Community Newsletter

Issue #2 December 2013

18th Ward

The 18th Ward is a one stop shop to live, work, shop, play, do business, raise a family and worship.

Overnight Winter Parking Ban is in Effect Inside this Issue Avoid Having Your Car Towed, Watch for the “NO PARKING” SIGNS

Affordable Healthcare Act The signs are visible annually, but the ordinance is in effect from December 1st through April 1st. Avoid having your car towed and facing hefty fines by adhering to Event Recaps the signs. The parking restrictions are applicable during the time frame even if there is no snow on the ground. The signs are clearly posted and will be enforced for 107

miles of critical, arterial streets. The reason for the ban is to allow a clear path for Overnight Winter Parking Ban plowing and salting city streets during snow falls; often, snow collects around parked cars reducing the flow of traffic. Violators face a minimum tow fee of $150, in addition SSA #14 - No Tax Increase to a $60 ticket and a $20 per day impound fee. The Department of Streets and Sanitation has started posting flyers on cars parked in restricted areas as an additional reminder to motorists. More Purchase Options for the City of Chicago Vehicle A map of the Overnight Parking Ban routes is available at: Sticker http://www.cityofchicago.org/streets and much more...look inside Need Help Staying Warm This Winter furnaces, boilers, and water heaters

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Gets $25 Million in compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs). Have your ComEd, Peoples Gas, Participants in the program may be Programmatic or North Shore Gas eligible to receive a $250 bonus rebate, in account numbers available Funding addition to standard rebates on qualifying In Memory of

Nelson Mandela July 18, 1918 – December 5, 2013

From Prisoner to President

“No one is born hating another person because

of the colour of his skin, or his background or

his religion. People learn to hate, and if they

can learn to hate, they can be taught to love,

for love comes more naturally to the

human heart than its’ opposite.”

- Nelson Mandela

Stay Connected to Current Information & Events

Residents stay connected to 18th Ward news & events through the following ways:

. Quarterly newsletter, distributed by . Distribution of information to 18th Ward churches, volunteer City Service Representatives schools, businesses, and libraries (Wrightwood- and available in the service office for Ashburn and Scottsdale). pickup . Website: www.lonalane18thward.com . The answering service provides a list of upcoming events . www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/about/wards/18.html

. Community and CAPS meetings that are . Social Media: o Facebook – Lona Lane attended by Aldermanic staff o Twitter - @lona_lane . Daily Southtown and Southwest News Herald newspapers

From the Desk of Alderman Lona Lane

Alderman Lona Lane Hello 18th Ward Residents and Business Owners;

Tis’ the season to be jolly. I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. As another year comes to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and prosperous New Year. I would also like to reflect on the good that we each have encountered and pass on blessings to those less fortunate. While the holidays give us reason to become more festive, it also requires us to become more attentive. While shopping, be safe by practicing the following tips: Shop during daylight, if you go at night, try to have someone accompany you; don’t carry oversized purses; reduce the amount of cash you carry; and stay alert regarding your surroundings. We as a community have to look out for one another to ensure that the 18th Ward is one of the safest in the City of Chicago.

My priorities for the Ward have always included Public Safety, Economic Development, Education, and City Services. The 18th Ward has been fortunate to have several new businesses open within our boundaries, including the re-opening of the Tastee Freez located on 83rd and Kedzie. The new Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy was recently visited by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, along with IBM’s Chief Executive Officer, Google Executive Chairman and myself. Currently, over two hundred of the finest City Service Representatives a Ward can have are acting as the eyes and ears of their blocks, relaying neighborhood concerns to the 18th Ward Service Office. I am proud of the services we provide residents and the activities we engage in to make the 18th Ward a great place to live, work, shop, play, do business, raise a family, and worship.

This edition of the 18th Ward Newsletter shares information ranging from Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to Chicago in support of the opening of a new Women’s Domestic Violence Shelter to the changes regarding handicap parking placards implemented by Secretary of State, Jesse White’s Office. Our newsletter reflects the generous donation from filmmaker George Lucas and his wife Melody Hobson to the After School Matters Program.

