A celebration of world cultures featuring student performances and artwork, craft stations for kids, and food from local restaurants. Annual Globalfest Mass at St. Matthias Church begins at 5pm with performances from PreK and Kindergarten classes. Doors open at 6:00pm at St. Matthias School. Adults $17, kids 3+ $10 (includes food, beverages available for purchase).

UPDATE / 15 May, 2013:

Spring is definitely in bloom at Legion Park! The sight of bright tulips at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Peterson Avenue signal the beginning of some well-deserved warm weather. The construction site that is the backdrop of this welcoming park will soon fade away as the Peterson Sewer Project is in its final stretch, with completion taking place in mid-June. Your patience and cooperation during this trying time has been greatly appreciated. The residents of the area will benefit tremendously from this extensive project as the new pipes should alleviate the issue of basement flooding.

UPDATE / 7 May, 2013:

Due to unforeseen delays, the Peterson Sewer Project construction will continue through mid June, 2013. In an effort to alleviate the congestion that the construction has caused in the area of Bryn Mawr and Kedzie, the stop signs at Virginia and Bryn Mawr and Spaulding and Bryn Mawr have been temporarily removed. If the removal of these signs becomes a traffic hazard, we will consider the option of replacing the signs. These signs will be reinstalled as soon as the construction process ends.

We apologize for the inconvenience this project has caused, but are confident that this $12-million-improvement will help to eliminate the flooding of many basements in the future.

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UPDATE / 18 April, 2013:

Please be advised that beginning Monday, April 22 or Tuesday, April 23, 2013, traffic control will be put in place on Lincoln Avenue to reduce traffic lanes to the east. This part of the project should take approximately 7 to 12 business days.

UPDATE / 11 March, 2013:

The Peterson Avenue Sewer Project is moving right along with work beginning West of Lincoln Avenue at the bridge during the first two weeks of April, 2013. The intersection will remain open and lane closures will continue. The project is expected to be completed on May 24, 2013.

UPDATE / 5 March, 2013:

The Peterson Avenue Sewer Project is moving right along with work beginning West of Lincoln Avenue at the bridge during the first two weeks of April, 2013. The intersection will remain open and lane closures will continue. The project is expected to be completed on May 24, 2013.

We will continue to update you as more information becomes available.

UPDATE / 8 February, 2013:

Please be aware that the sidewalk on the south side of Peterson Avenue between the bridge over the North Shore Channel and Lincoln Avenue will be closed in order to perform construction work. Pedestrians are asked to use the north sidewalk on Peterson Avenue as an alternate. Attached is a drawing to illustrate where the work zone is and where pedestrians should walk as an alternate. Pedestrians are asked to cross Peterson Avenue at Jersey Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. There are “SIDEWALK CLOSED” signs as well as barricades to alert pedestrians. The sidewalk will be closed for the next few months.

Estimated completion for the entire sewer project is approximately May of 2013. As always, we appreciate your patience and cooperation.

UPDATE / 2 January, 2013:

Please be advised that Peterson Avenue has been reopened to its original traffic configuration of two lanes in both directions from Whipple Avenue/Sacramento Avenue to the east. This has allowed for the CTA #84 bus to resume its normal route.

The completion date for the entire project is still estimated to be in May of 2013. We will keep you informed as more updates become available.
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UPDATE / 30 November, 2012:

Please be aware that beginning Monday, December 3rd, traffic at California Avenue and Peterson Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction due to a sewer connection and restoration of the pavement at the intersection. Traffic will shift to the northbound lane to the east curb line and the southbound lane to the west curb line, as the work zone will be in the center of the roadway. This orientation will remain in place for about one week.

The following week traffic will shift to both the northbound lane and southbound lane to the center of the roadway, side by side, while the work zone will be on the outside lanes. This orientation will also last about one week.

Please see the attached exhibit for more clarification.

Temporary traffic configurations (PDF)

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The Department of Water Management has begun installing new sewer pipes in W. Peterson Avenue, from North Shore Channel to N. Artesian Avenue, and in N. Fairfield Avenue, from W. Peterson Avenue to W. Devon Avenue.

