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The Ukrainian Cultural Center and the Hromovytsia Dance Ensemble are collecting humanitarian aid items. Donations can be dropped off any day of the week at during specific drop-off times. Donation priorities include medical supplies, non-perishable food items, hygiene products, and baby products. A full list of requested items are below. For additional questions please reach out to the Ukrainian Cultural Center at (773) 384-6400.

Donation Requests

Medical Supplies

• Tourniquets
• Hemostatic dressings
• Compression bandages
• Chest seals
• Needle D’s
• 16 and 18 guage catheters
• IV tubing
• Blood transfusion kits
• Syringes
• Chest tube kits
• Transexemic acid (1g vials)
• Hypothermia blankets
• Burn dressings
• Cricothyroidotomy kits
• 30 mL 10% calcium gluconate
• 10 mL 10% calcium chloride
• Antibiotics
• SPO2 monitors
• Bag valve masks
• Pelvic binders
• Sterile surgical equipment
• Fluid warmers
• LR or NS 500 or 1000L fluids
• Vasopressors
• Corticosteroids
• Dexamethasone
• Foley kits

Non Perishable Food

• Rice
• Quinoa
• Buckwheat
• Pasta
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Oats
• Grits
• Granola bars
• Crackers
• Dried nuts (almonds, cashews, pumpkin, walnuts, etc.)
• Canned soups
• Canned fruits + vegetables (corn, tomatoes, beans, chickpeas)
• Dried fruits (apricots, cranberries, prunes, raisins, etc.)
• Canned meat (chicken, mackerel, salmon, sardines, tuna)

Clothing & other essentials (new)’

• Thermal underwear
• Clothing for men, women, and children
• Footwear (shoes and socks) for men, women and children
• Hygiene products (body wash, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene, etc.)
• Baby products (diapers, formula, bottles, wipes, clothing, etc.)
• Blankets
• Sleeping bags
• Tents
• Disposable tableware
• Standalone lamps (no batteries)
• Candles

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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!

Green Day Concert

Sunday August 15^th

Parking Restrictions- Sunday August 15^th 2pm-Midnight

Clark – Both Sides- Newport to Addison

Clark – East Side Only- Waveland to Irving Park

Addison- Clark to Racine- Both Sides

Addison- Wilton to Sheffield- Both Sides

Addison – South Side Only- Clark to Sheffield

Street Closures (Full Street Closures)

Sheffield (Addison to Waveland) Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane)

Starting after the game on August 12^th and will reopen by 6pm on August 16^th

Waveland (Sheffield to Kenmore) Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane)

Starting after the game on August 12^th and will reopen by 6pm on August 16^th

Parking Restriction for Concert Setup/Take Down 8/12 – 8/16

Racine– Grace to Green Lot Entrance – East Side Only

Sheffield– 3700-3721- No Parking – Both Sides – Trucks will be entering and exiting the parking lot on the west side of Sheffield

Irving Park – Clark to Sheffield (both sides)

What to Expect as Concert Setup/Takedown Takes Place

• Truck(s), Crane(s), Forklift(s), etc. will beginning lining up on Waveland immediately following the August 12^th  game and proceed to Sheffield where they will be unloaded and move materials into the Ballpark.
• 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 will be on OVERNIGHT on August 12^th

Lights will be on at least until 11pm on August 13^th and 14th

On the show days (August 15^th), the lights will be on OVERNIGHT.

• Trucks will be traveling from the Green Lot at Grace and Racine to the ballpark via both Clark and Sheffield, during both setup and takedown.
• Please anticipate interment street closures on Sheffield from Irving Park to Waveland to allow equipment to safely proceed to/from the ballpark. 

Sound & Lighting Checks

Sound and Lighting Checks are anticipated on August 14^th

Sound checks should also be anticipated on the day of the concert August 15th

Concert Day Highlights

Greenday Concert – Sunday August 15^th

Gates Open at 4:30pm and Show begins at 6:30pm

and 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.
• Priority Towing will take place in all special areas designated as No Parking (Clark, Addison, & Waveland).
• 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 & Tow.
• The Cubs Hotline will be open One Hour before until Two Hours after the concert (1-866-427-3869).
• General complaints regarding the concert should be directed to the Chicago Cubs at 773-404-CUBS or via email:neighbors@cubs.com
• Pyrotechnic displays will be used during the Aventura concert on August 15^th.
• During Pre & Post Concerts, at the discretion of the Police and/or OEMC, 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/Halsted. While this may be inconvenient, public safety is of the utmost importance.
• “Hospitality Teams” an independent third party hired by the Chicago Cubs will be throughout the neighborhood between 9pm and 1am. The team aims to provide a visible presence in the community. Look for the team in bright yellow jackets!
• Residents are encouraged to contact either the Night Game Hotline (1-866-427-3869) or 911 to report problems and issues.
• 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.

Limo, Ride Share and Taxi Information

In an effort to minimize the impact of traffic in the community around Wrigley Field, the Chicago Police Department, and OEMC have established the following drop-off & pick up regulations for Taxis, limousines, and car services for the concerts:
·         Limousines and car services must stage on Irving Park Road.  All drop off and pickup must occur on Irving Park Road between Clark and Seminary (East of Clark).
·         Taxis will stage on Clark south of Addison in the southbound curb lane.

Remote Parking Lot & Bicycle Check Service

• 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 event.

• Free bicycle check service is available near the main entrance at the CTA Red Line Addison stop.