Hermosa Halloween Health and Resource Fair
This year, our office will be partnering with Nixon Elementary School at 2121 N Keeler St. again for Hermosa Halloween on Friday October 30th, from 3-5pm, with vaccine appointments beginning at 1pm. Join us for costumes, candy, and arts and crafts. Free COVID and Flu vaccines will be provided by Jewel-Osco. You can sign up for your appointment here.
Logan Square Blue Line Station Canopy Reconstruction
The Chicago Department of Transportation in coordination with the Chicago Transit Authority will begin reconstruction of the Logan Square Blue Line Station Canopy in the coming months. Anticipated in the coming weeks (at earliest the week of 10/19), advance work in preparation for full construction will begin. This advance work will include:
Installation of temporary construction fencing in the vicinity of the Logan Blue Line station main canopy bounded by Milwaukee Ave., Kedzie Ave., and the plaza "La Placita".
Establishment of the pedestrian routes for access to the Blue Line Station and surrounding CTA bus stops.
Installation of vibration and settlement monitoring on adjacent building structures to the project site.
Excavations within the construction fencing to confirm the location of existing underground utilities.
No impacts are anticipated to the Milwaukee Avenue and Kedzie Avenue roadways at this time.
Installation and Upcoming Implementation of New Residential Parking Zone Street: 3000 W Belden
After successfully petitioning for the implementation of Residential Permit Parking (RPP) on the 3000 block of W Belden, residential zone 102 will be active beginning on Monday, November 9th. Residents on the 3000 Block of W Belden will soon be required to obtain the zone 102 on their city stickers. *Please note that the signage currently indicates RPP enforcement between 6pm-6am Monday-Friday, but will be amended to indicate (per the original request petitioned) daily between 6pm and 6am. This will be reflected on signage in the coming weeks.*
To renew or to add a residential zone to your city sticker, please visit the City Clerk website or visit their office in person. The nearest City Clerk location to our office is 5430 Gale Street, near the Jefferson Park Blue line stop. They are open Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm. In the event you require any assistance directly from the City Clerk, you may also call their office at 312-742-5375. To confirm whether you live in a residential zone, you may check on the City Clerk's website here.
Please note that once you have registered with the City Clerk, you may visit our office to purchase Residential Permit Parking Guest passes. We are located at 2934 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit C. and are open between 9am and 5pm Monday through Friday. For more information, please contact our office by calling 773.985.3510, or by emailing [email protected].
Fullerton Arterial Resurfacing Updates
This week the contractor has been working on the concrete work in the intersections of Fullerton and Monticello and Fullerton and Ridgeway on the north side. Next week, they will finish up the concrete work on the south side of the intersections. Once this concrete work has finished, the contractor will begin paving the final surface from Hamlin to Kimball.
In the project area from Lockwood to Hamlin, the contractor will work next week on installing new concrete bus pads and pavement markings.
Community Survey Regarding Logan Square Redesign
Neighbors have created a survey to track progress towards the goals of the Logan Square Redesign Project and want to hear your feedback. You can learn more and fill out the survey here.
Upcoming Restoration Work in the Milwaukee Avenue Plaza
Over the next week (weather permitting), the contractor for the Milwaukee Avenue Streetscape and Logan Square Redesign project will be restoring a portion of the decorative concrete in the Milwaukee Avenue Promenade. This will take place in two phases, one which began this week, and another the week of October 12th. This work is begin coordinated with the Logan Square Farmers Market to ensure continuity of the beloved market!
LIHEAP Utility Bill Assistance is Now Open!
Utility bill assistance is available for income eligible households. The priority period began October 1:
Older adults age 60 and older
Individuals with a disability
Households with children age 5 and under
Households that are disconnected or facing imminent disconnection
Open Enrollment begins November 1. All income eligible households can apply. Apply online here. Applications are first come, first served through August 13 or until funds are exhausted.
Chicago Police Department Strategic Conversations
Each year in the fall, the Chicago Police Department hosts Community Conversations throughout the city. These conversations are an opportunity for Chicagoans to participate in the creation of their district’s strategic plan for the following calendar year. The valuable feedback provided by participants at these conversations is used to develop community-driven crime reduction strategies, as well as community engagement priorities, and is an integral part of the Chicago Police Department’s implementation of the various reforms outlined in the consent decree. You can find the information on these upcoming conversations below:
14th District
10/13 from 6-8pm at the VFW at 3009 N Kedzie
11/2 from 6-8pm at 1510 N Claremont
25th District
October 15th and November 5th from 6-8pm at Grace and Peace Church 1856 N LeClaire Ave