As I reflect on my years as Alderman, I am humbled by the amount of support I receive from the 18th Ward residents and community leaders. I pledge to continue to serve you diligently by listening to your concerns and acting on your requests. I have loved this Ward since I was a child and I will continue to love this Ward and work with anyone trying to make the 18th Ward sustainable for future years.

Sincerely,

Lona Lane, Alderman, 18th Ward

Vice President Joe Biden Takes a Stand Against Violence Toward Women Wings Metro Domestic Violence Center

L-to-R: Senator Dick Durbin, Vice President Joe Biden, L-to-R: Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Senator Dick Durbin & Vice President Joe Biden Alderman Lane and Mayor Rahm Emanuel

The Vice President visited Chicago to announce the house women and children, along with retail and resale shops construction of a new shelter for women domestic violence on the first floor. The shelter will also allow work victims. The Vice President helped to ensure the safety of opportunities for women, as well as social services. women by making their protection possible from the federal level through the Violence Against Women Act, which he Did You Know? authored as a U.S. Senator representing Delaware in 1991. Attendees included: Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Alderman Lona 85% of domestic violence is against women. Lane, State Rep. Dan Burke (1st), whose district the shelter is rd For more information on domestic violence visit, located in, Ald. Michael Zalewski (23 ), whose ward will include the shelter, Sister Margaret Zalot, and Dennis Ryan, of The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence website at: Holy Cross Hospital. The shelter, to be named WINGS Metro, www.ncadv.org is expected to have 40 beds and is the first shelter built in Chicago in more than a decade. The residential facility will

In Attendance at the Ceremony Marquette Park Ribbon-Cutting Lona Lane Claudia Flores Alderman, 18th Ward CPD, Marquette

Vincent Iturralde Kevin Glover Tarkington School 18th Ward Service Office

Daphne Johnson Chicago Park Supervisors Chicago Park District Ed Affolter (Ridge) Colin Taylor Friends of the Park Kevin Ashe (Munroe) Doug Borders (Marquette) Marge Burke A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday, Tim Bus (Tarkington) December 6, 2013 to celebrate the re- Chicago Park District

opening of the newly renovated park Max Kobrinetz (Dooley) Yeama Vincent-Neal playground, located at 71st and California Chicago Park District Paul Pope (West Lawn) Avenue. The park provides a safe and fun Calvin Richardson (Oakdale) environment for the kids to play. Dominic Cappaceli CPD, Tarkington Tarria Tyner (O’Hallaren)

ToSenior Fair - Veteran’s Appreciation Ceremony Other Veterans Acknowledged

Theodore Alexander Thomas Babbington Anthony Beckley Lionel Bowsky George Davis Moses Farr Alfred Grimes Sidney Loften Elder Don Meeks Michael Norwood Randolph Wells Edgar Williams Veterans attending the Senior Fair Gregory Williams

Senior Fair provided seniors with important mingled with attendees. The Information, Resources & information, resources and event concluded with an exciting Guest Speakers giveaways. Walgreens provided raffle where winners walked

More than 200 seniors attended flu shots and Advocate Health away with gifts such as turkeys Alderman Lona Lane’s 18th Ward conducted glucose, blood pressure for Thanksgiving, gift baskets, Annual Senior Fair at Hayes Park and cholesterol screenings. The travel bags, potted plants, pen located at 2936 W. 85th Street. The event also consisted of a Veterans sets, and Ultra Food gift cards. attendees enjoyed visiting the Appreciation Ceremony where Residents also enjoyed lunch tables of more than 30 exhibitors cadets from the Bronzeville provided by The Renaissance at from state, local and not for profit Military Academy saluted soldiers 87th Street located in the 18th organizations. The exhibitors and Senior Clowns mixed and Ward.

L-to-R: Elisha Walters, Alderman Lane, L-to R: Shirley Coleman & Alderman Lane, Commandant LTC Schoenfeld Lydia Williams and Christine Cassello Alderman Lane & Bronzeville Chicago Senior Clown Troupe Military Cadets

18th Ward Holds An Affordable Healthcare Information Session Just What the Doctor Ordered

The 18th Ward hosted an information session on October 30, 2013 at Daley College to answer questions regarding the Affordable Healthcare Act. Speakers at the session included Charles Watkins, Regional Outreach Coordinator- Get Covered Illinois Office of the Governor at State of Illinois; Steven Glass, Executive Director of Managed Care at Cook County Health and Hospitals System; and Staci Diggs, Case Manager from Beloved Community Family Wellness Center. They explained the Affordable Healthcare Act, the new federal law recently enacted to make it easier and more affordable for individuals, families, and small businesses to find and enroll in health insurance. Through a partnership between state and federal governments, consumers can obtain insurance through the Illinois Insurance Marketplace. The presenters at the event answered many questions regarding the new legislation.

