Donate books for CPS students in the Chicago Cubs Toyota Prius Lot, 1106 West Waveland Avenue

With Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students continuing to learn virtually, it is critical to build at-home libraries to increase independent reading time, especially in homes with limited financial resources.

To support students in Lakeview-area CPS schools, the Chicago Cubs and Cubs Charities are hosting a drive-in book drive for community members to drop off new and gently used books in the Toyota Prius Lot from noon to 3 p.m. CST Saturday, November 7. Books should be appropriate for students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, including books suitable for primary grades, novels appropriate for middle school and books in Spanish for elementary school students. Please note community members will not need to leave their cars to donate books in the Toyota Prius Lot, located across from the Cubs’ front office building on Waveland Avenue.

If you can’t make it to the drive, the Cubs Store at Gallagher Way will accept book donations between Friday, October 30, through Sunday, November 15. The Cubs Store is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST. Members of the community who donate books at the Book Drive or the Cubs Store at Gallagher will receive a 20% discount to redeem at the Cubs Store at Gallagher Way.

Drive-In Flu Shot Event

Good morning,

The offices of Rep. Yoni Pizer, Sen. Sara Feigenholtz, Rep. Ann Williams, MWRD Commissioner Kim Neely DuBuclet, and County Commissioner Bridget Degnen invite you and your organization to participate in our Drive-In Flu Shot event, begin held on Sunday, November 8th at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Center parking lot, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

At the event, participants will be able to queue in their cars to receive a free flu shot, provided they wear a mask or face covering and present their insurance card.

Please share the promotional flyer attached with your newsletter and/or social media audiences, so that we can best promote the event and ensure the most people get vaccinated this flu season!

RSVP here.

Best, Cameron Rich 12th District Office of State Rep. Yoni Pizer 3223 N. Sheffield Ave. Suite A (773) 348-8974

Understanding the Cycle of Violence, Orders of Protection and Domestic Violence Resources

Hello Community Partner,

This Thursday, October 29 at 5:30 pm, our office will be cohosting Understanding the Cycle of Violence, Orders of Protection and Domestic Violence Resources with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office’s Community Justice Center and State Representative Yoni Pizer. Community partner Apna Ghar will also present at this event.

We encourage you to attend this event and to spread the word to your various clients and partners so that we can continue to spread awareness and resources surrounding domestic violence.

If you are interested in attending this virtual event, please register here. A flyer is also attached for your distribution.

Thank you in advance for your interest and for spreading the word!

Kylie Ruscheinski
Director of Educational Affairs & Park Services
Alderman James Cappleman
Ward 46
4544 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
773-878-4646
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October 13th Meeting Agenda

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

ELVN will hold its monthly meeting on Zoom on October 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Please note the time). If you wish to attend, please send an e-mail to Michael Zink at mizink9@hotmail.com for details. The Agenda is below. I hope to see you then.

—Michael

  1. Call to order
  2. Congressional Update-Office of Congressman Quigley
  3. State Senate Update-Office of Sen. Feigenholtz
  4. State Representative Update-Office of Rep. Pizer
  5. County Commissioner Bridget Gainer
  6. 46th Ward Update
  7. 44th Ward Update
  8. Cubs Update
  9. Treasurer’s Report
  10. Crime Update
  11. New Business/Old Business
    1. Get In The Kitchen-License Application
    2. 3660 N. Lake Shore Drive Project
    3. Seminary Shared Street Project-Chester Kropidlowski​
    4. Next meeting is November 10, 2020 on Zoom
  12. Adjournment/Closed Session

North Lake Shore Drive Study Public Input Opportunity

Help us continue to improve North Lake Shore Drive!

Let your voice be heard! The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Chicago Department of Transportation invite you to provide feedback concerning the improvement of U.S. 41 (North Lake Shore Drive) from Grand Avenue to Hollywood Avenue in Chicago. Since the last public meeting, the project team has evaluated criteria and narrowed the range of alternatives. We want to hear from you! Due to ongoing health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Public Meeting (#4) will be conducted online through an interactive website. There are multiple opportunities to provide feedback!

