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Hi neighbors,
For the last several days, the North Center Senior Center has been closed to allow Catholic Charities to fully take over operations from the City. The Senior Center will reopen to the public this Monday, April 6th, and will feature a similar array of services, including zumba, chair yoga, mahjong, and book club. The Center will also continue providing hot lunches for seniors. If you’re a senior or older adult, stop by soon to meet the new staff and learn about the resources available to you.
The City’s new street sweeping season officially began on Wednesday. The Department of Streets & Sanitation released the sweeping schedule. While I’m thrilled to see street sweeping ramp up, I agree with residents who’d like to see this service expanded in the late Fall months when it’s most needed, and continue to advocate with the Department to make this a reality.
I continue to hear from residents struggling to find a home they can afford or rent or own—a citywide reality recently underscored by a report that found Chicago is short 225,000 rental homes. While there’s no single, quick fix for a problem of this magnitude, one thing we can do is join New York City, Seattle, and Austin in allowing certain new apartment buildings to include a single staircase, which could allow for more rental homes to be built on small or awkward sized lots. I’ve introduced legislation to do just that, and am working with local groups including Abundant Housing Illinois and Strong Towns Chicago to pass it.
Earlier this week, I had a wonderful time meeting with students from Bell Elementary’s Girl Scouts Troop and Lake Forest College. It was a pleasure chatting with them about the challenges and opportunities confronting Chicago and the different types of public service careers that they can pursue.
I hope you all have an enjoyable weekend, and Happy Easter and Chag Pesach Sameach to all those observing.
If you’re looking for something to do, consider swinging by the North Center Hop ‘N’ Stop, as well as the Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club’s annual Egg Hunt. And if you’re planning to watch a March Madness game, there’s likely a tavern or restaurant a short walk from you that would be happy to host you!
Yours in service,
Alderman Matt Martin
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Important: Western Brown Line Riders
The CTA announced impacts to Western Brown Line riders starting on Monday. Loop-Bound travelers will bypass the Western Brown Line Station for the next two weeks in order to resurface the interior floor.
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April 6th to April 17th: Loop-Bound travelers bypass the Station; take an extra stop and ride back
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Weekend of April 17th: Western Brown Line Station closed, shuttles provided
The entire Western Brown Line station will be closed beginning late in the evening on Friday, April 17th to until 4 AM Monday, April 20th as crews resurface the interior floor. Shuttle buses will be provided from nearby Brown Line stops.
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Property Tax Workshop
Monday, April 6th
Join the Cook County Assessor's Office for a workshop about homeowner's exemptions, including eligibility, documents needed, and automatic renewal.
We'll be meeting at Chase Park (4701 N Ashland Ave) from 6 PM to 8 PM.
Learn about exemptions
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Hop N Stop
Saturday, April 4th
Hop into spring with the Northcenter Chamber’s Hop ‘N’ Stop celebration! This event invites families to the neighborhood for a morning of delightful activities, including goodie bags, prize hunts, spring family portraits, and of course, a bunny.
Learn more
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Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4th
Join the Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club for a free Easter Egg Hunt. Children ages 0-9 are eligible to participate. Please bring your own basket, and meet at the clubhouse (2501 W Irving Park Rd).
Learn more
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Student Art Showcase
Monday, April 20th
Join us at the 47th Ward Office for a Student Art Showcase on Monday, April 20th at 6 PM. We will feature work from McPherson 3rd-5th graders and Coonley 7th graders. We’re excited to debut these vibrant paintings and collages, which will remain on display in the office for several months following the event.
More details announced soon. If your local student wants to display their art in our gallery this spring, please feel free to email us.
Learn more
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Neighborhood Trash Pick Up
Saturday, April 18th
Help keep our neighborhood clean! On April 18th, across the city Chicagoans will be volunteering to pick up litter to beautify our neighborhoods.
If you'd like to organize a clean up, you can call 3-1-1 to register your group and request clean up supplies, including brooms, rakes, shovels, and bags.
Learn more
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Survey: Delivery Robot
The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is seeking feedback from local business owners and residents regarding the possibility of delivery robots operating in Ravenswood! Complete their survey to share your input
Learn more
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Town Hall: Chicago's Financial Future
Tuesday, April 7th
Join Chicago's Financial Future Task Force for a town hall about Chicago's financial future. Participants will learn about Chicago’s financial picture, then work together to surface the questions, concerns, and perspectives that matter most to their communities.Whether you follow city issues closely or are just starting to engage, your voice and lived experience are an important part of the conversation.
