Alderman Bennett Lawson - 44th Ward Chicago

Alderman Bennett Lawson
44th Ward
Seal of Chicago

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Verizon 5G/Small Cell Construction Activity Notice: Clark and Aldine

Verizon will be installing fiber optic cables and associated equipment at the southeast corner of Clark and Aldine starting Wednesday, March 20th, 2019. These improvements will enhance speed and dependability of wireless communications in the area.

The impacted area of the project is depicted below.

Type of Construction:  The fiber optic cables will be installed underground (within the city’s right-of-way) via an open cut street trench. This work will also include the installation of one (1) new street light pole. After installation, splicing of fiber optics cable will be performed to complete the project. In the event that pedestrian or vehicle traffic needs to be altered to accommodate construction equipment, barriers and signage will be installed to ensure the safety of those in the area. Any disturbed areas will receive an immediate temporary restoration solution, with a permanent restoration to previous or better condition to be performed later.

Impacted Area:  Construction will start on N. Clark St. before continuing east in the street to W. Aldine Ave. Crews will then continue north in the alley, east of N. Clark St., where they will complete their work.

Work Hours:  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on arterial streets and 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on non-arterial streets (Monday through Friday)

Parking Restrictions:

  1. 857 – 870 W Aldine Ave. on 03/22/2019 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  2. 857 – 870 W Aldine Ave. from  03/25/2019 through 03/29/2019 between the hours of 07:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Project Duration:  Wednesday, March 20th through Sunday, March 31st

Project Contacts:

  • Meade Electric Co., Inc. (contractor) : Chris Hanlon at (773)447-6627
  • Ledcor (Construction Manager) : Alex Srajer at (312)898-0129
  • Verizon/MCI-WORLDCOM (ATS) : Oscar Guerrero at (312)453-8130

 

44th Ward Fall 2021 Shredding Event

When: September 25th
9:00 a.m. to Noon

Where: 44th Ward Service Office
3223 N. Sheffield

 

In partnership with Midway, movers, free document shredding will be provided to 44th Ward residents.

RESIDENTIAL PAPER ONLY

Please remove all heavy duty staples; paper clips, metal fasteners, rubber bands, etc. from your documents prior to arriving at the shredding station.

Limit two boxes/containers per household

The following items will not be accepted:

  • Materials from businesses
  • Phonebooks, Binders, Metal/Plastic bound books or notebooks
  • Any item containing metal, such as hanging files

Please note: Boxes/Bags/Containers are NOT allowed to be left at the event.

 

SHRED EVENT FAQ

WHAT DO YOU SHRED?

Any residential paper documents that contain personal or private information. Examples include: •Bank statements & Invoices

  • Outdated medical records
  • Pay stubs & Receipts
  • Credit card offers
  • Tax returns older than seven years

WHAT CAN AND CAN’T BE SHREDDED

Our primary mission is to shred confidential paper documents and to recycle as much of that paper as possible so it can return to the marketplace and avoid being dumped in a landfill. The more pure the paper, the more likely it will be re-used.

It is difficult to provide a comprehensive list of every acceptable or unacceptable item, but here is a basic guide:

ANY OTHER RESTRICTIONS?

This service is for residential customers only. Midway has the right to refuse any obvious business or institutional documents.

WILL I SEE MY ITEMS BEING SHREDDED?

Yes; all of our shred events utilize a mobile shredding truck with a shredding unit on-board and video monitor which allows you to witness your documents being shredded live and in-person.

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE PAPER AFTER IT IS SHREDDED?

The paper is taken to a paper recycling center for processing within 24 hours of each event.

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