THE 10TH WARD TIMES “ALWAYS PUTTING THE COMMUNITY FIRST” • COMMUNITY PAPER • SUMMER 2016 • ISSUE 2

The 10th Ward Participatory Budget Project Equity, Inclusion, Community, Coalition Building & Sus- tainability: How $1 million is being Spent in the 10th Ward

10TH WARD 2015 -2016 © Southeast Historical Society - Car towing Local 65 U. S. Steel Workers’ parade float PB CHICAGO on 92nd Street and Exchange Avenue in front of South Chicago Post Office, c. 1950 INKSDURAN Updates on 10th Ward: Congratulations 10th Warders, we have officially wrapped up this year’s Historic Labor Day Participatory Budgeting (PB) election! For those of you that are new to this project, PB is a democratic process in which community members Festival and Parade directly decide how to spend the Aldermanic “Menu” budget. PB gives We are excited and proud to partner with ordinary people real decision making power over real money! Through local businesses and labor unions across the a PB process, discretionary capital funds controlled by Aldermen and state to bring you the 2016 Labor (menu money) are allocated by the community. Day Festival and Parade.

Over the past six months, Community Representatives have been work- This year we will have many new organiza- ing around the clock preparing project proposals for the 2016 PB ballot. tions participating. On Saturday, September 3rd, the parade will kick off at 12:30 pm from Through research and discussion with various City departments, our 100th Street and Ewing, proceed south on Community Reps were able to prioritize and narrow down the ideas 112th Street and then go east to end at Eggers that were submitted by the 10th Ward residents. Woods.

On this year’s Participatory Budgeting ballot, ward residents were first We are also collaborating with Friends of La- asked to cast one vote on the percentage of the 2016 menu budget that bor to hold a festival for Labor Day at Steel- they believe should be devoted exclusively on street resurfacing and workers Park on 87th Street. This festival will curb and sidewalk replacement. Second, residents were asked to vote on feature free admission to the public and we how the remainder of the budget will be spent among the seven pro- have a very exciting lineup of music that will posed neighborhood improvement projects. be providing entertainment. There will be rides for the kids and food and beverages will Our goal was to make the public vote as accessible as possible. Polling be available for purchase. Save the date, as was held from April 13th - April 22nd at various locations through- this promises to be the event of the summer! out the ward including the 10th Ward Office, New Sullivan Elementa- Tentative Schedule - Subject to Change ry, Marsh Elementary, Jane Addams Elementary, Bright Elementary, Friday, September 2nd George Washington High School, South Chicago Library, Jeffery Manor 5:30pm to 10:00pm: Library, Vodak East Side Library, Hegewisch Library, Victory Centre of T Cain – Sounds of Motown South Chicago, Villa Guadalupe, and the Senior Suites of Hegewisch. Kashmir - Chicago’s Premier Led Zeppelin Cover Band Many thanks to the community representatives and the 10th Ward PB leaders and volunteers for their dedication and service to this bold ex- Saturday, September 3rd periment in direct democracy. We also thank the dedicated employees 12:30pm: Labor Day Parade, Starts on 100th of the City of Chicago, the Chicago Park District, the Chicago Public and Ewing Ave Schools, and the Chicago Department of Transportation for their ex- 3:00pm – 10:00pm: Steelworkers Park/ pertise; as well as the Great Institute at UIC and the PB Chicago Latino Music Night Citywide Steering Committee for their expertise and guidance to this Sunday, September 4th process. 12:00pm: Unity Service Afternoon – Live Music See Final Winning PB Projects on Pg. 4 Disheartened – Rock Echoes of Pompeii - Pink Floyd Cover Band Fireworks and Laser Show

SUMMER 2016 • THE 10TH WARD TIMES 1 OUR 10TH WARD Letter from the Alderwoman From the Desk of

On May 18th, 2016 we officially celebrated one year in office and I be- lieve in the old adage of hard work pays off and it’s really starting to ring true in the 10th Ward. We hit the ground running and never stopped, trees are getting trimmed, potholes are getting filled, sewers are getting cleaned and lights are being turned back on. Since the beginning of this year there have been hundreds of service requests thanks to the eyes and ears of the communities and the diligence of our staff. We are eager to fulfill your requests and happy when you do call the office to let us know there is a concern.

