October 11, 2024

Dear Neighbors,

This week we sent two special newsletters. The first, an important reminder of parking protocols and street closures ahead of this Sunday’s Chicago Marathon. The second, an update on the Chicago Board of Election, local development, and mailers sent in our ward. Click the hyperlinks above to review. 

Today, we unveiled “Drew Price Way” at the corner of Lincoln & Fullerton in honor of Andrew “Drew” Price, Chicago hero and beloved firefighter of the 43rd Ward’s Engine 55 Truck 44. Almost one year ago, Drew passed away on duty while responding to a fire in Lincoln Park. The ceremony was widely attended by firefighters, family and community members, who remember Drew for his positivity and the impact he had on their lives.  

Drew Price's wife Lara unveiling the sign for Drew Price Way

Drew's family and Chicago Firefighters watch as Drew Price Way is unveiled

Holding the honorary sign for Drew's Fire Station is Firefighter and best friend, Dustin alongside Lara Price and Alderman Knudsen

Alderman Sposato (38th Ward), Alderman Lawson (44th Ward), State Senator Feigenholtz, Lara Price, Dustin Jeffers, Alderman Knudsen, and State Representative Ann Williams 

Drew’s legacy will have an impact in Chicago for years to come. This week at City Council, we passed the “Drew Price Ordinance”, a law that will require new buildings with skylights (or other roof openings) to secure openings with additional protective layers. This is essential for firefighter safety, as they wear heavy gear on rooftops while responding to emergencies. Additionally, we passed the “Firefighters in the Line of Duty Death Ordinance” that will create a bereavement for firefighters after they lose a firehouse coworker on their shift in the line of duty. I look forward to continuing to lead on legislation to support Chicago’s first responders. 

Special thanks to 43rd Ward team member Maggie Walsh for coordinating and organizing this event.

To kickoff marathon weekend, on Saturday 43rd Warder Matt Brusich will run his own “homegrown marathon” around his block along Cleveland, Dickens, Mohawk and Armitage. It will take 79 laps until he crosses the 26.2-mile marker, which he is doing to raise money for Lincoln Park Community Services’ mission for Chicago’s homeless community. Check out the Block Club Article here on Matt’s journey, and remember, it is never a bad idea to have some fun for a good cause! 

Sincerely, 

Alderman Timmy Knudsen

P.S. As we head into fall, please remember to bag leaves and submit a 311 request for yard waste pickup here or contact our office instead of blowing or sweeping them into the street—this helps prevent muck and debris buildup. 

P.P.S. This year the 43rd Ward welcomed The Kensington School, an early education and care facility at 2745 N. Lincoln Avenue. In opening a branch in the 43rd Ward, The Kensington School invested in building a brand new facility. On Thursday, November 7th, we are co-hosting a tour of the new space. RSVP here to come check out the school for your little ones. Children are welcome!

The 43rd Ward Office will be closed Monday October 14th in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day. Our Saturday Office Hours will also be closed on October 12th. The office will reopen on Tuesday October 15th at 9am. Here are eight ways to commemorate Indigenous Peoples Day this weekend and beyond.

There will be No refuse collection on Monday, October 14,2024.  All city- collected refuse will be serviced Tuesday thru Friday. Residents should ensure all black refuse carts are accessible throughout the week of collection, not solely on their regular day of collection.

Additionally, residents should be advised of potential changes to Blue Cart Recycling collection based on their service provider.

(1)    The Department of Streets and Sanitation (Zones 2 and 4) will collect recycling Tuesday through Friday.  Residents should ensure all Blue Recycling Carts are accessible throughout the week of collection. 

(2)    Privately provided Blue Recycling Cart Service will be collected without interruption Monday through Friday.  There will be recycling Cart Service collection on Monday, October 14,2024.  Residents with private service should continue to put out Blue Recycling Carts throughout the week, according to their scheduled day of service.   

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

Avoid a ticket (and in some cases, being towed!) by signing up for email street sweeping alerts here. 

On weekdays, from 9am to 2pm, this Sweeper Tracker map will show real-time locations of city street sweepers. Click here to view street sweeping schedules and maps for each ward.

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, 

For 19th District (north of Fullerton) Compstat, 

We encourage residents to check out the Chicago Police Department's citywide September year-to-date recap, which outlines their key initiatives and statistical trends on high-priority violent crimes. You can view the full report 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): 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): 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.

This meeting has a ZOOM View Only option or RSVP here or our regular in person meeting.

Click here to check the status of your voter registration

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!  

Looking to register to vote? Did you recently move or change your name and need to update your registration? Check out one of the options below!

ONLINE: if you have an Illinois driver's license or state ID, you may register online through the Illinois State Board of Elections website. Use this ID card to register to vote or to change your name or address. 

• You may register online at your new address using an IL state ID or IL driver's license that still has your old address.
• Starting January 1, 2024, 16-year-olds may pre-register to vote online through the Illinois State Board of Elections website - 16-year-olds will have their application held in abeyance until voting age.

In Person at Early Voting: You must show two (2) forms of ID. At least one (1) ID must list your current address.

