Neighborhood News May / June 2009 1 Sheffield Neighborhood News

Sheffield Neighborhood News May / June 2009 1 Sheffield Neighborhood News

Published by the Sheffield Neighborhood Association www.sheffieldneighborhood.org May / June 2009

41st Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival set for July 18-19 Photo for BY LAURY LEWIS tact our advertising manager, Paula Arnett, at 773-348- 5512 or [email protected] for details. ark your calendar for the 41st annual Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival on July SNN by [email protected] Be a Patron 18-19. More than 100 Sheffield neighbor- The enclosed participation form also provides an op- Mhood gardens will be open for your enjoy- portunity for you to become a Garden Walk Patron and ment. There will again this year be a juried division for attend the June 5 Patrons’ Party. For as little as $50, you gardens that are spectacular and represent excellent can help support our neighborhood, receive a listing in gardening techniques by their owners. The winners the Garden Walk Guidebook and receive an attractive will receive cash prizes and a plaque. Master Gardener gift. See the article below for details. Laury Lewis and Jeannie Lawson will head this major undertaking again this year. The garden competition Tell Your Friends will be judged by several noted gardening personalities. The suggested donation this year will be $6 from noon There will be food and beverages from local estab- to 3 pm and $10 from 3 pm to closing on both days. lishments. Coors Brewing will again be our major spon- Gardens will be open from noon to 5:30 pm both days A garden competition will again be part of the excitement of sor and will provide Coors Light and Coors Banquet as the Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival. and Kids’ Corner will run from noon to 5 pm each day. well as Blue Moon. Allison Spriggs will be organizing Your 2009 Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival the restaurants. Local restaurants Robinson’s Ribs, the 773-472-8380. She will hold classes for potential guides Planning Committee is working to bring you another Local Option and Quang Noodle will be present as before the Garden Walk. fine neighborhood fundraising event that funds the SNA well as St. Vincent DePaul providing excellent food. and contributes significantly to neighborhood beau- The Kids’ Corner area on Kenmore will be filled Rusted Root, Poi Dog Pondering and Cowboy Mouth to tification, local parks, local schools and many other with family attractions once more. There will be pony Headline on the Main Stage fine neighborhood charities. Come celebrate our 41st rides, a petting zoo, face painting, a mini-Ferris Wheel, First-class entertainment will be the theme of the 2009 annual Garden Walk! theatrical and musical performances and the ever-pop- Garden Walk and Festival. Through the hard work of Dan Laury Lewis is Co-Chairman of the 2009 Sheffield Gar- ular Pig Train. Admission to Kids’ Corner is free and the Hermann, Bryan Robson and Malcolm Lambe, we have den Walk and Festival. attractions will be reasonably priced. Laurie Bombrows- landed three very popular bands for the weekend, quite ki will be in charge of this crowd-pleasing production. simply the best line-up ever. The Sheffield Neighborhood Association Architectural tours become more popular each Saturday night’s closers will be Rusted Root and invites you to become a Patron of the year. They add to the appreciation of our neighbor- Cowboy Mouth and Sunday’s final act will be Poi Dog hood’s rich historical heritage. Polly Kelly, a Sheffield Pondering. We’ll have more entertainment highlights for 2009 GARDEN WALK AND FESTIVAL resident since the early 1960’s and co-founder of the you in the next issue of SNN. In the meantime, check our and attend the 2009 PATRONS’ PARTY Garden Walk, will lead this effort. If you would like website at www.sheffieldgardenwalk.com for updates. Friday, June 5, 2009 6-8 pm to help Polly give tours this year, please call her at at the home of Show Off Your Garden Get ready to rock! The wide array of gardens in our neighborhood has Marena Swenson he Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival will earned Sheffield the title of “Garden District of Chicago.” 844 W. Belden have another great group of bands at the We encourage everyone to display their gardens this year, whether an entire plot or just the front, side, deck or back- main stage this year as we continue our Patrons are asked to bring a favorite appetizer. tradition of mixing national and regional yard. To include your garden, please fill out and return T the participation form enclosed in this issue. For more in- Beer, wine, soft drinks, great neighbors and acts with local performers. Our headliner set is filled a wonderful home will be provided. out for both Saturday and Sunday. We are delighted formation, please contact Garden Search chairman Laury to announce that appearing for the first time at the Lewis at [email protected]. The deadline to have your Garden Walk on Saturday at 8 pm will be Rusted garden listed in the Garden Walk Guidebook is June 12. Donation levels per household are: Root, a roots-rock band from Pittsburgh that is a favorite of local WXRT listeners. You may know their Please Volunteer $200 $100 $50 song. “Send Me on my Way,” that was featured in the The Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival relies entirely on volunteers for management and staffing. We need your movie, “Ice Age.” Back from their 2007 Garden Walk Attendees will receive an SNA green cap electric performance will be local favorite Poi Dog help to staff the gates, sell tickets, dispense beverages, give architectural tours or assist at Kids’ Corner. Please fill and one complimentary gift bag per house- Pondering to headline Sunday night. Funkadesi, a hold with goodies and coupons from local local renowned world music group, will open for Poi out the enclosed participation form if you’d like to help Dog at 6 pm on Sunday. this year or visit our website at www.sheffieldgardenwalk. business establishments. Current paid SNA We are also fortunate to have Garden Walk com for additional information. membership is required to attend. favorite Cowboy Mouth returning as a Saturday co- headliner, hitting the stage at 6 pm. In addition, local Sponsorships and Advertising Available For more information, to host a future favorites Hello Dave will join us on Sunday at 3:30 Would your business benefit from appearing on the offi- Patrons’ Party or inquire/contribute to the gift pm. School of Rock will also be back to open the cial Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival poster, in our ads seen throughout Chicago, on the Garden Walk website? bag, please contact Paula Arnett at 773-572- stage on Sunday at 12:15 pm. We will inform you of 6525 or [email protected]. the balance of the music lineup in the next edition of For more information, please contact Tom Lawson at tom. [email protected]. SNN and we look forward to seeing everyone at the st main stage during the Garden Walk. In addition, become an advertiser in the Garden Please join us as we kick off our 41 Annual —Dan Herrmann, SNA Board of Directors Walk Guidebook. Reach thousands of attendees and Garden Walk! neighborhood residents for a value-packed amount. Con-

Plans to spotlight Local merchants Community DePaul to unveil Armitage-Halsted offer new options safety master plan for 3 landmark district 4 for wine and beer 5 update 6 Lincoln Park campus 2 Sheffield Neighborhood News May / June 2009