Our motto is, “We can’t fix it, if we don’t know it’s broken,” so keep those calls coming when you see an issue in our community. By work- ing together we can keep making the 10th Ward the best it can be. Our ward will be bustling with activities during the summer months and ALDERWOMAN SUSAN SADLOWKSI GARZA, WARD 10TH SADLOWKSI SUSAN ALDERWOMAN we are really excited to get them underway. We’ve been working with 10TH WARD PUBLIC OFFICE the Chicago Park District to make sure all of our parks have gotten new 10500 South Ewing Avenue 1st Floor of the Building equipment. We also have been talking with them in regards to getting Chicago, IL 60617 restrooms at Steelworkers Park on 87th street. The park will be home to Phone: (773) 768 - 8138 the first ever Friends of Labor Festival September 2-4th , see page 1 for Fax: (773) 768 - 8176 details.

Email: [email protected] The Intelligentsia Cup will make its way back to the 10th Ward for the Facebook: ssadlowskigarza Website: www.aldssg.com South Chicago Kermesse Bicycle Road Race on Thursday, July 21st, 2016. Last year, 12 countries from around the globe competed on 87th Mon, Wed, & Fri: 9am - 5pm Street and Lake Shore Driver near Steelworkers Park, on the course they Tuesday: 9am - 5pm dubbed “The Hot Dog Track.” This year’s event promises to be even Ward Night: 4:30pm - 6pm bigger and better than last year. Be sure to bring the family out to expe- (by appointment or walk-in, if available) rience this world class cycling event. Thursday: 9am - 4pm Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED Over the year, has been quite a learning experience. The budget hearings in October 2015 were very eye-opening. After hearing IN THIS ISSUE from every department within our municipal government, as an Al- derwoman I was able to make suggestions and ask questions on each PB Project Overview, pg. 1 departments’ spending and hiring practices. After each department gave Labor Day Updates, pg. 1 their briefing and all the questions were addressed, as an Alderwoman Letter from the Alderwoman, pg. 2 it’s my job to vote on the Mayor’s proposed budget. It was a grueling process with many different people trying to sway you one way or an- Southeast Area Elementary School, pg. 3 other but in the end I felt the right thing to do was to vote “NO” on an Chicago’s Shakespeare in the Parks, pg. 3 increase on property taxes. Hegewisch Bulldogs, pg. 3 PB Project Proposals and Results, pg. 4 I believe that city taxpayers are flat out of patience and flat out of money 10th Ward Block Party Information, pg. 4 with having to pay for politics as usual and City Halls failed promises.

Your Voice, Your Vote, pg. 5 It’s time we have a city government that is focused on living within its City Sticker Sale, pg. 5 means. Taxpayers have been picking up the tab for way too long. It’s time we have a tax system that requires major corporations, multi-mil- Summer 2016 - Event Calendar, pg. 6 lionaires and giant investment banks to pay their fair share of taxes. New Garbage Collection Fee, pg. 6 Intelligentsia Cup in South Chicago, pg. 6 Simply put, I fight every day to bring the issues of working class families to the forefront of decision makers at City Hall. If working families must Chicago Park District, New Playlots, pg. 7 pay a tax when they buy clothes or groceries, mulit-billionaire hedge Pick-Up Truck New Ordinance, pg. 7 fund managers and investment banks should pay something on their Community Camp Out, pg. 7 multi-millionaire stock deals.

Activate! Initiative in Hegewisch, pg. 8 I will continue to be on the side of the working class and will always Garage/Yard Sale Permits, pg. 8 have the 10th Ward constituents in mind when I cast my vote in City Community Flyers, pg. 8 Council.

2 SUMMER 2016 • THE 10TH WARD TIMES COMMUNITY New Southeast Area Elementary School: Opening Sept. 6th, 2016 Message from the New Principal: Kenya Underwood

