bicyclists: wider "traffic" lanes for users, enhanced lane markings and signage to improve directional flow of "traffic" and LED lighting along the Lake Shore Drive portion of the trail for the safety of evening users.
The project is expected to cost approximately $40 million and funded by a mixture of local, state and federal funding in addition to private donations. The project scope is in three phases, the first of which is expected to begin in Spring 2011. The construction period is expected to last four years.
To review CDOT's power point presentation, please click here.
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| iPhone Thefts in Downtown Chicago |
Over the past couple of weeks there have been "snatch and grab" incidents involving iPhones and iPods in downtown Chicago. Alderman Reilly was interviewed on ABC 7 News about the incidents. To view the story, please click below:
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Alderman Reilly warns residents to be mindful of their surroundings and aware of the recent thefts. iPhones are costly hardware and should be considered as an item of value.
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| 2010 Façade Rebate Program - Now Accepting Applications |
The Chicago City Council approved $300,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the 2010 Budget for the Façade Rebate Program. The Façade Rebate Program offers rebates to eligible commercial and industrial businesses and property owners who are willing to complete qualified façade rehabilitation projects. An eligible "façade" is the front face or elevation of the building, which typically faces the street and contains windows and the principal entrance to the building.
General guidelines are listed below, but please click here to view the official 2010 Façade Rebate Program Guide: - The maximum rebate is 50% up to $20,000 per project.
- Applications must also comply with federal requirements for CDBG-funded projects, including prevailing wages.
- Commercial projects must be in a low- or moderate-income community, and industrial projects must be in areas that have been determined to qualify as slum/blight under the HUD definitions.
- Applicants in a TIF district with a Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) are not eligible for the Façade Rebate Program, so that funds can be conserved for businesses that do not have a SBIF.
- Buildings where a prior or existing tenant or property owner has participated in the Façade Rebate Program within the last 3 years for commercial projects or industrial projects are not eligible for the program.
- Funds for projects that are receiving or have received other types of City financial assistance are netted out from the potential Façade Rebate program.
- In anticipation of more applications submitted than available funds, the DCD will use a lottery method to select applicants.
Click here to download an application. If you have questions about your status, please visit the DCD website or contact Ms. Dionne Baux, of the Chicago Department of Community Development (DCD), at (312) 744-0678 (312) 744-0678 .
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| FREE "Fix Your Mortgage" Seminar |
The City of Chicago and Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago are hosting a "Fix Your Mortgage" seminar where residents can find out how the new Federal Foreclosure Prevention Program can help them stay in their homes. The seminar is scheduled to be held:
Saturday, July 24, 2010
9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Little Village High School Campus
3120 S. Kostner Ave.
Chicago, IL 60623
Please call NHS of Chicago to pre-register: 773-429-4185 773-429-4185 . Registration will close at 12:30pm the day of the event or when 1,000 registrations have been reached. Click here for more information.
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| Vehicle Sticker Deadline Extended Until July 30 - Enforcement for City Sticker and Residential Permit Parking Suspended until August 1st |
Current City Stickers expire on June 30. However, City Clerk Miguel del Valle recently announced an extension of the purchase and display deadline for the 2010-2011 annual vehicle sticker to Friday July 30, 2010. The traditional grace period of July 15 has been extended by an extra two weeks to allow for the replacement of defective stickers that lacked sufficient adhesive. As such, enforcement for 2010-2011 vehicle stickers and residential parking permits has been suspended and will not begin until August 1, 2010.
Motorists who have already purchased a city sticker, and have not yet placed it on their vehicle windshield are encouraged to check that the adhesive is adequate.
Stickers are now available online at the Chicago City Clerk's website; there is no additional charge for online purchases and vehicle sticker prices remain unchanged from last year.
To purchase a 2010-2011 sticker in person, residents must bring their driver's license or renewal form and know their vehicle license number.
Residents can check to see if their address falls in a residential parking zone by clicking here. Please visit the City Clerk's website for additional information on vehicle stickers and residential passes.
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| Shedd Aquarium to the Rescue |
As a respected leader in the field of animal care and environmental conservation, Shedd Aquarium is now involved with Deepwater Horizon oil spill rescue and rehabilitation efforts. They recently sent an experienced vet tech to New Orleans to work with Audubon Institute's sea turtle and marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation program. The vet tech will be working for the next two weeks at the Audubon Aquatic Center, who is currently caring for 106 sea turtles, 101 of them oil affected.