‘Tis the season for sidewalk cafes PLANNING REPORT idewalk cafes are now in season. The following neighborhood restaurants have applied Brown Line renovation update and will begin their sidewalk cafes now; Starbucks, McGee’s, Italian Ice (Metropo- BY JUDITH LAUTH CASEY see the CTA’s meeting notice printed elsewhere in this S issue. lis), Tarantino’s, Ja’ Grill, Ethan’s, Sai Cafe, Athenian Room, Glascott’s, Argo Tea, Piattini, Hanabi, John’s rown Line Task Force The CTA has completed or nearly completed reno- Place and Webster’s Wine Bar. City regulations may The CTA anticipates knowing soon whether vation work on the majority of its Brown Line stations: be found at www.cityofchicago.org/businessaffairs; there are financially viable options to extend Kimball, Kedzie, Francisco, Rockwell, Western, Damen, click on Business Home Page, then select the Side- Bcanopy length to cover eight cars at Fullerton Montrose, Irving Park, Addison, Southport, Diversey, Ar- walk Cafe Permits icon. Please contact your local and Belmont. Longer canopies, along with other ameni- mitage, Sedgwick, Chicago, and most recently Paulina. Alderman’s office or the Sheffield Neighborhood ties such as high-end materials, were excised from the Wellington will remain closed through the end of July. Association (773-929-9255) should you have any CTA’s original plans to meet its budget for the renovation. Like Fullerton, Belmont should be completed by the questions or compliance issues. The old Fullerton platform had a canopy that extended end of this year. over four cars, but the new canopy will extend only over The Brown Line Renovation construction schedule, two cars even though the platforms now are longer to ac- including street closures and obstructions, is available Moving to the music commodate eight-car trains on the Brown Line. (The Red at www.ctabrownline.com. Street closures and ob- he Spring Program of the Lincoln Park Com- Line already was running eight-car trains.) structions related to the Brown Line renovation also are munity Research Initiative will examine the The CTA has requested bids for the security cameras available on the 43rd Ward website, www.chicago43rd. music scene that developed in Lincoln Park to be installed on the Brown Line with federal Home- org. Information regarding alternative bus routes for beginning in the 1960s, featuring the follow- land Security funding. The cameras are scheduled to be stations that are temporarily closed is available at www. T installed this year, beginning at the completed stations. ctabrownline.com or by calling 1-888-YOUR-CTA. For ing panelists: • Lino Darchun, owner of The Bulls, a popular Cameras will be placed based upon criteria such as the other travel information, visit www.transitchicago.com. Lincoln Avenue club in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s; location of stairs, escalators, and windbreaks. Although Judith Lauth Casey is SNA First Vice-President. • Steve Hashimoto, freelance musician, band- the cameras will not be actively monitored, they will be leader and blogger on current music scene accessible live by the CTA and by the City’s OEMC (Of- 43rd Ward Summer Safety Fest • Ed Holstein, musician and Lincoln Park club fice of Emergency Management and Communications), th rd and the recordings can be used forensically. he 9 Annual 43 Ward Summer Safety Fest owner in the 1960s, 70s and 80s for children ages 3 and older will take place • Dean Milano, musician and author of an Task Force members continue to ask the CTA to address the issue of smaller heating shelters on the plat- Saturday, June 27, from 9 am to noon. The upcoming book on the history of music in Lin- event is hosted by Alderman Vi Daley and coln Park titled, “The Chicago Music Scene in forms, to request information about signage plans for all T the Brown Line stations, and for an update on plans for Children’s Memorial Hospital. the 1960’s and 70’s” from Arcadia Publishers This free fun event features live entertainment, Rick Kogan, senior writer for the Chicago Tri- bicycle storage at the stations. Representatives from Jones Lang LaSalle, engaged in refreshments, prizes, and games at Lincoln Park High bune, will moderate the panel discussion. School, 2001 N. Orchard. The entertainment will The free program will take place on Tuesday, June August 2008 by the CTA to generate revenue, attended the March Task Force meeting to discuss plans for conces- be provided by the Old Town School of Folk Music, 2, at DePaul’s Student Center (Sheffield and Belden). Emerald City, and DJs. The reception will begin at 6:30 pm; the program sions. They are developing an offering document for an open and competitive process. Retail will be considered Children can learn about safe cycling; the first will commence at 7 pm. RSVP to Fran Casey at 312- 100 children to arrive receive a free helmet, fitted to 362-8100 or [email protected]; or register at http:// as well as vending (for example, DVD rental or automat- ed retail) to augment concessions. Retail on platforms them by Mayor Daley’s Bicycle Ambassadors. Every cgia.depaul.edu by clicking on the registration link in child will receive a goody bag and food and bever- the lower left-hand corner of the page. will be considered based upon space constraints. Task Force members expressed concern that there ages provided by local businesses. will be adequate outreach to local chambers and businesses and urged that local businesses be given priority. Calendar They also advised surveying a neighborhood’s needs and May 5, Tuesday, 7 pm. SNA Board Meeting. considering a mix of day and evening uses. Sheffield Call 773-929-9255 for details. The Fullerton station is one of four Brown Line sta- Neighborhood News June 5, Friday, 6 pm-8 pm. SNA Patrons’ tions that will have space for lease. Chicago River Fullerton Party. See box on page 1 for details. Halsted Fullerton Construction Update June 18, Thursday, Concert at Trebes Park, Sound panels are scheduled to be installed this summer. 2250 N. Clifton. The CTA will explore whether additional lighting will st be needed under the platform over Fullerton now that July 18-19, Saturday and Sunday, 41 An- concrete instead of glass block will be installed on that Armitage nual Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival, portion of the platform; glass block proved to be unwork- Sheffield Neighborhood News is the publication of the Sheffield and Webster. able. Sheffield Neighborhood Association (SNA), a community Construction of the new station continues. Work on organization representing the commercial, industrial and August 20, Wednesday, Movie in Trebes the historic station, which was relocated to the north side residential constituencies in the area bounded by Halsted Park, 2250 N. Clifton. on the east, the Chicago River on the west, Fullerton on of Fullerton, included demolishing the north wall, install- the north, and Armitage on the south. The address of SNA ing new door frames for roto gates, and installing new is 2233 N. Kenmore, Chicago, IL 60614; telephone 773- stairs. The entrance to the platform on the north side of 929-9255; e-mail, sheffieldneighborhoodassociation@ Fullerton will be through the historic station building. hotmail.com. Work at Fullerton will continue to at times require www.sheffieldneighborhood.org Sheffield Neighborhood Association alley obstructions and closures, parking restrictions, lane President Laurence Lewis closures, sidewalk impacts, and street closures. The tar- First Vice-President Judith Lauth Casey geted completion date remains the end of this year. Second Vice-President Dan Hermann The CTA has scheduled another public meeting Secretary Stephanie Linebaugh for June 9 to gather input regarding the public art to be Treasurer Hamish Forrest Assistant Treasurer Art Margulis placed at the Fullerton station. More artists were asked to submit work for consideration. For more specifics, Board of Directors: Paula Arnett, Bob Birkmeyer, Tim Glascott, Jeanne Gray, Steve Gross, Patty Hayes, Polly Kelly, Jeffrey Markowitz, Phil Piazza, John Roberts, Tony Russomanno, Allison Spriggs, Christine Struminski, Marena Swenson, Ted Wrobleski. Committee Chairs: Communica- tions, Christine Struminski and Jeffrey Markowitz; Com- munity Safety, Judith Lauth Casey; Events, Jeanne Gray; Historic Resources, Polly Kelly; Membership, Paula Arnett; Neighborhood Relations: Patty Hayes; Parks & Beautifica- tion, Laurence Lewis; Planning, Ted Wrobleski; Schools, Marena Swenson and Jeanne Gray; Garden Walk, Laurence Lewis and Richard Ashbeck.