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S. Avenue N S. Avenue E.E. 107th 107th St St CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT - SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK THE IN SHAKESPEARE - DISTRICT PARK CHICAGO Shakespeare in the S. Avenue F S. Avenue S. Avenue F S. Avenue Parks Returns © - The image above displays the school boundaries for the The northside has the Ravinia amphithe- NEW Southeast Area Elementary School. ater but the 10th Ward has the Steelwork- Greetings Southeast Area Community Families, ers Park on the Lakefront. We are excited to announce that the Chicago Park Dis- It is with great honor, excitement, and pleasure that I have accepted the trict will be bringing back the Shakespeare role of Principal of Southeast Area Elementary School. With over 18 in the Parks performance Sunday, July years of educational experience serving as a Principal, Assistant Princi- 17th, 2016 at 4:00pm at Steelworkers Park. pal, Elementary Counselor, and High School Diverse Learning Special- Enjoy a family-friendly performances of ist, I can assure you that I am passionate about education and facilitating William Shakespearse’s Twelfth Night. experiences for students that are transferrable to their daily lives and providing a foundation for their futures. Pack a picnic basket and bring a blanket, as we enjoy an evening of theater on the My mission is to partner with staff, students, parents, and communi- lake! ty members to establish traditions, experiences, routines, and systems Join the Bulldog Football that will support a challenging, engaging, high quality elementary ex- perience. As a former school counselor, I recognize the importance of & Cheer Organization providing a safe and nurturing school environment for students and families. My goal is that every student, teacher, parent, and community member will be excited to say, “I am proud to be a part of the Southeast Area Elementary School Family.” As we approach the completion of the new Southeast building, look for information in the community for up- coming dates to visit our New State of the Art Elementary School.

As a parent of upcoming 4th and 8th grade students, I recognize the im- BULLDGOS HEGEWISCH portance of a strong home-school connection. I value building positive - A tradition of excellence and meaningful relationships with all stakeholders. I believe that ex- - Learn valuable skills cellent schools are the result of excellent teachers and are supported by - A championship respected partnerships between families and the school. I look forward cheerleading program to engaging with all stakeholders within the coming weeks to begin to - Learn discipline and leadership craft a school mission and vision reflective of high expectations, dedica- - Improve educational focus tion, hard work, and relevant experiences at upcoming open house and - Make memories that will tour dates this summer. last a lifetime ****Options to play for FREE**** Thank you for the opportunity to serve your families and community in this important role. Please be sure to visit our YouTube video titled CONTACT: “Welcome to Southeast Area School” https://youtu.be/6rlOo_LGvdM - Kristie Ramos (708) 200-7145 or Southeast Area School - Achieving our goals to fulfill our dreams. Jenn Maali (773) 266-0527 www.hegewischbulldogs.com Regards, [email protected] Mrs. Kenya Underwood, Principal, Southeast Area Elementary School Facebook – Hegewisch Bulldogs SUMMER 2016 • THE 10TH WARD TIMES 3 PARTICIPATORY BUDGET PB Project Proposals Below you will find the project proposals that were chosen by 10th Ward constitu- ents.

Project 1: Dog Friendly Area: Calumet Bark Let’s bring the South Side’s first ever Dog Friendly Area (DFA) to the 10th Ward! A family friendly place for pets and people to exercise and socialize year round. This will be a “furtastic” addition to the gem that is Calumet Park.

Project 2: Rowan Park Track Resurfacing For year, members of the community have asked to have Rowan Park’s track resur- faced. It is shared by students, park goers, and nearby residents of all ages. It’s current condition is terrible and unsafe.

Project 3: Archway Welcoming Signs (Community Identifiers) Welcoming signs and community iden- tifiers are an effective way tool to market a community. A welcoming sign to the South East Side of Chicago will encourage tourism, economic development, and also highlight our 10th Ward community in way that has never been done before. INKSDDURAN DISCLAIMER: Alderwoman Sadlowski Garza will submit the winning projects, up to $1 million to the City of Chicago and its sister agencies for implementation. All of the projects listed on our ballot are feasible to the best of our knowledge, yet most require final approval from the City of Chicago or 10th Ward Block its sister agencies. Thus, while Alderwoman Sadlowski Garza pledges to request funding and advo- cate for the winning projects, she cannot guarantee that the government agencies will grant the final Party Information approval to each and every project request.

Block party season is among us! Block Parties are annual events that ... - A Block Party permit will only be community residents organize for their block, which require recreation- issued for a single block (intersection to al streets to be closed. Residents may apply to close their stretch of a intersection) residential side street between the hours of 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM. The - Access to any parking spaces controlled approval and final issuing of block parties are through the by meters or pay boxes must be main- Department of Transportation. tained at all times.

