September 6, 2024

Dear Neighbors,

This past Wednesday, the Evening on Astor, also known as the “world’s most elegant block party" returned to the Gold Coast. I had a wonderful time catching up with neighbors and admiring the work put into designing the unique tables. Congratulations to the Gold Coast Neighbors Association on another community-enriching event!

We are two weekends out from the Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest in Lincoln Park on September 21st and 22nd. Home to Manchester United, Liverpool and other top soccer/football clubs in the world, the English Premier League has a broad international reach. I am proud that Fan Fest chose our community for their Chicago debut, and the days will include broadcasts of live matches as they occur in England, celebrity/athlete meet & greets, merchandise giveaways, Nike training areas, the Premier League Trophy, and more! Free registrations for Saturday are now closed, so please register for Sunday as soon as possible. 

The 18th and 19th District Police have put out a Community Alert to warn businesses and residents that there have been burglary-related incidents throughout September. In these incidents, offenders gain entry into businesses by smashing the front window and entering and removing cash from registers and tip jars. These incidents have occurred in the early morning hours and have specifically impacted the following locations in the 43rd Ward.

• 2200 Block of North Clark on September 1st between 1 AM and 8 AM

• 2400 Block of North Lincoln Ave on September 1st between 2 AM and 7:30 AM

• 2000 Block of North Lincoln Park West on September 1st at 3:25 AM

Linked here is a video being circulated by the police of the offenders and some of the incidents. If you have any information please contact the Area 3 Detectives at 312-744-8263.

Finally, the 43rd Ward business corridors continue to thrive more each day. This week, Sushi Taku Rotary opened at 935 W Webster Ave, right across the street from McGee’s. They are a new and exciting branch of the renowned Sushi Taku family, bringing authentic flavors of Japan to your plate. Their mission is to offer a premium all-you-can-eat sushi experience right in the heart of Lincoln Park. In addition, Big Shoulders Coffee opened a few weeks ago, and is already becoming a local favorite. Located at 1165 W Diversey Pkwy, this woman-owned Chicago coffee company is focused on sustainability, giving back to the community, and of course - good coffee. Lastly, Foxtrot Market returned to their Gold Coast neighborhood location on Thursday. Located at 23 W. Maple, it is the first Chicago location to reopen. 

Last weekend Ald. Knudsen participated in Active Trans’ annual “Bike the Drive, one of his favorite events in Chicago

Sincerely,

Alderman Timmy Knudsen

Street Sweeping season is here! Click here for the Street Sweeping Schedule.

As our city government and safety leadership transition into the next Administration, crime, and safety remain top of mind for our community. Each week, the 18th and 19th District post Compstat numbers that reflect changes in indexes for key crimes. In an effort to keep residents informed on these trends, we will publish those weekly updates in the newsletter’s public safety section. As a reminder, these statistics represent 100% of the 18th and 19th Police Districts; accordingly, they represent an area much larger than our ward.

For 18th District (south of Fullerton) Compstat, Click Here

For 19th District (north of Fullerton) Compstat, Click Here

We work closely with the 43rd Ward’s local CAPS districts, which include the 18th (Near North) and 19th (Town Hall) Police Districts.

Our office is in frequent contact with officers from both of these districts and their local CAPS officers, who host a variety of community forums and events including beat meetings, informational settings, and expert panel discussions, as well as sending out community alerts when a pattern of crime is detected.

Beat Meetings are part of the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy and an excellent way to hear directly from CPD about your neighborhood. Meetings are held in the evenings every two months. Click here and find out your Police District and Beat number.

2024 43rd Ward CAPS Meetings

Beat 1811 (5 PM) & 1813 (6 PM): November 5.

Beats 1811 and 1813 meet at St. James Lutheran Church located at 2050 N Fremont St. They are in the basement of the Church and you should enter through the northernmost door on Fremont St. There is residential parking on the street with applicable zone parking restrictions.

Beat 1812 (5 PM) & 1814 (6 PM): November 7.