Staff of Sheffield Neighborhood News Editor Jay Becker, 481-1147 Advertising Manager Paula Arnett, 572-6525 Items to be considered for the Sheffield Neighborhood News should be sent to: Jay Becker, Editor, SNA, 2233 N. Kenmore, Chicago, IL 60614. Copy deadlines are the first Tuesdays in February, April, June, August, October, and December for the following month’s issues; advertising deadlines are the 10th of February, April, June, August, October, and December for the following month’s issues. Sheffield Neighborhood News May / June 2009 3 Local landmark district to be highlighted

BY TED WROBLESKI

lans are underway to increase recognition of the historic and architectural significance of the Armitage-Halsted Landmark District and Pthe recently renovated Armitage Elevated Sta- tion. This is a combined effort of Alderman Vi Daley, members of the Armitage-Halsted Landmark District Community Advisory Committee and professor Vincent Students created a logo for the landmark district. Michael and his graduate students in the Master of Sci- ence in Historic Preservation Program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). The SAIC students have taken on the interpretation of the Armitage-Halsted Landmark District as their class project. On April 6, Vincent Michael and his students met with Alderman Daley and members of the AHLD Advisory Committee to review their efforts. The students have come up with a logo for identifying the district that can be used for signage at the Armitage El stop and along Armitage and Halsted Streets. They have produced a design for a kiosk at the north side entrance of the Armitage station that includes a mock-up of a portion of the type of cornices that are featured on so many of the buildings in the district. The have also proposed two other panels on the kiosk, one dealing with transportation, describing the history and significance of the elevated line and other public transportation to the development of the city, and the other describing the growth and development of the commercial area along Armitage and Halsted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the types of architecture found in the A kiosk would include panels with historical information. district. These panels would include text and historic photographs of the district. Daley has indicated that she will use her discretionary In addition to this kiosk, the students proposed aldermanic funds to finance the project. The alderman, placing panels on the south side of the station with advisory committee and students are working with the information about the history and architecture of the staff of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks and the station and the district. They also produced a design for Chicago Transit Authority on the project as well. Since signage that can be used not only at the el station but the kiosk and signage will be on CTA property, they will also on banners and signage along Armitage and Hal- need to agree to any construction. It appears that CCL sted. They have also come up with ideas for a brochure may have some city funds available for signs on lamp- about the district and an audio walking tour that can be posts designating the area a landmark district, as are reached by cell phone describing the buildings, archi- found in other landmark districts. tectural styles and other items of interest along the way. The SAIC students are scheduled to meet with the The AHLD Community Advisory Committee, with alderman and the Advisory Committee again on May 11, representatives from the Sheffield Neighborhood As- the final day of their classes for this seminar, to further sociation, RANCH Triangle Association and Lincoln review the plans and discuss how much it might cost to Central Association, is contributing additional ideas and make the plans a reality. materials that may be used in the project. Alderman Ted Wrobleski chairs SNA’s Planning Committee. Porch and deck safety measures he City of Chicago warns residents of the danger LPHS band plays of overloading porches or decks with people, for Olympians grills, or heavy lawn furniture. The warning he Lincoln Park High School Marching Band emphasizes that porches are designed to provide T was selected to perform for the International ingress and egress to dwelling units and not to serve as storage areas or venues for large parties. Property owners, Olympic Committee during its April visit to landlords, and tenants share the responsibility of maintain- TChicago. The event was held outside of the ing a safe environment. Fairmont Hotel on Columbus Drive. The band per- This warning is especially important for those of you formed as IOC members returned from a day of visiting who plan summer parties, especially during the upcoming Chicago’s potential Olympic venues. The music was a Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival. medley of Stevie Wonder songs, including “Supersti- The warning enumerates signs of a structurally un- tion,” “Sir Duke” and “Don’t U Worry ‘Bout a Thing.” sound porch or deck system: • Decks pulling away from the exterior wall • Weak footing at ground level • Extensive exterior peeling paint • Loose handrails • Cracked or rotted members (e.g., steps, handrails, decking) • Leaking roof structures, gutters, and downspouts above the system • Loose and rotting decking and floor joists • Improper connection of structural members (e.g., upright and lookouts) • Balusters improperly installed and maintained The Chicago Building Code establishes the standards for porch and deck construction. The city recommends hir- ing a licensed contractor with extensive experience building or repairing porches and decks. The building owner bears the ultimate responsibility for obtaining a building permit to install or repair a porch or deck, however. Archi- tectural drawings may be required: porch and deck proto- type construction guidelines and standards are available. For additional information about porch and deck safety, including a guide to maintenance and evaluation, guides to design, and Porch FAQs, visit www.cityofchicago. org, or contact the Department of Buildings at 312-744- 3600 or [email protected]. Most important, report signs of structural problems to 311; a building inspector then will investigate. 4 Sheffield Neighborhood News May / June 2009 Local merchants offer new options for wine and specialty beers

BY CHRISTINE STRUMINSKI

he Sheffield neighborhood is lucky when it comes to libations. It is filled with many watering holes where one can toss back a Tshot, sip a martini or guzzle a beer. Not to be outdone, wine and specialty beer are making their presence more evident in our environs. This is much to our delight. The big guys touching our neighborhood, like Whole Foods and Sam’s Wine, and those within it, like Trader Joe’s and Treasure Island, all have laudable wine selections. But if you want a special experience with the fruit of the vine, take a look at some of our smaller, specialty purveyors. Vrai Amour Wines is open seven days per week. Opened in 1994, Webster’s Wine Bar is a cozy just across from the movie theater. The wine bar is a spot offering about 30 to 40 wines by the glass, as well great place to begin or end a great evening. as a nice variety of appetizers and small plates. The Webster’s Wine Bar wines and food change seasonally and are always ac- 1480 W. Webster, Chicago, IL 60614; 773-868-0608; companied by an informative description. There are www.websterwinebar.com also several hundred wines available on the bottle list. Hours: Monday-Friday 5pm-2am, Saturday 4pm- Webster’s offers regular wine-tasting events, typi- 3am, Sunday 4pm-2am. Webster’s Wine Bar offers wines by the glass. cally held on Wednesday evenings on their Second Vrai Amour Wines just celebrated its one-year an- Story, for those looking for a little education and fun. niversary. Settled in at 953 W. Webster, Vrai Amour’s The Second Story is also a great place to host anything father-son team of Dave and Matt Somsky have enjoyed from birthday parties to wedding showers. watching their neighborhood shop grow while develop- Webster’s Wine Bar is located at 1480 W. Webster, ing a value-priced stock of wine and specialty beer. Cog- nizant of the neighborhood, they are open seven days a week, have easy access for strollers, and are also licensed to ship wine. The warm and friendly atmosphere offers the opportunity to explore a wide range of whites and reds with 70 wines between $10 and $20. Many chilled wines are available. If wine is not your drink of choice, you can choose from a vast selection of microbrews and specialty beers to create your own six-pack, all chilled. Vrai Amour also stocks a small selection of crackers, cheeses, and sausages, including Usinger brats. Dips from Rothschild Farms and select Cherry Republic products are available as well as Julius Meinl coffee from Austria. On Thursdays and Saturdays, Vrai Amour conducts wine tastings. Check its website for the schedule or just visit Vrai and let Dave and Matt help you pick that perfect bottle of wine. Cheers! Vrai Amour Wines The Poison Cup features wine tastings. 953 W. Webster, Chicago, IL 60614; 773-549-9740; www.vraiamour.com Prices for the wines at The Poison Cup start at $10 Hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday-Satur- but can climb steeply to the special occasion $100 day 11am-10pm, Sunday noon-6pm bottle. Most are $20 to $25. The Poison Cup sponsors With still room for more, The Poison Cup has opened terrific winemaker events and tastings. Check out its its doors at 1128 W. Armitage. It is Sheffield’s newest website for more info and a schedule. Or just stop in. wine outpost, opening just weeks ago. It features small, Just because the wines are closed doesn’t mean they artisanal wines. The labels are from obscure producers-- have to stay that way. unheard of because they only produce small and superb The Poison Cup batches of wine. The same goes for the chocolate, cheese, 1128 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614; 773-935- and art that can be found around the shop. The Poison 1325; www.poisoncup.com Cup may provide rarified wines and provisions, but it is Hours: Monday closed, Tuesday-Friday 1-9 pm, dog- and kid-friendly. Saturday 11 am-9 pm, Sunday noon-5 pm The owners love the business they are in. Erica Feld- All three of these independent shops are members kamp believes that “everyone deserves to drink a beauti- of the Sheffield Neighborhood Association. So drop in ful wine every day.” John Witte embraces the philosophy and say, “Hi, neighbor!” And while you are there, relax, that “fine wine and fine art are the perfect complement.” lay back and peel yourself a grape in the form of a great When you walk inside and experience the Poison Cup, bottle of wine! you know they mean it as you are embraced by sights Christine Struminski is a member of the SNA Board of and smells that please the palates. Directors. Sheffield Garden Party to raise funds for local shelter Walk lease join the Lincoln Park Community Shel- ter for a party celebrating hope and change and Festival in the face of homelessness. The Metamor- Pphosis Party will be held on Friday, June 5, July 18-19 at 7 pm at the Chicago Illuminating Company, 19 E. 21st St. Valet parking will be available and cocktail attire is requested. The event will feature an open bar and signature martinis at the Butterfly Bar; an abundant spread of food by Limelight Catering; an outdoor cigar lounge hosted by Binny’s; music spun by guest DJ Mat Devine of Kill Hannah; and live and silent auction items. The Lincoln Park Community Shelter is one of the only privately funded and volunteer-driven homeless service providers in Chicago. For more information about the party or the shelter, call 773- 549-6111. Sheffield Neighborhood News May / June 2009 5 Community safety update

