Weekly Update from your Alderman – June 8, 2012
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June 8, 2012
Dear Neighbor,
The 47th annual Andersonville Midsommarfest kicks off tonight on Clark Street. It will last Friday night through Sunday night (click here for the full schedule). Stop by the 48th ward table to pick up our first year report, give us service requests or just to say hello! I hope you enjoy the festivities and please remember to stay hydrated – it’s going to be hot!
Last Friday at midnight, the Granville station closed for 6 weeks (until July 13, 2012) to undergo renovations to the track, platform, station house and commercial spaces. Thorndale and Loyola stations will remain open during this time as well as regular bus service on Sheridan Rd. Click here to read more information about the Granville station closure and the Red Ahead project. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at 773-784-5277 or Harry@48thward.org.
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Sincerely,
Harry Osterman
Alderman, 48th Ward
Ward Update
Grid Garbage Roll-Out
Grid garbage collection will begin this Monday June 11, 2012 in the 48th Ward. You may have already received notices on your garbage can to remind you of the new program. Our Ward is split into two parts: north of Bryn Mawr will be picked up on Tuesdays and south of Bryn Mawr will be picked up on Fridays. This program solely applies to garbage collection – not recycling – which will remain on the same schedule and will run out of the north side recycling center*.
* Households with curbside pick-up will follow the new schedule.
Here are some helpful links:
Schedule of grid garbage collection via 48th Ward map
Grid garbage collection flyer
If your garbage car becomes too full during the transition week, you are encouraged to call 311 to request assistance or call the 48th Ward office at 773-784-5277. As the new schedule is rolled out, there will be extra trucks patrolling alleys to service these carts, and trouble shoot similar issues.
Thorndale Safety Update
I am proud to report that the 20th Police District detailed a foot patrol officer to the 1100 block of Thorndale and surrounding area. The officer started last Monday and will join the 24th District foot patrolman in working to keep this area of our community safe for students, businesses, and neighborhood residents. Additionally, the CTA has added a security team to Thorndale while the Granville station is closed. My office is working with the Police, Park District and CPS to ensure a safe summer on Thorndale.
2012 Edgewater Farmers Market Opens
 The Edgewater Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM starting June 9th, 2012 through October 13, 2012 at the corner of Broadway and Norwood (just outside True Nature Foods). The market features farmers, experts, and artisans selling everything from produce, jams, and fresh bread to coffee, flowers, and hot sauce. The market will also feature live music as well as chamber and other area businesses. Check the website for updates to see who will be featured each week. www.edgewater.org/farmersmarket
Sheli Lulkin’s Hall of Fame Honor 
On Saturday, June 2nd, 48th ward’s Sheli Lulkin was honored by Mayor Rahm Emanuel at the 50th Annual Senior Citizen Hall of Fame luncheon at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel. The City of Chicago formally recognized our older residents for their outstanding professional and social contributions to our city. Sheli earned her Master’s degree in pulic policy after 27 years of teaching children with special needs. She also helped develop the first CAPS prototype in the 24th district. Sheli also serves her community as the President of the Lincoln Park Advisory council, President of ASCO, member of the Illinois Legislature’s Condo Advisory Coundil and publisher of a website: www.condobytes.info. Congratulations, Sheli!
Community Involvement Fair
Alderman Osterman is co-sponsoring a Community Involvement Fair on Sunday , June 10, 11am – 1:30pm, at the St. Gertrude Social Hall, 1401 W. Granville. Learn about local non-profit and community organizations and how you can either receive services and/or volunteer for a worthwhile cause. This event is open to the public and there will be refreshments provided. Click here for the flyer.
Buttercup Park Re-Opening
The renewed park has received a 1 million dollar renovation which includes a new community plaza, new playground equipment, fresh green space and chess tables. I want to thank PC Gooden-Smile and former Alderman Mary Ann Smith who, along with many others, were the driving force behind the renovation. On Saturday, June 16, I hope you will join the Buttercup Park Advisory Council, my office and other special guests for a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening. Click here for the flyer.
City Update
Mayor Emanuel Announces Chicago Initiative to Increase Citizenship
This wednesday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the Chicago New Americans Initiative today while hosting the first ever Citizenship swearing in ceremony in City Council Chambers with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas. The Chicago New Americans initiative will bring together the State of Illinois, the City of Chicago and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights to offer assistance to thousands of eligible, law abiding, permanent residents in becoming naturalized, U.S. citizens.
Education Update
Community Meeting: Senn’s Wall to Wall IB Program
On Thursday, June 14th at 6:30pm at Senn High School, Susan Lofton, Senn High School’s principal, will talk with the community about the plans for the expansion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Senn and answer any questions people have. The blueprint for the expansion and a FAQ sheet will be available.