Permits to close a street for the purpose of holding a block party should In addition to the rules listed above, Block be requested by a resident of the block through the 10th Ward Office. Party Permit requests may be denied by All Block Party organizers are required to submit a Block Party petition the Department of Transportation for the form along with their application to the Aldermanic Office. These -per following reasons: mits are issued free of charge. Issued permits will be sent back to the - Incomplete application (missing infor- Aldermanic Office to be distributed to the applicant. mation) - Traffic control issues Please submit your block party form AT LEAST 2 weeks prior to your - Issues related to other permits issued in event to allow for processing. the vicinity of the event - Public safety concern Rules Regarding Block Party Permits Requests (Please make note of these rules before you sumbit a block party request.) For more information, please visit our - Requests for Block Party Permits from the Aldermanic Offices must website at aldssg.com or contact us at the be received by the Department of Transportation 2 weeks prior to the 10th Ward Office, (773) 768 - 8138. event to insure the permit is issued for the event. Permits are issued on first come, first served basis. NOTE: The city no longer provides “hors- - Block Party Permits will not be issued on any Federal Aid Urban es,” blue police barriers, to block off the Streets (i.e., arterial streets) or on a bus route. street for a Block Party. It is recommended - Block Party Permits will not be issued for more than (1) day in succes- to block of the street with personal vehi- sion or to close any street for a commercial purpose. → cleses instead.

4 SUMMER 2016 • THE 10TH WARD TIMES CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Your Voice, Your Vote: Understanding ers since the 2012 General Election. From the 2012 General Election to the 2016 Voter Participation in the 10th Ward Democratic Primary this past March, 1,879 people have registered to vote in the Over the past year and half the 10th Ward has participated in three 10th Ward, which is an average of about elections that have shown an encouraging increase in voter turnout. We 470 people per year. We are commited to have analyzed two trends; voter turnout among 10th Ward residents register 500 people to vote by the end of during major election cycles from 2008 to 2016 and compared them the year. This will be done through voter with citywide voter turnout (Figure 1). In addition, we have analyzed registration drives throughout the 10th the number of registered voters versus total ballots cast from 2008 to Ward, along with canvassing. You can 2016 (Figure 2). Our team believes that 10th Ward residents need to see also contact our office if your organiza- how we compare to the rest of the city when it comes to getting out the tion or group is interested in hosting a vote, no matter what party or candidate people are supporting. The 10th voter registration drive. Ward is the largest ward in the city and our community has struggled since the collapse of the steel industry. If you are interested in volunteering to increase the amount of registered voters Voter turnout in Chicago, including the 10th Ward, peaked in the 2008 in our community, please stop by our of- and 2012 General Elections as can be seen in Figure 1. Large increases fice to sign up. Here are the requirements in voter turnout were driven by Chicago’s own Barack Obama leading to register to vote in : 1) You must the Democratic ticket. In both of those elections over 60% of registered be a United States Citizen. 2) You must be voters in the 10th Ward came out to cast a ballot. As can also be seen 17 years old on or before the date of the in Figure 1, voter turnout in the 10th Ward has lagged behind the rest Primary Election and turn 18 on or before of the city, with the exception of the 2015 municipal general and runoff the date of the General Election. 3) You elections. Besides the 2011 Municipal Election, the 2008, 2010, 2012, must live in your election precinct at least and 2014 elections had an average of 13% fewer voters turnout, com- 30 days prior to Election Day. And 4) Not pared to the City of Chicago. This disparity in voter turnout is a factor claim the right to vote anywhere else. that elected officials at the state and federal level take into account as they make decisions on resource allocation. We believe that 10th Ward Register online here: constituents need to turn out in higher numbers to make sure our voic- https://ova.elections.il.gov/ es are heard and our community receives the investment we need. → ... A striking pattern in Figure 2 is the steady increase in registered vot-

FIGURE 1 2008-2016 Voter Turnout 10th Ward vs. City of Chicago Summer City Sticker 10th Ward City of Chicago Vehicle Sale 100.00% 90.00% We have partnered with the Chicago City 80.00% Clerk Susana A. Mendoza, to host a vehi- 70.00%

60.00% cle sticker sale in the 10th Ward on Mon- 50.00% day, June 27th from 10AM-2PM! The sale 40.00% will be held at the Knights of Columbus, 30.00% Turnout Percentage Turnout 11207 S. Ewing Avenue. 20.00%

