Sheffield Neighborhood News January / February 2010 1 Sheffield Neighborhood News

Published by the Sheffield Neighborhood Association www.sheffieldneighborhood.org January / February 2010 You’re invited to SNA’s 2010 Annual Meeting

BY TED WROBLESKI Casey for Second Vice-President: Robert Birk- meyer for Assistant Treasurer; and Stephanie Join SNA he Sheffield Neighborhood Associa- Linebaugh for Secretary. tion will hold its 2010 annual general Directors: John Roberts and Tony Russo- for DePaul b-ball! membership meeting on Tuesday, manno, whose terms are expiring, are renomi- he Sheffield Neighborhood Association will February 2, 2010, at 7 pm at St. James nated for three-year terms expiring in 2013. again sponsor a Neighbor Day at the DePaul T University Lady Blue Demons basketball Lutheran Church, Fremont and Dickens. The The terms of Ted Wrobleski, Tim Glascott, and game on Saturday, February 6, at 7 pm. general membership meeting will be preceded Jeff Markowitz are also expiring. Tim and Jeff T Join us to see DePaul battle Villanova. We will by the regular monthly board meeting of the have indicated that they do not wish to con- provide complimentary tickets to the game, which Sheffield Board of Directors at 6 pm. Not only tinue to serve and Ted is being nominated for you may pick up at Kelly’s Pub. 949 W. Webster, on are you invited, but you are invited to bring an officer’s position. The nominees for these game day beginning at 6 pm, which are also the time a friend who is not a member to sign up as a vacancies are David Bassin, a resident on and place for our pizza party featuring complimen- SNA member. The annual membership fee Wayne who has been a Garden Walk com- tary pizza and soda. Tickets will also be available at the SNA annual will be waived for any new members joining mittee chair for several years, Bas Bouma, a meeting on Tuesday, February 2, at St. James Church, SNA at the meeting! resident on Clifton who is a former SNA board Fremont and Dickens, which will begin at 7 pm. In The election of new officers and directors member, and Lisa Elkins, a resident on Bissell addition, you may reserve tickets by calling SNA at will take place at the general membership who hosted the Patrons’ Party in 2008. In ad- 773-929-9255 or sending an email to sheffieldneigh- meeting. Officers are elected to one-year dition, two board members, Marena Swenson [email protected]. terms and five directors are elected each year and Allison Spriggs, who terms expire in 2012, to three-year terms for a total of fifteen direc- have resigned. The nominees for these posi- In addition, the Sheffield Educator’s Awards tors. This year the SNA Board has approved tions are John D’Antonio, a resident on Belden, will be presented to outstanding teachers at the following slate of directors and officers and Steve Homrich, manager of the Armitage our local schools. proposed by the SNA Nominating Committee: Avenue branch of Fifth Third Bank. Outgoing Refreshments will be served. Everyone Officers: Dan Hermann for President; Ted president Laury Lewis will automatically con- is invited and, remember, if you bring some- Wrobleski for First Vice-President; Judith Lauth tinue on the board for a one-year term as an one who is not already an SNA member, they ex-officio member. Continuing as directors will can sign up at the meeting and the first year’s be Christine Struminski and Patty Hayes (2012) membership fee will be waived. and Polly Kelly, Paula Arnett, Jeanne Gray, Phil Ted Wrobleski chairs SNA’s Planning Committee. Save the date Piazza, and Steve Gross (2011). The treasurer’s position and one director’s position replacing for the 2010 Robert Birkmeyer, who is moving to assistant SNA Patrons’ Party! treasurer, remain to be filled. 42nd annual There will be a report on the State of Shef- BY PAULA ARNETT field by outgoing SNA President Laury Lewis Garden Walk NA welcomes Brandy Rinehart. She both and reports from the chairs of various Sheffield lives and works in the neighborhood and has committees. The Sheffield Star Awards for 2010 will be held graciously agreed to be the new SNA Patrons’ will also be presented. The Star Awards for SParty Chair. Brandy is already preparing for this outstanding service to the community will be year’s party, which is scheduled for Friday, June 4, at presented to Fr. Patrick Harrity, who has stepped July 17-18 he 42nd annual Sheffield Garden Walk 1216 W. Webster. down as pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish; to This annual event is hosted at a neighbor’s home or & Festival will be held July 17-18, business to raise start-up costs for the annual Sheffield Paula Arnett, long-time Sheffield board mem- 2010. It will take a major effort from Garden Walk & Festival; the 42nd Garden Walk will be ber, chair of the SNA membership committee, our volunteers to exceed this past held July 17-18, 2010. Each attendee makes a speci- and manager of the Garden Walk Patrons’ Party T year’s record-setting Garden Walk. Planning fied donation and brings an appetizer, while beverages committee for many years; and to Phil Piazza, has already begun; the first monthly manager’s are provided thru donations from local businesses and another long-time SNA board member and meeting will be held on February 11. There are Garden Walk vendors. Last year’s attendees received member of the Garden Walk executive commit- some openings this year for new managers. We an SNA green cap and a gift bag. are looking for enthusiastic individuals wanting SNA is grateful to Marena Swenson for hosting last tee, who has also been one of the principal or- to be managers for tickets, volunteers, and gates. year’s Patrons’ Party at 844 W. Belden. If you are inter- ganizers of the Spaghetti Dinner for many years. ested in hosting a future Patrons’ Party at your home In addition, Star Awards will be presented to Both these individuals and those individuals or business, contact Brandy at brandy@bhkitchenbath. our two outgoing treasurers, Hamish Forrest and who have been managers are urged to contact com. Art Margulis, for their outstanding work in those either co-chairmen, Laury Lewis (lbl1948@ yahoo.com) or Richard Ashbeck (rtashbeck@aol. Paula Arnett is SNA Membership Chair and former SNA positions, particularly in connection with the fi- Patrons’ Party Chair. com). nances of the Sheffield Garden Walk each year.

Recipe for 2009 — Community Who a successful The year safety represents 2 block party 4 in review 9 update 10 me? 2 Sheffield Neighborhood News January / February 2010

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Recipe for a successful block party

BY LAURY LEWIS BY JEFFREY MARKOWITZ • Pick a date for the block party — be sure to select it several months in advance. s my two-year tenure comes to a close, I ach year, many micro-communities in the Shef- • Secure a block party permit through your alder- want to say that it has been a pleasure and field neighborhood have block parties. Planning man’s office. NOTE:{ You’ll want to do this as honor to have served Sheffield during that the parties and the events themselves create op- early as possible!] Atime. The neighborhood has experienced portunities to strengthen your relationships with • If this is your neighborhood’s first block party, many events that have helped to shape our neigh- E you will need to get a signed petition. Contact neighbors you may already know and also to meet many borhood for the present and for the future. Despite other neighbors you wouldn’t otherwise have the oppor- your alderman’s office for details. the continuing downward economy in 2008 and • Communicate date to neighbors. This can be 2009, the Association’s overall financial condi- tunity to meet. A block party is a fantastic opportunity to tion has never been better. We were able to again get the neighborhood kids and adults together and can done via e-mail or a paper flyer (since not in 2009 make generous donations to many of the quickly become an annual event that all neighbors look everyone has e-mail). community organizations that serve our neighbor- forward to. The planning of the event, which can take • Organize several planning meetings to…. hood. This has been a result of the strong fiscal place over the course of several meetings, is a collab- - Develop a schedule for the day responsibility of the Board. The primary fundraiser, orative effort that can provide a chance for neighbors to - Set up committees to plan and manage the Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival, had a record contribute their skill and creativity. kids’ activities, music, donations, com- year in 2009, and 2010 promises to be even better. In our neighborhood, the generosity and hard work munications, and signage and flyers. DePaul University completed a 10-year develop- of our neighbors helped build mutual respect and formed - Organize who will bring food, drinks. ment plan for the Lincoln Park campus that will fur- lasting bonds of friendship between neighbors who, etc. (we do it block by block — west ther enhance Sheffield and its surrounding commu- before planning the first block party, barely knew one side of Janssen handles drinks, east nities with attractive buildings and improved safety side desserts, etc.) and traffic considerations. Sheffield and the sur- another even after residing on the same block for years. rounding communities approved an agreement me- Communities are based on collaboration and friendship, - Devise a job schedule, including set morializing DePaul’s plans and promises after much and a block party can be just the ingredient needed to up and clean up detail for the day. work by SNA representatives on DePaul’s Neighbor- turn a street into a strong neighborhood. • Design a funding strategy to help offset event hood Advisory Committee, extensive publication in The 2300 block of Janssen hosts an annual block costs (corporate sponsor, solicit neighborhood this newsletter, and two community meetings. party for Southport (2200-2300), Janssen (2200-2300), monetary donations, entrance fee). Sheffield’s active participation with the Chil- Greenview (2200-2300), and the contiguous blocks of • You may want to secure a tent in case of poor dren’s Hospital Community Relations Committee, Belden. Below is a step-by-step recipe we followed weather. Alderman Daley’s meetings regarding re-use of the which you can use to develop your own block party. To • Organize kids’ events, for example, bouncy, hospital site, and the larger community, contributed ensure success, please remember to start planning early arts and crafts, bike parade, water balloon to a Re-Use Feasibility Study, a guide that identifies in the year. fight, piñata. alternative uses of their many properties surround- • Organize music, DJ, band, etc. ing Sheffield. • Appoint a block party leader. Trebes Park and Clover Playlot formed Park • Organize street cleaning for the weekend in Advisory Councils and will direct their efforts in advance of the event. improving the parks as well as working with the • Post laminated signage in the area highlighting Chicago Park District in formulating park policies Sidewalk cafes must the event at least 3 weeks in advance. and procedures. • Put up No Parking signage obtained from the Trebes Park again received a 1st-place award for alderman’s office the week of the event. community landscapes from Mayor Daley’s Land- meet city guidelines Have fun and get to know your neighbors! scape Awards Program. The ground-level planters Jeffrey Markowitz co-chairs SNA’s Communications throughout the neighborhood looked better than BY PATTY HAYES Committee. ever, thanks to our partners, Finkl Landscaping and Finkl Manufauturing. t is not too early to be thinking of enjoying a nice Sheffield neighborhood traditions, the Spaghetti afternoon or evening outdoors at one of our many Dinner in November and the Trebes Park concerts neighborhood charming sidewalk cafes. The City of Sheffield in the summer, continued to attract growing num- Chicago has very strict guidelines in order to obtain Neighborhood News bers of Sheffield residents. I Sheffield continues to have an excellent rap- approval for sidewalk cafes. Chicago River Fullerton port with Alderman Vi Daley and Alderman Scott Businesses seeking approval for sidewalk cafes need Halsted Waguespack and their respective staffs on issues to apply now. All plans must be submitted to the De- relating to planning, transportation, safety, and partment of Business Affairs and Licensing three to four neighborhood relations. months prior to sidewalk café season, which runs from If I had one area of disappointment, it would be March 1 to December 1. In addition to the application, the large number of residents and businesses that other requirements include the exact length and width Armitage do not get involved or choose not to be a member of the proposed sidewalk café area; these dimensions Sheffield Neighborhood News is the publication of the of the Sheffield Neighborhood Association. What- must be in compliance with the application require- Sheffield Neighborhood Association (SNA), a community ever we do benefits the entire neighborhood. The ments. organization representing the commercial, industrial and least we would like is your support. At least 50% of the boundary must be covered with residential constituencies in the area bounded by Halsted In conclusion, my two years as President could on the east, the Chicago River on the west, Fullerton on not have been successful without the hard work, live plants – no portion of the plants shall extend over the north, and Armitage on the south. The address of SNA time, and efforts of my fellow officers and direc- the permitted sidewalk café area. A minimum of 6 feet is 2233 N. Kenmore, Chicago, IL 60614; telephone 773- tors. The Sheffield Neighborhood Association has of clear space is required for pedestrian passage from 929-9255; e-mail, sheffieldneighborhoodassociation@ become a more efficient organization dedicated the furthest edge of the sidewalk café boundary/land- hotmail.com. to helping improve life for residents, businesses, scaping to any permanent structure/encumbrance on www.sheffieldneighborhood.org Sheffield Neighborhood Association schools, and visitors in Sheffield. Thank you. the public way. Hours of operation are from 8 am to 10 President Laurence Lewis LAURY LEWIS pm. First Vice-President Judith Lauth Casey Any business that is not in compliance should be re- Second Vice-President Dan Hermann ported to the local Alderman’s office and will be subject Secretary Stephanie Linebaugh to a fine of $200 to $500 for each offense. Treasurer Hamish Forrest Assistant Treasurer Art Margulis Sidewalk café applications and fees are subject to approval every year. Board of Directors: Paula Arnett, Bob Birkmeyer, Tim Last year’s neighborhood sidewalk cafes included; Glascott, Jeanne Gray, Steve Gross, Patty Hayes, Polly Starbucks, McGee’s, Italian Ice (Metropolis), Tarantino’s, Kelly, Jeffrey Markowitz, Phil Piazza, John Roberts, Tony Ja Grill, Ethan’s, Sai Café, Athenian Room, Glascott’s, Russomanno, Allison Spriggs, Christine Struminski, Marena Swenson, Ted Wrobleski. Committee Chairs: Communica- Argo Tea, Piattini, Hanabi, John’s Place, and Webster tions, Judith Lauth Casey and Jeffrey Markowitz; Com- Wine Bar. munity Safety, John Roberts; Events, Jeanne Gray; Historic Patty Hayes chairs SNA’s Neighborhood Relations Com- Resources, Polly Kelly; Membership, Paula Arnett; Neigh- mittee. borhood Relations: Patty Hayes; Parks & Beautification, Laurence Lewis; Planning, Ted Wrobleski; Schools, Marena Swenson and Jeanne Gray; Garden Walk, Laurence Lewis Shop Local in Lincoln Park & Support and Richard Ashbeck. Your Neighborhood Businesses! Staff of Sheffield Neighborhood News Editor Jay Becker, 481-1147 Advertising Manager Paula Arnett, 572-6525 www.lincolnparkshopping.com Items to be considered for the Sheffield Neighborhood News should be sent to: Jay Becker, Editor, SNA, 2233 N. Presented by Armitage Halsted Kenmore, Chicago, IL 60614. Copy deadlines are the first Webster Merchants Assoc. 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, To join, contact: [email protected] October, and December for the following month’s issues. Sheffield Neighborhood News January / February 2010 3

