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Here is information pertaining to the Nato Summit:

1)Road closures and pedestrian restictions will generally be Saturday, May 19 thru Monday, May 21st. The affected roadways will open by Monday's evening rush hour. The road closures and traffic delays should be generally expected on I-90 to/from O'Hare and downtown, and downtown to/from McCormick Place throughout the weekend.

2) CTA information about bus re-routes
Generally, bus re-routes will occur downtown - Navy Pier, Streeterville, and in the near south side near McCormick Place (Cermak, King Dr, Cottage Grove, etc).
You can also access this information from their website:

http://www.transitchicago.com/nato/#tips

*A key point that is addressed in the information that is attached via the CTA link, CTA’s Bus Tracker as well as Google Trip Planner will not reflect the bus route interruptions. All bus routes that will be affected as a result of the summit are addressed on this link that is attached as well as below.

3) METRA information regarding station closures, schedules and maps of service.

http://metrarail.com/metra/en/home/service_updates/g8_nato_summit.html

http://metrarail.com/metra/en/home/service_updates/g8_nato_summit.html

Residents can also register with the City app “Notify Chicago” for any city-wide updates or notifications. Registration at:

https://webapps.cityofchicago.org/NotifyChicago/

Businesses affected by NATO Summit should register to receive alerts at:

http://hillardheintze.com/alerts_register.php

Are you the block’s best backyard chef? 
Everyone love your outdoor cooking? 
Show us what you’ve got!
 Join us for the 2012 Meat On Milwaukee Cookoff, sponsored by the Six Corners Association. For details, click on the Meat on Milwaukee tab at www.6CornersBBQFEst.com.

Our first ever neighborhood cookoff contest being held at this year’s Six Corners BBQ Fest, on Sunday, June 17th.

We’re looking for 8 of the best of the best backyard cooks to compete for trophy awards in our judged cook off competition. Categories will be chicken, and pork spare ribs. Meats to be supplied by local business Ellengee Cash and Carry.

We’ll draw 8 total cooking teams to be contestants for this contest from the pool of entries. The Six Corners Association will select the final 8 contestants based on the questions asked on the entry form. Contestants will be notified on June 1st. The entry fee of $30.00 is due upon notification. Details of how to make the payment will be in the notification email.

For details, click on the Meat on Milwaukee tab at www.6CornersBBQFEst.com.

The following is a summary of the latest changes to the Childrens' Safety Zone Ordinance:

Speed Limits & Hours:
School Zones: Mon – Fri on school days; 7 am – 4 pm; 20 mph when children are
present; 30 mph when not present.
Park Zones: 7 Days a week, 6 am – 11 pm; 30 mph speed limit

Warnings/Fines:
30-day warning period when automated enforcement is first established inn a new
safety zone location.
One additional warning for each vehicle for the first time the driver is owner to receive
a ticket.
Fines for 6-10 mph over the posted speed limit set to $35; fines for 11 mph over posted speed limit set to $100.

Public Awareness:
90 day public service announcement campaign.
Text messaging alerts for those interested in camera locations.
Website with weekly update on camera locations and posted speed limits.
Quarterly report on speeding and accident data, number of tickets issued and fine
amounts.

Advisory Committee:
Members to include Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Pedestrian and Traffic Safety
Committee and religious, academic, public safety and medical community leaders.
Provides counsel to CDOT on implementation and operation of speed enforcement
program and Children Safety Zones.
Will advise on location of Children Safety Zones and automated speed enforcement.

Limit On Camera Enforcement:
Establishes no more than 20% of approximately 1,500 eligible safety zones can be equipped with automated speed enforcement.

Regional Distribution of Cameras:
CDOT will establish six geographical regions.
No fewer than 10% of speed cameras will be located in each region.

Aldermanic Notification:
Alderman will be notified by CDOT prior to any installation of speed enforcement
cameras in their wards.

I just received the following alert from the 17th District CAPS Office:

On May 12th at noon, in the area of 5500 N Lowell, a 12 year old child reported that he was walking his dog when a maroon or burgundy 4-door car pulled up beside him. There were 2 male occupants in the auto, both being described as Hispanic, in their 50's, with one of them being further described as 5'10", approximately 160, with long, black hair and a medium brown complexion. That man got out of the car and asked the child if the street they were on was Kildare. The child was uncomfortable enough to run away, but the man followed on foot for a short distance. When the child looked back, the driver motioned to the child with his finger to come back to the car. The child ran home and the car was last seen driving towards Bryn Mawr. The child's younger sister had reported seeing the car circling the block earlier that same day.

If you should see this vehicle or any auto or persons acting suspiciously, or attempting to speak with children please call 911 immediately. Try to get a detailed description of the auto (license plates if possible), the direction the auto is going, and a description of persons inside the auto.

It is important to remind your children that adults do not ask children for assistance, they need to ask other adults. Remind them of stranger danger even if the person doesn't seem dangerous, or even seems friendly, or injured, or in need of help. Make sure your child always knows to leave the situation immediately and get a trusted adult to help them or the person in question.

Speak to your neighbors about this incident so that they know what's going on in the area.

If you have any information about this incident or any others in the area, please call 911 to speak with an officer.

Great previous response but I’m reaching out again. (The owner of my current place is selling and my lease is up. Time flies when you work 10 hour days!!!) Anyway…

Max (my dog) & I are still looking for a 1 bedroom apartment that will comfortably accommodate a queen sized bed/nightstand/dresser, preferably with a yard. (Will garden!) I need a dining area that can contain a 54” table. On-premise laundry, dishwasher and adequate storage space is a plus. Small building…2-3 flat or apartment in a house, by owner is preferred.

While I've looked at some nice places, they would be more appropriate for a person in their 20's with less furniture and different needs. Please watch for “For Rent” signs in your neighborhood. I am interested in the following zip codes: 60640, 60641, 60618, 60613,60202, 60201, 60614, 60610, 60625, 60657, 60659, 60646, 60630

Please pass this on if you know of someone who might have a place available. You can contact me via this post and I will respond asap.

Thanks!

Pat