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0.00% 2008 2010 – 2011 – 2012 – 2014 - 2015 – 2015 – 2016 - Residents must bring their Chicago City General General Municipal General General Municipal Municipal Primary Election Election General Election Election General Runoff (DEM) Vehicle Sticker Courtesy Reminder or 10th Ward 60.64% 39.22% 41.54% 60.30% 38.30% 37.64% 45.17% 40.77% City of Chicago 73.87% 52.88% 42.30% 75.41% 48.81% 34.03% 41.10% 47.58% state vehicle registration ID card with ve- Year of Elections hicle plate, make, model, and VIN (Vehicle ISMAEL CUEVAS ISMAEL Identification Number) Vehicle Stickers FIGURE 2 10th Ward expire on the last day of your renewal 2008-2016: Registered Voters vs. Ballots Cast month. City Stickers for senior citizens, Registered Voters Ballots Cast plus metal tags/stickers for motorcycles 30,000 27,151 26,117 25,931 26,672 25,306 24,793 24,993 25,572 will also be available. 25,000

20,000 16,465 You can also by buy your vehicle sticker 14,949 15,000 11,713 online via EZ>BUY at ChiCityClerk.com 10,848 10,873 9,924 9,573 9,626 10,000 Voters in the 10th Ward 10th the in Voters No cash will be accepted. Credit card, 5,000 money order, and checks are the ONLY 0 2008 2010 – 2011 – 2012 – 2014 - 2015 – 2015 – 2016 - forms of payment accepted General General Municipal General General Municipal Municipal Primary Election Election General Election Election General Runoff (DEM) for the purchase of Chicago City Registered Voters 27,151 25,306 26,117 24,793 24,993 25,572 25,931 26,672 Ballots Cast 16,465 9,924 10,848 14,949 9,573 9,626 11,713 10,873 Vehicle stickers. Year of Elections ISMAEL CUEVAS ISMAEL Data available through the Chicago Board of Elections - http://www.chicagoelections.com/en/election-results.html

SUMMER 2016 • THE 10TH WARD TIMES 5 EVENT CALENDAR 10TH WARD CALENDAR OF EVENTS DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION June 27th 10am-2 pm 10th Ward City Sticker Sale Knights of Columbus - 11207 S. Ewing Ave June 27th 5:30 pm East Side Pride Meeting Knights of Columbus - 11207 S. Ewing Ave June 29th 5:30 pm Big Marsh Bike Park Community Meeting 10th Ward Office - 10500 S. Ewing Ave July 5th 7 pm BEAT 432 - St Francis de Sales 10155 S. Ewing Avenue July 6th 6 pm Calumet Park Latino Film Festival 9801 S. Avenue G July 7th 7 pm BEAT 431 - 004th District 2255 E. 103rd Street July 7-9th 9am-6 pm Taste of South Chicago/Sidewalk Sale 9212 S. Commercial Avenue July 9th 12 pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Festival 3200 E. 91st Street July 12th 7 pm BEAT 423 - Bessemer Park 8930 S. Muskegon Avenue July 16th 12 pm St. Francis de Sales: 75th Anniversary 10155 S. Ewing Avenue July 29th 5:30 pm Final Friday’s at the People Plaza - Cruise Night Baltimore & Brainard Avenue Aug 1st 7 pm BEAT 433 - St. Columba Church 13323 S. Green Bay Avenue Aug 4th 7 pm BEAT 434 - St. Kevin Church St. Kevin Church - 10501 S. Torrence Avenue Aug 5th 4pm-11pm Annunciata Fest Annunciata Church - 2724 E. 112st Street Aug 6th 12pm-11pm Annunciata Fest Annunciata Church - 2724 E. 112st Street Aug 6th 11am-11pm St. Kevin/Kevinfest St. Kevin Church - 10509 S. Torrence Avenue Aug 8th 9 pm Ald. Garza’s 10th Ward Community Camp Out Eggers Grove - 11200 S. Avenue E Aug 9th 7 pm BEAT 424 - Our Lady of Guadalupe 3200 E. 91st Street Aug 20th 12 pm-8 pm House Music Picnic Campus Park - 10810 S. Avenue H Aug 20th 2pm- 10:30pm Immaculate Conception Parish Festival 2944 E. 88th Street Aug 26th 5:30 pm Final Friday at the People Plaza - Old School of Music Baltimore & Brainard Avenue Sept 2nd 5:30 pm Labor Day Festival East 87th at Lake Michigan Sept 3rd 1 pm 10th Ward Labor Day Parade 112th Ewing - Calumet Park Sept 3rd 3 pm Labor Day Festival East 87th at Lake Michigan Sept 4th 12 pm Labor Day Festival East 87th at Lake Michigan Sept 4th 8am-8pm Divine Infant Jesus Festival - Immaculate Conception Church 2944 E. 88th Street Sept 30th 5:30 pm Final Friday’s at the People Plaza - Pre-Oktoberfest Baltimore & Brainard Avenue