“Living Green In Lincoln Park” he Lincoln Park Community Wide Forum soon will Winter unveil its fourth program, “Living Green in Lincoln Park.” The scope of the project is to provide Teducation to the various sectors of the commu- reminders nity (businesses, residents, and schools) centered on four s winter has arrived, it is always helpful to Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Rs -- - through speakers review the City’s winter parking restrictions forums consisting of a panel of experts. Throughout 2010, “Living Green” will present four of these forums. Educa- and snow removal procedures. Chicago’s tion will take place through broad participation of Lincoln annual snow-related parking restrictions Park community schools, institutions and churches in the A will take effect on Tuesday, December 1 (at 3 am) on City of Chicago’s Department of Environment $800 envi- a number of most critical arterial streets and will end ronmental challenge. on April 1, regardless of snow. Motorists ignoring the In addition, a green-focused webpage will be added to www.lincolnparkconnect.com (the second Forum project) posted seasonal tow zone face a minimum $150 tow- to host an online resource guide. ing fee in addition to a $50 ticket and an initial $10 Forum subcommittees are meeting now to finalize daily storage fee. details for each event, and more information will be com- A separate ban on parking exists on additional municated once this work has completed. To get involved, main streets when there is 2 inches of snow on the contact Ken Labok, Associate, Community Relations, Children’s Memorial Hospital at klabok@childrensmemo- street, regardless the time of day or the calendar date. rial.org. These streets include Halsted, Armitage, Clark, North, Division, Lincoln, Clybourn, Fullerton, and Diversey. Kids’ baseball at Oz and Trebes Both of these seasonal restrictions are marked by he Oz Park Baseball Association (OPBA) youth league signs that are permanently posted on designated routes. will begin its inaugural 2010 season with practices They constitute Chicago’s “Snow Route System,” which starting this spring in Lincoln Park. was created in response to massive snowstorms. These T OPBA, an all-volunteer, non-profit association, is routes must be clear for emergency vehicle access. organizing the league for children between the ages of 4 and In addition to parking issues, there are many safety 10 because the demand for other leagues in nearby Chicago neighborhoods is over-subscribed. With a focus on instruc- issues related to snowfalls. In accordance with 10-8- tion and competitive but balanced teams OPBA will provide 180 Snow and Ice Removal Policy, every owner, lessee, kids with a fun and educational experience while at the same tenant, occupant or other person having responsibility time adding to the community at large through upgraded park for any building ground in the city abutting upon any facilities and improved community associations. public way or public place shall remove the snow from The Chicago Park District has granted OPBA use of Oz Park and Trebes Park ball fields for Saturday games and the sidewalk in front of such building or lot. practice from April through August, putting first-year league In case of severely frozen snow and ice, the person capacity at around 670 kids spread over six age divisions having responsibility for the sidewalk is required to and 64 teams. place ashes, sand, sawdust or other suitable materi- The player registration date has not yet been final- als to eliminate any danger to pedestrians. A provision ized but is anticipated to begin by the end of January. However, because it is the inaugural season, families can protects persons who remove snow or ice at such loca- pre-register their children now and reserve slots simply by tions from being held liable for civil damages. emailing [email protected] and following the If you have a neighbor who is elderly or otherwise instructions sent by return email. Also, several league physically unable to clear his or her own sidewalk, sponsorship opportunities are available as a great way to please call your Alderman and he or she will attempt to support the league and get community exposure. Interest- nd ed businesses and individuals can get more information by find volunteers to assist. Call 32 Ward Alderman Scott rd contacting Chris Rowney at 773-595-6974 or by sending Waguespack at 773-248-1360 or 43 Ward Alderman an email to [email protected]. Vi Daley at 773-327-9111. 4 Sheffield Neighborhood News January / February 2010 2009 — The year in review

009 was yet another exciting year for the Sheffield neighborhood. Following are some words and pictures high- Sheffield hosts 41st Garden Walk 2lighting some of the key moments. he 41st annual Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival was held July 18-19. This year, we set a record for attendance as well as receipts, Twhich enabled the Sheffield Neighborhood As- sociation to be very generous in its charitable gifts. As 2009 SNA always, the success of the Garden Walk depends a lot on the weather. This past summer ranked as one of the Annual Meeting coolest summers on record with only four 90-degree days. On the weekend of the Garden Walk, we expe- he Sheffield Neighborhood As- rienced high temperatures only in the 60s; however, sociation held its 2009 Annual there was no rain. The cooler temperatures this past summer were great for the plants in the approximately Meeting on February 2 at St. James 100 gardens that were on display. More than 7,000 TChurch, Fremont and Dickens. SNA people toured the neighborhood, viewing the gardens members elected officers and directors and and the architectural landmarks. The music lineup was presented Educator awards to outstanding probably the best ever, with Poi Dog Pondering, Cow- teachers and the Sheffield Star Award for boy Mouth, and Rusted Root headlining on Saturday community service. SNA Board members and Sunday. The second annual garden contest brought out some new exhibitors and some new, exciting, and provided updates on the association and creative gardens. the neighborhood, and neighbors enjoyed The success of the Garden Walk would not be pos- refreshments from local establishments. sible without the efforts of the more than 400 volun- teers. A great BIG thanks to them. The 42nd annual Shef- field Garden Walk & Festival will be held July 17-18, 2010. See you then! — Laury Lewis, Co-Chairman of the Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival Photos for SNN by [email protected]

SNA President Laury Lewis (l) and 43rd Ward Alder- man Vi Daley (r) with recipients of the Sheffield Star Award.

SNA President Laury Lewis (l) and SNA Schools Com- mittee co-chair Marena Swenson (second from right) SNA Spaghetti Dinner — a family event with recipients of SNA’s Educator Awards. NA held its annual Spaghetti Dinner on Satur- day, November 22, 2009, at DePaul University’s Cortelyou Commons. Neighbors and friends SNA donates to Sgathered once again for the best bargain meal in the neighborhood and great camaderie. And, once community organizations again, chef Ronnie Lenzi of the Erie Street Café do- he Sheffield Neighborhood Association made nated the all-you-can eat spaghetti entrée. McGee’s donations to the following community orga- Pub on Webster donated the pizzas, salads, wines, and nizations in 2009: beverages. Chicago Beverage donated the beer. TSt. Josaphat School SNA thanks these vendors, as well as Dairy Queen St. James School on Lincoln and Webster for donating coupons, for their Mayer Elementary School Lincoln Park High School generous contributions in making this family event a Anixter Center success! St. Vincent DePaul Church (food for the Needy Pro- The children enjoyed games, while all moved to gram) the music provided by St. Jam’s. The evening ended Christopher House with a raffle of neighborhood discount coupons and a St. Vincent DePaul Center gift bag donated by Trader Joe’s on Clybourn. Salvation Army —Phil Piazza, SNA Board of Directors Little Sisters of the Poor St. Josaphat Church (food for the Needy Program) St. James Church (food for the Needy Program) Greater Little Rock Church (food for the Needy Pro- gram) Lincoln Park Community Research Initiative St. Teresa’s Church (food for the Needy Program) Lincoln Park Lakeview Art Initiative Lincoln Park Community Shelter Mary Crane Center Lincoln Park Village 43rd Ward, Senior Bingo Night Sheffield Neighborhood News January / February 2010 5 SNA Committees report on 2009 activities Communications Committee Both the bi-monthly Association newsletter (the Sheffield Neighborhood News or SNN) and the web site received updates and maintenance this year. The SNN continued its new tradition of a “Year In Review” issue in January/February and launched another tradition featuring a focus on SNA donation recipients in the March/April issue. Sheffield History was added to the web site along with more postings of meetings and events; the site continues to attract hundreds of visitors each month. Most important, the SNA board approved a plan to publish the SNN in an electronic format rather than hand-deliver print copies. Two of the six issues also will be produced in the current format and hand delivered: the Year in Review Issue (January-February) and the Garden Walk Issue (July-August). The conversion will take place this year. —Judith Lauth Casey and Jeffrey Markowitz, Co-Chairs