The job is expected to be complete by mid to late December. Restoration of the damaged streets/parkways will be completed in late May 2013.

Peterson, North Shore Channel to Western – The east bound traffic lane will be closed, and one lane of traffic in each direction on the north side (west bound) of Peterson will be maintained.

Fairfield, Peterson to Devon – Fairfield will be closed to “through traffic” during working hours (7:00 am to 5:00 pm). Local traffic will be allowed at all times and one lane will be left open after working hours.

On April 22 Jamieson Elementary School held a fun event with every student showing their appreciation for the Earth. To show their appreciation, students made pinwheels and planted them in front of our school garden where everyone could see how much of an effort we put in to show our respect for our Mother Earth. It was a lovely sight to see hundreds of pinwheels made by our students. Many people came by to look at our lovely garden.

It was also an honor to have Alderman Patrick O’Connor come and visit our school. For students, it was quite a big surprise to have our alderman come and celebrate this wonderful event with us in our small, friendly neighborhood. I’m sure this event will be embedded as part of our many memories.

Then it ended with a group picture with Alderman O’Connor and a group of second graders. It was a great day to say the least and it ended with great success. Jamieson is really proud to have shown such great spirit on Earth Day.

Please make sure to bring the following with you:

• Renewal form or state vehicle registration card to confirm your vehicle plate, make, model and VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
• Proof of Residency

Current vehicle stickers expire June 30 and enforcement begins on July 16.

Feel free to contact our service office with any questions you may have at 773-769-1140.

You may also purchase your sticker online at www.ChiCityClerk.com.

See also: Year-Round City Vehicle Sticker ordinance approved

• Mathiasson Award for Community Service in Andersonville: Marlies Stanton, owner of the Swedish Bakery
• Health and Service Organization of the Year: Cheetah Gym
• Retailer of the Year: In Fine Spirits
• Good Neighbor Award: Hamburger Mary’s
• Restaurant/Bar of the year: Lady Gregory’s
• Best New Business Opened in 2012: First Slice Pie Café
• Audience Favorite Award: In Fine Spirits

Alderman O’Connor thanks the award recipients for their outstanding contribution to our community.

Mathiasson Award for Community Service in Andersonville: Marlies Stanton, owner of the Swedish Bakery

Health and Service Organization of the Year: Cheetah Gym

Best New Business Opened in 2012: First Slice Pie Café

Good Neighbor Award: Hamburger Mary’s

Retailer of the Year: In Fine Spirits

Restaurant/Bar of the year: Lady Gregory’s

As a result of those discussions, or at least subsequent to them, attorneys for Concept Charter School have contacted Alderman O’Connor’s office and have indicated that they have withdrawn this application for the site and are going to concentrate their efforts on a new location elsewhere.

Alderman O’Connor appreciates the community’s input and BCO’s willingness to meet with the school representatives and will keep the neighborhood advised about any new or subsequent proposals.

Celebrate with Chris Fascione, who will lead children into the wonderful world of literature through storytelling, mime, juggling, & comic surprise. Crafts will begin at 6:00pm followed by the show at 6:30pm.

The library is located at 5630 N. Lincoln Avenue. Please call 312-742-9590 for more information.

Please keep in mind that if some unforeseen event occurs such as an accident, the city will have to do repairs but will not replace or reimburse for plantings.

The event will take place in the driveway of our ward yard, located at 5333 N. Western Avenue, right next door to Drake and Sons Funeral Home.

For your security, all paper will be shredded on site. Please note that all large binders and binder clips need to be removed from paper.

We will also be hosting a clothing drive, benefiting the Epilepsy Foundation who partners with Savers Thrift Stores. Proceeds from items collected go to support programs and services offered to over 130,000 Chicagoland residents with epilepsy. Acceptable items include all types of clothing and apparel in any condition, including shoes, belts, bags, hats, linens and towels.

