On Tuesday, I sent out a newsletter highlighting special events occuring this weekend in our community. I am encouraging you to opt for “Neighborhood Alternatives to NATO” and to stay local to enjoy our community’s businesses, theatres and more throughout the Summit! Click here to read that newsletter.

If you have an emergency during the NATO Summit, please dial 911. If you need to reach the 48th Ward staff, please e-mail Harry@48thward.org or call 773-784-5277.

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Sincerely,
Harry Osterman
Alderman, 48th Ward

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Ward Update

City Sticker Sales 
On Wednesday, 300 ward residents came to our office to purchase their City Stickers. They were joined by City Clerk Susana Mendoza. If you were unable to attend the ward sales day and need to purchase a City Sticker, you can do so online or at City Clerk locations: City Hall (121 N. LaSalle St.), North Side Satellite Office (5430 W. Gale Street), South Side Satellite Office (5674 S. Archer). Visit the City Clerk’s website for more information.

One Year Report
This past Wednesday marked the one-year anniversary of serving as your Alderman. It has been an exciting year and I am thankful to you for working with my team and I in partnership on making our community a better place to live. Next Friday, we will release a one-year report summarizing the year. As always, feel free to reach out to me at 773-784-5277 or Harry@48thward.org if you have thoughts or ideas about our first year.

Grid Garbage Roll-Out

This week, Department of Streets and Sanitation announced the phased roll out of grid garbage collection that will begin on June 11, 2012, including the 48th Ward.
This program will save money for our City and will better streamline garbage collection efficiency.

Click here to view a map of the new system. 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.

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Education Update

Teacher Appreciation and Principal’s Breakfast
On Friday, May 11 over 50 teachers from our local schools joined me at Burke’s Public House for an appreciation reception. We celebrated our teachers with refreshments and a raffle with prizes to local businesses. Yesterday, I hosted a principal’s breakfast at Ann Sather. It was an excellent time of sharing pressing topics, needs, resources and more. If you have a question or need regarding Education, please contact Karen Dreyfuss at Karen@48thward.org or 773-784-5277.

Senn High School International Fest
Save the date! On Thursday, May 24 at 7:00 pm, Senn High School is holding its annual International Fest. This event showcases and celebrates the diversity of Senn’s student body. It is a family friendly event held in Senn’s newly renovated auditorium. This year the students will be acting out stories of their arrival to Senn and to the US, in addition to performing music and dance from their countries. The event is open to the public.