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2024

December

12/06/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: December 6th, 2024

New business openings – Blue Bayou, To Korean Cuisine
Grand opening, Advocate Illinois Masonic new Dental Center
Public safety – package theft, mail check theft tips
Community Plan open house December 11th, online survey
Dignity Diner winter clothing drive
City Budget update, public letter to the Mayor
44th Ward office holiday hours details

November

11/26/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: November 26th, 2024

Thanksgiving meal for seniors, hosted by 19th District CPD
Snow removal guidelines/volunteering, 44th Ward winter services, snow parking rules
Giving Tuesday, donating to local schools
Lake View High School fundraiser
Small Business Saturday
Toys for Tots parade, Western Ave street closures
44th Ward holiday toy drive
Seminary two-way conversion
44th Ward Community Plan kickoff open house, RSVP form
Northwestern vs Illinois at Wrigley Field
Thanksgiving office schedule

11/22/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: November 22nd, 2024

Local business Thanksgiving catering guide
Tree lighting
Caesar’s Killer Margaritas turkey giveaway
Remembering police officer Enrique Martinez
Trans Day of Remembrance
3257 N Halsted hotel proposal
World AIDS Day event at AIDS Garden
Statement on Mayor’s proposed $150M property tax increase, alcohol tax
Community Plan open house announcement
State of Illinois unclaimed bank accounts program
Holiday Toy Drive
Winter services info, office Thanksgiving hours

11/15/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: November 15th, 2024

Veterans Day
Statement on unanimous vote to reject $300M property tax increase
Statement in opposition to alcohol tax
Chamber resources – Thanksgiving guide, Nov 19th tree lighting ceremony, Wrigleyville Wonderland, and Local Business Gift Card Program
Seminary conversion to two-way street
Smoke detector giveaway
CFD Holiday Fire Safety Guide
Recycling guide
Remembering Billy Lawless
Northwestern vs Ohio State at Wrigley Field

11/08/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: November 8th, 2024

Statement on 2024 General Election, 44th Ward turnout, and thank you to election judges
Illinois State Board of Education awards Hawthorne ‘Exemplary’ status
New business opening – Fly is Fundamental clothing store
City Council – budget hearings, call for special meeting to oppose property tax increase
Marathon feedback follow-up meeting
Veterans Day office closure

11/01/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: November 1st, 2024

Early voting, Election Day voting details
Haunted Halsted, Trick or Treat on Southport, Lakeview East Little Monsters Crawl
Statement calling for CPS Board President to resign
Statement on West Ridge shooting of Orthodox Jewish man, anti-semitism
Statement on Mayor Johnson’s budget/property tax increase proposal
Introduction of two ordinances – regulation of short-term rentals and propane use on the public way
Voted for Safe Streets Ordinance – passed committee
Honorary Rich Pfeiffer Parade Way sign unveiling
Greenstar Brewing at Uncommon Ground wins gold medal

October

10/25/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: October 25th, 2024

Halloween events
Early voting details
Halloween pup crawl, 44th Ward shredding event
19th District Community Conversations, distributing ‘we call the police’ and ‘no loitering’ signs
Chicago Marathon feedback open letter
Upcoming street resurfacings
2025 daily residential parking permits available starting Monday

10/18/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: October 18th, 2024

Chicago Marathon feedback request
44th Ward vaccine clinic, flu shot information
44th Ward shredding event
CPD request for clothing donations for victims of domestic violence
Jarrod Barnes case update, beat meetings
Nettelhorst School custodian update
Property tax appeal workshop
Local early voting opens Monday
Northalsted Halloween Parade street closures

10/11/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: October 11th, 2024

Yom Kippur, Chicago Marathon
44th Ward Vaccine Clinic & Shredding Event
CPD year-to-date recap, beat meetings
Response to Chicago Board of Education resignations
Response to recent mailers related to Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance (CABO) & survey
New business openings July-September
Autumn Fest at Gallagher Way
Office closure Monday, October 15th for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ day

10/04/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: October 4th, 2024

Shofar in the Street, High Holidays
Le Petit Marcel grand opening
CPD summer statistics, community conversations
Domestic Violence Awareness Month events
Shop for Schools fundraiser by Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce
Fall Taste of Northalsted
Chicago Marathon, Park District budget survey, FEMA financial assistance
Early voting info