Electronic items accepted are as follows:

• all computer related equipment – no cables
• cell phones
• fax machines
• scanners
• printers/copiers
• televisions/TV’s (both working and non-working TV’s)
• DVD players
• MP3/digital music players
• PDAs
• VHS players
• Video game consoles
• Zip drives

Please feel free to call our service office with any questions you may have at 773-769-1140.

40th Ward Street Sweeping map (PDF)

Added Feature: The Sweeping Schedule has been added to the Ward Event Calendar. If you currently have a gmail account you can add the sweeping schedule to your google calendar and set-up alert reminders for yourself.

How to: Click on the Street Sweeping Event in the calendar. A pop-up window will appear, then select (copy to my calendar). You will be asked to sign-in to your gmail account. Once signed-in the Event will be added to your personal calendar automatically where you can add alerts to meet your needs.

April 1 & 2 Section 1
April 3 & 4 Section 2
April 5 & 8 Section 3
April 9 & 10 Section 4
April 11 & 12 Section 5
April 15 & 16 Section 6
April 17 & 18 Section 7
April 19 & 22 Section 8
April 23 & 24 Section 9
April 25 & 26 Section 10
April 29 & 30 Section 11

May 1 & 2 Section 12
May 3 & 6 Section 13
May 7 & 8 Section 14
May 9 & 10 Section 15
May 13 & 14 Section 16
May 15 & 16 Section 1
May 17 & 20 Section 2
May 21 & 22 Section 3
May 23 & 24 Section 4
May 28 & 29 Section 5
May 30 & 31 Section 6

June 3 & 4 Section 7
June 5 & 6 Section 8
June 7 & 10 Section 9
June 11 & 12 Section 10
June 13 & 14 Section 11
June 17 & 18 Section 12
June 19 & 20 Section 13
June 21 & 24 Section 14
June 25 & 26 Section 15
June 27 & 28 Section 16

July 1 & 2 Section 1
July 3 & 5 Section 2
July 8 & 9 Section 3
July 10 & 11 Section 4
July 12 & 15 Section 5
July 16 & 17 Section 6
July 18 & 19 Section 7
July 22 & 23 Section 8
July 24 & 25 Section 9
July 26 & 29 Section 10
July 30 & 31 Section 11

August 1 &2 Section 12
August 5 & 6 Section 13
August 7 & 8 Section 14
August 9 & 12 Section 15
August 13 & 14 Section 16
August 15 & 16 Section 1
August 19 & 20 Section 2
August 21 & 22 Section 3
August 23 & 26 Section 4
August 27 & 28 Section 5
August 29 & 30 Section 6

September 3 & 4 Section 7
September 5 & 6 Section 8
September 9 & 10 Section 9
September 11 & 12 Section 10
September 13 & 16 Section 11
September 17 & 18 Section 12
September 19 & 20 Section 13
September 23 & 24 Section 14
September 25 & 26 Section 15
September 27 & 30 Section 16

October 1 & 2 Section 1
October 3 & 4 Section 2
October 7 & 8 Section 3
October 9 & 10 Section 4
October 11 & 15 Section 5
October 16 & 17 Section 6
October 18 & 21 Section 7
October 22 &23 Section 8
October 24 &25 Section 9
October 28 & 29 Section 10
October 30 & 31 Section 11

November 1 & 4 Section 12
November 5 & 6 Section 13
November 7 & 8 Section 14
November 11 & 12 Section 15
November 13 & 14 Section 16
November 15 & 18 Section 1
November 19 & 20 Section 2
November 21 & 22 Section 3

Alley Apron
5945 N. Campbell
6458 N. Greenview
5943 N. Maplewood
5645 N. Ravenswood
5859 N. Rockwell
2014 W. Berwyn
2015 W. Berwyn
2014 W. Summerdale
2015 W. Summerdale
4806 N. Rockwell

Alley Resurfacing
6458 N. Greenview

Concrete Porous Alley
N. Talman, N. Rockwell, W. Peterson, W. Thorndale
N. Winchester, N. Wolcott, W. Winona, W. Foster
W. Albion, W. Arthur, N. Clark, N. Ravenswood

