News


March 2008

  • Final Green Workshop--Win an Energy Efficient Lawnmower!
    Posted: 3/31/2008
    Dear Neighbor,

    Don't forget tonight's final workshop in the 49th Ward Green Corps' WHY GREEN MATTERS HERE series: "You Care. Do Something. We'll Help." The workshop will be held tonight, Monday, March 31st, 6:30 p.m. at the Loyola Park Fieldhouse, 2nd Floor, 1230 W. Greenleaf (at the Lake).
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  • More Street Sweeping News
    Posted: 3/31/2008
    Dear Neighbor,

    I have some additional news to report on Street Sweeping, which starts on Tuesday. The city's Streets and Sanitation Department will be using color-coded street sweeping signs to tell motorists when parking bans are in effect. Rather than using the traditional orange "no parking" signs exclusively, the Department will use a different color for each day of the week.

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  • Street Sweeping Season Begins Tuesday--Schedule Now Available
    Posted: 3/29/2008
    Dear Neighbor,

    Street sweeping season begins officially this Tuesday, April 1st. While the 49th Ward street sweeper is already out cleaning the streets as weather permits, Tuesday marks the first day this year that the city will post the orange "no parking" street sweeping signs.
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  • Metra Stop to be Cleaned and Greened
    Posted: 3/28/2008
    Dear Neighbor,

    Beginning this summer, Metra commuters will be greeted by a wonderful array of flowers and native plants as they board their train. I'm pleased to report that the Rogers Park Garden Group has adopted a portion of the Rogers Park Metra stop as its 2008 Community Garden Project. The east embankment between the Greenleaf and Lunt entrances to the Rogers Park Metra stop will be the focus of the group's efforts.

    Please join your neighbors in the Garden Group to help clean and prepare the site this Sunday, March 30th at 1:00 p.m. Meet at the corner of Ravenswood and Greenleaf.
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  • Put Your Green Passions Into Practice
    Posted: 3/27/2008
    Dear Neighbor,

    The 49th Ward Green Corps' WHY GREEN MATTERS HERE workshop series draws to a close this Monday with a call to action. For the last six weeks, hundreds of 49th Ward residents have met in the Loyola Park Fieldhouse and learned about the link between our daily activities and the environmental challenges we face in the world and our community. Together, we have learned what we can do to make the 49th Ward the greenest and most environmentally sustainable community in the nation!

    Now it's time to take the next step.
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  • Seniors: Sign Up For Free Public Transit Rides
    Posted: 3/25/2008
    Dear Neighbor,

    If you are 65 years of age or older, you are now eligible for free rides on the CTA, Metra and Pace. The free-ride program is part of an Illinois law enacted in January that devised a long-term funding solution for mass transit.

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  • Don't Forget the Healthy Food Choices Workshop
    Posted: 3/24/2008
    Dear Neighbor,

    Don't forget to join us this evening for the latest WHY GREEN MATTERS HERE workshop "Food Choices for Healthy Bodies and a Healthy Planet." The workshop will be held TONIGHT, Monday, March 24th, 6:30 p.m., at the Loyola Park Fieldhouse, 1230 W. Greenleaf (at the Lake), 2nd Floor.

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  • "Food Choices for Healthy Bodies and a Healthy Planet" Workshop
    Posted: 3/21/2008
    Dear Neighbor,

    Would you like to maintain a healthier diet and protect our planet at the same time? Join us for the latest WHY GREEN MATTERS HERE workshop "Food Choices for Healthy Bodies and a Healthy Planet." The workshop will be held this Monday, March 24th, 6:30 p.m., at the Loyola Park Fieldhouse, 1230 W. Greenleaf (at the Lake), 2nd Floor.
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  • Simple Things You Can Do to Green Your Home
    Posted: 3/17/2008
    Dear Neighbor,

    Don't forget our special St. Patrick's Day WHY GREEN MATTERS HERE workshop on "Simple Things You Can Do to Green Your Home."

    The workshop will be held tonight, Monday, March 17th, 6:30 p.m., at the Loyola Park Fieldhouse, 2nd Floor, 1230 W. Greenleaf (at the Lake). Because of huge demand, the workshop series has been moved to the Skyroom, just at the top of the stairs.

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  • Do You Have A Water Meter in Your Building? READ THIS!
    Posted: 3/14/2008
    Dear Neighbor,

    If you own property that has a City of Chicago water meter, you need to know this important information. If your property does not contain a city water meter, please disregard this message.

    Last fall, the City of Chicago Department of Water Management began installing new Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) devices on existing water meters in the 49th Ward. The new AMR devices will enable the Water Department to read the meters from remote locations, which means that city Water Department employees will no longer require access to your home or property to read your water meter.

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  • Police Commander Rottner Named New Deputy Chief
    Posted: 3/13/2008
    Dear Neighbor,

    Congratulations to our 24th Police District Police Commander Bruce Rottner! Chicago's new Police Superintendent, Jody Weis, has selected Commander Rottner, to be part of his new leadership team as the new Deputy Chief of Patrol for Area 3. Area 3 covers all the north side police districts, including the 24th District. Commander Rottner will assume his new assignment on Sunday.

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  • Go Green in Your Home on St. Patrick's Day!
    Posted: 3/13/2008
    Dear Neighbor,

    Have you ever thought about how you can make your own home more eco-friendly and environmentally sustainable? Join us for another interesting and informative workshop: "Simple Things You Can Do to Green Your Home." It's the latest in the WHY GREEN MATTERS HERE workshop series.

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  • Demolition of Former North Shore School Building
    Posted: 3/11/2008
    Dear Neighbor,

    I am writing to bring you up to date on the status of the old North Shore School building at 1217 W. Chase. As you may recall, I hosted a community meeting on this issue last July.

    The current owner of the property, Swanette Triem, began to demolish the building yesterday. She intends to replace it with a landscaped parking lot, with permeable pavement, for use of the tenants of an adjacent apartment building she owns.

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  • Don't Forget the Recycling and Composting Workshop Tonight!
    Posted: 3/10/2008
    Dear Neighbor,

    I am writing to remind you of tonight's exciting and informative WHY GREEN MATTERS HERE workshop on recycling and composting. Hear some of the foremost experts in the field talk about recycling in Chicago, and how you can begin recycling in your home right now, regardless of where you live.

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  • Learn How to Recycle and Compost in Your Home Right Now!
    Posted: 3/6/2008
    Dear Neighbor,

    The City of Chicago's blue bin recycling program is coming to the 49th Ward this summer, but you don't have to wait until then to begin recycling your waste. Learn how to recycle and compost in your home right now at the next WHY GREEN MATTER HERE workshop Monday, March 10th, 6:30 p.m. at the Loyola Park Fieldhouse, 2nd Floor, 1230 W. Greenleaf (at the lake).

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  • Don't Forget the Green Parenting Class Tonight
    Posted: 3/3/2008
    Dear Neighbor,

    I want to remind you of tonight's "Green Parenting 101" workshop, the latest in the WHY GREEN MATTERS HERE workshop series sponsored by my office and the 49th Ward Green Corps. Green Parenting 101 will lead new and expectant parents through the various lifestyle options and consumer choices available to parents who wish to raise their children in a more healthy and environmentally sensitive manner.

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