September

09/27/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: September 27th, 2024

Rosh Hashanah
Hawthorne named a National Blue Ribbon School
CPD Senior Barbeque, Domestic Violence Awareness month resources
Statement on CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
Openings of Konbini & Kanpai and Crave Cookies, tax credits for businesses
Updated website page on City Stickers, 383 parking passes
Chamber of commerce events, guides for Oktoberfest and Halloween

09/20/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: September 20th, 2024

Public safety update on recent incident
Reflection on acting chairmanship of Zoning committee
City Council update on public safety technology, ethics, and extreme weather
Opening of Zaleng Thai Taco and Bar and Katsu Shack
Website updates
Chicago marathon, Chamber of Commerce college football bar guide

09/13/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: September 13th, 2024

9/11 Remembrance
Early voting
Expansion of 311 program
Child car seat safety event
Free mental health resources for women and girls
Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts, Race to Wrigley, East Lake View Neighbors Oktoberfest, flu/COVID vaccine clinic for seniors, school board candidate forum

09/06/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: September 6th, 2024

Labor Day, annual senior picnic, WOOGMS parade
Grand opening of Oak and Honey
Chicago Police Board applications
City Council – passed increased funding for open spaces (parks, school grounds)
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) licensing event
LVHS gym renovation fundraiser

August

08/30/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: August 30th, 2024

First day of school at Tubman, Nettelhorst, Hawthorne, and Inter-American
Dept of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection informational webinars for businessowners
Kids Bike Parade

08/23/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: August 23rd, 2024

Map of city bike infrastructure
Free fire safety trainings and senior fire safety home assessments from the Chicago Fire Department
Small business community development grants

08/16/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: August 16th, 2024

DNC safety information
Catalytic converter marking event with CPD
Request for feedback on 925 W Belmont proposed development
Grand opening of Seoul Taco, Flamingo Tea, Te’Amo, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, and Lash & Company, and Duke of Perth re-opening
Lakeview Community Garden 10-year anniversary

08/08/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: August 8th, 2024

Naturalization Ceremony at Wrigley Field
Mustache Crawl and Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce raise $20,000 for charity
925 W Belmont proposed development public meeting
Chicago Furniture Bank, National Alliance on Mental Illness survey

08/02/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: August 2nd, 2024

Alderman Lawson’s 20th anniversary with the 44th Ward
Weed removal at Diversey Harbor
Shared bike and scooter reporting
Better Streets for Buses initiative
Inspector General’s survey on 311

July

07/26/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: July 26th, 2024

Grand opening of Istmo
Southport Neighbors Association native plants program
Public safety updates on assault case (guilty plea and sentencing) and hate graffiti case (placed on 24/7 home electronic monitoring)
DNC safety plan
Statement on Redefine the Drive

07/19/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: July 19th, 2024

Southport Art Fest, Dine Out on Broadway
City Council – passage of ‘Hate Littering’ ordinance, update on ADU ordinance
Installation of new traffic signal at Belmont/Sheffield
Property Tax Reassessment Seminars

07/12/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: July 12th, 2024

CPD giveaway of anti-theft car locks
Grand opening of Crave Cookies, Little Village Cafe, Steingold’s Bagels and Nosh Clark location
Public meeting announcement for 925 W Belmont proposed development
Scooter corrals pilot program

07/03/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: July 3rd, 2024

Statement on Pride Parade incidents, priorities for next year, and request for survey feedback
4th of July, NASCAR

June

06/28/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: June 28th, 2024

Pride Parade update – public safety plan, logistics details
Getting to Zero 2.0 initiative to support HIV diagnosis & treatment
City Council – approval of 3627-3633 N Sheffield development, passage of the Dark Stores Ordinance to combat storefront vacancy
Public safety update on 44th Ward court advocacy program
Grand opening of La Perla

06/21/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: June 21st, 2024

Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce Aldermanic Business Forum
Pride Parade CTA reroutes
Support for local businesses during the DNC

06/14/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: June 14th, 2024

Kids Bike Parade, Dine out on Broadway, Pride Parade route map & logistics details
Grand opening of Big Gay Sal’s Pizza, Jennivee’s Bakery
Installation of protective bollards at Belmont entrance to the Lakefront Trail
Op-Ed on Redefine the Drive project
City Council – held subject matter hearing on ADU ordinance, voted to pass ‘quiet zone’ ordinance around Family Planning Associates to protect reproductive rights
Launch of website ‘services directory’