Shedd Aquarium has been participating in rescue and rehabilitation since 1989, when their animal care experts were deployed to Alaska to assist in sea otter rescue and rehabilitation during the Exxon-Valdez oil spill. Shedd experts have traveled the world, helping penguins in South Africa and, more recently, in Gumbo Limbo, Florida with sea turtle rescue following a deadly cold snap. The Shedd Aquarium remains active in protecting and preserving wildlife in our backyard, especially the Great Lakes, and around the world.
Recent Press:
Sun-Times
Daily Herald
Now through Labor Day, the Shedd Aquarium is offering extended hours from 8:00am - 6:00pm. As an added bonus, they are also offering a free upgrade for the first Fantasea show to the first 250 guests who purchase a SheddPass.
The Shedd Aquarium is located at 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive. For more information, please visit their website or call 312-939-2438 312-939-2438 .
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| Newberry Library's 26th Annual Book Fair |
The 26th Annual Newberry Library Book Fair at Newberry Library is one of Chicago's most popular used book binge!
Newberry Library
60 W. Walton Street
Thursday & Friday, July 29 - 30, from noon - 8:00pm
Saturday & Sunday, July 31 - Aug. 1 from 10:00am - 6:00pm
More than 120,000 donated books will be sorted into 70 categories for your browsing convenience. Scour the sale for amazing deals on cookbooks, music, fiction, art books, children's literature, collectibles, and much, much more! Most books are under $2, and admission is free. Visit www.newberry.org for more information.
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| Newberry Library Hosting the Bughouse Square Debates! |
On Saturday, July 31st from 1:00pm - 4:00pm the Newberry Library will be holding the Bughouse Square Debates in Washington Square Park, located at 901 N. Clark Street.
Exercise your first-amendment rights and relive the days of soapbox oratory and public debates that immortalized Washington Square Park. Celebrate Chicago's long history as a hub of free speech with soap boxers and a compelling main debate.
This year, the Newberry Library honors Kartemquin Films, a non-profit documentary film company whose work examines and critiques society through stories of real people, with its 2010 Altgeld Freedom of Speech Award.
Bughouse Square Committee members chose Kartemquin Films because its mission of "cinematic social inquiry" embodies the historic values of Bughouse Square and of Governor Altgeld. Kartemquin has held a mirror up to American society for more than four decades by using video to uncover and disseminate reports of difficult, ignored, and unpopular subjects. Kartemquin films include: Home for Life (1966), Hoop Dreams (1994) and No Crossover: The Trial of Allan Iverson (2010).
The Bughouse Square Committee is also pleased to announce this year's eclectic program of Soap Boxers. Soapbox speeches begin at 2:30 pm in Washington Square Park, and three soapboxes run simultaneously throughout the afternoon. Soapbox and Heckling Champions are announced at 4 pm. Click here to view a full list of this year's speakers and their topics.
Admission is free. For more information, call (312) 255-3700 (312) 255-3700 or visit the Newberry Library website.
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| 2010 National Night Out Events! |
National Night Out is a national event that celebrates safe communities.
18th District:
On Tuesday, August 3rd from 1:00pm - 4:00pm, the 18th District Chicago Police Department will be holding an old fashioned barbeque at Seward Park, located at 375 W. Elm Street. This event will also feature outdoor games and a special performance by the Stamps Youth Group Marching Band. All 18th District Community Members are welcome to join in the festivities. Please contact the 18th District Community Policing office at 312-742-5778 312-742-5778 for additional details.
1st District:
On Tuesday, August 3rd from 5:00pm - 9:00pm the 1st District Chicago Police Department will be celebrating National Night Out in Grant Park at the southwest corner of Jackson Boulevard and Columbus Drive. This family-friendly event is free of charge will feature pony rides, a petting zoo, food, raffles, giveaways, a DJ and kid's band. Please contact the 1st District Community Policing office at 312-745-4381 312-745-4381 for additional details.
For more information on "National Night out against Crime" and its history, go to http://www.nno.org.