Construction Update
Edgewater Library
The site has been leveled and the builders are waiting for the steel to be delivered. Last minute quality control checks and verification that all materials have been fabricated in accordance with the plans and specifications are being made. Once these checks are complete, delivery will be made and steel installation can begin. Steel installation will take approximately 3 weeks to complete. On Thursday, I met with new Chicago Library Commissioner Brian Bannon to discuss the new Edgewater library.
Broadway Water Main Project
The water service transfers will begin today (6/8), and are expected to last approximately 4 working days. After this there will be a couple of water main shutdowns to perform a couple final connections. The underground pipe work should be complete near the beginning of the week of 6/18. This will be followed by concrete base course installation in the trench. We expect the concrete cap to be completed by 6/22. Street and sidewalk restoration will follow and is expected to last 30 days.
Glenwood Water Main Project
Friday 6/8/12
2 crews continue installation of new pipe between Summerdale and Farragut, organize and clean project for weekend.
Monday 6/11/12 – Friday 6/15/12 (tentative)
2 crews complete installation of new pipe, make first connection to existing grid main to supply water to new main, pressure test new pipe
Monday 6/18/12 – Friday 6/22/12 (tentative)
Chlorinate and sample new main for water quality, 2 crews begin transferring individual water services from old main to new main. Residences with 1″ diameter services require about 15 minute shut-down, residences with 1 1/2″ or 2″ daimeter services require about 30 minute shut down and 3″ and 4″ diameter services to larger buildings require about 1 to 2 hour shut down.
Progress to-date:
Test holes complete
Pavement sawcutting complete (except at Balmoral and Foster intersections)
Tree trimming complete (Forestry will return if necessary to remove any fallen branches at project completion)
Water main pipe installation approximately 65% complete as of Friday 6/8/12
Water main construction approximately 20% complete
Upcoming Events – This Week
Rivendell’s Production of Crooked
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Showings through June 23rd
Click here for more information
Andersonville Midsommar Fest
Friday, June 8th – Sunday, June 10th
Andersonville – Clark Street
Click here for more information
Uptown Day of Service
Saturday, June 9th from 9 am-2 pm
Click here for more information
Chicago Friends School Open House
Sunday, June 10th from 2 – 4 pm
Click here for more information
Loyola University Farmer’s Market
Modays starting June 11th from 3 – 7 pm
Southwest corner of Albion and Sheridan Rd
Click here for more information
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Presents “Rooted on Ridge”
a Benefit celebrating their 16th Season
Wednesday, June 13th 6:30-9:00 pm
Click here for more information
Good News Only Exhibition Opening
Friday, June 15th 6 – 8 pm
Good News Only Gallery
Click here for more information
Jennifer Saxell: “Summer Stories” Exhibit Opening
Friday, June 15th 6 – 8 pm
Swedish American Museum
Click here for more information
Celebrate the History of Edgewater’s First Church
Saturday, June 16th from 3 – 5 pm
5749 N Kenmore
Click here for more information
Edgewater Historical Society – General Meeting
Saturday, June 16th at 10 am
Broadway Armory
Click here for the flyer
Essanay Film Studios: Restoration and Reuse Community Kickoff Event
Saturday, June 16th 11 am – 1 pm
St. Augustine College
Click here for more information
Peter Pan or the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up
Saturday, May 26 – Sunday, June 17
Saturdays and Sundays at 12 pm
Rivendell Theatre – 5775 N Ridge Ave
Click here for more information
Upcoming Events – Save the Date
Dinner with Dyke March
Thursday, June 14th at 7:30 pm
Restaurants: Pho 777, Hon Kee and Demera
RSVP by June 12
Click here for more information
Vintage Garage Chicago
Sunday, June 17, 2012 9:00am – 4:00pm
5051 N Broadway
Click here for more information
Annual Jenny Lind Concert: Mezzo soprano Josefine Andersson with Nigar Dadascheva
Thursday, June 21st at 7 pm
Swedish American Museum
Click here for more information
The 24th Onion City Experimental Film & Video Festival
June 21st – 23rd
Click here for more information
Cabaret at Osterman Beach
Brought to you by the Park District and ASCO
Friday, June 22nd at dusk
Edgewater Beach Apartments Sidewalk Sale
Saturday, June 23rd
Edgewater Beach Apartments – 5555 N Sheridan Rd
Blood Drive at Bridgeview Bank (in conjunction with the American Red Cross)
Saturday, June 30th from 10 am – 1 pm
Bridgeview Bank – 5117 N Clark
Contace Lisa Winn (lisa.winn@bridgeviewbank.com) to make a donation appointment
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