Dear Neighbors,
On Tuesday, January 21st at 6:00 pm, the 43rd Ward Office will co-host a community meeting with Park West Neighborhood Association (PWNA) to discuss a proposed development at 2501 N Clark St. We hope you attend this meeting to ask questions and provide essential feedback for negotiation prior to Ald. Knudsen & PWNA making a determination on the project.
The applicant is requesting B3-5 zoning designation through a Type 1 re-zoning to allow for a mixed-use development that would include commercial space, residential units, as well as an event space. Below is an initial rendering of the exterior of the proposed development (which reflects initial negotiation on size and design between Ald. Knudsen and the developer):
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Rendering view from Clark Street
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Rendering view from St. James Place
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2501 N. Clark St. is an exciting next step in Ald. Knudsen's "Clark Street Initiative", which is focused on introducing healthy mixed-use development to bring Clark St. towards its potential to be one of the best mixed-use corridors in Chicago. This follows other recent projects, such as the approval of 2600 N. Clark and the ground-breaking of 537 W. Drummond which you can read about in our recent 2024 Year in Review.
This community meeting will be held in the Harris Center at Francis W Parker School. For those who are not able to attend, we will share in our newsletter, the developer's presentation to review following the in-person community meeting. During this review period we will seek feedback to assist continued negotiation with the developer (related to the building and community benefits) and determine whether the project should be approved.
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2501 N Clark St Community Meeting
Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Francis W Parker School
Harris Center Community Room
330 W Webster Ave
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Our office will be closed on Monday, January 20th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, January 21st. This closure includes our Saturday hours on January 18th, which will return on Saturday, January 25th at 10am. Garbage and Recycling pickup may be affected by the Holiday next week, so residents are asked to keep their cans out for pickup the full week, not just solely on their scheduled day.
Looking for a way to give back those in need this season? Sign-up here to join community members for the 4th annual Lasagna Love, an event pairing homemade lasagnas with local families who have food insecurity, an easy and meaningful way to help our neighbors. This year's celebrity chef is Teri Turner, best selling author, blogger and creator of No Crumbs Left (check out her videos and demonstrations here). After sign-up, instructions will be sent to you, and you commit to making a lasagna (or a few) at your home and delivering to a local location the week of Monday, January 20th.
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To honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., the 43rd Ward's Chicago History Museum will host a celebration event from 10am-4pm on January 20th. Tickets are free for Illinois residents that day, and the event is family friendly.
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The 43rd Ward Office Team
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The 43rd Ward's recycling center is on the East side of Cannon Dr. at Fullerton Ave.
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Property Tax Appeal Workshop
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Guest Parking Pass Registration Update
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Please be aware that the City Clerk has updated their process for first-time residents to register to purchase daily guest parking passes. You will no longer email EZBuy@CityofChicago.org; instead, you can complete an online form here. Please note that the online registration process may take approximately 10 business days for a response. If you prefer same-day access to guest passes, you can register in person at any City Clerk location listed here and purchase parking passes there or at our office.
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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.
Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling released a 2024 Year in Review report, analyzing CPD's progress over the past year. Notable details include the launch of specialized teams such as a business burglaries taskforce, an 8% reduction in homicides, a 7% drop in shooting incidents, and a 26% decline in vehicular hijackings compared to 2023. CPD also recovered over 12,000 firearms citywide, and launched a Crime Gun Intelligence Center to trace firearms connected with crimes, process ballistic evidence, and identify firearm traffickers. You can read the full report here.
For 18th District (south of Fullerton) Compstat,
For 19th District (north of Fullerton) Compstat,
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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.
2025 43rd Ward CAPS Meetings
Beat 1811 (5 PM) & 1813 (6 PM): January 7th, March 4th, May 8th, July 8th, September 2nd, and November 4th.
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): January 9th, March 6th, May 8th, July 10th, September 4th, and November 6th.
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): January 16th, March 13th, May 15th, July 17th, September 11th, and November 13th.
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): February 4th, April 1st, June 3rd, August 5th, October 7th, and December 2nd.
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): February 19th, April 16th, June 18th, August 20th, October 15th, and December 17th.
Beat 1935 is hosted at Chabad East Lakeview located at 615 W Wellington Ave.
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19th District Council Monthly Meeting
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19th District Council Key Accomplishments
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When temperatures are at 32ºF or below, DFSS activates warming areas at our six community service centers. These warming centers operate Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Englewood Community Service Center - 1140 West 79th Street
- Garfield Community Service Center - 10 South Kedzie Avenue
- Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Center - 4314 South Cottage Grove
- North Area Community Service Center - 845 West Wilson Avenue
- South Chicago Community Service Center - 8650 South Commercial Avenue
- Trina Davila Community Service Center - 4312 West North Avenue
Chicago Parks District facilities and Chicago Public Libraries also provide spaces available to the public during their typical business hours. Click here to view a map of more than 190 public facilities serving as warm indoor spaces citywide, and find the location nearest you. For Senior Centers (8:30am-4:30pm) – visit Chicago.gov/Seniors for locations.
Warming Center hours may be extended, along with activation of other supports, when the Office of Emergency Management and Communications enacts the City’s Emergency Operations Plan for extreme cold conditions as defined by the National Weather Service.” Please visit the OEMC website for up-to-date information during extreme weather events.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Let’s keep our neighborhood safe this winter by clearing snow and ice from the sidewalks in front of our properties. Clear paths help everyone—especially seniors, children, and people with disabilities—move safely. If you can, lend a hand to neighbors who may need help. It’s not just kind; it’s also required by Chicago Municipal Code (Sections 4-7-310 and 10-8-180) for both homes and businesses.
Report locations that DO NOT clear their sidewalks by making a "Snow - Uncleared Sidewalk or Bike Lane" request with the City of Chicago 311 Service Request line. When you make a "Snow - Uncleared Sidewalk or Bike Lane" request, please note the following:
- Make sure the problem occurs on the sidewalk.
- DO NOT use this category to report snow on streets, parking lots, or alleys.
- Provide a specific address where the problem occurs.
- Request a reference number from the operator, this will help you track the status and resolution of your request.
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