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| City of Chicago Summer Lakefront Festival Accessibility Policy |
In an effort to ensure that the Summer Lakefront Festivals are accessible to guests with disabilities, the City of Chicago has adopted the following accessibility policy. - Accessible Seating for main stage performances Summer Lakefront Festivals, Petrillo Band Shell and Pritzer Pavilion
- Sign Language Interpreters and Communication Access in Real-time Translation (CART)
- Assisted Listening Systems (ALS) for all main stage performances and other performances upon request
- Accessible Materials, such as festival brochures and schedules available in Braille and large print
- Transportation Pick Up and Drop off Points for paratransit vehicles and guests transporting people with disabilities
Click here to view the entire City of Chicago Lakefront Accessibility Policy. If you have questions regarding this policy, please contact the Mayor's Office of Special Events (MOSE) at 312.744.3316 312.744.3316 (Voice) or 312.673.2469 312.673.2469 (TTY).
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| 42nd Ward Farmer's Markets: |
Federal Plaza - Adams and Dearborn
Open May 18 - October 26; Tuesdays 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Daley Plaza - Washington and Dearborn
Open May 13 - October 14; Thursdays 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Division Street - Division and Dearborn
Open May 15 - October 30; Saturdays 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Prudential Plaza - Lake and Beaubien Court
Open June 8 - October 26; Tuesdays 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art/Streeterville-Chicago and Mies van der Rohe Way Open June 8 - October 26; Tuesdays 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Erie Street - 500 W. Erie Street
Open June 6 - October 10; Sundays 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Chicago's Downtown Farmstand - 66 E. Randolph
Open year round Tuesday - Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
More information is available at: www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us.
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| Street Closures and Construction Update |
Transformers 3 Movie Filming Notice On the weekend of July 16, 17 and 18, Transformers 3 will be filming on the Michigan Avenue Bridge. In addition, an aerial photography unit will be flying in the vicinity of Trump Tower at Wabash and the Chicago River. For brief periods between the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm on both Saturday and Sunday, helicopters will be used for both aerial photography and stunt parachutists.
The Chicago Fire Department and Chicago Police Department will also be on hand to supervise the use of special effects and pyrotechnics, including: simulated gunfire, smoke, fireballs and explosions. Please note: for safety reasons, spectators will be kept at a distance and Transformer robots cannot be seen during filming as they are digital creations.
Location, Date and Time:
- Full closure of Michigan Avenue from Ontario to Wacker beginning 8:00am on Thursday, July 15th through 5:00am on Monday, July 19th
- Full closure of Lower Michigan Avenue from Lower Wacker to Hubbard beginning 8:00pm on Friday, July 16th through 5:00am on Monday, July 19th
Vehicle Detours: - Michigan Avenue southbound will be diverted at Ontario Street and detoured to Clark Street.
- Ohio Street will be open to the east and northbound traffic only at Michigan Avenue
- Michigan Avenue northbound will be diverted at Randolph and detoured to Dearborn Street
- Water Street and Lake Street will be open for Local Traffic Only
- Businesses and garages between Wacker and Randolph will be accessible
- Upper E. North Water St. and CityFront Plaza Drive will be open to Local Traffic Only
Pedestrian Access: - Michigan Avenue sidewalks will remain open to pedestrians between Ohio and Illinois. Stores and buildings will remain open.
- To cross the Chicago River, pedestrians will need to access the Wabash and Columbus Street Bridges
Michigan Avenue Closure Map: Location: Upper Wacker Drive Date and Time: 9:00pm on Sunday, July 18th through 5:00pm on Thursday, July 22nd Traffic Impacts: Full closure of Wacker Drive between Michigan Avenue and Wabash
Location: 71 E. Wacker Date and Time: 5:00am on Thursday, July 22nd through 10:00pm on Friday, July 23rd Traffic Impacts: Sidewalk closure on south side of Wacker from 69 E. to 85 E. Wacker Drive
Location: River North, Various Locations
Date and Time: Saturday July 17 and Sunday July 18 between 7:00am and 10:00am
Traffic Impacts: Periodic closures for helicopter stunts and noisy effects at the following locations: -
Hubbard between Clark and State
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Kinzie between Clark and State
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Dearborn between Wacker and Hubbard
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State between Wacker and Hubbard
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Wabash between Wacker and Kinzie
Transformers 3 CTA Traffic Impacts Twenty-two downtown CTA bus routes will be rerouted temporarily due to the closure of Michigan Avenue between Ohio and Randolph for the filming of "Transformers 3." The reroutes are in effect from 7 p.m., Thursday, July 15 until approximately 5 a.m. Monday, July 19.
