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Join Us For the eTOD Wilson/Broadway Virtual Open House
December 8th, 2022
Dear Neighbor,
Uptown United and the 46th Ward invite you to participate in a site development study to explore how policies and initiatives from the City of Chicago’s new eTOD ordinance affects Uptown. eTOD stands for Equitable Transit Oriented Development. We have observed increased development interest for sites located near the Wilson CTA Station, and it has become clear the importance of engaging community stakeholders in shaping a vision for these sites. Results of this study will be used as a guide for future development throughout the neighborhood. With this study, we expect to create exciting, viable development proposals for these parcels, rooting their ideas in realistic information about what the market can support and securing equitable development that serves the neighborhood near the Wilson Station.
Our collective goal is not to reach consensus on any one vision, but to identify areas of broad agreement about the future of these parcels and the Wilson/Broadway corridors. This process will serve as a model for how proactive planning can attract development that meets the needs and desires of local residents and businesses, connects people to jobs and amenities, and increases transit ridership.
To help put the new ordinance into context, we will be discussing what is possible on the southeast corner of Wilson and Broadway. This is a great educational opportunity to learn more about the efforts of the Uptown Chamber and the eTOD ordinance.
Join us Wednesday, December 14th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Zoom by clicking here.
Best,
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LIMITED OFFICE HOURS THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
This Friday, December 9th the Ward Office will be open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We will reopen on Monday, December 12th at 9:00AM.
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JOIN US FOR OUR FOURTH GREEN FORUM!
CALLING ALL RESIDENTS AND BLOCKS CLUBS FOR 2023 PLANNING
Tuesday, December 13th from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Register for this Zoom meeting here.
Join us for our fourth green forum to learn more about the Openlands Treekeeper Grant and to help inform our 2023 programming.
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FEEDBACK NEEDED FOR 2023 MENU FUNDS
Your feedback will help Alderman Cappleman determine how to spend $1.5M in Menu funds to be used for 46th Ward infrastructure projects in 2023. The vast amount of these funds will be used for street and alley resurfacing, sidewalk replacement, curb and gutter repair, repaving entrances to alleys, arterial street bump-outs, street lighting, bike lanes, and tree planting. If you aren't sure about whether or not an infrastructure idea/concern is related to Menu, please send it to us and we can add it to our list of projects for Menu, create a 311 request or contact the appropriate department to make sure your concern is resolved.
If you have a menu project idea or an infrastructure concern, please email our office at ward46@cityofchicago.org or call us at 773-878-4646. In the email, please include your name, address, and the best way to contact you.
When describing your idea, please make sure to include:
- The type of infrastructure request/problem and why: is your concern about a street, a sidewalk square, etc? Is it broken, is there flooding, etc?
- The address/location of the infrastructure item: please be as specific as possible, including an address, cross street, and other markers.
- The extent/length of the request: "The street needs to be paved for 2 blocks, from X St. to Y Ave. " or "2 sidewalk squares need to be replaced."
- Whenever possible, please include photos!
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MEET WITH ALD. JAMES CAPPLEMAN
SPEAK WITH ALDERMAN CAPPLEMAN EVERY TUESDAY
Virtual office hours are every Tuesday from 3:00PM - 5:00PM via Zoom or phone. Sign up by the end of day Monday at 5:00 PM by emailing the office at Ward46@cityofchicago.org. If this time period does not work for you, contact the Ward Office to schedule another time.
SCHEDULE A ZOOM MEETING WITH YOUR COMMUNITY GROUP
Ald. Cappleman or a staff member is also available to meet with your local neighborhood or business organization to provide updates about what's happening locally or city-wide. East Lake View Neighbors, Triangle Neighbors, Buena Park Neighbors, Sheridan Park Neighbors Association, Beacon Block Club, and Uptown United all do this on a regular basis. Schedule a time by either email at Ward46@cityofchicago.org or call 773-878-4646.
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BROADWAY YOUTH CENTER HOLIDAY DRIVE
Donate online by December 12th. Support via their Amazon wish list here.