BY JUDITH LAUTH CASEY on “Details” to the right of “Crime Types.” Another useful option is to search by address rather 1. Avoid Being A Victim than by the beat; distance options are 1/8, ¼, and ½ miles. Follow these tips offered by the Chicago Police Depart- For other ways to use the CLEARpath website, see the ment: Community Safety Update in the March/April 2009 issue • Walk, ride, or jog with a partner. of this newsletter, available on line at www.sheffield- • Avoid dark, isolated places – do not walk or neighborhoodassociation.org by selecting the Newsletters park there. tab on the left and then clicking on “here” in “Click here • Be alert; look around. for archived news articles.” • Keep at least one hand free – do not carry bulk purses or packages. 3. Upcoming CAPS Meetings • When alone, avoid wearing headphones or Attending your CAPS meeting is the best way to com- talking on a cell phone. municate your concerns to the officers who patrol your • Late at night, have someone meet you at the community. SNA representatives attend the meetings, but bus stop or train station; have the taxi driver they need your support. watch while you enter your home. *Beat 1811 (North Ave north to Fullerton, Sheffield west • On public transportation, try to use the busiest, to the Chicago River) best-lit stop possible to get on and off the bus Wednesday, May 20, 7 pm or train. When waiting for a train, stay close St. Michael’s Church, 1633 N. Cleveland to other people in the most well-lit area of the *Beat 1812 (Armitage north to Fullerton, Sedgwick and station. When on the train or bus, sit near the Clark west to Sheffield) driver or operator. Wednesday, May 13, 6:30 pm • After dark, tell family and friends when to ex- St. Vincent de Paul Center, 2145 N. Halsted pect you and how you will be traveling. *DePaul • When at a bar, never lose sight of your drink. Watch for news of the next quarterly CAPS meeting at • Have your house and car keys out and ready to DePaul, which will focus on self-defense. use. • Follow your instincts: if you feel threatened, go 4. Looking for another way to address safety issues? to the nearest open store or business; call 911 BECOME A COURT ADVOCATE. Court Advocates work immediately. with the police department to identify and track cases of interest to the community. Court Advocates attend court 2. Crime Track sessions or administrative hearings. Besides showing sup- This is the second installment of a pilot project to track port for the efforts of the police department, the presence certain crimes as promised in our Year in Review issue of Court Advocates encourages victims and witnesses to of SNN. Initially, the project will track crimes to per- attend and provide necessary testimony. sons that occur on the streets, sidewalks, and alleys, as The Court Advocacy Sub-Committee Meetings are well as in residential garages, parking lots, and parks. held on the second Tuesday of every month at the 18th The statistics will be somewhat dated in that they are District, 1160 N. Larrabee. For more information about based upon what is available from the Chicago Police Court Advocacy, call the 18th District Community Polic- Department’s CLEARpath website on the date that ing Office at 312-742-5778. material must be submitted for publication. Thus, for Judith Lauth Casey is SNA First Vice-President. this issue, the project tracked crimes from February 14 through April 11, 2009.

DAY/TIME BLOCK LOCATION CRIME TYPE Wed 2/14 2300 N Wayne Sidewalk Robbery; 17:30 Armed: Handgun

Sat 2/21 900 W Armitage Sidewalk Simple Battery 09:30

Sat 2/21 2100 N Fremont Street Simple Battery 10:00

Thu 2/26 2000 N Halsted Street Simple Battery 14:00

Thu 3/5 2000 N Halsted Street Simple Battery 09:15

Wed 3/11 2300 N Halsted Sidewalk Robbery; Attempt: 06:00 Armed-Knife/Cut Instr

Tue 3/17 1100 W Fullerton Sidewalk Aggravated Battery; 01:25 Knife/Cutting Instr

Tue 3/17 1100 W Fullerton Sidewalk Simple Battery 15:30

Sun 3/22 1400 W Fullerton Sidewalk Simple Battery 15:55 In the March/April issue, the data tracked showed six of these types of crimes over the course of approximately 44 days; this issue tracked nine over the course of approximately 57 days. To track other crime incidents yourself, use the Chi- cago Police Department’s CLEARpath website, www. chicagopolice.org. The site links directly to CLEARmap, which offers a comprehensive look at crime incidents in Chicago via either a map or a graph. To access this crime data, select Online Services, and then click on CLEARmap. Or go directly to the link at http://gis. chicagopolice.org/. A map appears; click on the Crime Incidents icon on the left. Select date parameters (available in two-week intervals), then select to search by beat, and finally choose beat 1811* or 1812*. Other options include selecting a particular type of crime and filtering by time and location. Then click GO. A map will appear that includes icons denoting crime types. For example, a mask denotes a robbery, while a bottle denotes a liquor license violation. Defi- nitions of the crime types can be accessed by clicking 6 Sheffield Neighborhood News May / June 2009 DePaul to unveil master plan for future of Lincoln Park campus