Intelligentsia Cup in Chicago’s New Garbage ... The senior discount for the garbage fee is different than the South Chicago Collection Fee senior sewer exemption. Seniors who receive the Cook Following up on last year’s very suc- As of January 2016, residents living in res- Assessor’s Senior Freeze Exemp- cessful race event, the Intelligentsia idential buildings with four units or fewer tion as part of their property tax Cup is coming to South Chicago again will be charged a $9.50 per month garbage bill are eligible for a discounted this year on Thursday, July 21st, 2016 fee for each dwelling unit on their property. garbage fee. Eligible seniors will from 10am to 6:30pm, for an expanded The City’s garbage fee, enacted as part of receive a 50% discount on their racing event. Mayor ’s 2016 city budget garbage fee. is part of a new, unified utility bill that will The new course will continue along include water, sewer, and garbage charges. In order to ensure that Chicago the route from last year running from This new utility bill will match resident’s residents are being accurately Steelworkers Park on east 87th street, current water and sewer billing cycle. billed for garbage collection by but will expand out onto Lake Shore the Department of Streets and Drive and South Mackinaw between April’s bill covered February, March, and Sanitation, the City has devel- 87th and 89th street. The bike race is January. The City recognizes that individu- oped a self certification website actually a series of races taking place als may have trouble paying three months which will allow residents to over the day, with children and adults worth of fees and seeing that the new billing check the number of dwelling of all ages participating in beginner to system was not yet in place as of January, units currently identified at their professional level races. late fees will be waived through the end of property and update the number the year. of dwellings where necessary. We are also pleased to announce that this year there will be several food ven- Monthly fee charges by residence type: www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/ dors and trucks available for attendees Single Family Home: $9.50 per month depts/fin/supp_info/dwelling_ to sample at the corner of 87th and Two Dwelling Unit Building: $19/mo. units_self_certification.html Mackinaw. The South Chicago Velo- Three Dwelling Unit Building: $28.50/mo. For more information regarding drome Association will also be offering Four Dwelling Unit Building: $38/mo. Chicago’s Garbage demonstrations and tours of the Ve- Senior Freeze Eligible Residence: $4.75/mo. Collection fee, please visit lodrome for anyone who wants to see this unique form of racing. Register at: per dwelling unit → www.cityofchicago.org http://www.intelligentsiacup.com/ 6 SUMMER 2016 • THE 10TH WARD TIMES COMMUNITY EVENTS Chicago Park District: New Playlots a 10th Ward: Reality for Local Residents Community Camp- Out at Eggers Grove ISMAEL CUEVAS ISMAEL In the previous 10th Ward Times, it was reported that the Chicago Park District and Friends of the Park would replace and install new playlots in Wesolek and Rowan Park by the end of 2016.