Some of the questions included: • What is the Affordable Healthcare Act? • How do I sign up? • Who will be affected? • Do I need to change doctors? • What if I’m on Medicare/Medicaid?

Also present was Joy Wykowski, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs from Cook County Health and Hospitals System. Navigators from Beloved Community Family Wellness Center, Center for Economic Progress, and CommunityHealth were in attendance. Navigators are healthcare representatives that help people select and enroll in the insurance programs that best meet their needs. The enrollment period goes from October 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. Consumers who enroll by December 15, 2013 are expected to have coverage starting January 1, 2014. A few benefits covered are: emergency services, hospitalization, prescription drugs, maternity and newborn care and more. For more information about the new healthcare plan or to enroll, please visit: www.getcoveredillinois.gov.

Pastors, Police Officers and others in attendance: Pastors, Pancakes & Policy Breakfast Gincy Hartin – First Christian Church of Chicago On July 18, 2013, Alderman Lane hosted a pancake breakfast at Gerald Anderson – Greater Bethel Apostolic Dedrick Rent – Healing Temple M.B. Church Greater Bethel Apostolic Church of God for Pastors to discuss Jeffro Williams – Holy Garden of Prayer policies affecting their congregation. City of Chicago representatives Charles Fanelli – St. Thomas More Church Sherry Rontos, Department of Housing and Economic Development; Jack Strickland – Ashburn Baptist Chris Nash, Department of Finance; and Tom Laport, Department of Escquiel Sanchez – St. Bede the Venerable Thomas Mestall – St. Adrians Water, spoke about several key issues relevant to the church Officer Sepulveda – CPD 8th District community. Charles Watkins, Office of the Governor State of Sgt. Cain – CPD 8th District th Illinois, also attended and spoke regarding the Obamacare. Officer Sullivan – CPD 6 District Sgt. Williams – CPD 6th District

Adrienne Venson

Rainey Park Turkey Trot The Parks Annual Run

On Saturday, November 16, 2013 Rainey Park located at 4350 W. 79th Street, held its annual Turkey Trot run. The event is fun for the entire family. Alderman Lane attended the event, greeted runners and engaged with Alderman Lane at the residents. Runner’s Registration Table

Alderman Lane and a group of trotters at Alderman Lane and Girl Scouts the Rainey Park event

Mass Tree Removal for 18th Ward Parks

The Chicago Park District will be However, the ground will be becoming larvae. The larvae doing a mass removal of infected reseeded and new trees will be burrow into the grooves of the tree trees from several of the 18th planted. causing snake-like grooves. These Ward parks and some of their It is important to understand that grooves cut off the water and parkways. The trees are infected this mass removal is being done nutrient supply from roots to the with the Emerald Ash Borer. The by the Chicago Park District and branches of the Ash. parks that are scheduled to have will affect only parks and their For more information, visit: trees cut down are: Hayes, parkways, NOT the City of www.stopthebeetle.info or Marquette, Dooley, Bogan, and Chicago neighborhoods. The www.emeraldashborer.org. Scottsdale. This is not a Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a conclusive list, other parks may be small invasive beetle native to added as needs are assessed. Trees Asia. All species of Ash are are aesthetically pleasing and it is susceptible to these beetles. After unfortunate that some trees along the adult female lays her eggs in with the stump will be removed. the bark crevices, the eggs hatch Larvae Beetle

CHANGES TO ILLINOIS’ PARKING PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Coming: January 1, 2014

Illinois Secretary of State Office. NEW Disability Amends the Disabilities Parking Based upon the information provided Qualification Requirements Placard Requirements by the doctor, the Secretary of State will

send out a non-metered disability parking Types of disabilities that Due to a new law enacted by the Illinois placard (similar to the current blue qualify for meter-exempt parking General Assembly, significant changes are placards) or a meter-exempt disability include: coming to the Persons with Disabilities parking placard (yellow/gray striped).