Community Safety Committee In 2009, the Committee began tracking major incidences of crime and reporting them in this newsletter. The project currently tracks crimes to persons that occur on the streets, sidewalks, and alleys, as well as in residential garages, parking lots, and parks. According to the ClearPath reports of crime incidents distributed by the police at monthly CAPS meetings, overall crime is down throughout the 18th District, but we must continue to support the efforts of the men and women of the 18th District to further reduce crime in 2010. This requires your diligence: if you see an incident or have suspicions, do not hesitate to call 911. Your cooperation enhances the effectiveness of the police. —John Roberts, Chair

Events Committee The Sheffield Neighborhood Association held its annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, November 21, 2009, to a record crowd. Remember to check the SNA Calendar in November 2010 for this year’s event. Beautiful Trebes Park in the heart of the Sheffield neighborhood was the setting for two excellent musical events in 2009. On June 18, the St. Jams offered its great repertoire of jazz, blues, folk, and rock and roll. The summer evening provided the perfect venue for an evening of food and music under the stars. On September 17, SNA was fortunate to have renowned jazz vocalist Alison Ruble and her quartet of outstanding musicians perform music from the Great American Songbook, combining her unique style and their harmonious sounds. In 2010, SNA is expanding the Concert and Movie Series to include two musical events and one movie in the Park. Please mark your calendars for June 17 and July 29 for musical perfor- mances and August 19 for the popular “Movie in the Park.” We look forward to seeing you at Trebes Park in 2010. —Jeanne Gray, Chair

Neighborhood Relations Committee The Neighborhood Relations Committee continues to be your voice for neighborhood-related issues such as sidewalk café renewals and applications, and liquor licensing. The NRC is working to improve opportunities for community input on these issues. The process involved in establishing a liquor license or café in the Sheffield neighborhood usually involves the SNA, 32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack, 43rd Ward Daley, and often the larger community. Typically, a business or the Aldermen bring a licensing request to SNA. The NRC initially reviews the request and may hear a presentation by the business. It then determines whether to hold a community meeting for potentially affected neighbors to learn about the request and express concerns or suggestions. An email blast advises members of the meeting and notices are hand delivered to the area. Once community input is received, the NRC makes a recommendation to the SNA board, which votes upon a position to communicate to the Alderman as the official SNA opinion. In addition, an NRC member represents the SNA at monthly Hospitality CAPS meetings, where local liquor licensees and Chicago Police officers give updates on the latest neighborhood news. These meetings take place on the third Wednesday of every month at 3 pm at Goose Island Brewery at Clybourn and Sheffield. All neighbors are welcome to attend. —Patty Hayes, Chair

Parks and Beautification Committee This past year was a great year for Sheffield’s parks and beautification. Trebes Park received first place for community landscapes in Mayor Daley’s Landscape Awards Program. This was the second time Trebes has received this prestigious award for the perennial garden beds at the entrance on Clifton and Webster. Special thanks go to the gardening committee of Tom and Jeannie Lawson and Megan Meier for their efforts in planting and maintaining the garden. Sheffield also would like to thank Home Depot - Lincoln Park and its grower, Hampshire Farms, for the donation of more than 100 perennials and more than $200 in garden supplies for Trebes Park. The Park Advisory Councils were formed for Trebes Park and Clover Playlot. The Clover Playlot president is Jeff Markowitz ([email protected]) and the Trebes Park president is Tom Lawson ([email protected]). It is very important for our Sheffield neighbors to be involved in all aspects of our parks. If you are interested, please contact either Jeff or Tom. The Sheffield Neighborhood Association and Finkl Landscaping again partnered in the planting and maintenance of the 75 street-corner sidewalk planters that are located throughout the neighborhood. They bring beauty to the neighborhood from late spring through early fall and then again from Thanksgiving through the winter with evergreen branches and Dogwood branches. As the banners throughout the neighborhood proclaim, Sheffield is the “Garden District of Chicago.” —Laury Lewis, Chair

Planning Committee The most significant development of 2009 in Sheffield relating to planning and development was the completion of the DePaul University Master Plan 2009-2019 for the Lincoln Park Campus and approval of a new Planned Development by the City of Chicago. The Master Plan, together with the new Planned Development and the Community Agreement between DePaul and local com- munity organizations, provides a blueprint for the improvements to be made to the Lincoln Park campus in the next decade. These most notably include a new building for the School of Music on Halsted Street at the east end of the campus and a new theater building for the Theater School on Fullerton and Racine, at the west end of the campus. While not significantly increasing the number of students on the Lincoln Park campus, the execution of the plan will greatly improve the quality of the facilities for the students who study and live there. The Master Plan was developed with the review and input of the DePaul Neighborhood Advisory Committee, which includes representatives of the SNA and other community groups. Public meetings were held by DePaul and by SNA in which the plan was presented to the neighbors who were able to ask questions and make comments about the plan. Summaries of the plan were presented in the SNN. The first work under the plan will begin later this year, with improvements to Corcoran Hall, a new Art Museum building just to the east of the Fullerton el station, and plans for a new classroom building at Belden and Kenmore. The other major development was the completion of the Armitage Avenue el station renovation and the great progress made towards the completion of the Fullerton station. These were completed as part of the Brown Line renovation and provide an improvement in the service and comfort of elevated riders using these stations. The official completion of the Brown Line project was observed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Fullerton El station this month. The historic renovation of the Armitage Station received a Preservation Excellence Award in September from the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. With regard to private development, the downturn in construction and real estate activity in general certainly affected Sheffield. While our neighborhood was not as severely impacted by foreclosures and abandoned projects as some others, there were some foreclosures and some projects were contemplated but never completed. The property at 855-859 W. Dickens remains undeveloped. The owner of this property attempted to obtain a variation from the Zoning Board of Appeals to construct a six-unit apartment building on this property. The owner’s proposed plan was opposed by neighbors, the SNA, and Alderman Daley and the owner did not receive the variations that he wanted to build the building that he wished to construct. There has been no further word from the owner as to what his intentions are with regard to this property. There were several requests for zoning changes from RS-3 to RT-4 for properties in the western portion of Sheffield to permit construction of single-family residences with floor areas and heights that exceeded what was permitted under RS-3 zoning. These included 2317-2319 Janssen, 2324 Wayne and 2348 Wayne. There also was a zoning change for the property at 1001-1005 Webster to enable the developer to construct larger condominiums on this corner. The building is presently under construction. Several plans, such as those for a supermarket on the Hayes Mechanical site at Ashland and Webster and the proposed Lincoln Park Theater at Fullerton and Greenview, were abandoned. The Crème de la Crème preschool and commercial project at Webster and the river has progressed slowly towards completion. There is no word on the Gutman Tannery site across the river. There has been little word as to the possible future of the Finkl Steel site as of yet. Finkl’s operations are expected to move to the south side by the end of 2010 or early 2011. With regard to the Children’s Memorial Hospital site, Alderman Vi Daley and the City Department of Planning sponsored a series of community meetings to obtain community input for the proposed re-development of that site, when Children’s completes its move to Streeterville. The report that came out of these meetings is the Children’s Memorial Hospital Sit Re-Use Feasiblitiy Study Handbook that can be found at cmhplanning.blogspot.com. (See the November/December issue of SNN for details.) The SNA will be looking at some projects early in 2010, including a proposed addition to St. Josaphat School. Look for a notice for a community meeting about this project soon. It appears that 2010 will again be an active year for development in and near Sheffield, particularly if there is an improvement in the overall economy. —Ted Wrobleski, Chair

Schools Committee At the February 2 SNA Annual Meeting, SNA honored four outstanding teachers from schools in our community: The Educator of the Year Award was awarded to Kevin Krakovsky, a ten-year veteran at Lincoln Park High School, who serves at Department Chairperson for the Sciences. Educator Awards went to Melissa Hooker of Oscar Mayer Magnet School; Barbara Rohleder, an eighth-grade teacher at St. Josaphat School; and Kim May of St. James School. The Sheffield community is fortunate to have these dedicated educators who inspire our children to a bright future and strong community.

Rochelle Lee, beloved librarian at Oscar Mayer School for 15 years, passed away on October 10 at age 86. Her library was a comfortable, welcoming place where every student left with books under their arms. When she retired from Mayer in 1988, Rochelle founded The Rochelle Lee Fund to Make Reading a Part of Children’s Lives, recently renamed Boundless Readers. This organiza- tion sponsors workshops for teachers to help students become enthusiastic readers and awards grants to teachers to expand classroom libraries. Rochelle’s influence spread to the Chicago Board of Education and through Boundless Readers, her legacy continues.