BY JUDITH LAUTH CASEY

public meeting to review DePaul University’s new Master Plan for its Lincoln Park campus soon will be scheduled: watch the SNA Awebsite and SNA email alerts for notice of the meeting. The SNA board will not take a position on any of DePaul’s plans until the board has reviewed neighbors’ input. Given the magnitude of the plans and their potential impact on the future of the community, the board urges you to attend the public meeting or to contact the Association with any questions or concerns. As reported in the November/December issue of this newsletter, DePaul has been developing a master plan for its facilities on the Lincoln Park campus. Im- plementation of the plan, which does not envision any significant increase in enrollment, would take place over the course of the next decade or beyond. Fundamental to the plan is DePaul’s decision, after three years of deliberation, to retain its Theater and Music Schools on the Lincoln Park campus. A parking and traffic study has been conducted to inform work on the plan. DePaul University is preparing a master plan for its Lincoln Park campus. Ultimately, the Master Plan for DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus will form the basis for a new Institutional Planned Development that must be approved by the Existing McGaw Hall will be demolished and a pedestrian sidewalk at the south entrance for City of Chicago. More important for Sheffield, it will replaced with Music Center, which DePaul in- continuation of campus foot traffic. (Note that in result in a new Community Agreement between DePaul tends to redefine DePaul’s presence at the eastern the 1998 Amendment to DePaul’s original Master and its community neighbors (which include SNA) me- edge of its Lincoln Park campus. The functions Plan, Corcoran was slated for demolition.) morializing the Master Plan and DePaul’s commitments currently housed in McGaw will move to a new to the community. academic building at Belden and Kenmore (see 4. New Academic Building, Kenmore and Belden Highlights of the plan include the following: item 4). Music Center will house a 535-seat con- The building would house the English and Mod- 1. School of Music cert hall, a 150-seat recital hall, and an 80-seat ern Language Departments; these departments A key element of DePaul’s plans is the proposal recital hall; it also will accommodate rehearsal would relocate from McGaw Hall on Halsted, to retain the School of Music on the East Cam- rooms and practice rooms. Plans call for a circu- which will be demolished for the new School pus on Halsted. The School would be com- lar drive/entry court off of Halsted for passenger of Music. The four-story building would be 63’ prised of three buildings: Music North, Music drop-off and to access a below-grade garage for to the top of the parapet (excluding mechanical Center, and Music South. 100 cars. penthouse); the building would be setback nearly The plans show a double-height lobby en- 60’ from Kenmore at its southern edge, thus cre- closed by a glass façade, set back from an arcade ating an adjacent courtyard. However, it would Market reminders of brick and limestone piers. The main entry have no setbacks from Belden Avenue or the he Farmers’ Market in Lincoln Park takes to the building is fronted by a two-story arcade north and east alleys and would require vacation place on Saturdays in the Lincoln Park High adjacent to the entry court. The façade is com- of some alleys. School Parking lot at Armitage and Orchard, posed mainly of brick with limestone panels and Tfrom May 16 through October 31. Market horizontal coursing. Semi-translucent glass and 5. Creation of a Kenmore Green (requiring vaca- hours are 7 am to 2 pm. No parking is allowed in natural stone are arranged to moderate the build- tion of 2300 block) the school lot; however, parking meters are available ing’s mass. The building’s height is reduced at DePaul proposes closing the 2300 block of N. nearby. the edges through setbacks. Kenmore (as it did the 2300 block of Seminary) This is one of the busiest markets in the city, Most of Music Center will be 55’ to the top of to create a Kenmore Green. Plans include pe- featuring vegetables, fruits, flowers, prepared goods, the parapet (excluding mechanical penthouse); destrian “streets” across the Green to internalize baked goods, and some specialty items. a Center Barrel vault will rise to 65’ and a center the school’s foot traffic flow. The Green City Market, Chicago’s only sustain- th portion will rise to 74’. (Music North is 38’6”; able green market, marks its 11 anniversary this Music South is 42’ to the top of the sloped roof.) 6. Theatre School year. The market takes place near the south end of Music Center will be set back 20’ from Halsted Another key element in DePaul’s plans is the Lincoln Park between Stockton Drive and Clark near (Music North is set back 24’7”; Music South is proposal to move the Theater School from 2135 Menomonee on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The set back 53’7”.) N. Kenmore to Racine and Fullerton, on the sur- market begins May 6 and will continue through Oc- Music North is the existing Music School face parking lot that formerly was the site of the tober; market hours are 7 am to 1 pm. building at Fullerton, which will be renovated Rubens Baby Factory, adjacent to the 1237 West Discounted parking is available for $8 for the for faculty offices, admissions, teaching studios, Apartments. The building would house a 250- first two hours at the Piper’s Alley Self Park Garage seminar rooms, and classrooms. Music South seat studio theater auditorium and a 100-seat located at 230 W. North Ave. Additional discounted (the existing Chapel building at Belden) will be flexible theater, with lobby and reception areas parking is available for $9 for the first two hours in reprogrammed to accommodate a 176-seat Op- surrounded by a glass façade. This site would the parking lot off of Stockton Drive at North Avenue. era Rehearsal Hall and supporting spaces. Both function in conjunction with the use of the Re- Customers must pick up a validation coupon at the Music North and Music South will be connected skin in the Loop as the main theater. Information Desk to receive the discounted prices. to Music Center through an enclosed walkway The theater could take advantage of the exist- Also note that the free Lincoln Park Trolley, which (north link 21’ high; south link 16’ high). ing 508-car garage on Clifton. Drop-off for runs every 20 minutes, stops directly in front of the performances would occur at a main entrance on market. 2. DePaul Museum/Art Gallery, 935 W. Fullerton N Racine, just off of Fullerton. The Green City Market features organic fruits and DePaul plans to construct a three-story building The design of the building is conceived as vegetables, heirloom tomatoes, artisanal cheeses, or- just to the east of the El tracks to serve as a new a transitional western gateway that provides chard fruits, organic breads, herbs, organic free range home for DePaul’s Museum/Art Gallery. The significant landmark architecture for the Lincoln chicken, turkey, eggs, grains, hormone-free beef, maximum height to the top of the parapet is 53’ Park Campus. The building would consist of caviar, vinegars, mustards, horseradish, maple syrup, (excluding mechanical penthouse). The exterior four floors plus a mezzanine and would rise to a honey, flowers, and more. would reflect the architecture of the nearby land- height of 73’ at Fullerton (excluding mechanical The Green City Market also offers a “Green mark Seminary town homes. penthouse). It would be set back 10’ from Ful- Market Café” serving breakfast crepes, paninis, burg- Plans include new walkways and landscaping lerton but reach to the sidewalk or lot lines on all ers, and pastries, all with ingredients sourced from to upgrade the areas around the new Fullerton other sides. the markets’ farmers. It also features chef cooking CTA station and to ameliorate pedestrian traffic demonstrations, children’s educational programs, and around the station. 7. New Undergraduate Residences (site of Sanctu- discussions about health and nutrition. ary Townhouses, Kenmore at Fullerton) For more information about the Green City 3. Corcoran Hall Enhancements DePaul proposes to replace the existing 17 Market and its programs, call 773-435-0280 or visit DePaul proposes to enhance Corcoran Hall (just Sanctuary Town Homes at 2345 N. Kenmore to www.chicagogreencitymarket.org. For more infor- north of Wish Field) by applying a darker stain to increase bed capacity to 400 and increase ga- mation about Farmers’ Markets contact the Depart- the existing brick, building screens draped with rage capacity from 79 to 98 cars. The five-floor ment of Special Events at 312-744-3315 or farmer- ivy, adding shade trees around the building, and building would be 55’ to the top of the parapet [email protected], or visit www.cityofchi- adding a privacy fence on the alley to the north (excluding mechanical penthouse); the garage cago.org/specialevents. of the building. DePaul also would construct would be below grade. The building’s design Sheffield Neighborhood News May / June 2009 7

would result in an interior courtyard to the east of the building.