We are pleased to announce that construction is ahead of schedule and the playlots are officially open. We will continue to work with the sister city agencies and community organizations to continue renovating play- lots across the ward. INKSDDURAN It is important to continue improving the quality of life for youth in the We are pleased to announce the first neighborhood by investing in activities that lead to a healthy lifestyle ever 10th Ward Community Picnic and and ultimately our ward’s quality of life. Camp-Out at Eggers Grove. On Sat- urday, August 6th, 2016, Alderwoman Garza along with Cook County Com- Improved Pick-Up Truck Parking: missioner Stanley Moore and the Forest Preserve of Cook County are jointly Revised Ordinance sponsoring this family event. In an effort to update an outdated section of the Municipal Code which From 3pm until 7pm there will be a adversely affects small, non commercial pick up truck owners and their community picnic in the park that all are ability to park on business and residential streets in the City, City Clerk welcome to attend. The Forest Preserve Susana Mendoza, along with Co- Sponsors Alderman Hopkins, Mell, of Cook County will be providing games Lopez introduced an ordinance clarifying truck parking in the City. The and activities, and Alderwoman Garza ordinance allows city residents to park to their non commercial pick up and Commissioner Moore will provide trucks on residential and business streets without a truck sticker and also a variety of inflatable bouncy houses for allows non residents to park their pick up trucks only on business streets. children to enjoy. Ordinance SO2015-8494 was passed by the City Council on 4/13/16 and becomes effective on 5/18/16. Those attending are encouraged to bring grills and food to cook and share. Food The Revised Ordinance will ensure the non-commercial pick up trucks vendors will also be set up as another weighing less than 8,000 pounds can park in the City of Chicago-provided option for lunch and dinner. Breakfast certain conditions are met: will be provided by Griller’s. 1) If the non-commercial pick-up truck is owned by a City Resident and has a valid City Sticker, the owner may park the vehicle on a Resi- Once the community picnic concludes dential or Business street. at 7pm, those registered for the camp 2) If the non-commercial pick-up truck is owned by a Non-Chicago out will pitch tents and enjoy a bon- resident, (e.g a visitor from the suburbs) and does not have a valid fire, s’mores, and an evening hike in the Chicago City Wheel Tax License, the owner may park the vehicle on woods guided by staff from the Forrest a Business street. Preserve of Cook County. Rank Best Selling Truck Gross Weight Rank Best Selling Truck Gross Weight #1 Ford F-150 6,000 - 7,850 lbs #7 Chevrolet Colorado 5,400 - 6,000 lbs Registration for the overnight Camp- #2 Chevrolet Silverado 6,800 - 7,000 lbs #8 Nissan Frontier 4,690 - 6,100 lbs Out is available only at: #3 Ram 1500 6,000 - 7,100 lbs #9 GMC Canyon 5,400 - 6,100 lbs www.eventbrite.com/e/10th-ward- #4 GMC Sierra 6,500 - 7,200 lbs #10 Nissan Titan 6,700 - 8,500 lbs community-camp-out-ticets-22468767689 #5 Toyota Tacoma 5,600 - 7,200 lbs #11 Honda Ridgeline 6,000 - 7,200 lbs #6 Toyota Tundra 5,600 - 7,300 lbs Source: Automarkers for March 2016 Source: Ordinance SO2015-8494 SUMMER 2016 • THE 10TH WARD TIMES 7 ISMAEL CUEVAS ISMAEL © Activate! Chicago - “People Plazas activate existing Department of Transportation malls, plazas, and triangles with the introduction of new program- ming and retail opportunities with public and private partners ...” - City of Chicago Website

Activate! Initiative: Bringing People ... off just beyond the tank to accommodate the event. We are working to get neighbor- Plaza’s to Hegewisch hood vendors to attend and participate in the festivities. Mark your calendars and let’s Alderwoman Susan Sadlowski Garza agrees with many constituents that the make this a huge success. southeast side needs more affordable and accessible cultural programming. Our office has been working with the Chicago Department of Transportation FINAL FRIDAY’S OF EVERY MONTH and Latent Design to designate the corner of South Baltimore and Brainard All Activites from 5:30pm - 8:30pm Avenue as an Activate! “People Plaza.” Activate! is a new initiative to transform underutilized public plazas into cultural and economic catalysts. This will Friday, July 29th - Cruise Night enable our ward to receive programming available free to the public. We have Friday, August 26th - Old Town School of designated the final Friday of every month between July and October 2016 as Folk Music our designated day to host events. Friday, September 30th - Pre-October Fest Friday, October 28th - Trunk or Treat: The “People Plaza” will be maintained by the city as well as volunteers from Zombie Fest Hegewisch. The sidewalk near 135th and S. Baltimore Ave will be blocked →

Garage/Yard Sale: Permit Information INKSDDURAN If you are planning a garage sale in the City of Chicago you must have a permit. Residents are limited to 3 sales per year, with the third sale being a moving sale. Each garage sale is limited to 3 consecu- tive days between 9:00 am and sunset.

The permits are FREE and must be dis- played during the sale period. The form must be filled out completely, signed and proof of residency must be shown. Ga- rage sale permits must be completed and brought to the 10th Ward Aldermanic Office at 10500 S. Ewing Ave for approval. The 10th Ward Times was designed, stylized, and formated by Sandy Duran of ©INKSDURAN. She creates professionally designed NOTE: According to city ordinance items such as business or personal logos, flyers, posters, brochures, etc. 10-8-320, you may not advertise your sale If you have any questions about design or if you would like to contact by posting signs or any other material (flags, her for commissioned work, please email: [email protected] with banners, etc.) on any city property (i.e light the subject line: Commission Request - [Your Name] poles, traffic signal, bus stops, etc.) including string banners between light poles. You are An online portfolio of previous work can be seen at: www.behance.net/inksduran entitled to post signs on your property only.

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