The Lincoln Park High School Performing Arts department closed out 2009 with a crowd-pleasing production of Guys and Dolls that ran December 3-5. For coming events from the renowned LPHS Performing Arts Program, showcasing drama, vocal music, and instrumental music, go to www.lincolnparkhs.org. On Labor Day weekend, September 5-6, 2009, the 110th Anniversary of Lincoln Park High School (Waller) and the 25th Anniversary of the LPHS International Baccalaureate Program were celebrated to the delight of a rousing crowd of alumni. A slide show of the 110th reunion is at www.lincolnparkhs.org. Lincoln Park High School student Cooper Zajac won 2nd place in the Chicago Sticker Design Art Contest. In addition, seven LPHS artists placed in all categories in a Holiday Art Contest spon- sored by Inside-Booster. LPHS had three students who were recipients of the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search award. Named as semifinalists were Liz Rao, Terrence George, and Daniel Kang. Each received $1,000 as well as matching awards for the school. LPHS was the only CPS school to have students recognized for this award this year, and in the past 11 years, the school has had seven of the nine CPS students who were granted this recognition. —Jeanne Gray and Marena Swenson, Co-Chairs 6 Sheffield Neighborhood News January / February 2010 SNA revenues and expenses for 2009

Beautifying Sheffield 2009 businesses: Coming and going ast year witnessed a number of changes in our local business scene. Sheffield said goodbye to a number of Lbusinesses, including La Maison Du Parum Day Spa & Laser Center, Premier Properties, Ethel’s Chocolate, ISIS, New Cleaners, Sage/Clue Sports, Original Expressions, Morida, Sudler Sotheby’s, “LINCOLN PARK BLOCK BY BLOCK” — SNA’s efforts to beautify our neighborhood included Studio 910, Entenpre Couture, Power Plate Institute, On November 5, 2009, the Lincoln Park Research planters at Trebes Park. She, B, Fresh or Faux, P. J. Clarke’s, Stella Lily Stu- Initiative (LPCRI), a community collaboration, dio, Bombay, Where’s the Beef, Citywide Superslow celebrated its 10th anniversary with a program Strength, Urban Market, Tweeter Home, Paradise presented at the Chicago History Museum in Beach Tanning, John Barleycorn/Jack Sullivan, Cold conjunction with the exhibit, ‘Lincoln Park Block by Block’. To commemorate this special anniver- Stone Creamery, Great Clips for Hair, Luna Caprese, sary celebration, the LPCRI partnered with the Christine’s Concepts in Design, Climate, Pilates, Chicago History Museum. Ta’ Too, Park Pantry, Wokki Asian Eatery, Davino’s, The event featured a play from a local PhotoPro, T Mobile, Omicron Technologies, L.A.Tan, theatre, New Leaf Theatre. The play, based on Minnie’s, Dom itp, Tom McCaffrey Inc., Endo-exo memoirs of Lincoln Park residents, was entitled Apothecary Cosmetics, Aroma Work Shop, Nau, Bet- ‘The Mailman Knows Who Shovels’ and was per- sy Johnson, 2050 DNA, GuiseChic, TeaGschwendner, formed by actors including an alum of DePaul’s O & I Shoes, Abercrombie & Fitch, Guise, Aniafshar, Theatre School. The event also featured students O’Fame, Webster Fitness Center, Tomato Head Pizza, from two different DePaul courses showcasing SNA and Finkl Landscaping partnered in the planting and Isabelle Fine Lingerie, La Canasta, Krivoy, Spoiled but their work to over 150 attendees who perused maintenance of 75 street-corner sidewalk planters located Not Rotten, Show & Tell, Shop Girl, K & J Cleaners, throughout Sheffield. the exhibit. and Charlie’s on Webster. For more information about this program and Although some of these spaces remain vacant, past programs, please visit http://cgia.depaul. Sheffield also welcomed several businesses, includ- edu/Research/Research.html. We hope you will ing Home Nest Collection, Second Time Around, In- join us for future programs and consider making a donation to support this decade-long commu- termix, The Designer Sample Shop, The Poison Cup, nity collaboration of educational programming. Giannoulis Hospitality Group, ALDI, BoConcept Urban Design, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Cagney’s, Subway, Macku Sushi, Experience Chiropractic, Thanks to our advertisers Lasky Martial Arts, Faith & Whiskey, Chicago’s Dog NN thanks the following advertisers for their House, Little Brother’s Fresh Asian, Duck Walk Thai support in 2009: Restaurant, Verizon, Small Bar, Sprout, Citibank, nd 32 Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack Helen Ficalora, EG/Erin Gallagher, MOI Boutique, SAnderson Certified Cleaning Technicians Giggle, Sassy Coutour, Pawsh Puppies, The Halsted Paula Arnett, Prudential Rubloff Residential Proper- Harp Grill, Starfruit, African Sanctuary, Couvert, ties Devil Dogs, Sal’s, R D R Realty, Aberle Boutique, Baker Construction Group Kith and Kin, and Hadley. Michael Bauknecht & Dana Dinello, Koenig & Strey Trebes Park received first place for community landscapes Sheffield’s local merchants’ group, the Armitage in Mayor Daley’s Landscape Awards Program. Celebrat- Halsted Webster Association, says: Jeannine Bogart ing the award are: Gary Hutchinson, Home Depot District “Thank you to all local residents that shopped Briar Patch Landscaping Manager, Ann-Marie Semrov, Home Depot Lincoln Park in Lincoln Park this holiday season! It’s vital to Store Manager with the award, Jeannie Lawson, neighbor cbc Architects, Inc the success of our neighborhood retailers, both and garden volunteer, and Laury Lewis, Sheffield Neighbor- Dandamudi’s hood President, Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival co-chair, small independents and larger nationals, that our Finkl Landscaping neighbor and head garden volunteer. Home Depot Lincoln local residents support our businesses through Park Store and its supplier Hampshire Farms helped main- John R. LeMay, CPA shopping and word-of-mouth recommendations. tain Trebes through their generous donation of a truckload The economy continues to be a challenge for all Lincoln Park Community Research Initiative Program of beautiful perennials. businesses, however, your local shops pledge to My Chicago Gym continue offering amazing customer service and Anne Roberts Gardens unique finds.” Millie Rosenbloom, Baird & Warner The AHW Association is currently open to new St. Josaphat Parish merchant members. We are working on many excit- St. Vincent de Paul Center ing partnerships, events, and brand marketing ideas. If interested in joining, and for more information, St. Vincent de Paul Church please contact Sarah Feezor at [email protected] or Law Office of Jason C. Schram 773-696-3682. The Ivy apartments Please also join us for all AHW Association Beth Allen Tiernan, Allen Tiernan Real Estate LLC meetings held the third Tuesday of every month from The entrance to Trebes Park reflects the efforts of SNA’s 9 am to 10 am at Nookies, 2114 N. Halsted. Victory Gardens Parks and Beautification Committee. Sheffield Neighborhood News January / February 2010 7 10 years ago in Sheffield review of the 1999 issues of the Sheffield Neighborhood News produced the following memories:

January/February ADePaul University celebrated its 100th anniversary and on Friday, February 19, commemorated its relationship with the Lincoln Park community with an event at the Richardson Library on the Lincoln Park Campus. The event featured an exhibit of the history of the McCormick Theological Seminary; The Lincoln Park Community Research Initiative was formed out of the event commemorating the relationship between DePaul University and the Lincoln Park community; Whether fast-food restaurants belong in Lincoln Park was debated; Plans began to upgrade the Fullerton El stop and to establish parking under the El; Marcey Street was slated to be improved and the city began discussion of widening the North Avenue bridge; Asian longhorned beetles arrived, creating concern for the many beautiful trees in the neighborhood; SNN is moved from 8 issues per year to bi-monthly publication.

March/April SNA began developing long-range beautification plans (which resulted in additional trees, hanging banners, and sidewalk planters); SNA installed litter bins on light posts; The then Annual Wine and Cheese Party was held at Fillippo’s, 2211 N. Clybourn; The city was urged to purchase the St. Vincent de Paul Center property on Halsted to annex Oz Park because at that time the Center was expected to purchase a parcel of land on the northwest side of Chicago to accommodate larger quarters; DePaul began construction of the garage portion of the mixed-use structure at Fullerton/Clifton/Racine; Delivery truck congestion and illegally parked cars near the new Dominick’s store at Fullerton and Sheffield vexed drivers and pedestrians.

May/June SNA sponsored a reggae concert in Trebes Park on June 16; Waller-Lincoln Park High School held its centennial celebration on April 9; Dominick’s agreed to create the prom- ised door to its parking garage to alleviate the problem of illegally parked cars at Fullerton and Sheffield; Armitage merchants formed an organization to promote Armitage Avenue as a shopping destination; The Garden District of Chicago takes shape in Sheffield.

July/August 31st Annual Garden Walk & Festival was held July 17-18. Armitage merchants launch their first annual Sidewalk Sale; Children’s Memorial Hospital renews community rela- tions; St. James Church welcomes new minister: Pastor Robert Donovan; Free trolley service began May 29 that operates Saturdays, Sundays and holidays throughout Lincoln Park until Labor Day; North Avenue Corridor Alliance (NACA) forms to examine and manage development in the North and Clybourn area; The Tiago clock comes to Sheffield at 2042 N. Halsted, courtesy of Leader Jewelers.

September/October DePaul University held a public meeting on July 26 to discuss its plans for a new dormitory at Belden and Racine as well as the combined dormitory-retail building being erected along Fullerton between Racine and Clifton; “State of Sheffield” community meeting held on September 16 with 43rd and 32nd Aldermen and Streets and Sanitation Su- perintendents; Public meeting held on September 22 to discuss plan for the property at Bosworth and Clybourn, then zoned for manufacturing use, slated to be 10 townhomes; Bike lanes receive six-week trial on Lincoln and Halsted.

November/December Annual Spaghetti Dinner held on November 20; Armitage Avenue merchants stage open house on weekends of December 4-5 and 11-12; Sheffield Special Zoning District Ordinance to limit residential heights, more commonly known as the overlay ordinance, was reviewed on October 26 at an open meeting; DePaul’s Clifton garage opened on December 1; General Iron Industries Inc., 1909 N Clifton, was nominated for a state award; Neighborhood beautification plans continue to make progress with approval from the city to test street planters along Armitage between Sheffield and Kenmore and to install hanging planters on light posts the following spring. —Paula Arnett, SNA Board of Directors A year in pictures

SNA President Laury Lewis (l) assessed the “State of Sheffield” during SNA’s 2009 Annual Meeting on “And The Beat Goes On...Four Decades of Music in Lincoln February 2. Park” was the title of the Lincoln Park Community Research Initiative’s June 2 event. A January 9, 2010, ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Fullerton station celebrated the completion of the Brown Line renova- tion. Guests included Mayor Daley, 43rd Ward Alderman Vi Daley, 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney, U.S. Rep Mike Quigley, Allan Mellis, and DePaul President Rev. Dennis Holtschneider.