CTA recommends that customers traveling in the Michigan Avenue corridor allow extra travel time. Generally, most northbound buses will move from Michigan to Dearborn and southbound to Clark. The Red Line offers a convenient, nearby alternative to bus service.
To view the entire list of affected bus routes, click here to view the CTA Press Release.
Chicago Film Office Notice Location: 835 N. Michigan Ave. Date and Time: 7:00am on Monday, July 19th through 7:00pm on Friday, July 23rd Traffic Impacts: Parking prohibited on south side of E. Pearson Street from Dewitt Place to Lake Shore Drive
Northwestern Demolition of MRI Center--441 E. Ontario
Northwestern Memorial Hospital began demolition of the MRI center (441 E Ontario) on Monday, June 21st, the site of the new parking garage and child care center. The main work for the first two weeks will include the installation of construction fencing and sidewalk canopies on Ohio Street and site protection on Ontario Street and the interior demolition of the building. The demolition of the exterior will begin on or about July 6. Demolition will be complete on or about July 30. Construction of the parking garage is anticipated to begin in October 2010. In all of our work, we will attempt to minimize disruption to the neighborhood.
Demolition hours will be 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. No Saturday work is planned. The debris will be watered to minimize dust. Trucks removing the material will be covered. Trucks will access on Ohio Street and leave the site from Ontario Street.
Victoria Navarro is the NMH project manager and will be supervising the work by Brandenburg. Her phone number is 312-926-5415 312-926-5415 ; cell: 312-909-9980 312-909-9980 .
Children's Memorial Construction Update
To allow for filming of the Transformers movie, the City has issued revised dates for street closures related to the installation of the Superior St. Bridge. Please reference the update below for detailed information about the revised closures. Children's Memorial Hospital continues construction on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago at 225 E. Chicago Ave. (next to Northwestern Memorial's Prentice Women's Hospital).
In July, they will continue finishing up the exterior work. Almost all of the pre-cast (skin of the building) and windows have been installed. In addition, there is significant interior work taking place on each floor. On the upper levels, drywall is being installed, and plumbing and electrical work continues. On the lower levels, workers are painting walls, protecting and sealing floors, and preparing for installation of cabinets. Also, construction continues on the 5th floor bridge connecting Lurie Children's to Prentice Women's Hospital (all work to be done on site); as well as the 2nd floor pedestrian bridge connecting Lurie Children's, Prentice and the parking garage for families and visitors.
Due to the nature of the work related to the installation of the pedestrian bridge across Superior St, lane or street closures will be required in the area in front of the parking garage during portions of the project. Below is the anticipated schedule.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE
Superior St. Bridge Installation:June 1, 2010 - March 1, 2011 (target date subject to weather, etc.)
Temporary Partial Closures of Superior St. Traffic Lane in Front of Parking Garage:
May 31 - August 16, 2010
Temporary Weekend Full Closures of Superior St. Traffic Lanes in Front of Parking Garage from 7am-7pm (subject to weather, etc.):
July 24-25, 2010
July 31-August 1, 2010
August 14-15, 2010
Early 2011 (TBD)
During July, work will continue to occur Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to late afternoon or early evening, and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to late afternoon. Work on Sundays is also likely, to continue timely completion of construction. You may notice increased truck activity related to deliveries. All work will be performed consistent with the City noise code requirements.
They will continue to update everyone on their construction progress. Construction update and other information are posted at www.childrensmemorial.org/newhospital/construction.
For additional information, please contact Nahlah Daddino, Director of Community Relations for Children's Memorial Hospital at 773-975-8733 773-975-8733 or ndaddino@childrensmemorial.org.
Congress Parkway Bridge/Wacker Drive
The closures related to the first of four major IDOT and CDOT roadway projects have begun in addition to work on the Congress Parkway bridge reconstruction. Traffic impacts will occur on Congress Parkway and Wacker Drive.
These changes will remain in place through 2012. For more project information, visit:
www.wackerdrive.org
www.dot.state.il.us
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| Upcoming CAPS Meetings |
CAPS meetings offer city residents an opportunity to address crime and safety issues directly with the beat cops who patrol their neighborhood, as well as to provide ongoing feedback, which helps the police to monitor crime issues.
Beat 1323 will be meeting this week on Wednesday, July 21st at 7:00 p.m. at the Northwest Settlement House, located at 1012 N. Noble St., 2nd Fl.