Beat 1812 and 1814 are hosted at Wintrust Bank located at 100 W. North Ave. There is very little parking on site but it is near the North and Clybourn Red Line stop and the Sedgwick Brown Line. It is also en route to the Clark St Bus. The meetings are hosted on the 2nd Floor of the bank. Elevators are on site.

Beat 1824 (6 PM): September 12, November 14.

Beat 1824 meets at 1201 N Clark St in the Clark St Apartments. It is very close to the Clark and Division Red Line Stop.

Beat 1932 (6:30 PM): October 1, December 3.

Beat 1932 is hosted in the sanctuary at New Life Church located at 1110 W Lill Ave. There is street parking with applicable zone parking restrictions. New Life Church is within walking distance of the Fullerton Red and Brown Line and the Diversey Brown Line.

Beat 1935 (6:30 PM): October 16, December 18.

Beat 1935 is hosted at Chabad East Lakeview located at 615 W Wellington Ave.

It is Budget Season in Chicago, and the 19th District Council want to hear from you! They will share an overview of the CPD budget, and allow plenty of time for community discussion to share what priorities you would like to see reflected in the budget. Share update on Workforce Allocation Study, give public comment and hear other important
District Council updates.
RSVP Optional but appreciated. 

Below is a list of Mental Health resources that are available locally here in the City of Chicago.

• City of Chicago Mental Health Centers 
• NAMI Helpline
• Illinois Department of Human Services
• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call 988
• Mental Health America (MHA)

Join the Lincoln Central Association and the Old Town Triangle Association as we welcome the Fifth Star Band to Ella Jenkins Park on Sunday, September 8th.  The Band will perform from 3:30 to 5:00.  A local favorite that recently highlighted the Old Town Art Fair music program, The Fifth Star Band is a modern take on American traditional rock, grooving to a funky, old-school beat that’s guaranteed to get the whole family dancing.  Several band members grew up in the neighborhood and return to give back to our community in their own special way.  Rock out to the band’s great sound and end your weekend on a “high note”!

Join friends and family for the Honorary Street Dedication celebrating master sculptor and the deeply beloved Richard Hunt. Join the unveiling of his street sign on Thursday, September 12th at 2pm. We will be meeting at the corner of Lill and Sheffield. 

Chicago Public Library's museum passes are now digital and expanded across Illinois! New attractions include a wide range of museums, historical societies, zoos and more. This pass program is accessible online 24/7, with no need to visit a CPL location to check out or return a pass.

To reserve digital passes, visit CPL's website here, log in with your library card number and PIN to see all the amazing offers from familiar and new attractions, and make your reservation online. Remember to bring confirmation of your reservation to your destination.

IDHS-Serve Illinois invites you to do a good deed at the annual 9/11 Meal Packing event at Union Station. In Chicago, 1,500 volunteers will come together at the Great Hall in Union Station to pack 500,000 meals for people experiencing food insecurity in the local community. Sign up here. 

They are actively recruiting volunteers as support staff to fill the third shift 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Volunteers must be 18 and over and community service hours are available.

Greater West Town Project (GWTP) are recruiting folks for our Vocational Skills Training in woodworking and shipping & receiving. We are especially working to get folks who are unemployed into our programs so we can get folks trained and back to work.

Evening in the Garden celebrates the close of summer, our garden volunteers and the garden harvest. This garden party is used to honor the heart put into many neighborhood achievements, especially the volunteers who make our neighborhood parks such special gathering places. The event includes food, wine and beverages from neighborhood restaurants and businesses. The event is free and open to the public. Join us at Fire Station Park from 5-7pm!

One of our Ward's wonderful elementary schools, LaSalle Language Academy, is on Instagram! Follow them here!

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is taking its services on the road, and Senator Sara Feigenholtz, Representative Ann Williams, and Representative Margaret Croke are teaming up with the agency to bring professional licensing services to Lincoln Park! 

