32nd Ward Newsletter: August 2, 2024 | |
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Dear Scott,
If you didn't realize it, Lollapalooza has taken over the city for the weekend. We love big events, but travel can be very challenging when Lolla is in town as well as all the other street festivals and events. Make sure to sign up for CTA alerts here.
My office is hosting a paper shredding event on Monday, August 5th in the Menard's parking lot right next to our office. In the past we've hosted it right in front of our office. After listening to feedback and based on how popular it was last year, we felt this would be the best move.
Read below for more information on resurfacing projects, events, and the DNC.
Have a nice weekend!
Alderman Scott Waguespack
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Western Ave Resurfacing Project
There will be an upcoming resurfacing project on Western from Foster to George. This work is part of the Chicago Department of Transportation’s Arterial Street Resurfacing.
Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin on August 15, 2024, pending clearance from and coordination with existing utilities/railroads, and weather permitting. Bigane Paving Co. is the general contractor for this project and Wight & Company is providing resident engineering services for the Chicago Department of Transportation.
The work will include ADA sidewalk improvements, curb and gutter removal and replacement as needed for ADA and drainage compliance, pavement patching, milling and paving the existing asphalt pavement, and striping.
During construction, temporary “No Parking” signs will be periodically installed as required for each activity listed above. These temporary signs will restrict parking during working hours, while adhering to rush hour restrictions, for the completion of the work. All work on this corridor is scheduled to be completed November 20, 2024.
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Resurfacing Project on Diversey from
Western to Leavitt
This work is part of the Chicago Department of Transportation’s Arterial Street Resurfacing Project Central Area in the 32nd Ward.
Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin as of July 29, 2024, pending clearance from and coordination with existing utilities and weather permitting. MAT Construction is the general contractor for this project and Milhouse Engineering and Construction is providing resident engineering services for the Chicago Department of Transportation.
The work will include structural concrete repair work on the bridge, then followed by ADA sidewalk improvements, curb and gutter removal and replacement, milling and paving the existing asphalt pavement, and striping.
During construction, temporary “No Parking” signs will be periodically installed as required for each activity listed above. These temporary signs will restrict parking during working hours, while adhering to rush hour restrictions, for the completion of the work. All work on this corridor is estimated to be completed by October 15, 2024.
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Temporary Reroute on Damen Ave.
August 12-13
There will be a crane will be used at 1745 N. Damen from August 12th through August 13th. North bound traffic will be routed to the south bound lane. The bike lane and parking on the west side of Damen will be vacated. All south bound traffic will be detoured and re-routed to a different street. The contractors will set up traffic control in the morning and take it down in the afternoon for the affected days. The crane's operating hours will be between 8:00 am to 2:30 pm.
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August Beat Meetings
14th Police District-
1434- August 28th, 6:30pm (New date)
Bucktown Wicker Park Library
1701 N. Milwaukee
caps.014district@chicagopolice.org
14th District Twitter
14th District CAPS- 312-744-1261
19th Police District-
1932- August 8, 6:30pm
New Life Church
1110 W. Lill
caps.019district@chicagopolice.org
19th District Twitter 19th District CAPS- 312-744-0064
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Next week, street sweeping will occur in sections 4, 5, and 6 (Roscoe Village, Hamlin Park, and West Lakeview). Please be on the lookout for signs and make sure to move your vehicle on your scheduled day (south and east sides of the street are normally done on the first day, north and west on the second; please watch for signs).
Sweepers will do more than one pass on the block in their initial cleaning, but will not come back to clean sections outside of their officially scheduled day. Please take the time to help clear the curb in front of your property to keep the sewers flowing well. Please do not sweep landscaping debris into the street; debris should be bagged and put in the alley by your trash cans. Piles of leaves and heavy garbage also clog the sweepers and will cause significant delays. Other large objects like branches and metal will also damage the sweepers, so please remove them from curbs.
Residents can view street sweepers in real time using the Sweeper Tracker online tool.
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Saturday-Sunday, August 10 & 11, 2024
(Rehearsal on Friday, August 9)
North Ave. Beach and along the Lakefront
10:30am-3pm Both Days FREE Admission
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Reminder: NDLSD Public Open House Announcement | |
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Waste Less in WPB
Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the extension of their composting program with WasteNot Compost! Beginning in July, eligible businesses and residents within SSA #33 boundaries can sign up to receive nine months of complimentary composting services through WasteNot Compost. Click here to learn more about how you and your business can begin composting.
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SSA 33 Seeks SSA Commissioners!
ATTENTION: property owners, business owners, employees, and residents of Wicker Park Bucktown-
We are seeking ambitious, creative, organized, and opinionated community leaders to join the Commission of Special Service Area #33 – the improvement district of the Wicker Park Bucktown business corridors. SSA #33 plays a pivotal role in streetscaping, landscaping, sidewalk snow removal, marketing, public art, aesthetics, safety, and more.
If you own or rent a PIN-holding property in SSA #33 along the business corridors of Ashland, Damen, Division, Milwaukee, North, or Western and like the idea of spending local tax dollars on improvements and services that benefit the entire community, come joins us. Multiple slots on the Commission are open. If you think you have the passion and ideas to keep Wicker Park Bucktown thriving, read more and apply here.
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Stay Up to Date with the Democratic National Convention Alerts and Street Closures! | |
Alderman Scott Waguespack
2657 North Clybourn
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 248-1330
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