Parking Program, which affect both new applications and current disability parking If a person cannot manage, Enforcement of the new program manipulate or insert coins, obtain placard/license plate holders. begins January 1, 2014 The law changes will no longer allow tickets or tokens in parking meters/ticket machines in parking a person with a disability parking For more information about the program, placard/license plate to automatically spaces/lots due to lack of motor visit the Secretary of State’s website, control of both hands; qualify for meter-exempt parking in cities www.cyberdriveillinois.com and municipalities. A more stringent If a person cannot reach 42 inches disability criteria has been enacted for above his/her head (the approximate individuals to qualify for meter-exempt height of a parking meter); parking.

Because of the law changes, Secretary If a person cannot approach a parking of State Jesse White is now required to re- meter due to use of a wheelchair or certify all disability placard/plate holders other device for mobility; or in Illinois by the end of this year and issue new placards which will be valid until If a person cannot walk more than 20 2018. Current placard/plate holders will feet unassisted. soon receive a notice in the mail. They should visit their doctor, get their disability re-certified and send the paperwork to the Secretary of State’s

Hayes Park Renovation 18TH WARD New Park for Kids to Enjoy INFRASTRUCTURE

You can tell kids were excited when on a cool November day they were playing at the newly renovated park. Hayes Park, located at 2936 W. 85th Street was selected as a part of the Mayor’s New Investments in Parks, Playgrounds, and Recreational Areas program. As soon as the renovations were complete, children were seen enjoying swings and slides. Alderman Lona Lane takes great pride in this new development as it has always been important to her to provide 79th to 87th Kedzie Avenue a safe community for children to play. Repair work to underground cable

5 The 18th Ward Annual Back-to-School Picnic

Back-to-School

WGN Channel 9 News featured a segment on the event. Alderman Lane and staff were given a tour of the studio prior to going on air.

Alderman Lane Tours the Studio

Alderman Lane with The Chicago Bulls Mascot Benny the Bull, Marquette Dunn and kids who attended the picnic

Back-to-School Picnic The 18th Ward Sent Kids Back to School with a Bang

The 18th Ward provided more than 400 students with back-to-school supplies at the Annual Back-to-School Picnic held Friday, August 16th at

Alderman Lane in the Dressing Room Hayes Park. The event was promoted on WGN Channel 9 morning news. School children received their supplies and were able to participate in activities that included: having their face painted by Dottie the Clown, playing the Bozo the Clown Grand Prize Game with Rosa Lopez, getting their picture drawn by character artist Robert Towns, being scared silly by Rico Michael Jackson’s Thriller, and doing the Cha Cha slide with recording artist Casper.

Left-to-Right - Rico Michael Jackson, Steve Farber SVP of Operations at Tribune Broadcasting Company, Alderman Lane & Secretary of State Jesse White

6 The 18th Ward Annual Back-to-School Picnic

The Jessie White Tumbling team and Benny the Bull also Special “Thank You” to the Jesse electrified attendees with their performances. The following White Tumbling Team agencies attended the event and provided important information to

parents: Chicago Public Schools, City Clerk Office, Blue Cross The tumblers have performed at the picnic for Blue Shield, The StoryBus, Schools for New Learning and many many years; each year they do a fantastic job. others. Thank you to the chefs: Don Kimball, Elliot Williams and Kevin Glover Sr. for preparing the food.

Alderman Lane with kids visiting the StoryBus ran by Program Director Ginger Leopoldo

Alderman Lane enjoys the tumbling team

City Clerk Mendoza Announces Changes to Year Round Vehicle Sticker Sales In 2014 the City Clerk Office is moving out of the horse & buggy era and into the 21st Century.

“The shift to Year-Round Chicago City Vehicle Sales is a historic change. The goal is to improve your customer service experience, and reduce wait times while cutting overtime costs and bringing greater efficiencies to the City Clerk’s Office.”