Learn more
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Lincoln Square Farmers Market Returns to Permanent Location
The Lincoln Square Farmers Market season kicks off on May 5th. And this year, they'll be returning to their permanent location at Lincoln and Leland Ave.
As construction on the Western Brown Line wraps up, we're excited to have an improved space for events like our local farmers market.
Learn more
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Mahjong 101 Workshop
Thursday, April 23rd
Ready to learn how to play Mahjong? Moondance Boutique on Roscoe and Damen is hosting their next Mahjong 101 class on April 23rd. All fees go directly to the Mahjong teacher.
Learn more
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Resources
Business
Workforce
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Solar & Electrification Options for Renters & Owners
Wednesday, April 15th
Do you want to explore solar but don't know where to start? Do you want to switch to renewable energy sources but feel like you can't because you're a renter?
If so, this is the FREE event at Sulzer Library is for you! Citizens Utility Board and the Electric Home Company will present on rooftop solar install, community solar, and plug-in solar, PLUS how to reduce your carbon footprint by electrifying your home!
Learn more
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Work Day: Chip the Parkway
Saturday, April 11th
Join Winnslie Parkway Gardens for a spring workday spreading wood chips, mulching trees, and picking up litter. Meet at 5003 N Ravenswood Ave at 9 AM. There will be coffee and donuts!
Learn more
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Safety Update: Arrest Made in Home Invasion
Shortly after midnight on Friday April 3rd, a 23-year-old woman was inside her apartment on the 4200 block of Lincoln Ave when a man entered through a patio door. The man struck the victim in the head as she fled the apartment. She suffered a laceration to the head and refused medical attention on the scene.
Responding officers arrested the man and charges are pending. The man is 36 years old, has brown hair and green eyes, and weighs approximately 150 pounds. If you have any potentially relevant information, please call Area 3 Detectives at 312-744-8261 and reference report number JK203860.
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Mediators Needed: Office of Police Accountability
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is preparing to launch its Community Mediation Program (CMP) pilot. As part of this effort, COPA is currently seeking trained mediators who reside in the City of Chicago to serve as community-police mediators.
Through structured, voluntary mediation, the program creates a space for community members and officers to engage in constructive dialogue, with the goal of fostering mutual understanding, strengthening relationships, and building trust.
Learn more
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Identity Theft, Fraud, and Scams
Friday, April 24th
Join the Illinois Comptroller's Office at Sulzer Library from 2 PM to 3 PM to learn how to identify scams, protect against identity theft, and what to do if you become a victim. Additionally, the Illinois Secretary of State warns of another wave of fraudulent DMV text messages requesting personal and financial information. The DMV will never text you asking for personal or financial information.
Learn more
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Western Brown Line Construction
Finishing touches are steadily being completed in the Western Plaza! The soil has been laid, the trees planted, and bollards installed. Next, pavers and shrubs will be complete on April 17th, followed by bus turnaround pavers on the 23rd and festoon poles on the 24th.
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Ashland Resurfacing
The bus pads on Ashland have been completed and are open today! Concrete median work will begin on Ashland from School to Montrose next week. Milling on Ashland between Montrose and Foster is anticipated to begin in June, but residents will start to see work beginning on the Montrose to Foster stretch Monday including minor sewer work on Ainslie, Winnemac, and Carmen.
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This Year: Upcoming Projects
- Water Main Replacement near Leavitt and Lawrence
- ComEd Projects on Greenview from Roscoe to Grace
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This Week
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Hop N Stop, April 4th, Learn more
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Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club Easter Egg Hunt, April 4th, Learn more
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Menopause Workshop, April 4th, Learn more
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Extraordinary Youth Art Gallery, April 4th, Learn more
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Future Weeks
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North Branch Works Brewery and Distillery Tour, April 9th, Learn more
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Austrian Wine Tasting, April 17th, Learn more
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Ravenswood Puzzle Swap, April 19th, Learn more
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Welles Park Bird Walk, April 19th, Learn more
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Carlson Community Services Free Concert, April 19th, Learn more
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Student Art Gallery, April 20th, Learn more
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Toast of Uptown Wine Walk, April 26th, Learn more
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Ravenswood 5K, April 26th, Learn more
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Lake View High Alumni Spaghetti Dinner, April 30th, Learn more
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Chicago River Day, May 9th, Learn more
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Community Job Boards
Looking to work locally? Many of our local chambers of commerce offer job boards to help highlight openings at local businesses. Find more information at the following links:
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47th Ward Ald. Matt Martin
4243 N Lincoln Ave | 773-868-4747
Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
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