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Robert W. Fioretti
Alderman, 2nd Ward
View
our web site:
Call: (312) 263-9273
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2nd Ward
Free Legal Resource Clinic
On
the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
you may come to the Committeeman's
Office,
721 S. Western Ave.,
between 4:30 and 6 p.m.
for free legal referrals.
This service is provided
to 2nd Ward residents on my
behalf. Please call to
confirm: (312)
263-9273.
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Helpful Links for
Timely Topics
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New
Park Planned for South Loop
Resident-Friendly
and Dog-Friendly Areas Included
Chicago
Park District planners and the contracted architects of Altamanu
Inc. presented two plan concpets recently to Ald. Fioretti and
neighbors during a public meeting held in the 1st District Chicago
Police Community Room.
The new park at Sixteenth Street
and Wabash Avenue, 1629 S. Wabash Ave., is in the early stages
of development wherein we are asking for community input on concept
designs. Our anticipated
schedule is to complete design over the winter and to begin
construction sometime in the summer of 2011. This schedule is
subject to many variables and could likely
change.
Park
concept "A" is show above. Park concept "B" is show below. For more
information and to make comments, please email the project team
at: 1629Wabash@gmail.com
To
help keep this project on schedule, please provide your comments by
December 20, 2010. Please note there will be additional, future
opportunities for your input as this project develops.
Site context: The new park site is located at 1611 to
1629 S. Wabash Ave. The total site is approximately 1.1 acres. It
is currently vacant property bordered on the north by True Rock
Ministries and on the south by private commercial property, which
will be a new restaurant. Wabash Avenue borders the west side of
the site and an alley borders the east.
Project goal: To develop the site into a thriving new park
that will serve the South Loop community. Based on initial
community feedback and programming needs in the community, the site
is being designed for public space to enjoy among trees
and landscaping and dog-friendly areas with modern, sanitary
designs for small dogs and for large dogs.
We
look forward to working with you to make yet another new park a
true asset to the residents of the 2nd Ward.
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Winter
Parking Ban Begins
Please
remember to watch for and follow all posted winter parking
regulations. This
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, marks the return of Chicago's annual
snow-related parking restrictions. It is one of the few things we
can all accurately predict during a Chicago winter. The City's
winter overnight parking ban imposes parking restrictions for
approximately 107 miles of Chicago's most critical arterial streets
and is enforced no matter if it snows or not.
This
seasonal ban in effect every year between Dec.1, 2010, and April 1,
2011. and between the hours of 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. It resumes on
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, at 3 a.m., which means when you go to
sleep that Tuesday night, the ban will already be in effect when
you wake up on Wednesday morning.
Complete Winter Towing
Information
Map of Arterial Routes With
Overnight Towing
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Your Donation Will Help Needy Families
Now thru Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, please bring nto the
2nd Ward Community Service Office at 429 S. Dearborn St.
for the 2nd Ward toy drive. We are particularly interested in
collecting educational and athletic gifts such as books, art
supplies, games and sports equipment. If you need help transporting a large donation of toys,
then please contact Ms. Maritza Garcia on our staff directly at
(312) 263-9273 or e-mail maritza.garcia@cityofchicago.org. Thank
you for your time and generosity.
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Mark
your calendar!
Special 2nd
Ward Days at the Shedd
9
a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday,
December 12, 2010
Sunday,
January 2, 2011
Located
in the 2nd Ward in Chicago's Museum Campus, the Shedd has scheduled
two special days for 2nd Ward residents to experience the aquarium
at discounted rates. Please enter the Shedd via the "Group
Reception Center" entrance on the south side of the building near
the bus unloading area. You will see a sign reading "Welcome 2nd
Ward Residents." Take the ramp to your right and walk up. For your
information, these Special 2nd Ward Shedd Aquarium Days
include:
- "Buy
One, Get One Free All-Access Pass" or 50 percent off a single
All-AccessPass* [Full Price: Adult: $26.95; Child: $19.95. "By One,
Get One" 2nd Ward Day Pricing: Adult: $13.50; Child (ages 3-11)
$10.]
- A
10 percent discount on all food in the Shedd restaurants and gift
store items.
- A
special wristband to identify all 2nd Ward Day guests.
- The
"Shedd Welcome" to 2nd Ward guests from Shedd interpreter prior to
first Holiday Fantasea show at 10:30 a.m.
*Note:
The All-AccessPass includes: Oceanarium, Wild Reef, Original
Galleries. *$2 per person additional for the Holiday Fantasea show.
*$4/person additional for 4-D Theater
Experience.
The
Special 2nd Ward Days at the Shedd Aquarium are available to 2nd
Ward residents with identification showing residence in the
following Zip codes: 60612, 60603, 60616, 60605, 60653, 60608,
60604, 60607, 60611, 60606, and 60601.
For more
than 80 years, our John G. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S.Lake Shore
Drive, has proudly served the City of Chicago and the World. The
Shedd is a place for communities to gather, families to create
memorable moments, grandparents to visit with grandkids and a place
for adults to reconnect with their favorite childhood memories.
A new adventure can be found each day at Shedd Aquarium. (Pacific
White-Sided Dolphin image courtesy of Shedd Aquarium.)
Click Here to Learn More about the
Shedd
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New Near West Side Clothing Store Opens
We welcome Fashionable Addictions, a clothing
store for men and women of all ages, to the 2nd Ward at 22 S.
Western Ave. Owner Dannie Seals said her store is "a boutique
without the boutique prices." Open daily except for Sunday, this
new independent business will add to the fashion viability of and
choices on the block with Shoomi shoes next door. Fashionable
Addictions will be open until midnight on Friday, Dec. 24, for
Christmas eve shopping for all last-minute Santas in the 2nd Ward.
Please call (773) 569-2536 for more information.
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Trader Joe's Coming to the South
Loop
It seems that South Loop residents have
been excited about the rumor of specialty food and
beverage retailer Trader Joe's looking at a South Loop location for
a long time. Now, Trader Joe's recent application for City business
licenses makes it official such that we can say that Trader Joe's
is planning a new Chicago location at 1147 S. Wabash Ave., at
Roosevelt Road in the historic Trailways building. With
the buildout of their store and the construction of a new,
below-ground parking area, it is anticipated this store will open
sometime in 2011.
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