- Susana A. Mendoza City Clerk, City of Chicago

The seasonal Chicago City Vehicle Sticker rush started in 1908. This coming spring we will say goodbye to the long lines and more than 100 years of inefficiency.

The new system will work much like the one you use each year to renew your Illinois State License Plate Registration with Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. In spring 2014, everyone will renew their Chicago City Vehicle Sticker as they have in the past — online, in the mail or in-person — but motorists will be given two purchasing options to set their new City Vehicle Sticker renewal schedule.

The short-term option will be more budget-friendly, but it will require you to renew your sticker in less than 12 months. The long-term option will cost more money up front, but it will allow you to skip a trip to our Office for as long as 23 months, depending on the renewal month assigned to the motorists. Prices will be prorated and the “per month” fees will be the same whether the motorists selects the long-term or short-term option.

Learn more and watch a short video on Year-Round Sales here: http://chicityclerk.com/city-stickers-parking/year-round- sales-2014/.

ase note, seniors will not be affected by the change to Year-Round Sales and will remain on a June-to-June renewal schedule. Daley College Urban Farmers

Daley College has a program for students to plant, harvest and tend gardens on the South Side of Chicago. This Urban Horticulture program is offered through its continuing education courses. Over the past nine months, the 2013 graduating Burger King class grew 75,000 pounds of produce, using both The Burger King located at 3220 W. Columbus Avenue is indoor and outdoor practices. The students under new management. The new managers: Laquetta Williams (General Manager) and Catalino Arroyo (District received hands-on instruction in urban farming and Manager) have a customer centered focus and they believe sustainable horticulture at the Arturo Velazquez providing quality food, superior service and a clean environment for patrons to dine in is the most important Institute located at 2800 S. Western Ave. aspects of their business.

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Rainey Park Dedication Alderman Lane Recognizes the Contributions of Edward J. Rainey

In honor of Edward J. Rainey, this plaque is being dedicated to recognize his contributions to the community. Rainey Park has for decades been a cornerstone of the Ashburn community. The neighborhood grew after Ashburn Field opened in 1916. This early airport served as a training facility for World War I pilots and a hub for U.S. airmail. The park was named to honor Edward J. Rainey, a state Senator, South Park Commissioner, and strong advocate for neighborhood parks.

“Special Thanks” to City of Chicago Department of Aviation Assistant Commissioner Juan Manzano, Candido Santiago, and Rocco Giampietro for bringing the rock to Rainey Park and Kimberly du Buclet, Director of Legislation and Community Affairs of the Chicago Park District and Rainey Park Supervisor Paul Veliotis for getting the plaque installed.

An official ceremony will be held L-to-R: Juan Manzano, Candido Santiago, in the summer 2014 Alderman Lane, Rocco Giampietro, and Paul Veliotis Specific date and time to be announced

Ford City East (Strip Mall) is Under New Management Tastee Freez & D&D’s Place Commercial Rental Space is Available The Old Place with a New Twist

The strip mall located at 7600 South Pulaski Road is under new management and the new team has plans for major improvements, including; facade repair, parking lot renovation, new roof construction, and new HVAC unit installation.

Additionally the retail site offers: The Tastee Freez located at 8324 S.  Accommodations for a variety of different uses  Kedzie Avenue will open soon. Now  Ideal spaces for retail, restaurant and office/medical renamed Tastee Freez/D&D’s Place, facilities which is owned by Devell Brittman,  Great visibility, high traffic counts and excellent parking will be the first and only Tastee Freez to  Adjacent to Ford City Mall and Richard J. Daley College offer freshly cooked donuts on-site and

be opened year round. Mr. Devell If you are looking for a commercial leasing opportunity or learned how to make donuts the “Old would like more information, please contact: Fashion” way from Mr. Bullock (the The 18th Ward Service Office owner of Old Fashion Donuts). Kevin Glover at 773-471-1991.