06/07/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: June 7th, 2024

Pride Month
City Council – committee passage of ordinance to implement fines, temporary suspensions for lobbyists improperly donating to mayoral campaigns
Groundbreaking of 935 W Addison affordable housing development
Graduation ceremonies at Nettelhorst, Hawthorne, and LVHS, workshop with environmental groups
Grand opening of Billy Goat Tavern
Pride Parade planning update

May

05/31/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: May 31st, 2024

Memorial Day and veterans’ resources, WOOGMS parade
Public safety update on arrest in assault case, 44th Ward court advocacy program
Update on city reopening mental health clinics
Graduation ceremony at Harriet Tubman
Refurbishment of Belmont CTA station
Porchfest Lakeview

05/23/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: May 23rd, 2024

Public safety update – arrest made in shooting near Wrigley Field
City Council – in Zoning committee, passed measures to increase density downtown, cut red tape for businesses, and increase funding for preservation of historic landmarks
Statement on CTA leadership and RTA board nomination
Update on 925 W Belmont proposed development

05/17/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: May 17th, 2024

Town Hall & Hattie Callner Apartments senior luncheon
44th Ward Year in Review
Public safety update on 44th Ward court advocacy program, package theft tips

05/10/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: May 10th, 2024

Nettelhorst Bike & Roll to School Day, 44th Ward paper shredding event
Public safety update on assault case, 44th Ward court advocacy program, other recent incidents, and CPD giveaway of anti-theft car locks
Update on meeting with CTA President Dorval Carter
Update on 3627-3633 N Sheffield proposed development

05/03/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: May 3rd, 2024

Public safety update on arrest in sexual assault cases, expansion of 911 mental health response teams, free Hyundai/Kia anti-theft software upgrades, and upcoming beat meetings
Opening of Crumbl cookies, Belmont Sheffield Music Festival, 44th Ward paper shredding event

April

04/26/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: April 26th, 2024

Street cleaning update
Public safety update on 44th Ward court advocacy program, arrests in string of robberies, other recent incidents
Statement on Chicago Bears stadium proposal

04/19/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: April 19th, 2024

Passover
Public safety update on recent antisemitic incidents in Lakeview
City Council – co-sponsored legislation to increase fines for hate-related litter and graffiti, introduced ordinance to legalize ‘accessory dwelling units’ (ADUs) citywide
Grand opening of Fifth Third Bank
Open letter to CTA President Dorval Carter on transit service and station quality
Central Lake View Neighbors wine tasting

04/12/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: April 12th, 2024

Public safety update on recent antisemitic incidents in Lincoln Park
Halsted sidewalk repairs update
Grand opening of SWAY
Website improvements – public safety page, community calendar, and request submissions page

04/05/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: April 5th, 2024

Street cleaning
Dog park project update
Request for feedback on 925 W Belmont and 3627-3633 N Sheffield developments
City Council – subject matter hearing on Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance (CABO)

March

03/29/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: March 29th, 2024

Workshop on property tax exemptions & relief
Request for feedback on 925 W Belmont and 3627-3633 N Sheffield developments, survey announcement

03/22/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: March 22nd, 2024

Update on City Council ordinances
Conversion of portion of Waveland to eastbound
Request for feedback on 925 W Belmont and 3627-3633 N Sheffield developments

03/15/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: March 15th, 2024

Early voting (open at Merlo Library)
St. Patrick’s Day
City Council – committee passage of ordinances to require council approval of Commissioner of Dept of Public Health, and expand event days and spirit sales near Wrigley Field
Request for feedback on 925 W Belmont and 3627-3633 N Sheffield developments
Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce Annual meeting

03/08/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: March 8th, 2024

Update on public safety planning for summer events
Early voting

03/01/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: March 1st, 2024

Annual Wrigley Field Community Meeting
- Cubs pledged to fund 10+ security personnel and direct CPD hotline for Wrigley Field events, showed results of community survey
- CTA pledged to maintain same Wrigley Field transit footprint as last year, including extra service on 152 before/after events
City Council – testimony from CTA President Dorval Carter
Introducing Isaac Troncoso, Director of Policy and Public Safety
Women’s History Month, early voting