8. Wish Field, Phase II DePaul plans to construct bleachers with capacity for 900 viewers and facilities for a press box, a concession stand, and public restrooms at the southwest corner of Wish Field. A red brick masonry wall with limestone trimming will envelope the bleacher structure. The black wrought-iron fencing around the field will be preserved, while parkway landscaping will be improved.

9. Development of 2450 N. Sheffield (or the “Fullerton Assembly Parcel”) This site, which is comprised of the parking lot at Fullerton and Sheffield, the “Blockbuster” site, and the former Molzahn building to the west at Fullerton and Seminary, is slated for later development. Preliminary plans envi- The plan calls for construction of a new building for DePaul’s Music School. sion a mixed-use development consisting of a residential building, student residences, a hotel, DePaul space, retail space, and parking for approximately 200 cars. At its tallest, the building would be six stories, with a drop-off for visitors off Fullerton Avenue, across from the proposed Kenmore Green. Residential (on Montana): 4 floors, 38’ to parapet, 36 units, 39,000 GSF, setback from Montana 15’ (consistent with existing residential setback), parking for 36 cars Student Residences (Fullerton & Semi- nary): 5 floors above one level of retail, two towers (51’ and 71’ to parapet excluding mechanical penthouse), 333 students, 87,700 GSF, setback 8’ from Fullerton and 0’ from Seminary Hotel: 5 floors above one level of A new Theatre School is proposed for Fullerton and Racine. retail (lobby on 2nd floor), 75’ to top of parapet, 140 guest rooms, 78,400 GSF, setback from Sheffield 6’ DePaul Space: mid-block on Fullerton, 3 levels, 46’ to top of parapet, 37,000 GSF Retail Space: first floor along Fullerton and Sheffield, 44,000 GSF Parking: primarily below grade, approximately 200 cars, 97,955 GSF

10. Renovation of O’Connell Hall (Belden & Ken- more) DePaul has identified this building for potential use as classroom and office space now that Sci- ence II (Belden at Clifton) has been completed; no major demolition anticipated.

11. Development of Parking Lot E (Belden & Semi- nary) The lot currently accommodates 50 vehicles. DePaul’s plans include a three-floor academic or residential building with a maximum area of 31,050 GSF and a maximum height of 45’ to the top of the parapet (excluding mechanical penthouse). Setbacks would respect those residential setbacks already existing on Belden 935 W. Fullerton will be the site of a museum and art gallery, according to DePaul’s master plan. and Seminary; the design (not yet developed) would maintain the neighborhood’s traditional architectural context.

12. Remodeling Vincentian Residence (2233 N. Kenmore) for Student Residences The building currently houses 35 residential rooms for the Vincentian Fathers as well as the Irwin R. Steans Center. Plans are to reconfigure the existing building to serve as residences for undergraduate students.

13. Construction of New Vincentian Residence at 2135 N. Kenmore (current Theatre School site) The site would house Vincentian residences with private rooms, common areas, and green spaces. The proposed Master Plan also calls for landscape improvements and enhanced green space throughout the Lincoln Park Campus, including improvement of existing sidewalk planters. Judith Lauth Casey is SNA First Vice-President. Belden and Kenmore would host a DePaul academic building. 8 Sheffield Neighborhood News May / June 2009

Rats: Get the facts and get rid of them Community forum to select public art for Fullerton station ats in Chicago are an unpleasant reality, but feces. Exposed garbage is the primary reason that rats he City of Chicago and the Chicago Transit there are ways to virtually eradicate them proliferate. The risk of disease being spread by rats to Authority (CTA) are continuing their partner- from your area. Understanding the facts humans is very real: rats carry a variety of potentially in- ship to incorporate public art into renovated Rabout Chicago’s rats is the first step. fected fleas and ticks that may be passed on to humans.” TCTA stations through the CTA Arts in Transit Program. The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs Chicago’s Rats What the City Can Do Public Art Program, through an intergovernmental The city’s website describes Chicago’s rat population in Chicago’s Bureau of Rodent Control investigates all rat agreement with the CTA, will have administered the detail: sightings and places rodenticide in rat burrows. Interior solicitation, selection, design, creation and installa- “Chicago’s rat population consists predominately of building conditions that are conducive to rodent infes- tion of public art for a total of 26 stations (including the Norway Rat. It has coarse grayish hair, small ears, a tations are under the sole jurisdiction of the Chicago Blue, Red and Brown Lines) by 2010. blunt nose and the ability to gnaw through materials as Department of Buildings. On Tuesday, June 9 at 6 pm, at the Chicago Pub- tough as cinderblocks. A Norway Rat can tread water The Department of Streets & Sanitation can issue “rat lic Library, Lincoln Park Branch, 1150 W. Fullerton, for days (and swim underwater); fit through an opening stoppage” tickets to property owners who allow exterior the Public Art Program and CTA will hold a Com- the size of a quarter and leap three feet into the air. They building conditions that provide harbor for rats (including munity Forum for the Fullerton station. The purpose ordinarily avoid humans, but will fight when cornered. garbage, junk, and debris accumulations). These tickets of the forum is to present the various public art The Norway Rat has an average lifespan of approximately require the owners to take corrective action within 15 days; proposals and gather input from the Fullerton station 12 months (females generally outlive the males by several failure to comply enables the City of Chicago to perform community (Lincoln Park, DePaul) that will inform months). Beginning at the age of two months, rats are this work and bill the owner for any costs incurred. the selection process. The CTA Arts in Transit Pro- capable of producing a new litter of young every month The city can demolish dilapidated garages or sheds. gram staff will be on hand to explain the process and of the year; each litter can contain up to 22 offspring. The city will repair or replace damaged garbage carts. to answer any questions. The CTA will make the final Litter sizes increase when food is plentiful and decrease selection of artwork and maintain ownership rights to when food is scarce. Females can become pregnant again What You Can (and Should) Do all artwork created under this program. within several hours of giving birth. As the food supply “Rat Proof” Your Property: Two original, site-specific artworks are to be dwindles, the stronger rats in the colony will kill and eat • Place all garbage and pet droppings in secure commissioned and installed at the Fullerton station. the younger and weaker ones. garbage containers. Request repair or replace- One artwork was already commissioned in January Rats are extremely anti-social toward one another, ment of damaged containers. 2009 – a mosaic by artist Michael Dinges (Oak Park, existing in small colonies that usually range from one to • Clean up dog droppings. IL), which will be installed at the main entrance on five dozen individuals. Rat colonies are constantly battling • Remove rotting fruits and vegetables in gardens. the south side of Fullerton. The June 9 Community with one another -- a rat that strays into another colony’s • Clean up overfilled outside pet food dishes and Forum will provide input on existing proposals for territory is promptly killed and eaten. This rodent warfare bird feeders. artwork to be installed on the exterior of the auxillary holds down the rat population through death and injury, • Address holes in pavement or walls. entrance (north side of Fullerton). but the overall size of any rat colony will depend upon o For larger holes, cover the open area To learn more about the CTA Arts in Transit Pro- the amount of available food. with hardware cloth and then solidify gram, visit www.ctabrownline.com/artstransit.html. Rats prefer fresh food, but will eat pet food and with concrete or blacktop. Pay careful For more information about the Public Art Program, plants and can survive on rotting edibles or even dog attention to exterior doors, making sure visit www.CityofChicago.org/PublicArt. any opening between the door and the New system eliminates floor is too small for rats and mice to enter – less than 3/8 inch. residential vehicle stickers • Secure any easement space between two adjoin- Festivals sponsored by he City Clerk’s Office converted to a new ing buildings. SNA affiliates computerized system that not only will o For small easement spaces, anchor a allow rapid processing of vehicle sticker strip of sheet metal connecting to the OLD TOWN ART FAIR Torders via regular mail and the Internet but property walls from ground level to a Old Town Triangle Association will allow the office to eliminate the annual residential height of at least 10 feet. Metal can be June 13-14 parking permit sticker. The new vehicle stickers will be pre-colored to complement the appear- 312-337-1938, www.oldtownartfair.org printed with the appropriate zone number; if the resident ance of the buildings. For large ease- does not live in a zone or does not want to purchase ment openings, which often house air CHICAGO SUMMERFEST IN LINCOLN PARK zone parking, “NONE” will be printed in that field. conditioners or other equipment, install Mid-North Association The new system will reduce counterfeiting and a tightly sealed metal locked door with a June 20-21 sticker thefts because the license plate number will concrete threshold at each end. 773-296-1721, www.mid-northassociation.org, www. be printed on the stickers. In addition, it will reduce • Remove junk, tires, lumber, and other debris that starevents.com costs by eliminating the need for the second, resi- offer hiding places. dential sticker for permit zones. Moreover, residents o If you need to store materials, place TASTE OF LINCOLN AVENUE ordering both a vehicle sticker and zone parking per- them at least 18 inches above ground (or Wrightwood Neighbors Association mit via the Internet will have to place just one order floor) level and at least one foot away July 25-26 instead of two. from any wall or fence. 773-298-6800, www.wrightwoodneighbors.org, www. Residents may purchase stickers at their respec- Call the city to request an inspection of your property chicagoevents.com tive Aldermen’s offices on the following dates: and an evaluation of the best possible means to eliminate nd 32 Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack a rat problem. Also check out: 2657 N. Clybourn Download the two-page Rodent Brochure found under June 4, 10 am-4 pm the Department of Streets & Sanitation on the city’s website SUMMERFEST rd 43 Ward Alderman Vi Daley (www.cityofchicago.org) and share it with your neighbors. St. Josaphat Church 735 W. Wrightwood Call 311 to report both exterior and interior rat prob- June 19-21 June 6, 9 am-2 pm lems or sightings, as well as conditions that may contrib- 773-327-8955, www.stjosaphatparish.org June 22, 10 am-6 pm ute to rodent activity. Sheffield Neighborhood News May / June 2009 9 Lincoln Park “green” project seeks volunteers