The annual SNA Patrons’ Party provided neighbors with an opportunity to meet, snack, and relax. SNA Board member Marena Swenson hosted the 2009 event. DePaul University proposed to build a Theatre School at Fullerton and Racine. 8 Sheffield Neighborhood News January / February 2010 Is 2010 the year you have From 43rd Ward Alderman Vi Daley resolved to become 009 has come and gone, and now I think we’re all ready for a New Year. I would like to give Sheffield members an update on the past year and what we have to look forward to in the year to more involved in your come. neighborhood? 2 In December 2009, Children’s Memorial Hospital had the topping-off ceremony for its new f so, the Sheffield Neighborhood Association hospital structure in Streeterville. This is another milestone in its future move, scheduled to occur in (SNA) is the place to start. Whether you are new 2012. to the Sheffield neighborhood or a long-time In June 2009, HOK published The Children’s Memorial Hospital Site Re-Use Feasibility Study Hand- Iresident, property owner, or business owner, book. HOK is the professional planning firm I engaged to facilitate a public process and dialogue on the SNA offers a host of opportunities for involvement. future of the CMH property in Lincoln Park. The handbook documented the comments from the com- Every year, SNA seeks candidates to serve on the munity meetings and the feedback received through a blogsite we established. HOK also explored a board. Ours is a working board, which means that number of themes and options to be weighed in our considerations. This study helps define a planning we need directors who can offer both experience and framework we can utilize in approaching this challenge. The blogsite is still active and you can read the time. Typically, candidates will have participated on handbook at www.cmhplanning.blogspot.com. an SNA committee or event for a year or two before stepping up to the board. A more immediate development is currently the focus — redevelopment of the former Lincoln Park A popular event in the neighborhood and an Hospital at Webster and Lincoln. The Lincoln Park Hospital has been closed for more than a year. The easy starting point for involvement is the Sheffield new owners are proposing adaptive reuses for most of the existing buildings and parking garage. They Garden Walk & Festival. Neighbors can serve as one are proposing to renovate and re-clad the exterior of the buildings with more traditional materials. They of the more than 40 managers needed to produce are proposing a mix of uses, including retail, residential, and senior living. this all-volunteer event, volunteer on the weekend of This proposal is currently going through the community process. While some residents appreciate the festival, or simply just exhibit a garden. See the the adaptive reuse of existing structures, others believe it should all be demolished and replaced with call for volunteers on page 1 of this newsletter for townhomes like the former Augustana Hospital site at Lincoln and Armitage. The neighbors and own- more information. ers need to work together to shape a project that is compatible with the historic residential community. Another committee that generates visible activity A vacant hospital does not benefit the neighborhood. I’ve urged the owners to keep the parking garage is Parks and Beautification, which works to improve open to serve the small businesses on Lincoln Avenue, overflow from Children’s, and neighbors that use Trebes and Clover Parks and the lush planter baskets it for parking. You can visit my website for more information on the proposal and news about upcoming and boxes that adorn the neighborhood. And with periodic upswings in crime, the Community Safety meetings. Committee often needs additional hands. Ald. Tunney and I worked to draft and pass a measure that will help businesses consolidate public The Communications Committee hopes to attract way fees for signs, canopies and outside light fixtures. The new ordinance will also eliminate public more neighbors to work on our bi-monthly newslet- way fees elements like bay windows on residential buildings built before 1922 and landmark buildings. ter, the Sheffield Neighborhood News. Openings There are a number of these in the Sheffield neighborhood. include photographer/photo archivist and contribut- 20 sculptures were placed throughout the 43rd and 44th Wards, all part of the 8th annual Lakefront ing writers to cover certain beats, such as business, Sculpture Exhibit — a non-profit organization I founded to bring more art into our community. I appre- children’s activities, and area institutions. ciate the Sheffield Neighborhood Association’s sponsorship of this program. This program is completed And don’t forget our other committees: Events by sponsors. No government funds are used. (for example, the Spaghetti Dinner and concerts in Trebes Park), Schools, Historic Resources, Neighbor- Other Developments hood Relations, Planning, and Membership. The City approved DePaul University’s new Master Plan. The new Master Plan will allow it to build a Finally, you can opt to serve as a block liaison to help deliver notices of meetings and alerts to your new classroom building, new music and theater schools, and potentially a hotel at Fullerton and Shef- neighbors. field. DePaul worked very closely with the community groups and the LPCC to address concerns and Unable to spare any time right now? At least con- garner support for the plan. sider becoming an official SNA member to ensure you Blue cart recycling was expanded to include all of the Sheffield neighborhood and the entire portion receive periodic email notices about meetings, events, of my ward north of North Avenue. and crime alerts, and to receive the new on-line version Chris Schuba, a Sheffield resident, opened the new Lincoln Hall at 2424 N. Lincoln, the site of the of the SNN that will launch in 2010. former 3 Penny Cinema. This is a welcome addition offering food and entertainment. Look for the membership application included in The CTA Brown Line expansion project has finally been completed with the grand opening of the this newsletter or on our website, www.sheffieldneigh- Fullerton and Belmont stations. The new escalators are now operating and some nice artwork has been borhood.org. installed. The Armitage station received a Preservation Award last year from the Chicago Commission on Let us know of your interests, or just learn more Landmarks for the new Brown Line station. about SNA, by sending an email to sheffieldneighbor- I appreciate all of the work of SNA. I wish you a Happy New Year and look forward to working with [email protected], or leave a message at 773-929-9255. We look forward to hearing from you on behalf of the community in the year to come. rd you! —43 Ward Alderman Vi Daley

2010 Calendar nd February 2, Tuesday, 6 pm, SNA Board meeting, St. From 32 Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack James Lutheran Church, Fremont and Dickens. appy New Year greetings to all of you! February 2, Tuesday, 7 pm, SNA Annual Meeting, St. 2010 is starting out with quite few issues on the plate already. We have the recent James Lutheran Church, Fremont and Dickens. approval of the revised DePaul University Master Plan, a plan that included great input from February 6, Saturday, 7 pm, SNA Neighbor Day at the local community groups, including Sheffield Neighbors, and many other issues that will DePaul women’s basketball. H play a role in the future of our community. March 2, Tuesday, 7 pm, SNA Board meeting. The DePaul Master Plan included a community agreement drafted with input from many community April 6, Tuesday, 7 pm, SNA Board meeting. groups that helped to craft a plan for the next phase of growth for our local University. Issues that May 4, Tuesday, 7 pm, SNA Board meeting. we must continue to monitor and address include the traffic congestion on streets like Fullerton and June 1, Tuesday, 7 pm, SNA Board meeting. Sheffield, as well as Webster and Sheffield, consideration of the possible closure of Kenmore, and June 4, Friday, SNA Patrons’ Party, 1216 W. Webster. building issues that will part of the plan. The role played by Sheffield Neighbors in this process was June 17, Thursday, SNA Concert at Trebes Park. important for everyone in the area, and we’ll continue to communicate ideas and concerns as DePaul July 6, Tuesday, 7 pm, SNA Board meeting. July 16, Friday, Sheffield Garden Walk President’s moves forward. Party. Another upcoming project may soon be moving forward at St. Josaphat’s Church on Southport, as July 17-18, Saturday-Sunday, 42nd Annual Sheffield the parishioners look to redesign the school to meet present and future needs of schoolchildren. We Garden Walk & Festival, Sheffield and Webster. have met with Father Prendergast and his project team and in the near future will be working with the July 29, Thursday, SNA Concert at Trebes Park. Sheffield Neighbors Zoning Committee on any issues that may arise from the proposed project. August 3, Tuesday, 7 pm, SNA Board meeting. We are still working with small businesses to fill some of the empty storefronts in the area despite the August 19, Thursday, SNA Concert at Trebes Park. rough economy. Together with our neighboring aldermen, we proposed dropping the Chicago head tax October 5, Tuesday, 7 pm, SNA Board meeting. on businesses, and a small step was taken recently to have the head tax suspended for new hires. But, November 2, Tuesday, 7 pm, SNA Board meeting. we still need to work on making more changes to the way the city does business, including completely November (date TBA), Saturday, SNA Spaghetti Din- revamping McPier, our own budgets, and other city taxing bodies. ner I appreciate the opportunity to serve you and I am always open to hear your concerns or needs and December 7, Tuesday, 7 pm, SNA Board meeting. new ideas that will help make our community a great place to live. Please feel free to reach out to our Check SNN, call 773-929-9255, or visit the SNA website at www.sheffieldneighborhood.org to learn office at any time. more about these and other exciting neighborhood Thank you and have a wonderful year. nd events. —32 Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack Sheffield Neighborhood News January / February 2010 9

