Old Irving Park

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

WHAT: Northeastern Illinois University will partner with Sims Recycling Solutions and the Office of Alderman Margaret Laurino, 39th ward, to host a free electronics recycling event, where the community is encouraged to drop off broken or unused electronics devices for recycling. This e-waste collection event will be set up as a drive-through and drop-off event. Staff will be on hand to conveniently and quickly collect items from community members’ vehicles.This event is free and open to the public.

WHERE: Parking Lot L at Northeastern Illinois University

WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

DETAILS: Sims Recycling Solutions can accept cable and satellite receivers, cables, CD drives, cell phones, PDAs, circuit boards, computers (CPUs, desktops, laptops and tablets), digital converter boxes, digital recorders, DVD players, fax machines, hard drives, keyboards, mice, monitors (all types), MP3 players, printers, scanners, servers, televisions, VCRs, video game consoles and zip drives.

Sims cannot accept large home appliances (dehumidifiers, air conditioners, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, etc.), large stereo speakers, loose batteries (not contained in equipment), hazardous waste, mercury-containing devices (thermostats, thermometers, etc.), fluorescent bulbs, or liquids and gases.

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

Recently, I filed an ordinance authorizing the City to exercise its powers of eminent domain to buy the building. This is not a step that I take lightly. I have consulted with the Mayor’s administration, and we remain hopeful that we can preserve this critical economic engine without implementing this solution.

It is not my intent that the City enter into the theater business, nor is it my desire that the theater be turned over to a non-profit. Both options would remove this substantial property from the tax rolls, severely impacting the Portage Park Tax Increment Financing District and the Six Corners Special Service Area. Instead, if necessary, the City would buy the building and sell it to a private business ready to preserve and enhance the current use of the theater. State law allows for this type of purchase and resale within TIF districts.

I wouldn’t contemplate taking this extraordinary step if the historic Portage Theater weren’t critical to the redevelopment of Six Corners. Several restaurants and potential cultural attractions are waiting for the resolution of this issue before they come to our community. The church’s proposed use for the Portage would make it impossible for anyone to get a liquor license within 100 feet of the building. It would make it impossible for anyone to get a public place of amusement license within 250 feet without the church’s permission. Because the Portage Theater building is so large, these zones would extend to the south side of Irving Park Road, in addition to Milwaukee Avenue near the theater.
The proposed use would gouge a huge hole in Six Corners where there would be no new restaurants, and where any proposed theater or entertainment venue would require the church’s permission. It would stifle development at a time when Six Corners is ready to take off.

I continue to remain ready to help Chicago Tabernacle with alternative sites.

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.

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.