BY JUDITH LAUTH CASEY project, “The Year of the Child,” featured a series of free, to provide comments. A Tentative Schedule and Agen- family-friendly events held at local schools in partner- da will be posted on the CMH Planning site. There he Lincoln Park Community-Wide Forum ship with Lincoln Park institutions and organization; each you also can find notes from the previous meetings, kicked off its fourth project on March 31, when event was designed to promote child-focused education the current Community Agreement and Master Plan, volunteers gathered at the Peggy Notebaert and activities. the Planned Development document, and the Campus Nature Museum to begin defining a project to For more information on the Community-Wide Map, as well as comments posted regarding uses for the T Forum or to volunteer for the fourth project, contact Ken site suggested thus far. We encourage you to post your develop sustainable, green initiatives for Lincoln Park. The project will encompass institutions, businesses, and Labok in Community Relations at Children’s Memorial own comments or send them to the Association at shef- residents – all are encouraged to participate. Hospital, 773-880-6851 or klabok@childrensmemorial. [email protected]. The Community-Wide Forum was created in 1999 org, or visit www.lincolnparkconnect.com. In addition, if you missed the earlier meetings you by community members and community, business, Separately, look for information about the fourth should take the survey by clicking on the top link on and institutional organizations located in Lincoln Park community meeting regarding redevelopment of the Chil- the right side of the blog page. Survey results will be (including SNA), and Children’s Memorial Hospital. dren’s Memorial Hospital site in an SNA email blast or on posted on the blog. The Forum’s mission is to leverage the considerable the CMH Planning site, http://cmhplanning.blogspot.com. Judith Lauth Casey is SNA First Vice-President. resources of the Lincoln Park community towards At that meeting, HOK (the architecture and planning firm improving the quality of life in our neighborhood. The retained by the city’s Department of Planning and Devel- Street sweeping schedules available Forum’s first project focused on improving the edu- opment to conduct a community dialogue and document 32nd Ward: available online via a link to the 32nd Ward cational experience for students at Lincoln Park High the community planning process) will present a draft website on www.scottforchicago.com. rd School through several new programs. The second report based upon the input it received at the first three 43 Ward: available online at www.chicago43rd.org; also sign up for email notices for a specific street via the website. project, lincolnparkconnect.com, connects residents to meetings, which were described in the March/April issue Note that the signs posted for street cleaning are color- community resources via a website. The Forum’s third of SNN. Community members will have an opportunity coded for each day. SNA now accepts credit/debit cards! SNA Business Members NA now accepts credit/debit card payments for your membership dues! Your next invoice will give you the Please shop locally and support the following SNA option of paying your membership dues by check or credit card. Business Members: In addition, you will have the option of a one-year or three-year renewal as follows: 2 point perspective, inc. 2120 N. Bissell 900 West Fullerton Condo Association 900 W. Fullerton A Finkl & Sons 2011 N. Southport S One Year Three Year Alderman Scott Waguespack 2657 N. Clybourn Family $20 $50 Alderman Vi Daley 735 W. Wrightwood Individual $15 $35 All She Wrote 825 W. Armitage Allen Tiernan Real Estate LLC: Senior $5 $10 Beth Allen Tiernan 1530 W. Fullerton Business $45 $120 Anderson Certified Cleaning Technicians 2250 N. Bissell We need your support. Founded in 1959, SNA is a volunteer group of businesses and residents working to- Anne Roberts Gardens, Inc. 4118 N. Kostner gether to improve the conditions of life, work, recreation, health and safety of our neighborhood. Here are some of Art Effect 934 W. Armitage Baker Construction Group 2222 N. Elston the things SNA does for you: Baird & Warner • Sponsors forums for neighbors to present their views on planning and development matters, parking and Millie Rosenbloom 1510 N. Wells other important issues. Beaumont Bar & Grill 2020 N. Halsted Serves a neighborhood advocate working with the Alderman’s office and city departments to help provide CBC Architects, Inc. • Children’s Memorial Hospital 2300 Children’s Plaza insight and guidance on the needs of the neighborhood. Coldwell Banker Residential: • Publishes and distributes the bi-monthly Sheffield Neighborhood News to every doorstep, keeping the Michael Bauknecht 1840 N. Clark neighborhood informed of events, activities and plans which impact their quality of life. Curves Lakeview 2825 N. Sheffield Works to beautify the neighborhood by planting and maintaining the planters on our corners and hanging Dandamudi’s Custom Cabinetry 2121 N. Clybourn • Dee’s Restaurant 1114 W. Armitage from the lampposts on our commercial streets. DePaul University 1 E. Jackson • Sponsors the annual Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival. DePaul Library 2350 N. Kenmore • Donates funds raised from the Garden Walk to local schools and non-profit institutions within and serving Design Shoppe 2009 N. Fremont the neighborhood. Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop 2070 N. Clybourn Dr. Lori Portnoy 954 W. Armitage As a dues-paying member, you will receive email notices of Sheffield events, plans and issues. The SNA email Family Pet Animal Hospital 1401 W. Webster list has been updated. If you are a dues-paying SNA member and are not receiving email notices, please let us General Iron Industries 1909 N. Clifton know your name and current email address at [email protected] so we can correct 2052 N Seminary, Inc. and our records. Golden Nail Builders, Inc. 3044 N. Greenview Glascott & Associates 2156 N. Halsted SNA welcomes the following new members: Erica and Frank Kuhlmann, Ty and Tammy Sherman, Chris, Al- Greater Little Rock Church 834 W. Armitage lison and Taylor Spriggs and Monica and Jeff Williams. Hellman Frame Shop 2152 N. Bissell SNA welcomes back the following member: Sandy Edidin. ICM Properties 1438 W. Belmont SNA also welcomes the following new business members: 900 West Fullerton Condominium Association, Iron Works Fencing 2100 N. Southport Ja’ Grill Restaurant & Lounge 1008 W. Armitage Alderman Scott Waguespack at 2657 N. Clybourn, Strand at 1123 W. Webster and The Poison Cup at 1128 W. K. Paige Salon 956 W. Webster Armitage. Kelly’s Pub 949 W. Webster Please support our local businesses! Kincade’s 950 W. Armitage If you are not now a member, we urge you to join. Please complete the enclosed form and mail it with your Koenig & Strey: Dana Dinello 1800 N. Clybourn La Canasta Restaurant 1119 W. Webster check to the Sheffield Neighborhood Association, 2233 N. Kenmore, Chicago, IL 60614. If you have not received Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce 1925 N. Clybourn your membership window decal and would like to display one, please let us know at sheffieldneighborhoodas- Lincoln Park Parents Association 2045 N. Lincoln Park [email protected]. In addition, if you have not paid your membership dues, SNA would appreciate your West payment. Lori’s Designer Shoes 824 W. Armitage M&R Car Imports Service 1951 N. Sheffield McGee’s 950 W. Webster Milito Car Wash 1106 W. Fullerton How can I.... Milito Mobil 1106 W. Fullerton Get involved with the Garden Walk? Work on the Sheffield Beautification Project? My Corner Playroom 2121 N. Clybourn Help out with the Spaghetti Dinner? Make my voice heard? Find out what’s going on in MY community? National City Bank 921 W. Armitage Nookies Too, Inc. 2114 N. Halsted Join the Sheffield Neighborhood Association!! Potbelly Sandwich Works 1422 W. Webster Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs 655 W. Armitage Enclosed is my check or charge my credit card for $_____ Rubloff Residential Properties: One Year Three Years One Year Three Years Paula Arnett 2663 N. Halsted Sai Café, Inc. 2010 N. Sheffield Family membership $20 $50 Senior membership $5 $10 Salon Soca 1400 W. Webster Individual membership $15 $35 Business membership $45 $120 Sir Speedy 1711 N. Clybourn Spex 2136 N. Halsted St. James Lutheran Church 2101 N. Fremont Credit Card __MasterCard __Visa __Discover Card Expiration Date __/__ St. Josaphat Church 2311 N. Southport St. Vincent’s dePaul Church 1010 W. Webster Credit Card Number Signature State Restaurant 935 W. Webster Strand 1123 W. Webster Name: Sweet Mandy B’s 1208 W. Webster Address: Tarantino’s 1112 W. Armitage The Ivy Apartments 2437 N. Southport Phone: E-mail: The Local Option 1102 W. Webster The Poison Cup 1128 W. Armitage The Second Child 954 W. Armitage Areas of interest (Planning, Garden Walk, Historic Resources, Beautification, Events, etc.): Victory Gardens Theatre 2433 N. Lincoln Vrai Amour 953 W. Webster Please mail to: Sheffield Neighborhood Association, 2233 N. Kenmore, Chicago, IL 60614 Wallace Realty 1700 N. Ashland Webster’s Wine Bar 1480 W. Webster or fax to: 773-572-6575 if using credit card. 10 Sheffield Neighborhood News May / June 2009