• Available at all Early Voting sites, including 51 sites open as Vote Centers on Election Day.
• Acceptable forms of ID.

At Your Precinct Polling Place on Election Day: You must show two (2) forms of ID. At least one (1) ID must list your current address.

Early Voting in Chicago will start on Thursday, October 3 at 9:00am at the Voting Supersite (191 N. Clark) and Board Offices (69 W. Washington St. - 6th Floor).

Early Voting in all 50 Wards of Chicago begins Monday, October 21 at 9:00am.

Ward 43: Lincoln Park Library located at 1150 W. Fullerton Ave.

Any voter in Chicago can vote at any Early Voting site, no matter where they live in the city, & voters can choose whatever voting site is most convenient for them, including on Election Day. All Early Voting locations are ADA-compliant and fully accessible to voters with disabilities. 

Chicago 50 Ward Early Voting Times:
Weekdays: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Voting on Election Day (NOV. 5th) - Locate your precinct polling place or closest vote center.

Election Day (Nov. 5): 6:00 am – 7:00 pm

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)

We are excited to welcome the Chicago Marathon to our neighborhoods, making its way through the 43rd Ward next Sunday, October 13th, showcasing the determination and spirit of runners from all walks of life. Residents can view the marathon's route map through our neighborhood below (click to view the full map), visit the main event website here for more details, and see the full list of street closures here.

Towing and Street Closures:

• No parking is allowed on the marathon course. Towing of vehicles on the course will begin at 1:00am on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

• The Chicago Marathon will involve extensive street closures on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Streets in our neighborhood may be closed to traffic starting at 7:00 a.m. and continuing to 4:00 p.m.

Please see below for Street Closure start times for the 43rd Ward and anticipated opening time. More information and a full list can be found here.

Cheer on this year’s Chicago Marathon participants in-person along the course or from home by following TV and radio coverage of the event. Spectators can track individual runners using the Bank of America Chicago Marathon App. After the race, join your participant at the 27th Mile Post-Race Party in Grant Park. More spectator information can be found here. 

Hosted by 8 Neighborhood Associations across 3 Wards, hear from the candidates for the 4th District School Board. 

As of late September 2024, residential households in the U.S. are eligible for another order of #4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here's what you need to know about your order:

Bring a canned good for the Nourishing Hope Food Pantry and get a free pumpkin from State Representative Margaret Croke! You can bring your canned good to Howler at Bauler on Oct. 26th from 3-5pm at Bauler Park!

Check out the great activities for your toddler / preschooler at Park West Co-op this fall. Classes include a Saturday Tots class, kids fitness classes, music and drama classes and a new Little Book Club offering, all in the Lincoln Park neighborhood!

Family friendly pumpkin carving at Carnival Grocery on October 26th from 11am-2pm. 

Welcome to Neighbor Nights-Play at DePaul's Theater School! Join us at The Theatre School at DePaul University on November 7th for an evening of entertainment and fun. Get ready to experience the magic of live theater right in your neighborhood. We will have a wine and cheese reception from 6pm-7pm, then watch DePaul's students perform Shakespeare's All's Well that Ends Well for free. This is an opportunity to mingle with other neighbors and get to know folks at DePaul.

Considering starting your child in school or looking for a new option? Enrollment for the 2025/26 school year is open!

Join us for our Virtual Admissions on October 17th to learn more about what St. James has to offer. If you prefer an in-person experience, visit us at our Open House on November 16th from 10 AM to 12 PM.

To reserve your spot for the Virtual Admissions Coffee, please contact ccook@stjames-lutheran.org.

For more details, visit their website here. 

If You See Something, Say Something is a national anti-terrorism public awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement. We want to remind everyone to be aware of their surroundings in large gatherings, at work, schools, places of worship, critical facilities and online, and to report suspicious activity. If you notice something suspicious, please call 9-1-1.
Employees should report anything suspicious through their chain of command and call 9-1-1 for any immediate, obvious threat. 
The OEMC has put together the following social media toolkit that you can use to create your own posts. 
DHS has also developed training videos and suspicious activity indicators to assist with recognizing the kinds of suspicious behaviors that may be related to terrorism activities; understanding how and where to report this information; and protecting privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties when reporting information. 

October 26th at 7pm: Zamzama Safi - Never Give Up: How I Fought the Taliban and Won

You're invited to join us for a Spooktacular family friendly Halloween evening at the Lincoln Park Conservatory! On Thursday, October 24th at 6:00 PM, we will be hosting our Boo-tanical Bash - a family-friendly after-hours Halloween event that is sure to delight guests of all ages. Enjoy a unique after-hours visit to our global plant collection, hear haunted Chicago history stories from an expert storyteller, watch circus performers, learn about the Conservatory's creepy plants, work on our spider scavenger hunt, and listen as spooky music floats through the rooms to set the mood. Don't wait, purchase your tickets now to secure your spot at this enchanting event.

On October 31st, join Belmont Village in a blood drive at 700 W Fullerton Ave from 9am-3pm. Click here for more information. 

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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