Community safety update 16th Annual Fleur de Lis Ball ll are invited to St. Vincent de Paul Center’s DAY/TIME BLOCK LOCATION CRIME TYPE 16th Annual Fleur de Lis Ball on Saturday, BY JOHN ROBERTS October 19/10:00PM 2000 N. Bissell Sidewalk Criminal Sexual Abuse February 27, 2010, from 6 pm to midnight he new year has started and the Sheffield October 23/3:00PM 2000 N. Halsted Street Robbery October 31/11:45PM 1200 W. Fullerton Sidewalk Battery at the Chicago Hilton and Towers. Proceeds Neighborhood Association wishes everyone a November 2/4:00PM 2200 N. Clifton Street Assault A from the event directly enable the Center to provide November 3/9:40AM 2000 N. Clybourn Alley Robbery safe and secure 2010. November 5/6:00PM 1200 W. Fullerton Sidewalk Robbery high-quality child care for children of low-income fam- 1. Safety Tips November 6/11:35PM 2300 N. Kenmore Street Assault ilies, services to seniors, and outreach to the homeless. T November 14/4:39PM 1100 W. Webster Sidewalk Assault How prepared are you and your family for an emer- November 15/10:00PM 2000 N. Racine Burglary Residential The premier black-tie event draws over 600 Garage gency? November 20/3:15PM 2000 N. Halsted Sidewalk Battery guests and features dinner, dancing, live and silent Every household should have a plan that will help dur- November 20/10:35PM 2200 N. Bissell Sidewalk Battery November 22/2:21PM 1200 W. Webster Street Battery auctions, and a raffle. This year, the event will honor ing an emergency whether it occurs in your house, your November 29/2:21AM 1100 W. Fullerton Street Battery Lynn and Ray Siegel and Illinois Secretary of State December 4/9:30PM 1300 W. Fullerton Street Battery vehicle, or the office. December 5/10:40PM 900 W. Webster Sidewalk Battery Jesse White. Honorees exemplify St. Vincent’s mis- December 6/3:56AM 900 W. Armitage Street Battery December 8/11:30PM 2100 N. Southport Sidewalk Battery [Knife] sion to “provide value-driven services to empower In your home, you should have: December 13/11:00PM 800 W. Dickens Sidewalk Robbery [Armed] those most in need to reach their greatest potential.” December 19/2:30AM 2100 N. Bissell Street Battery • Flashlight December 30/1:00AM 900 W. Armitage Street Robbery [Armed] Mayor Richard Daley and Maggie Daley are this • Battery-operated AM/FM radio January 4/11:46AM 900 W. Fullerton Sidewalk Robbery year’s Honorary Chairs. • Extra batteries Lynn and Ray Siegel have been involved with • Candles TOTALS October 19-January 5 the Center for over 15 years. Lynn has been actively • Canned goods (approximately 78 days) 22 incidents = 1 incident per 3.54 days involved in multiple fundraising efforts, including • First aid kit August 9-October 16 the Fleur de Lis Auction Committee, as well as an es- Also you should have a plan for exiting your house (approximately 70 days) 19 incidents = 1 incident per 3.68 days sential member of the Center’s Advisory & Develop- in case of fire. June 7- August 9 (approximately 57 days) 14 incidents = 1 incident per 4.07 days ment Board for over 12 years. Ray has consistently April 12- June 6 contributed to special projects at the Center and at In your vehicle you should have: (approximately 57 days) 9 incidents = 1 incident per 6.33 days St. Vincent’s sister agency, Marillac Social Center. • Extra blankets February 14- April 11 The Honorable Jesse White has touched the lives • Collapsible snow shovel (approximately 57 days) 9 incidents = 1 incident per 6.33 days January 1- February 13 of more than 11,500 young men and women through • Energy bars (approximately 57 days) 6 incidents = 1 incident per 9.5 days the Jesse White Tumblers, helping them stay away • Flashlight To track other crime incidents yourself, use the from gangs, drugs, and alcohol. Chicago Police Department’s CLEARpath website, www. Tickets are $300, with table sponsorships rang- At the office, the Chicago police suggest a “WORK chicagopolice.org. The site links directly to CLEARmap, ing from $6,000 to $15,000. Reservations can be GO BAG,” in case an emergency arises and you are which offers a comprehensive look at crime incidents in made online at www.svdpc.org (click on Fleur de Lis advised to evacuate the office. They suggest a backpack Chicago via either a map or a graph. To access this crime Ball) or by contacting Julia Kittle at 312-278-4275 or filled with: data, select Online Services, and then click on CLEAR- [email protected]. • Flashlight map. Or go directly to the link at http://gis.chicagopo- • Battery-operated AM/FM radio lice.org/. • Extra batteries Green City Market continues indoors A map appears; click on the Crime Incidents icon on nce again, the Green City Market has • Comfortable shoes w/extra socks the left. Select date parameters (available in two-week in- moved indoors to operate year-round • Bottled water tervals), then select to search by beat, and finally choose at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum • Extra house and car keys beat 1811* or 1812*. Other options include selecting a at 2430 N. Cannon Drive, just north of • Hygiene products (toothbrush, hand O particular type of crime and filtering by time and loca- Fullerton. The Market will be open on the following sanitizer). tion. Then click GO. Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm: February 13, Febru- All of the above are simple precautions that would A map will appear that includes icons denoting crime ary 27, March 13, March 27, April 10, and April 24. help all households in time of an emergency. types. For example, a mask denotes a robbery, while a Each month features a theme. . bottle denotes a liquor license violation. Definitions of Meat and Potatoes (February) . Bacon and Eggs (March) CTA Safety the crime types can be accessed by clicking on “Details” . Cheese (April) The number of pickpocket incidents at the Fullerton to the right of “Crime Types.” CTA station has increased. Secure your purses and wal- Parking is available on Cannon Drive or in the lot Another useful option is to search by address rather across from the Nature Museum. The following CTA lets. If someone bumps you immediately check to see than by the beat; distance options are 1/8, ¼, and ½ bus routes also serve the indoor Market: the North- if all your processions are still with you. miles. bound 151 Sheridan to the Southeast corner of Ful- For other ways to use the CLEARpath website, see the lerton Parkway and Stockton Drive, the 156 La Salle to Fire Safety Community Safety Update in the March/April 2009 issue the Southeast corner of Fullerton Parkway and Stockton Be considerate to the Chicago Fire Department: when of this newsletter, available on line at www.sheffield- Drive (weekdays only), and the 76 Diversey, which out shoveling your walk, take the extra time to clear neighborhoodassociation.org by selecting the News tab stops in front of the Museum during Museum hours. a path to and around the fire hydrants. The couple of on the left and then clicking on “here” in “Click here for The closest train stop is the Fullerton Red/Brown/Pur- minutes it takes could be crucial in case of a fire in the archived news articles.” ple line stop (walk east on Fullerton to Cannon Drive). neighborhood. For more information, contact the Green City Market at 773-880-1266 or admin@chicagogreencity- 3. Upcoming Dates to Remember market.org, or visit www.chicagogreencitymarket.org. 2. New District Advisory Committee Chair CAPS Meetings: Chicago Police Department 18th District Commander The Chicago Police Department monthly CAPS meetings Ken Angarone has announced that Sheldon B. Ross are helpful in understanding the policing efforts in our is the new Chair of the DAC (District Advisory Com- district (the 18th). The police prepare charts and maps mittee). Ross replaces Cynthia Bathurst, who should that identify all crimes committed in the last month and be congratulated for her many years of service to the discuss their efforts to arrest the perpetrators. The police police and the community. Ross’s goal is to develop also bring in guest speakers from the various departments effective community-based strategies that will comple- to discuss their roles in the prevention of crime and give ment police efforts to address the underlying social and helpful suggestions on how the community can help. In economic issues that contribute to crime and disorder. addition, the police have a number of pamphlets pointing We should all welcome Ross and wish him luck with out ways to protect yourself and the community. this daunting task. Attending your CAPS meeting is the best way to com- municate your concerns to the officers who patrol your 3. Crime Track community. SNA representatives attend the meetings, but The SNA has tracked major incidences of crime to keep they need your support. I urge the members of the com- neighbors informed. Your vigilance has helped the po- munity to take an active interest in the CAPS program to lice to keep this area’s crime incidence down. Please show community support for the police. keep up the good work by getting involved with the *Beats 1811 and 1813 (North Avenue north to CAPS meetings and calling 911. Fullerton, Sheffield west to the Chicago River) This is the sixth installment of a pilot project to February 18 at 7 pm track certain crimes as promised in our 2009 Year in St. Michael’s Church, 1711 N. Cleveland Review issue of the SNN. Initially, the project will track *Beat 1812 (Armitage Ave north to Fullerton, crimes to persons that occur on the streets, sidewalks, Sedgwick then Clark west to Sheffield) and alleys, as well as in residential garages, parking February 9 at 6:30 pm lots, and parks. The statistics will be somewhat dated St. Vincent de Paul Center, 2145 N. Halsted. in that they are based upon what is available from the John Roberts chairs SNA’s Community Safety Committee. Chicago Police Department’s CLEARpath website on the date that material must be submitted for publica- tion. Thus, for this issue, the project tracked crimes Sheffield Garden Walk from October 19, 2009 through January 5, 2010. This & Festival is not every incident but gives a good representation of July 17-18, 2010 the activity. 10 Sheffield Neighborhood News January / February 2010

Join your neighbors at Who represents me? St. Josaphat’s 9th Annual Unity Ball

BY TED WROBLESKI Webster, and then west to the Chicago River. Thus, most BY KATIE GROFF of Sheffield south of Webster is located in the 7th Congres- here will be primary elections on February 2, sional District. Danny Davis is the Congressman for the e will be celebrating the past, present, 2010, for federal, state, and county offices to 7th District. and future of Chicago at the 2010 Unity select party candidates for the general election Ball on February 27. We want you to be in November. It is timely, therefore, to review STATE HOUSE AND SENATE: a part of it! This year, we are exploring T th what districts our neighborhood is in. It is somewhat Most of Sheffield is located within the 11 Legislative W the impact of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition complicated because of the various boundaries of the District. The State Representative for the 11th District is on Chicago then and now. The “White City,” as many numerous political districts in our area. John Fritchey. However, the portion of Sheffield south of referred to the fairgrounds, had a lasting impact on the The Sheffield neighborhood is divided among vari- Dickens Avenue from Halsted Street to the railroad tracks city’s public face that continues today with many of our ous districts for Congress, the State Senate, the State west of Lakewood Avenue then along Webster Avenue most familiar landmarks, including the Museum of Sci- House of Representatives, the Cook County Board, and west to the Chicago River is located in the 10th Legislative ence and Industry and the Art Institute of Chicago. the Chicago City Council. District. The State Representative for the 10th District is In 2010, we are looking forward to the rebirth of The Sheffield Neighborhood Association is bound- Annazette Collins. St. Josaphat Parish and School in the same way that ed on the east by Halsted Street, on the north by Ful- Each State Senate District consists of two State legis- people then were working toward the renaissance of lerton Avenue, on the south by Armitage Avenue and lative districts. Most of Sheffield is located in the th6 State Chicago. In that spirit, this year’s Unity Ball features Cortland Street, and on the west by the Chicago River. Senate District, which includes the 11th Legislative Dis- new and exciting changes, while we retain the warmth Parts of Sheffield are in two Congressional Districts, trict along with the 12th Legislative District. However, the and excitement of people coming together to enjoy an two State Senate Districts, two State Representative portion of Sheffield that is located in the 10th Legislative evening among friends. Districts, two County Commissioner Districts and two District is located in the 5th State Senate District, which A new venue is the first among several changes to Aldermanic Districts. All of Sheffield is within the consists of the 9th and 10th Legislative Districts. The State be incorporated in Unity Ball 2010. This year, we will boundaries of one Judicial Sub-Circuit District. Senator for the 6th District is John Cullerton. The State celebrate at Germania Place on February 27 at 6pm. In Senator for the 5th District is Ricky Hendon. the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast—just north of Division CONGRESS: near Clark Street—this National Registry Historic Build- Most of Sheffield is located in the th5 Congressional COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: ing, designed in 1888 by the architectural firm Addison District. Michael Quigley is the Congressman for the Nearly all of Sheffield is located in the 10th District of & Fielder, endures as one of Chicago’s most famous and 5th District. However, a portion of Sheffield is located the Cook County Board of Commissioners. The Com- important landmark buildings. Surrounded by history, in the 7th Congressional District. This portion runs missioner for the 10th District is Bridget Gainer, who you will enjoy wonderful food and great company. from Halsted Street south of Webster to Racine, then was appointed when the previous Commissioner, Auctions are a hallmark of Unity Ball. During the down Racine to Dickens, along Dickens to Magno- Michael Quigley, was elected to the U.S. House of Live Auction, experience the energy of the auctioneer lia, up Magnolia to Webster, and west on Webster to Representatives. A small portion of Sheffield, the 37th and the excitement of bidding process where your bid- Southport, then south on Southport to Shakespeare, Precinct of the 32nd Ward, is located in the 12th District ding savvy and determination secure a wide array of along Shakespeare to Dominick Street, up Dominick to of Commissioner Forrest Claypool. This is the west- amazing items and packages of your choice. Many of ernmost part of Sheffield, located west of Southport the auction donors are individuals and businesses right Avenue. here in the Sheffield neighborhood! This year’s Unity Award recipient is the St. Vincent CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL: de Paul Center’s after-school programs. Bart Winters is Sheffield is divided between two Wards, the 43rd and the the Chief Executive Officer. Located in Lincoln Park 32nd. The eastern portion of Sheffield from Halsted Street at the corner of Halsted and Belden, the Center offers to Sheffield Avenue is located entirely in the 43rd Ward. child development programs, tutoring, training, and The 43rd Ward also includes the area north of Armitage counseling to support and empower families and the Avenue and south of Dickens Avenue from Sheffield working poor. Learn more at http://www.svdpc.org/. Avenue west to Racine Avenue. The north boundary Previous recipients of the St. Josaphat Unity Award then extends from Dickens northwest along Magnolia include Patricia Smuck of St. Joseph’s Parish in Liber- to Wayne, southwest along Wayne to Clybourn, up tyville, Maria Elena Jonas, Director of Immigrant Aid Clybourn to Southport, and then south on Southport to Center at Holy Family Parish in Waukegan, our neigh- Cortland, then west on Cortland a short distance to the bors on Belden and Lakewood in Lincoln Park, the Little Chicago River. The south boundary extends from Racine Sisters of the Poor, Deacon Tom and Rita Lambert of Our southeast along Clybourn to Clifton Avenue, southwest Lady of Mount Carmel, and Father Bruce Wellems, pas- along Clifton to the Chicago River and then up the river tor of Holy Cross/Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in to Cortland. The remainder of Sheffield, west of Sheffield Chicago’s Back of the Yards community. Avenue, is located in the 32nd Ward. The 43rd Ward Al- Tickets for St. Josaphat’s Unity Ball 2010 may be derman is Vi Daley and the 32nd Ward Alderman is Scott purchased on-line at www.unityball.com or by calling Waguespack. the rectory at 773-327-8955 and requesting an invita- tion. Last year, over 300 people attended this festive 8TH JUDICIAL SUBCIRCUIT: evening. Some Cook County judges are elected from various If you are interested in other ways to contribute, judicial subcircuit districts throughout the county. All of please consider donating items/services for the live and Sheffield is located in the th8 Judicial Subcircuit, which silent auctions or placing an advertisement in the event extends along the lakeshore from 26th Street on the south program. Donation and advertising forms are available to Rogers Park on the north. at www.unityball.com or you may call the rectory at For information about your particular district, go to 773-327-8955 for assistance. Thank you for your sup- www.chicagoelections.com or www.elections.il.gov. port of this worthy cause. Ted Wrobleski chairs SNA’s Planning Committee. Katie Groff is St. Josaphat Unity Ball Marketing Chair. Sheffield Neighborhood News January / February 2010 11 Thank you, Sheffield neighborhood residents!