18th Ward Community Involvement

The 18th Ward is a good community facilitators, and beat officers. You can current events, city resources and with concerned residents. However, expect to obtain district contact news. If you would like more now and then we do encounter information, hear CAPS success information about Beat meetings or undesirable situations. It is my stories, report drug activity becoming a City Service experience that having well-informed anonymously, make loud music Representative, please contact: the constituents help reduce these complaints, report unrestrained 18th Ward Service Office, speak occurrences. For this reason, I animals and much more. with Rosa at: 773-471-1991. encourage residents to start attending (Please be a nosy neighbor) Beat meetings. Beat meetings are Attention Business Owners regularly scheduled (often monthly) Another way you can help maintain It is your responsibility as a business owner meetings held for police and your community is by becoming a to keep the area around your business clean. community residents in order to meet, City Service Representative by High weeds, un-shoveled snow or garbage surrounding your business is aesthetically exchange information about registering with the 18th Ward Service unpleasing. It can lead to rodent infestation, conditions in the neighborhoods, Office. In this role, you will be environmental and health issues for the identify crime, and come up with responsible for distributing community and citations for you as a strategies to solve issues. The business owner. information to your block about meetings are attended by residents,

Students at Sarah E. Goode Get a Pleasant Surprise

On December 4, 2013 students at the innovative school were excited when their teacher announced surprise visitors. The students’ faces lit up when they learned their guests were City of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez, Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt, Alderman Lona Lane, and Chicago Public Schools Chief of Schools (Network 10), Rhonda Corr Saegert. Accompanied by the school’s Principal Matsuo Marti, the Mayor was proud to provide a tour of the exceptional school located at 7651 S. Homan Avenue that emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Following the tour of the school, Alderman Lane met with Rhonda Saegert to discuss a partnership between Sara E. Goode School, Chicago Public Schools and the 18th Ward to implement an After School Matters cooking program. Through this program high school students will be taught how to prepare meals from appetizers to dessert, how to set L-to-R: CPS Chief of Schools the table, how to utilize the proper utensils and how to dress for dinner. (Network 10) Rhonda Corr Saegert,

After School Matters will receive a donation from George Lucas (creator of Star Alderman Lona Lane, Secretary of Wars) and his wife, Melody Hobson, Board Chair of After School Matters and President of Labor Thomas Perez, Google Ariel Investments. The couple will donate 25 million, over a five year period, to quality Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt, after school and youth job programs. According to Melody Hobson, “Investing in young Mayor Rahm Emmanuel & Principal people is the best investment of all. There is no better use for the money.” This generous Matsuo Marti donation will help youth stay active and engaged, along with building a strong foundation and work ethic for future jobs. The funds are being donated from the George Lucas Family Foundation. The donation will ensure that After School Matters will operate through the year 2020. If the cooking program becomes eligible to receive funding from After School Matters, it will be a worthwhile endeavor for students of the 18th Ward. A “Special Thanks” to Mayor Rahm Emanuel for a public and private partnership to expand quality after school programming and youth jobs.

Special 10 “Thank You” to

Greater Ashburn Planning Association - GAPA Workshops, Resources and Information Greater Ashburn Planning Association (GAPA) received two grants from the City of Chicago. The first is a business development grant that enables them to complete one-on-one consultations with 72 of the 695 businesses in the project area. Through this grant GAPA will assist prospective business owners in establishing and growing their businesses by referring them to monthly workshops and business development services provided by the City’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP). Services include: assisting in securing permits, developing business plans, accessing loans and obtaining legal advice. Secondly, GAPA will assist income eligible seniors, 60 years and older who are residents of the 18th Ward with small home repairs. A few examples of the minor and accessible related improvements that the grant covers are: installation of safety devices, floor/wall repairs; repair/replacement of doors and installation of locks. For more information on business support services or small repairs for seniors, please call Virginia Bell, Executive Director or Frances Bailey, Program Coordinator at 773-436-2482.

Children’s Safety Zone Special Service Area #14 - No Increase in Taxes To Reduce Speed and Increase Safety