February

02/23/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: February 23rd, 2024

Annual Wrigley Field Community Meeting
City Council – confirmation of Commissioners of Department of Water Management and Department of Housing, CPD arbitration
Introduced ordinance to require City Council confirmation of Commissioner of Department of Health

02/09/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: February 9th, 2024

Center on Halsted event
CTA construction street closures

02/02/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: February 2nd, 2024

Black History Month
City Council – Uniting for Peace ordinance
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center campus expansion opening ceremony

January

01/26/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: January 26th, 2024

City Council – resolution to mark January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Introduced legislation to make a portion of Waveland an eastbound one-way

01/19/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: January 19th, 2024

Snow plowing update
Mental Wellness Month

01/12/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: January 12th, 2024

Chicago restaurant week – participating Lakeview businesses
Tree recycling program update

01/05/2024: 44th Ward Newsletter: January 5th, 2024

2024 44th Ward goals
Public safety update on recent incidents
Annual holiday tree recycling pickup

2023

December

12/15/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: December 15th, 2023

Re-opening of renovated Evergreen Playlot
Update on 835 W Addison affordable housing development
City Council – passage of Chi vs Hate ordinance, Cutting Red Tape for Businesses ordinance, CPD arbitration

12/08/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: December 8th, 2023

Northalsted Business Alliance annual meeting
Update on 19th District Migrant and Refugee Support team
Hanukkah

12/01/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: December 1st, 2023

World AIDS Day
Overnight Winter Parking Ban, Two-Inch Snow Parking Ban go into effect
Update on Lead Service Line Replacement program

November

11/30/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: 2024 Overnight Winter Parking Ban

11/22/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: November 22nd, 2023

Public safety update on recent incidents
Gallagher Way Christkindlmarket, Winterland

11/17/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: November 17th, 2023

Finalized city budget breakdown
Awards for local schools

11/10/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: November 10th, 2023

City Council updates
Evergreen Playlot renovations

11/03/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: November 3rd, 2023

Annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade
CPD providing free Hyundai anti-theft software upgrades

October

10/27/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: October 27th, 2023

Halloween
LVHS sports accomplishments

10/20/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: October 20th, 2023

Launch of Streets & Sanitation Food Scrap Drop-Off Program
City budget hearings update

10/13/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: October 13th, 2023

Response to October 7th
City budget hearings update

10/06/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: October 6th, 2023

Chicago Marathon
Street sweeping update
Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest

September

09/29/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: September 29th, 2023

Request for CPD to increase their robbery team in the 19th District
Confirmation of Larry Snelling as Superintendent of CPD
Kids Bike Parade

09/22/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: September 22nd, 2023

Covid-19/Flu vaccine locations
Honoring Beth Murphy of Murphy’s Bleachers
Dine Out on Broadway

09/15/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: September 15th, 2023

Rosh Hashanah, Hispanic Heritage Month
Festival of the Arts
City Council – Chi vs Hate Ordinance (creates ‘hate incident’ category in 311), expanding outdoor dining

09/08/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: September 8th, 2023

WOOGMS parade, Senior Picnic

09/01/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: September 1st, 2023

Taco Fest, Bingo at Britton Budd Apartments
New business openings – O-Mi Speakeasy and Dessert, Southport FUNdamentals

August

08/25/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: August 25th, 2023

First day of school at Our Lady of Mount Carmel

08/18/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: August 18th, 2023

Back-to-school school parking restrictions

08/11/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: August 11th, 2023

Traffic study – Seminary from Eddy to Roscoe
Market Days

08/04/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: August 4th, 2023

Lollapalooza street closures
Cook County property tax relief
Mustache Crawl raises $20,000 for charity

July

07/28/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: July 28th, 2023

Repainting curbs
Wrigley Field yellow barriers
Traffic study – Waveland from Wilton to Halsted, traffic calming measures, street resurfacing updates

07/21/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: July 21st, 2023

Southport Native Plant Sale
Neighborhood meet & greet with Rep. Croke & Senator Feigenholtz
City Council – permit fee relief, pilot program to plow sidewalks, honoring Beth Murphy of Murphy’s Bleachers

07/14/2023: 44th Ward Newsletter: July 14th, 2023