If you would like further information regarding upcoming CAPS meetings, please call your Police District's CAPS office.
1st District: 312-745-4381 312-745-4381
12th District: 312-746-8306 312-746-8306
13th District: 312-746-8355 312-746-8355
18th District: 312-742-5778 312-742-5778
To find your district and beat, please click here.
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| Important Notices from Chicago Police Department |
Seat Check Saturday - Child Safety Seat Inspection!
The 18th District and the Traffic Safety Unit of the Chicago Police Department will be holding Seat Check Saturday on July 31from 10:00am to 2:00pm in the Near North Station South Parking Lot, located at 1160 N. Larrabee Street. Pull in to have your child safety seat inspected by a police officer to ensure it is installed correctly. For more information, contact the Community Policing Office at 312 742-5778 312 742-5778 .
Donations of Clothing Needed for Veterans
The 18th District Chicago Police Department will have a collection box in the station, located 1160 N. Larrabee Street, for veterans at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center through July 31, 2010. The Voluntary Service Clothing Room at the Jesse Brown VAMC is in immediate need of ALL seasonal men's clothing, especially the following items: Shoes (all types) - all sizes, with special need for sizes 9 and up Pants (long), all sizes, with special need for sizes 34 - 4
All donated items can be new or gently used, with the exception of socks and underwear, which must be new. All donations are also tax deductible - be sure to fill out a donation form when dropping off.
Break the Silence
Anyone who suspects that an older adult is being mistreated by someone should call the Illinois Department on Aging's 24-Hour Elder Abuse Hotline: at 1-866-800-1409 1-866-800-1409 or 1-888-206-1327 1-888-206-1327 (TTY). Elder Abuse and Neglect Program services are provided through local community agencies. Reports may also be made directly to the elder abuse provider agency where the older adult resides. For local information visit:
www.state.il.us/aging/1directory/elder_abuse.pdf. Elder abuse is a term referring to any negligent act by a caregiver or any other adult that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult. Illinois law defines abuse, neglect and exploitation as: - Physical abuse - inflicting physical pain or injury upon an older adult.
- Sexual abuse - touching, fondling, intercourse, or any other sexual activity with an older adult, when the older adult is unable to understand, unwilling to consent, threatened or physically forced.
- Emotional abuse - verbal assaults, threats of abuse, harassment or intimidation.
- Confinement - restraining or isolating an older adult, other than for medical reasons.
- Passive neglect - the caregiver's failure to provide an older adult with life's necessities, including, but not limited to, food, clothing, shelter or medical care.
- Willful deprivation - willfully denying an older adult medication, medical care, shelter, food, a therapeutic device or other physical assistance, and thereby exposing that adult to the risk of physical, mental, or emotional harm - except when the older adult has expressed an intent to forego such care.
- Financial exploitation - the misuse or withholding of an older adult's resources by another, to the disadvantage of the older adult or the profit or advantage of someone else.
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| Save Energy with a FREE Light Bulb |
Alderman Reilly, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) and the Department of Environment want to help you save energy and money this summer. Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs are available at Alderman Reilly's Constituent Office (one per person). In order to receive a free bulb, please be prepared to sign up with your name, address and email. These bulbs last up to 9 years and use of up 75% less energy. That's 10 times longer than regular light bulbs!
Feel free to stop by the Constituent Service Office during our normal business hours to pick up a free light bulb. For more information please visit www.citizensutilityboard.org or Chicago Department of Environment website.
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| 42nd Ward Website |
The 42nd Ward website is designed to help local residents, businesses and community groups find quick answers to questions about city services and programs. On this site you'll find links to the most requested city services and other useful resources located within downtown Chicago's 42nd Ward. Please visit the Alderman Reilly's "virtual office" at www.ward42chicago.com.
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Office of Alderman Brendan Reilly 325 W. Huron St., Ste. 510
(312) 642-4242 (312) 642-4242
(312) 642-0420 (fax)
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Office of Alderman Brendan Reilly City Hall
121 N. LaSalle St., Room 200 (312) 744-3062 (312) 744-3062 |
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Office of Alderman Brendan Reilly 325 W. Huron Street
Suite 510
(312) 642-4242 (312) 642-4242
(312) 642-0420 (fax) |
Office of Alderman Brendan Reilly City Hall
121 N. LaSalle Street
Room 200 (312) 744-3062 (312) 744-3062 |
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