o you enjoy receiving the Sheffield Neighbor- Dan and Andrea Ambrosino Richard E. Friedman Trina McRae Anthony Russomanno Simon Amich and Liz Kores John Fritchey Sheila A. Mehigan Tim Ryan hood News? Do you enjoy seeing the plant- Kimball and Karen Anderson Dirk Fucik Derek Meier Toshiko Sahara Lori Andre Erica Gail Robert Metz James Sailer and Dr. Anne Marie Kudelka ers on corners of our commercial streets? Ernest and Paula Arnett Wayne Gailis Joseph and Barbara Meyer John and Bev Sands Do you enjoy the neighborhood events? Do Paula Arnett Bridget Gainer Bob and Jean Meyers Chris and Kirsten Santiago Tom and Janan MacDonald/Janan Asfour Paul Gallagher and Jeanne Gray Chuck and Susan Michod Michael and Joan Sapp D Rich Ashbeck Leanne Galvin Audra Miles Kim Schilf you know that the Sheffield Neighborhood Association Alan and Jennifer Axelrod Katie Garber Tony Milito Stacia Schlosser works with the Aldermen’s office and city departments Rick and Jan Bail Frances Gatziolis Tony Milito Peter Schmitz and Bronwyn Poole to help provide guidance on neighborhood needs? Do Charlene Baizer Jim and Lori Gelbort Bob and Jill Minetz Andrew Schorr Tom Bartkoski Charles and Nadine Gelman Richard C. Minto Chris and Cathy Schuba you know that SNA is a volunteer group of residents David Bassin Ray and Mary Ann Genellie Marla Minuskin Kathy Schubert Christy Bauhs Rebecca Gerber Mary Miritello Sgt. Cynthia Schumann and businesses that work together to improve the Wendy Beard Kostas Giannoulias Michael Mitsoglou Fred Schwartz conditions of life, work, recreation, health and safety Wendy and Steve Beard Lisa Gillis Kevin Monahan Ann-Marie Semrov Catherine Becker Timothy Glascott David Montagano Scott Sergot, Bd Pres of our neighborhood? Would you like to receive email Nan and John Bedford Carrie Gleason and Will Rogers and Shanon Terry and Kelly Moran Kent Shafer and Allison Salomon Tony Benedetto O’Neill Steve Moravec and Chandra Greer Wally Shah and Elizabeth Ware notices about neighborhood issues and events? Robert and Merilee Benson William Gordon Keith Morgan and Maurenn Fannon Carter and Jeffrey Sharfstein Please support SNA by becoming a member! If Susan Benton Robert and Sophie H. Gordon Shelly and Peter Murphy Ty and Tammy Sherman Paul and Kathy Berghoff Susan and Ben Goren David Narefsky and Linda Goodman Chuck and Lynn Shotwell your name is not on this list, you are not a member. Nancy Berry Scott Gould Delia and William Nau Ann Shuman Debbie and Frank Bianco Suzanne Green Harriet New Delman Len Siegal and Cathy Stix Is your name on the following list of dues-paying Bob and Jo Birkmeyer Peg Griffiths Mary Newman Sam and Alyse Siegel SNA members? If not, why not? Just because you re- Shawn and Brooke Blair Rachel and Steve Gross Robert and Victoria Noonan Garett and Kori Skiba Hillary Bochniak George Gross and Lanni Guttman Kathy Nowlin Daniel and Caryn Smietana ceive the Sheffield Neighborhood News does not mean Fern Bomchill-Davis Paul and Jennifer Gunning The Nuelle Family Michele Smith Commissioner Pedro Borrero Helen Haas Charlie Nunnelley Clifford Spanierman and Judith Nemes you are an SNA member. Read this issue of SNN to see Bastiaan Bouma and Kathy Deane Beverly Hammel Marty and Bonnie Oberman Spanierman all that SNA does for you! A membership application is Paul Boykas Pat Haneline and Alan Kozikowski Matthew O’Connor William Spence Janet Brookman Stephen and Arlene Hardy Paul, Karin and Hallie O’Connor Chris, Allison and Taylor Spriggs included in each SNN issue. Kieran Browne and Kathryn Bixby Denis Harrington Mary O’Connor and Maria Kamberos Susan and Tom Staab Pete Burgeson and Lindsey Smith Father Patrick Harrity John O’Donnell and Bonnie Humphrey Steve and Lois Stack You can pay the small fee by check or credit card Bobby Burleson Ben and Mary Hart Paul O’Keefe Eric and Andrea Stevenson and renew for a one or three-year period. Of the mem- Senator Roland Burris David and Diane Hathaway Chris and Charlene Olson Adlai and Nancy Stevenson Dianne Campbell Stacey Hawk Patrick Owca Beth Stockli and Patrick Kennedy bership renewals in 2009, 38% took advantage of the Phil and MaryBeth Canfield Patty Hayes Rodger Owen Howard and Audrey Stovall Eric and Jenny Carpenter Anne Hebert Chris and Patricia Pagnucco Karl and Fran Suess 3-year option, and 18% used a credit card. Patrick Casey and Judith Lauth Casey Amy Helgren Steven and Kristen Paige Terry Sullivan Fran Casey Senator Ricky Hendon Tom and Nancy Patterson Brian Sullivan Mary Jean Ceaser Dan and Beth Hermann Ted and Kathy Pearson John and Jill Svoboda Jim and Linda Cherney Bruce and Vicki Heyman Joe Perkowitz Marena Swenson Tony and Lirfa Coates Mike and Stephanie Heyse Philip Piazza Michael Swinger and Colleen Sheehan Scott Cohen and Trisha Fotsch Mark Hoffman Commissioner Michael Picardi Les Teichner and Doris Ayres Joe and Lori Cole Steve Homrich Antigone and Lee Polite Ingeborg and Otto Teske Volunteer wanted Buell and Victoria Cole Amy and John Honey Dr. Lori Portnoy Erich and Janice Teske NA needs a volunteer who can mail-merge to Barry and Lynn Collins Brian Horwood and Mary Beth Berkoff Reverend Richard Prendergast Sandra Tice Christopher Collins Don Houde Jeff Price Jacob C. Tiedt and Erin L. Shencopp create membership invoices and labels with Kristin Conaty Barbara Huyler David F. Prindable Michele Torchia data provided by Membership Chair Paula Chris Connors Courtney and Morgen Jacobson Joseph and Caitlin Pultz Barton and Jennifer Tretheway Dr and Mrs. Philip Cook Ted Jadwin and Ellen Morris Mike Quigley/Lynora Dobry Dr. Edward Tuder Arnett. Please contact her at paula@paul- Walter and Carole Crowley Kathie Jagielo Governor Pat Quinn Frank Tufano S John Cullerton Dino Jefferies Ronald and Lois Raedeke Beth and David Tulipan aaarnett.com or 773-294-1822. Dan and Kathy Cummings Walker and Carolyn Johnson Bob Ramsay Thomas Tully Alderman Vi Daley Arthur Johnston and Jose Pena Anne and Dick Raup James and Renee Tyree Honorable Richard M. Daley Ken and Julie Jones Wesley and Johnnie Ready-Spencer John and Marcia Volk John and Angela D’Antonio Joyce Judah Luke and Margo Reese Bob and Robin von Halle Reverend Leroy Davenport Grace Kelly-Volk and Craig Volk Douglas Reichl and Erin Schertler Bill and Deborah Vonderhaar Cory and Ben Daverman Polly Kelly Joe and Laurie Reina Alderman Scott Waguespack Danny Davis John and Polly Kelly Nancy Reno-Shikoff Russell Wallace SNA Business Members Pat Dearing Ira and Marianne King Mike Restivo Laura and Bill Wangerin Sam and Dolly DeBlase Julia Kittle Diana Rich Regina Waters Please shop locally and support the following Kang Dee Mary J. Klasen Elizabeth and Tobin Richter Christine and Tim Weil SNA Business Members: Special Collections - Kathryn DeGraff Michael and Dianne Kontos Tom Riley and Sylvia Pozarnsky Charles and Leah Wheelan 11th District State Representative Danielle and Harel Deutsch David and Maxwell Kremin Nada Riley Mary Alice Wheeler John Fritchey 2539 N. Southport Donna Devereux Mark and Carrie Kuberksi Brandy Rinehart Bill and Susan White 2 point perspective, inc. 2120 N. Bissell Anthony and Laurie Dombrowski Erica and Frank Kuhlmann Beth Rizer Jesse White 32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack 2657 N. Clybourn Kevin Donnellon Marilyn Labkon Miriam Roberts Monica and Jeff Williams 43rd Ward Alderman Vi Daley 735 W. Wrightwood Pastor Robert Donovan Ken Labok John and Dale Roberts Kimberly and Thomas Williamson 900 W Fullerton Condo Assn 900 W. Fullerton Keith and Sheila Dorman John Lader and Mary Gott Jean Robinson Adam Winick A Finkl & Sons 2011 N. Southport Richard and Vicki DuFour Charles and Diane Laff Mark W. Rogers John Witte and Erica Seldkamp AHWA c/o 1154 Lill Studio 904 W. Armitage Sharon Dugan and Jason Finkl John and Laura Lag Millie Rosenbloom Steve and Barb Wolf All She Wrote 825 W. Armitage Dick Durbin Michelle A Laiss and Brian Lipner Judy Roth Ron and Linda Wolf Armitage Racine Currency Exchange 1166 W. Armitage Sandy Edidin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph V. LaRocco, Jr. Mary Beth Rowley and Frank Steponate and Ted Wrobleski Paula Arnett of Prudential Rubloff Tim Egan Carl and Jennifer Larson Chris K. Adams Ivan and Candace Yee Properties 2663 N. Halsted Andrea Eisfeldt and Jason Etheridge Tom and Jeannie Lawson Randy and Fiona Royer James and Katherine Zartman Art Effect 934 W. Armitage Ruthmarie and Walter Eisin Chris Lea Brenton Rupple, Jr. Noreen Heron Zautchke Baker Construction Group 2222 N. Elston #201 Jon Ekdahl and Marcia Opp Ronald and Geraldine Lenzi Wayne and Mary Russell Mike and Judy Zeddies Bauhs Creative Group 904 W. Webster Tom and Salli Eley Licia Leslie, LLC Beaumont Bar & Grill 2020 N. Halsted Maria Elking George and Tina Lesniak SNA welcomes the following new members: Shawn Beverly Hammel Kitchen and Bath LLC 1216 W. Webster Lisa and Ron Elkins Warren and Sue Levins and Brooke Blair, Michael E. McCaslin and Brandy Bridgeview Bank 1970 N. Halsted Stephen Elpern Laurence Lewis and Nancy Bradt Rinehart. SNA welcomes the following new business cbc architects Stephen Engberg and Myrna Kulp Jonathan Linas and Tanya Nair Children’s Memorial Hospital 2300 Children’s Plaza J. Scott English Robert and Barbara Lindstrom members: Armitage Halsted Webster Association c/o Cotelac 1159 W. Webster Lane Epstein Charles and Stephanie Linebaugh II 1154 Lill Studio at 904 W. Armitage, Christy Bauhs of Dairy Queen-Orange Julius 2200 N. Lincoln Stephen and Jordi Eskilson Dennis Lingenfelter Dee’s Restaurant 1114 W. Armitage Jim Fairhall Stan and Kelley Lovelace Bauhs Creative Group at 904 W. Webster, Mario’s Place DePaul Library 2350 N. Kenmore Gerald and Edith Falk Marda Mabee Barber Shop at 2347 N. Southport and Mark W. Rogers DePaul University 1 E. Jackson Sarah and Kevin Farrell Madelyn MacMahon DePaul University MALS 2320 N. Kenmore Diane Farwick Meg Malee of National City Bank at 1640 W. Fullerton. Design Shoppe 2009 N. Fremont John Farwick Cinnamin Malone If you are not now a member, we urge you to Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop 2070 N. Clybourn Gil and Marge Fauteux Paul Malueg and Rachel Hadley Malueg join. Membership dues are: Family $20 1-year or $50 Dominick’s 959 W. Fullerton Sarah Remus Feezor George and Stephanie Mantis Dr. Lori Portnoy 954 W. Armitage Joel and Toni Fenchel Arthur and Elaine Margulis 3-years; Individual $15 1-year or $35 3-years; Senior Erica Fishman Smith, ASID 1158 W. Dickens Elliot Ferwerda Marianne and Jeffrey Markowitz $5 1-year or $10 3-years, Business $45 1-year or $120 Family Pet Animal Hospital 1401 W. Webster David Fiore and Matthew Zander DDS Philip Matsumura and F. Marion Hulett Fifth Third Bank 900 W. Armitage Esther Fishman David Matthews and Christine Struminski 3-years. Please complete the form below and mail it Kate Garber of Thrivent Financial – Harry and Barbara Flaxman Pamela McCabe with your check to SNA, 2233 N. Kenmore, Chicago, for Lutherans 2254 N. Bissell Jerry and Ann Fohrman Michael McCaslin General Iron Industries, Inc. 1909 N. Clifton Hamish Forrest Jerry and Maureen McElvain IL 60614. If you have not received your membership Glascott & Associates 2156 N. Halsted Jocelyn Francoeur and Ryan Hedges John and Pat McGowan window decal and would like to display one, please let Golden Nail Builders, Inc. 2052 N. Seminary Marilyn Frank Pete and Claire McIntosh us know at sheffieldneighborhoodassociation@hotmail. Greater Little Rock Church 834 W. Armitage Laura Freeburg Jason and Rochene McLinn Hellman Frame Shop 2152 N. Bissell Craig Freedman and Grace Tsau-Wu Bill and Rosemary McNulty com. Home Depot 2665 N. Halsted ICM Properties 1438 W. Belmont Ja’ Grill Restaurant & Lounge 1008 W. Armitage How can I.... K. Paige Salon 956 W. Webster Kelly’s Pub 949 W. Webster Get involved with the Garden Walk? Work on the Sheffield Beautification Project? Kincade’s 950 W. Armitage Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce 1925 N. Clybourn Help out with the Spaghetti Dinner? Make my voice heard? Find out what’s going on in MY community? Lori’s Designer Shoes 824 W. Armitage M&R Car Imports Service 1951 N. Sheffield Mario’s Place Barber Shop 2347 N. Southport Join the Sheffield Neighborhood Association!! McGee’s 950 W. Webster Milito Car Wash 1106 W. Fullerton Enclosed is my check or charge my credit card for $_____ Milito Mobil 1106 W. Fullerton My Corner Playroom 2121 N. Clybourn One Year Three Years One Year Three Years National City Bank 921 W. Armitage National City Bank 1640 W. Fullerton Family membership $20 $50 Senior membership $5 $10 Nookies Too, Inc. 2114 N. Halsted Charlie Nunnelley of Fidelity Investments 401 N. Michigan Individual membership $15 $35 Business membership $45 $120 Robinson’s #1 Ribs 655 W. Armitage Millie Rosenbloom of Baird & Warner 1510 N. Wells Sai Café, Inc. 2010 N. Sheffield Salon Soca 1400 W. Webster Credit Card __MasterCard __Visa __Discover Card Expiration Date __/__ Sir Speedy 1711 N. Clybourn Credit Card Number Signature Spex 115 S. LaSalle, 27th Flr St. James Lutheran Church & School 2101 N. Fremont St. Josaphat Church 2311 N. Southport Name: St. Vincent de Paul Center 2145 N. Halsted St. Vincent’s Church 1010 W. Webster Address: State 935 W. Webster Strand 1123 W. Webster Tarantino’s 1112 W. Armitage 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.): Treasure Island 3460 N. Broadway US Bank 1953 N. Clybourn Victory Gardens Theater 2257 N. Lincoln Wallace Realty 1700 N. Ashland Please mail to: Sheffield Neighborhood Association, 2233 N. Kenmore, Chicago, IL 60614 Webster’s Wine Bar 1480 W. Webster or fax to: 773-572-6575 if using credit card. Westend Dental 1170 W. Armitage 12 Sheffield Neighborhood News January / February 2010 Moving into the future with an electronic SNN: Join the SNA NOW so you won’t miss a single issue