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PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATES
NARCAN/NALOXONE AVAILABLE AT 46TH WARD OFFICE
The 46th Ward Office has free Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl Test Kits available. You can also access Naloxone (Narcan) in Chicago Public Libraries, including the Bezazian and Uptown branches. Anyone in Chicago can access medications to treat opioid use disorder by calling 833-234-6343. You do not need to have insurance, income, or documentation to access this treatment.
NEW INFORMATION ON MVP
Click here to see the latest updates from the CDPH on MPV.
For further questions and concerns, contact the CDPH by calling 312-746-4835 or learn more here. Click here to see their most recent webinar about the virus.
UPDATED COVID-19 COMMUNITY LEVEL
Chicago and Cook County are currently in the Medium COVID-19 Community Level according to the latest Community Level metrics released by the CDC.
UPDATED COVID-19 VACCINE BIVALENT BOOSTERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
More information about the new vaccine and roll-out can be found here. For those who need help finding a nearby vaccination site, Vaccines.gov is a free online service that you can use to search for pharmacies and providers that offer vaccination. Residents can also call the City’s COVID-19 call center at 312-746-4835 or call 312-746-4835 to get a vaccination at home.
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SCHOOL & LIBRARY UPDATES
BRENNEMANN ELEMENTARY
Support a student! Contact School Counselor Jessica Broniarczyk for more information, jlbroniarczy@cps.edu.
CPS UPLIFT COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL FEATURE
Great shout out from CPS for Uplift Community High School! Read the full article here. Learn more about Uplift here.
UPTOWN BRANCH LIBRARY WINTER PROGRAMMING
Check out the website here for more information on upcoming programming.
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JOB LISTINGS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Find up-to-date job listings here, and find more information about employment & volunteer resources here.
CTA IS HIRING
Find more information here.
CPS IS HIRING
Find more information here.
DCASE GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Find more information here.
IHDA MORTGAGE RELIEF
Applications open from November 1st, 2022 to January 31st, 2023.
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced it is reopening a mortgage assistance program designed to assist homeowners financially impacted by the pandemic on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) provides up to $30,000 in mortgage assistance to eligible homeowners — paid directly to the servicer, taxing body or other approved entity — while homeowners work to regain their financial footing. Whether homeowners have a mortgage, a reverse mortgage, or are mortgage-free, the program can fund past due housing payments and up to three months of prospective mortgage payments. The program is free and funds do not need to be repaid. Application, program information and updates can be found at illinoishousinghelp.org. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. View the full press release here.
SENIOR CENTERS
Senior residents of the 46th Ward who are looking to beat the heat are encouraged to visit any of the Department of Family and Support Services Senior Center locations which operate Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
- Northeast (Levy) Senior Center | 2019 W. Lawrence Avenue | 312-744-0784
- Edgewater Satellite Senior Center | 5917 N. Broadway | 312-742-5323
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PUBLIC SAFETY
CTA SAFETY UPDATES
As part of its continued efforts to enhance the security of riders and its employees, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced the completion of work to install new security camera monitors in every Customer Assistant (CA) booth across the system. This project is the latest in a series of initiatives deployed in the last month since the introduction of the “Meeting the Moment: Transforming CTA’s Post-Pandemic Future” – a multi-pronged Action Plan for improving rider experiences to ensure that public transportation is the first choice of travel throughout the region. Find more information here.
HOME & BUSINESS PROTECTION PROGRAM
If you live in or operate a business in Chicago you can now apply to receive reimbursement for your security cameras and other security devices. Since the offer is "first-come, first serve," we encourage people who want to buy cameras to do so now. Learn more here. You may qualify for free cameras based on your income, find more information here.
PUBLIC SAFETY TIPS & INFORMATION
Click here for more 46th Ward public safety tips, including how to make a 911 call.
UPDATES ON THE LATEST COMMUNITY ALERTS
If you have any questions about past crimes, please contact the 19th District CAPS Office at 312-744-0064 or the 20th District CAPS Office at 312-742-8770. Click here for more up-to-date information on the latest community alerts.
19th DISTRICT (south of Lawrence)
E: CAPS019District@chicagopolice.org
P: 312-744-0064
See the Beat Meeting listing below for the Zoom meeting I.D. number and passcode.
20th DISTRICT (north of Lawrence)
E: CAPS020District@chicagopolice.org
P: 312-744-8714
Click here to join a 20th District CAPS meeting.
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