Archives for 2022
W. Roscoe/N. Sheffield – Track Structure Foundation Rehab
2022 Chicago Marathon Info
The 2022 Chicago Marathon will be October 9th and it requires a series of street closures that day. For a full list of street closure times and a map of the route see the documents below.
44th Ward Street Closures
7 Cannon Dr.: Fullerton Dr. to Sheridan Rd. 7 a.m. 11:45 a.m.
7 Sheridan Rd.: Diversey Pkwy. to Belmont Ave. 7 a.m. 11:45 a.m.
8 Inner Lakeshore Dr.: Belmont Ave. to Sheridan Rd. 7 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
8 Sheridan Rd.: Inner Lakeshore Dr. to Broadway 7 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
9 Broadway: Sheridan Rd. to Briar Pl. 7 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
10 Broadway: Briar Pl. to Diversey Pkwy. 7 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
10 Clark St.: Diversey Pkwy. to Fullerton Pkwy. 7 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
2022 Marathon Info
2022 Chicago Marathon Course Map
Street Closures for the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
W. Newport – Micropile Drilling & Foundation Installation *Updated Dates*
Lumineers Concert Impacts
Lumineers Concert featuring Special Guests Caamp and James Bay
Parking Restrictions for Concert Setup/Take Down 8/30-9/5
Racine- Grace to Green Lot Entrance – East Side Only No Parking Anytime
Grace- Racine to Green Lot Entrance- North Side Only No Parking Anytime
Sheffield- 3700-3721- No Parking – Both Sides –No Parking Anytime
Irving Park – Both Sides – Clark to Sheffield/Sheridan No Parking Anytime
What to Expect as Concert Setup/Takedown Takes Place
· Trucks, Crane(s), Forklift(s), etc. will beginning lining up on Waveland beginning August 30th and proceed to Sheffield where they will be unloaded and move materials into the Ballpark.
· Trucks will be traveling from Irving Park between Clark and Sheffield and the Camry (Green Lot) at Grace and Racine to the ballpark during both setup and takedown.
· Wrigley Field will be transformed into a concert venue with the installation of staging, sound and lighting equipment. Seating areas will be added to field.
· The Lights at Wrigley Field will be on throughout the week as the Concert Setup/Takedown takes place.
· Lights may be on OVERNIGHT August 30th through September 5th
Day Of Parking Restrictions:
Clark – Both Sides- Newport to Addison
September 3rd 2pm-Midnight
Clark – East Side Only- Waveland to Irving Park
September 3rd 2pm-Midnight
Addison- Both Sides Wilton to Clark
September 3rd 2pm-Midnight
Addison – North Side Only- Clark to Southport
September 3rd 2pm-Midnight
Eddy, Newport, Cornelia – Both side-Clark to first alley west
September 3rd 2pm – Midnight
Patterson – Both Sides- Clark to Racine
September 3rd 2pm – Midnight
Lumineers Concert Logistics
Gates Open at 4:30pm. The show begins at 6:30pm and will end no later than 11pm
· Residential Permit Parking will be in effect. Vehicles parked in violation of the Residential Permit Parking regulations are subject to ticket. It is illegal for any person or organization, to offer for sale, expose for sale or acquire for the purpose of sale any residential daily parking permit. In addition, it is illegal to purchase any daily parking permit from anyone other than City Clerk or an authorized agent of the Clerk. This includes posting permits for sale on websites or offering permits in conjunction with event tickets. Violators are subject to a fine of up to $1500 and the City Clerk has the authority to ban residents from purchasing residential daily parking permits.
· Priority Towing will take place in all areas designated as No Parking
· Vehicles parking in violation of parking regulations resulting in a public hazard, such as Bus Stops No Parking/Tow Zones, crosswalks, driveways, alleys, etc. will be strictly enforced and are subject to Ticket and Tow.
· Residents are encouraged to contact the Night Game Hotline (1-866-427-3869) to report quality of life issues requiring POLICE ATTENTION. Please call 911 in cases of emergency.
· General complaints regarding the concert should be directed to the Chicago Cubs at 773-404-CUBS or via email neighbors@cubs.com.
· During Pre & Post Concerts, at the discretion of the Police and/or OEMC, Clark between Grace and Sheffield and Addison between Racine and Halsted may be closed to vehicular traffic as a Public Safety measure. Traffic will then be rerouted North/South on Racine and Halsted. While this may be inconvenient, public safety is of the utmost importance.
· Parking is available at the remote lot, located at 3900 N. Rockwell, with a free shuttle to the concerts. The remote lot will be open 3 hours prior to each concert.
· General Admission Ticket holders will lineup on the north side of Waveland, east of Sheffield. Additional security has been implemented by the Cubs for GA line management.
· Pyrotechnics displays may be used throughout the concert
· Gallagher Way may host a pre-concert event
· “Hospitality Teams” an independent third party hired by the Chicago Cubs will be throughout the neighborhood. The team goal is to provide a visible presence in the community.
· “Cleaning Teams” will be deployed by the Chicago Cubs
· TAILGAITING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON THE PUBLIC WAY ARE PROHIBITED AND WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
· LOITERING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON ANY STREETS SURROUNDING WRIGLEY FIELD INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO; CLARK, ADDISON, WAVELAND AND SHEFFIELD.
44th Ward Fall Interns
Chicago Aldermanic Internship, 44th Ward
Position: Student Intern for Alderman Tom Tunney, 44th Ward
Location: 44th Ward Office, 3223 N. Sheffield Ave.
Compensation: Approved Credit Hours
Hours: 12-20 hours per week, Fall 2022 interns needed
Ideal candidates will be studying or have strong interest in the fields of public policy, government, political science, public relations, public service, journalism, and communications. Candidates will be expected to manage and facilitate several projects at once. Strong communication, research, and computer skills are required. A strong sense of initiative and desire to learn is optimal.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
· Processing constituent and City service requests
· Researching legislation and policy
· Attending selected community meetings with staff
· Attending City Council meetings with staff
· Assisting with preparation and execution of office meetings and special events
· Miscellaneous clerical work (letters, filing, copying)
· Other duties as needed or assigned
The 44th Ward is a dynamic and thriving neighborhood located in the heart of Chicago’s Lakeview Community. The ward includes Wrigley Field, the Southport Corridor, Northalsted, Lakeview East and Belmont Harbor. The office is easily accessed by the CTA’s Red, Brown and Purple lines as well as many major bus routes. Street parking is also available in the area.
The office is open 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday. *Please note, this is an in-person opportunity and remote/hybrid is not an option* Ideally, we are looking for interns Mondays and Fridays, 9am-5pm, and 9am-1pm Tuesday-Thursday, but the office is flexible.
Each intern will have a set schedule but will have to accommodate some evening and/or weekend requirements.
Please direct all resumes, cover letters, and brief writing samples to Jessica Papp at jessica.papp@cityofchicago.org