tay tuned in the upcoming months as we bring Committee will be proposing website enhancements. you more information on how the SNA will be As a Sheffield neighbor, we invite you to offer sug- using the Internet and email to get more neigh- gestions on the proposed conversion as well as website borhood news to you. improvements by sending an email to sheffieldneighbor- S [email protected] or calling SNA at 773- As reported in the previous three issues of this newsletter, the SNA Board of Directors has been mak- 929-9255. ing plans to publish the bi-monthly Sheffield Neigh- In the meantime, make sure your membership dues borhood News in an electronic format rather than are current, and if you are not an official SNA member, hand-deliver print copies. The reasons for this change be sure to join NOW so that you will not miss a single include the high cost of printing and distributing 7,000 issue of the SNN once it is converted to an electronic copies of the SNN to each household, business, and format, to receive important email updates in between some bulk drops, as well as environmental concerns. issues, and to receive and respond to an SNA upcom- Despite some revenue from advertisements, much ing survey. If you missed previous issues, visit www. of the funding for the SNN comes from the proceeds sheffieldneighborhood.org/news and then click the word of the Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival. The Board “here” for archived articles. must balance the possible use of these funds elsewhere versus the value of delivering six newsletters per year to all Sheffield households and businesses. The board continues to expect to convert to an electronic format sometime in 2010, continuing bi- monthly issues. Two of the six issues also would be produced in the current format and hand delivered: the Year in Review Issue (January-February) and the Garden Walk Issue (July-August). At the same time as it is over- seeing the conversion of the SNN, the Communications Safety reminders he winter season can lead to an increase in crime. Evenings occur earlier and stay dark lon- ger, which makes us easy targets for offenders. TImportant points to remember: • If you are walking alone on a residential street after dark, walk in the middle of the road. • While shopping, place your purchases in your trunk-somewhere not visible. • Do not leave I-pods, laptops, cell phones, or GPS units visible in your car. • Call the police or 911 when you see a suspi- cious person in the neighborhood. • Do not resist an offender. Give them your possessions and call 911. • Be alert and aware of your surroundings. Anyone can be a victim. • Be alert and safe.

Number of Sheffield* real estate transactions drops by 15% in 2009

BY PAULA ARNETT 2007’s when 140 transactions closed and from 2000 when 199 closed. Only one multi-unit transaction and ast year, only 117 real estate transactions oc- only one vacant land transaction occurred in 2009. curred in the neighborhood, a drop of 15% The average selling price of a single-family home in from the prior year’s total number of 135. This is 2009 was $1,919,212 with $630,000 being the lowest Labout half the number that closed in the years and $3,700,000 being the highest price. The average 2000 through 2005. The accompanying chart shows selling price of a condo in 2009 was $512,088 with the number of real estate transactions by category that $204,900 being the lowest and $2,000,000 being the occurred since 1997. highest price. With only one multi-unit selling in 2009, The number of single-family sales, 26, declined the price was $1,397,000, and one vacant land, the price 31% from 2009’s 34. Condo sales of 89 only declined was $350,000 (and actually a tear-down that was a fore- 2% from 2008’s 91 but were significantly down from closure in the 2200 block of Southport). My 12th Annual 2008-2009 Sheffield Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report will be published soon, and many more details and statistics will be included. If you would like a copy of this report or a previous report, please contact me at 773-294-1822 or paula@paulaar- nett.com. Paula Arnett is SNA Membership Chair, former SNA Pa- trons’ Party Chair, and a Broker Associate with Prudential Rubloff specializing 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.

Number of Sheffield Neighborhood Real Estate Transactions** 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 Single Family 26 34 40 38 49 47 36 45 34 39 49 49 35 Condominium 89 91 140 165 184 182 195 186 184 199 148 154 162 Multi-Unit 1 10 11 6 19 25 12 14 22 16 20 22 21 Vacant Land 1 0 3 2 4 3 2 4 3 3 1 3 1 Total 117 135 194 211 256 257 245 249 243 257 218 228 219

**Reported from Midwest Real Estate Data LLC on Jan 5, 2010.