Curb and Gutter
N. Francisco, W. Hollywood (5700 North)
N. Virginia, W. Thorndale (5852 North – dead end 5200 North)
W. Peterson, N. Damen, (2000 West)
W. Rascher, N. Francisco (2900 West) N. Virginia, (3009 West)
W. Summerdale, N. Wolcott (1850 West) N. Ravenswood (1800 West)
W. Thorndale, N. Whipple (3028 West) N. Virginia (3110 West)

Miscellaneous CDOT
N. Leavitt, W. Granville (6200 North) dead end (6509 North)
6231 N. Glenwood – planting
N. Francisco, W. Bryn Mawr (5600 North) W. Hollywood (5700 North)

Sidewalk
California (Gunnison/Ainslie)

Street Bump Out
N. Glenwood, W. Thome (6232 North) N. Glenwood (6818 North)

Alley Light
1743 W. Granville

Street Resurfacing
N. Fairfield, N. Lincoln (5712 North) W. Peterson (6000 North)
N. Mozart, W. Ainslie (4912 North) W. Carmen (5100 North)
W. Balmoral, N. Winchester (1920 West)
W. Balmoral, N. Winchester (1920 West – ADA)
W. Catalpa, N. California (2800 West) N. Virginia (3015 West)
W. Gregory, N. Francisco (2900 West) N. Virginia (3021 West)
N. Artesian, W. Bryn Mawr (5600 North) W. Peterson (6000 North) ADA
W. Rascher, N. California (2800 West) N. Virginia (3009 West)

Water Main Replacement
N. Bell Avenue from West Berwyn to North Bowmanville
N. Bowmanville from W. Berwyn to N. Leavitt
N. California from W. Peterson to N. Lincoln
N. Greenview from W. Pratt to W. Devon
N. Newgard from W. Albion to W. Devon
N. Paulina from W. Thome to W. Peterson
W. Edgewater from N. Hermitage to N. Ashland
W. Farragut from N. Damen to N. Honore
W. Farragut from N. Ravenswood to N. Ashland
W. Glenlake from N. Paulina to N. Clark

Sewer Main Replacement
N. Greenview from W. Thome to W. Highland
W. Rosemont from N. Glenwood to N. Greenview
W. Rosemont from N. Glenwood to N. Glenwood

Sewer Lining
W. Balmoral from N. Washtenaw to W. California
N. California from W Argyle to W. Carmen
N. Lincoln from W. Foster to W. Ainslie
N. Lincoln from W. Ainslie to N. Western
W. North Shore from N. Lakewood to N. Glenwood

The areas of our ward that have not had blue cart recycling service will be receiving blue carts in April, 2013. Cart roll out will begin April 15 with service roll out beginning May 6. Please see attached map to review our zone schedule and for frequently asked questions. The 40th Ward falls in the yellow section of Zone 2.

Blue Cart Recycling Expansion FAQ (PDF)

Blue Cart Recycling Map (PDF)

Traffic will be allowed to flow on W. Columbia Avenue after work hours with one lane being left open for local traffic only. “No Parking” signs will be posted as needed during work hours. Cars can be parked on the street outside of work hours but must be moved in time for the work day.

Dates may change depending on weather and other factors. If there is any appreciable change, we will update you.

Repair types are limited to minor repairs that may include, but are not limited to:

• Grab bars
• Lever faucets
• Door repairs
• Carbon monoxide detectors
• Smoke detectors
• Wheelchair ramps

SARFS is for Chicago seniors who earn no more than 80 percent of the area’s medium income and are at least 60 years of age. Qualified recipients may be owners or renters residing in a one- to four-unit building (a renter must have permission from the landlord and the landlord needs to certify that he or she will not increase the rent as a direct result of SARFS improvements).

Delegate agencies, under contract to the Department of Housing and Economic Development are available to assist seniors with the following:

• Application process
• Make on-site assessments to determine service needs
• Provide limited home improvements at no cost to the applicant

Residents must provide proof of age, income, and ownership, or owner/agent approval at time of application.

Income limits:

*Income limits are based on a median family income of $75,800 for Chicago Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Supporting Information
Reverse Mortgage