Some of you may have received notices regarding a possible The city has a plan to implement Children’s Safety increase in taxes due to SSA #14. It was decided in a public Zones to increase safety, reduce speeding, and fund hearing that there will not be an increase in taxes due to SSA critical children’s safety programs. The program is #14. The Marquette Park SSA was created by the Chicago designed to protect children and other pedestrians by City Council after a community referendum was passed reminding motorists to slow down and obey speed laws approving the establishment of a residential security program – particularly in school and park zones. Camera to supplement the 8th District’s Police protection in the locations were chosen based upon available data neighborhoods, from 67th Street to 74th Street from Bell Avenue to Kedzie Avenue. regarding traffic, speeding, and accidents, as well as the Currently, it includes roving car patrols as well as geographic requirements of the ordinance. Extensive thirteen surveillance cameras. The City Municipal Code signage will be posted notifying motorists about the requires that SSAs, which are funded by tax levies assessed to speed reduction and the corresponding times. The first property within the districts, to expire periodically. After 30-days that systems are in operation drivers will several hearings are held, they can be reformed unless a certain receive warning tickets and drivers who violate the percentage of residents sign petitions against the proposed speed limit will receive one warning ticket the first time changes. that they are due an actual ticket.

Alderman Lane Sends the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Kiosk to Wrightwood Little League

DuSable Museum Registration for 2014 Season The memorial is a 32-inch touch screen kiosk designed and created by George February 1st – March 8th Burciaga, owner of Smartechs, Victor Harbison and his Gage Park students. (Every Saturday) 11:00 am – 2:00 pm The Kiosk features oral histories, footage of marches, and rare color Hayes Park photographs of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s time in Chicago. Carol Adams 2936 W. 85th Street Ages: 5 - 15 welcomes the kiosk as an exhibit at DuSable Museum, please call: 773-946- 0600 for exhibit hours. For more info call: 312-747-6177

2014

Mark Your Calendars

Please join us for our upcoming events. It is Alderman Lane’s goal to bring businesses and families together. Dates are subject to change.

Black History Month Celebration Foreclosure Prevention Workshop Shred-A-thon Date: February (exact date TBA) Date: March (exact date TBA) Friday, March 28, 2014 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Westport Commons Shopping Cntr Students will display exhibits, deliver 3385 W. 87th Street speeches and perform in recognition of If you need help keeping your home, important people in African American this workshop will provide important Bring your confidential documents, history. Parents, family, friends, and information, helpful resources, and excessive junk mail and other community organizations are one-on-one private consultations. unwanted paper to our green event. encouraged to attend this annual Attend to find out what resources may Documents will be shredded onsite observance. or may not be available to you. while you wait.

18th Ward School Pep Rally Event Cinco de Mayo Job Fair Date: April (exact date TBA) Friday, May 2, 2014 Saturday, May 17, 2014 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Time: TBA Marquette Park Ford City Mall This exciting and fun Pep Rally will 6743 S. Kedzie Avenue 7601 S. Cicero Avenue inspire and motivate the students to do well on their standardized test scores, This celebration is recognized The 18th Ward hosts an annual Job gear up for the final marking periods, annually to commemorate the unlikely Fair to assist job seekers with and recognize the importance of seeking victory of the Mexican’s army over obtaining employment. Bring your academic excellence. Through guest French forces at the Battle of Puebla resume, dress professionally and be speakers, performances and games this on May 5, 1862. The event entails prepared in case an interview event will be sure to encourage kids to cultural performances, decor, and happens on the spot. “Go Big”. food.

City Vehicle Sticker Sales Gospel Fest Shred-A-thon Date: (exact date TBA) Date: June (exact date TBA) Friday, June 20, 2014 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Stickers will be on sale at the ward Come out and enjoy great gospel Westport Commons Shopping Cntr office. This sale is to provide a performances. Choirs, groups and solo 3387 W. 85th Street convenient way for people to purchase artists will be uplifting our spirits and their sticker and avoid paying the fee warming our hearts with “Old Time” Bring your confidential documents, assessed by places like, currency favorites as well as new hits of today. excessive junk mail and other exchanges. unwanted papers to our green event. Documents will be shredded onsite while you wait.

18th Ward - Committed to Community

From time-to-time, you may encounter a visit to your home or on your block from an 18th Ward representative. One of the ways to be certain that the person at your door is from our office is their attire. They may be wearing an 18th Ward City of Chicago jacket, in addition to city ID photo cards and their business card.

L-to-R: Kevin Glover and Alderman Lane

Alderman Lona Lane 18th Ward Service Office 8108 S. Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60620 PH: 773-471-1991 Fax: 773-471-2227 Website: www.lonalane18thward.com

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