LINCOLN PARK SUMMER TROLLEY ROLLS DESPITE BUDGET CUTS —While budget cuts have eliminated the other free trolleys that could transport Lincoln Parkers to Water Tower, the Museum Campuses, and all the way to China- town, 43rd Ward Alderman Vi Daley again is funding the popular and free Lincoln Park Trolley this summer. Lincoln Park Trolley service begins on Memorial Day weekend and will operate on weekends and holidays through Labor Day weekend. The trolley runs every 20 to 30 minutes from 10 am through 6 pm. The route is the same route as last year, as depicted in the map. It includes stops at three area parking facilities: Children’s Memorial Hospital parking garage, Lincoln Park Hospital parking garage, and Chicago History Museum parking lot. Trolley maps will be available at the 43rd Ward office, 735 W. Wrightwood, and at various locations throughout the ward.

Little change for 2009 real estate transactions in Sheffield*

BY PAULA ARNETT Latest FYI’s A property in the 1400 block of Fullerton that was pur- 009 is not much different than 2008 in real chased for $729,900 in December 2006 has new con- estate sales: few transactions have closed. The struction of three condos: #2 $649,000 or $3,000 per accompanying chart shows the exact figures. month rent; #3 $3,200 per month rent and #4 $3,400 per 2For the same period, for 2009 compared to month rent. 2008, single-family home sales decreased by 2, condo A double-lot property in the 2100 block of Halsted sales increased by 2, and multi-unit properties de- has been torn down and, according to the building creased by 4. permit application, a three-story building is planned with While the average selling price of a single-family commercial on the first floor and 2 two-story units on the home decreased dramatically for the same period, second and third floors. A property in the 2000 block of multi-unit sale prices increased significantly, and condos Racine that was purchased in April 2008 for $810,000 increased slightly. Average market times remain consis- has three new condos: #1 $849,000, #2 549,000 and #3 tent, except for a large decrease in multi-unit properties. 629,000. And, finally, that falling-down frame dwelling at 2053 N. Fremont has been demolished! My 11th Annual 2007-2008 Sheffield Neighbor- hood Real Estate Market Report has been published and mailed. If you would like a copy of this report or a previous report, please contact me at 773-294-1822 or [email protected]. Paula Arnett is SNA Membership Chair, SNA Patrons’ Party Chair, and a Broker Associate with Rubloff special- izing in residential real estate sales for over 25 years. *Sheffield’s boundaries are Armitage on the South, Ful- lerton on the North, Halsted on the East and the Chicago River on the West.

Sheffield* Real Estate Prices for Closed Properties Jan. 1 - Apr. 15** Number Average Sold Price Average Market Time Year 2009 2008 Difference 2009 2008 Difference 2009 2008 Difference Single Family 5 7 -0.29 $1,323,800 $1,708,571 -0.23 162 164 -0.01 Condo 19 17 0.12 $561,461 $515,294 0.09 126 128 -0.02 Multi Unit 1 5 -0.80 $1,397,000 $1,096,480 0.27 111 188 -0.41 Vacant Land 0 0 0.00 $0 $0 0.00 0 0 0.00 Total 25 29 -0.14 **Data compiled from MRED (Midwest Real Estate Data LLC) on April 17, 2009