Join them on Thursday, September 19th from 4-7PM at the Chicago Public Library Lincoln Park Branch (1150 W Fullerton Ave) for one-on-one assistance from IDFPR personnel. They will be able to assist with applications, provide guidance with deficient applications, and answer any questions you may have. Please note that you must bring all documents necessary for licensure for best results. To RSVP, please fill out the form found here. 

The power of art and cultural organizing can no longer be underestimated in shaping the narrative and galvanizing action.

This upcoming panel and activation brings together a diverse group of visionary artists and leaders to explore how art can be a potent force against authoritarianism and a catalyst for democratic engagement. This event aims to illuminate the critical role that creative expression and cultural mobilization play in both reflecting and shaping our collective future.

Thursday, Sep 26th, 6pm - 9pm

Vote By Mail is now open for the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. 

Click here to apply online to Vote By Mail for the November 5, 2024 Presidential General Election!  

The Chicago Board of Election
Commissioners is seeking poll workers for the Presidential General Election coming up on November 5th. For more information, please visit the Chicago Board of Elections' website here.

Join Old Town Triangle Association for a diaper drive. They are accepting new diapers and baby-safe hygiene products. They will be collecting donations until September 29th at 1763 N North Park Ave.

Lincoln Park Uncorked returns September 12th from 6-9pm! Indulge in the season’s best wines paired with delectable bites from Lincoln Park’s neighborhood restaurants. Gather your friends and hop in a pedicab to explore Lincoln Avenue businesses between Diversey and Webster as they transform into pop-up tasting rooms featuring wine selections from Vin Chicago! Get your tickets early, as they are expected to sell out. Tickets include wine samples and light fare from local businesses.

Join in on this annual celebration of the beloved butterflies as the monarchs begin their migration! It will be a day full of activities for the whole family to honor the fluttering friends and their annual migration to the Oyamel fir forest in Mexico.   Take part in a craft presented by the National Museum of Mexican Art, join an entomologist for Monarch Butterfly tagging, explore the outdoor butterfly garden and other nature trails, and witness each daily release of newly emerged tropical butterflies into the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven inside the museum on the second floor! Museum members can even start the fun an hour early! September 7th, 10am-2pm. 

The Department of Finance (DOF) announced that City residents now have the option of reporting the following parking enforcement violations on the 311 app or online:

• Bus Lane Parking
• Commercial Loading Zone 
• Commercial Vehicle Parked on a Residential Street
• Disabled Parking
• Fire Hydrant Parking
• Residential Parking
• Rush Hour Zones
• School Safety Zones
• Vehicle Parked in Bike Lane
• Other (Semi-trucks parked on streets, etc.)

Where previously only bike lane violations could be reported on 311, the DOF has now expanded the ability to report parking violations, to drive more community-based enforcement.

Neighbors can report parking violations by calling 311, using the CHI311 app, or through the 311 website. The request type is “Finance Parking Code Enforcement Review.”

Have questions about street work happening in your area? The Department of Transportation has a wonderful tool to look up street work in your area called the Chi Street Work Portal. Here you can input an address and see all surrounding permits for projects on that street.

Recycle By City is a great resource where residents can look up their garbage and recycling pickup day here.

Here is your reminder on the City's Blue Cart Basics.

For more info on recycling in Chicago, visit recyclebycity.com/chicago

I want to keep spreading the good word of how powerful a tool CHI 311 is to address non-emergency services in our Ward. Via the CHI 311 website and mobile app, you can:

• Create new service requests and check the status of existing requests (such as on timing and completion).
• Snap a photo of an issue to submit it with a request to improve location accuracy.
• Get local and relevant information/tips regarding the 43rd Ward including visibility into what other requests are being made in your neighborhood. The free CHI 311 mobile app is available for both iOS and Android devices and may be downloaded in the Apple App Store or Google Play.

43rd Ward Office Hours: M-F 9am-5pm & Sat 10am-12pm

 773-348-9500 | yourvoice@ward43.org | 2523 N. Halsted

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