Alderman Bennett Lawson - 44th Ward Chicago

Alderman Bennett Lawson
44th Ward
Seal of Chicago

Archives for 2021

Booster Shot Updates

Booster Shot Updates from the Chicago Department of Public Health

The following groups who received a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series are eligible to receive a third “booster” dose of any vaccine at least six months after completing their initial vaccine series:

  • 65 years and older
  • Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
  • Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
  • Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings

People 18 and older who received a Johnson & Johnson vaccine are eligible to receive a “booster” dose of any vaccine at least two months after their initial vaccine.

 

Timing for the booster dose should follow these guidelines:

  • If you received a J & J vaccine, your booster should be at least two months after your original vaccine.
  • If you received a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series, your booster should be at least six months after completing your original series.

2021 Halsted Halloween Parade

 

Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade
Sunday 10/31, 6pm-10pm

Registration will kick off at Halsted & Aldine from 5pm-6pm.

Parade Route

The Parade will run from Halsted & Aldine to 3700 N Halsted with Awards Show & After Party at Waveland & Broadway.
Parking Restrictions

12:00pm Sunday, Oct 31 to 3am Monday, Nov 1
on the following streets:

Halsted: Belmont to Waveland: 3200N to 3700N
Roscoe: 800W to 824W
Waveland: 800W to Broadway

Street Closures

Addison at Halsted
10/31 6:45pm – 7:15pm

Halsted: Belmont to Waveland (3200 N. – 3700 N.)
10/31 5pm – 11/1 12am

Waveland
10/31 5pm – 11/1 2am

Melrose (740 W. – 800 W.)
10/31 5pm – 12am

Aldine (765 W. – 800 W.)
10/31 5pm – 12am

Buckingham (785 W. – 806W.)
10/31 5pm – 12am

Roscoe (735 W. – 814W.)
10/31 5pm – 12am

Newport (800 W. – 814W.)
10/31 5pm – 12am

Cornelia (750 W. – 800W.)
10/31 5pm – 12am

 

Vehicles left on the street will be ticketed and towed at owner’s expense.

Questions regarding street re-routes call 773-868-3010

Nationwide natural gas price spike expected to mean higher heating bills this winter

Media Advisory
Contact: David Schwartz
312-240-7854 (office)
312-420-1628 (cell)
david.schwartz@peoplesgasdelivery.com

October 14, 2021

Nationwide natural gas price spike expected to mean higher heating bills this winter

CHICAGO — As we head into winter, Peoples Gas is letting customers know that their heating bills will likely rise as the temperatures fall — due to a nationwide spike in natural gas prices.

The price of natural gas has more than doubled this year and currently sits at the highest level in a decade. The increase is due mainly to tight supplies and a worldwide increase in demand for natural gas.

An analysis done by Peoples Gas predicts the typical residential customer will pay $60 more a month this winter compared to last winter. The analysis assumes typical winter weather. Natural gas is a pass-through expense; Peoples Gas does not earn a profit on the gas it purchases for its customers.

Working on behalf of customers
Peoples Gas uses a proactive, multi-pronged approach to make sure customers have the reliable and affordable energy they need, while limiting the impact of sudden price changes. The company buys and stores gas when it is typically lower priced, locks in guaranteed natural gas contracts at fixed prices, and purchases gas in the market. This approach will lower this winter’s gas costs for Peoples Gas customers by an estimated 20%.

Assistance available
In order to help customers in the greatest need, bill payment assistance is available through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Share the Warmth program. To see if they are eligible and apply, Peoples Gas customers can call the Community Economic Development Association (CEDA) at 800-571-2332, or go to cedarorg.net.

Separate from this financial assistance, Peoples Gas will work with any customer to arrange a payment plan that best fits their needs, and to set up Budget Billing that keeps bills stable from month to month. Customers can  all Peoples Gas or go to peoplesgasdelivery.com to discuss available options.

Managing energy use
Customers can take steps to manage their energy use by turning down their thermostats, using programmable thermostats, sealing gaps around windows and doors, and scheduling an annual furnace tune-up. Peoples Gas also offers free energy efficiency consultations. For more low and no cost energy-saving tips, go to peoplesgasdelivery.com/savings/.

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Stormwater Tips from the Department of Water Management

The Department of Water Management reminds us that we still need to deal with stormwater in the fall and winter months. Stormwater management can greatly reduce backups and flooding in basements when water and waste in overwhelmed sewers have nowhere else to go. By reducing your water output during storms, making sure only rain goes down the drain, disposing of fats, oils, and greases properly and disconnecting your downspout you can help keep our sewers flowing and water out of your basement.

  • Sweep up leaves from driveways, sidewalks, and streets.
  • Clean roof gutters and drains of leaves.
  • Keep nearby catch basin grates clear of yard waste and trash.
  • Don’t litter or dump anything in storm drains. Storm drains are for rain only.
  • Avoid running a dishwasher or washing machine during storms.
  • Use a commercial car wash or wash your car over grass or gravel instead of on a driveway or in the street.
  • Do not dump fats/oils/greases in private drains. · Disconnect your downspout from the sewer system. See DWM’s website for a guide on downspout disconnection.
  • Before winter, empty your rain barrel and store in a garage or shed.

2022 Gallagher Way Concerts

Details on this Friday’s Budweiser Concert Series show with

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats at Gallagher Way

 

In partnership with 93XRT, Gallagher Way will host the Budweiser Concert Series with Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats Friday, October 8. In preparation for this show, please see detailed logistical information below.

Gallagher Way gates open at 6 p.m. CDT to ticketholders. Live music begins at 8 p.m. CDT with the opening band, the Heavy Hours, followed by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats. Please note sound checks are scheduled to take place from 1-3 p.m. CDT on October 8.

Gallagher Way will employ security personnel for this event to help monitor crowds and serve as a visible deterrent to crime and suspicious behavior. For more information and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about events at Gallagher Way, visit www.gallagherway.com or call 773-388-8260. You also may email questions neighbors@gallagherway.com.

Thank you for your support of our upcoming event!