Let's Go Cubbies!

Hi <<First Name>>,

The Cubs will kick off their first home baseball game tonight at Wrigley Field and we can fully expect another very exciting season. Due to the game and a significant amount of construction in the area, please be mindful that there will likely be more traffic congestion than in previous years.

Additionally, since some Cub fans rely on metered parking that can be renewed via their phone, LAZ has started a pilot program that will place a surge on meter rates from $2 per hour to $4 per hour at 1,100 metered parking spaces around Wrigley Field during stadium events. This pricing starts roughly two hours before the start of a Cubs home game or other special event and lasts for seven hours thereafter. The affected area roughly includes the streets between Irving Park Road, Southport, Belmont and Broadway

Make sure to visit WrigleyField.com and Cubs.com for updates throughout the year about changes in game times, special events, updates and neighborhood news.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email or call my Ward Office at 773-878-4646.

Best,

NEWS

OPEN OFFICE HOURS EVERY MONDAY EVENING

Come see Ald. Cappleman any Monday from 5pm - 7pm to address any of your concerns, questions or ideas you might have to make the community better.

ALD. CAPPLEMAN WILL COME TO YOU
Ald. Cappleman visits community organizations and large apartment buildings all the time. If your organization would like to meet with him, contact the 46th Ward Office to schedule a time for him to come by and speak with your group. You can email info@james46.org or call 773-878-4646 to schedule a visit.

HAVE 311 REQUESTS OR QUESTIONS?
Go to the 46th Ward website to request city services or get answers to your questions about your neighborhood or the city overall.

GET TEXT & EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS OF STREET SWEEPING
Click here to register for email and text message alerts, or subscribe to your calendar feed. Please note that last year's alert subscriptions do not carry over. You must resubscribe to receive alerts this year. Click here to go to the 46th Ward website for a map and schedule for 2017.

CTA SEEKING TENANT FOR THE GERBER BUILDING
The Gerber Building, located at 4620 N. Broadway, is a long, one-story Beaux Arts-style building that formerly functioned as the primary entrance to the elevated Wilson Red Line station. The rehab is restoring the façade to its original 1923 appearance, preserving its historic character while also adapting the interior for a new use. Click here for more information.

NEW PHONE APP THAT NOTIFIES YOU OF PARK EVENTS
To take advantage of all the many events happening in and around our parks, click here to download My Chi Parks, a phone app that will give you details of upcoming events. Parks in the 46th Ward include Clarendon Park Community Center and Gill Park.

GOLDEN DINERS PROGRAM AT LAKE VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
In a joint program with the City of Chicago Department on Aging, Lake View Presbyterian Church hosts the Golden Diners Program each weekday at 11:30 am. Senior Citizens ages 60 and older come from all around to enjoy a hot meal at a reasonable price and the company of others from the community. Activities are provided several days a week including exercise, crafts, bingo, movies, and celebrations. Their Parish Nurse, Sue Cox, is on-hand to consult with seniors about housing and health issues. On Wednesdays, seniors are joined at lunch by their Lake View Academy high school students for some inter-generational conversation.

PURCHASING PARKING PERMITS ONLINE
For your convenience, you can purchase parking permits online at the City Clerk's Office. The permits typically arrive in less than 5 business days. Click here for more information.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES FOR THE FORMER MARYVILLE CONSTRUCTION SITE
Construction on the former Maryville site is moving at a fast pace. The 46th Ward website provides you with the latest update on many questions you may have on the construction.

UTILIZING THE 46TH WARD WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION & EVENTS
The Ward website (jame46.org) offers a lot of information and also lists events happening here and around the City. You can also find updated information about various development projects as well.

EVENTS

CAPS MEETINGS
Beats 1914
When: Wed, April 12 at 7pm
Where: Clarendon Park Community Center, 4501 N. Clarendon
Beat 2024
When: Thur, April 20 at 7pm
Where: Margate Park Fieldhouse, 4921 N. Marine Drive

CITY'S ANNUAL CLEAN & GREEN
When: Saturday, April 22
You and your neighbors can make a difference by volunteering for Chicago's citywide Clean & Green Day of Service. Call 311 to register or click here.

CELEBRATING EARTH DAY AT CLARENDON PARK
When: Saturday, April 22 from 9am - Noon
Where: Clarendon Park Community Center, 4501 N. Clarendon
Click here to register to volunteer at the park on Earth Day to help us welcome Spring and spruce up the park after a long winter. Volunteer activities will include trash pick-up around the fields and field house, repainting of park benches, fixing garden fencing and cleaning up the bocce ball court. The Clarendon Park Community Garden Group will be hosting a planting table, that will show kids how to reuse containers to make safe growing environments for plants. You will also see the gardeners get their plots started for 2017 and do the first turning of the Soil Center Compost bin.

IMPROVING CPD STANDARDS
When: Tuesday, April 25 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: Sullivan High School at 6631 N. Bosworth
The Chicago Police Department Superintendent’s Community Policing Advisory Panel are asking residents of Chicago to engage and share ideas on the future of CPD’s community policing efforts to build trust between the Department and residents they serve. There will be 3 listening sessions, and the closest one for 46th Ward residents will be at 6631 N. Bosworth. Comments collected through the Town Hall session and online portal will be used by the Panel to inform recommendations for the Police Department to strengthen community policing efforts and create mutual strategies to fight crime and build trust. You can also provide comments by clicking here.

STATE OF UPTOWN ADDRESS
When: Thursday, May 4 at Noon
Where: Wilson Abbey, 935 W. Wilson
Uptown United is sponsoring the annual State of Uptown Address. The keynote speaker is Ramona Thomas, Ph.D., who is the founder of My Chocolate Soul. Aldermen James Cappleman (46), Ameya Pawer (47), and Harry Osterman (48) will be speaking, along with State Rep. Greg Harris. Click here to register for this event.

EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The One Summer Chicago Program returns to provide over 30,000 job and internship opportunities this summer for youth ages 14 to 24 from neighborhoods across the city. Click here for more information and to apply now.

NORTHSIDE WORKFORCE CENTER
Located at 4060 N. Broadway, Suite 600, staff members at the Northside Workforce Center are able to assist you in finding resources for your job search, career preparation, and work support such as financial aid, child care and much more. This is a free service for Illinois residents. Click here for more information.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
CPS high school seniors who graduate with a 3.0 GPA and who test completion-ready math and English are able to pursue a degree or certificate at City Colleges at no cost - free tuition and books. Click here for more information.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR CHA RESIDENTS
Beyond City Colleges of Chicago, CHA offers scholarships to 2 & 4 year colleges. To apply, click here. If you're asked for a "program key", the answer is CHA.

PAID SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CHA YOUTH
Applications for CHA's Paid Summer Youth Opportunities are now available through May 14. There's something to meet the interest of all youth and young adults ages 12 - 24 this summer. Click here to apply now.

PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION

Are you curious about crime trends in your neighborhood? The Chicago Tribune breaks out three types of crime: property, violent, and quality of life. Click here to view crime trends listed in your neighborhood of Lakeview or Uptown.

WARD INFORMATION

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IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
If you know of someone with any concerns about their immigration status or require legal protection, please refer them to the following resources for assistance. Since President Trump's travel ban, some people are now afraid to get health care and have anxiety about going to work and school due to their immigration status. There are many people available to help.
Asian Human Services
Heartland Alliance
RefugeeOne