Interactive Website

We have created a clearinghouse of materials, interactive exhibits, and an audio-visual presentation to provide a refresher on the project and help you review project updates. The interactive site is live.

Input can be provided through the interactive website in multiple ways:

  • Use the interactive map to comment and provide input on the proposed improvements
  • Complete a survey to tell us how you use the Drive and lakefront and share your priorities
  • Review the project exhibits and leave notes in the comment area
  • Sign up for a small group discussion with the project team
Virtual Public Meeting Flyer (English, pdf)Download
Virtual Public Meeting Flyer (Spanish, pdf)Download

Written comments can be submitted through the interactive website, project website, or mailed to the project team. Comments received by November 9, 2020 will become part of the official public meeting record.

Sincerely,

The North Lake Shore Drive Project Team

Please stay up to date with the project with the social media links below and our website.

Remote Learning Practices Forum

Majority leader Greg Harris & Representative Yoni Pizer invite you to a virtual event with CPS administrators, policy experts, and community stakeholders to address the challenges and potential solutions regarding remote learning curriculum.

September 30, 2020 | 6pm

RSVP via Google Form for the Zoom Link.

With special guests:

  • Pr. Patrina Singleton, Brenneman Elementary
  • Social worker Jakub Faron & counselor Olivia Haas
  • Courtenay Language Arts Center
  • Cassandra Kaczocha, Illinois Raise Your Hand

Join us for our final event of the season!

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

The Neighborhood Grounds Crew will get together one final time for the season on Saturday October 3, 2020 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The details are below. If you plan to attend and you have not already sent an RSVP to the Cubs, please send one to Michael Zink at mizink9@hotmail.com with the names of any friends or family members who will join you. Thank you as always to the Cubs for their work in organizing the event!

Saturday, October 3, 2020

9:30 AM -11:30 AM

Meet at Wilton & Waveland

Please bring your own gloves. Wear your Grounds Crew shirt and a mask.We will supply bags.

We kindly request an RSVP for this event. Please e-mail Michael Zink at mizink9@hotmail.com if you plan to attend and include the names of any friends or family who will join you.

Thank you for your support of the Neighborhood Grounds Crew!

ELVN Seeks Director Nominations

Dear friends and neighbors,

The Executive Committee of East Lake View Neighbors seeks to appoint a Director to fill the recent vacancy created by a Director’s resignation. A Director must be a member of ELVN, who is someone current in the annual ELVN dues payment and resides, owns real estate, and/or conducts business within the boundaries of ELVN. As a reminder, the boundaries of ELVN are:

  • North: W. Irving Park Road
  • South: W. Addison Street from N. Clark Street to 700 W. Addison Street, and W. Belmont Avenue from 700 W. Belmont Avenue to Lake Michigan
  • East: Lake Michigan
  • West: N. Clark Street from W. Irving Park Road to Addison Street, and the 700 W. demarcation from Addison Street to Belmont Avenue (including both sides of Elaine Place)

The appointed Director will hold office until the next Annual Meeting in spring 2021, will be put to a vote of the Members at the spring 2021 Annual Meeting and, if elected at the spring 2021 Annual Meeting, will hold the unexpired term of such person’s predecessor in office which expires spring 2022.

If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else to be considered for an appointment as a Director of ELVN, please submit such nominations to Michael Zink at mizink9@hotmail.com.

September 15th, 2020 agenda

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

ELVN will hold its monthly meeting on Zoom on September 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Please note the time change). If you wish to attend, please send an e-mail to Michael Zink at mizink9@hotmail.com for details. The Agenda is below. I hope to see you then.

—Michael

  1. Call to order
  2. Congressional Update-Office of Congressman Quigley
  3. State Senate Update-Office of Sen. Feigenholtz
  4. State Representative Update-Office of Rep. Pizer
  5. County Commissioner Bridget Gainer
  6. 46th Ward Update
  7. 44th Ward Update
  8. Cubs Update
  9. Treasurer’s Report
  10. Crime Update
  11. New Business/Old Business
    1. Howard Brown-1023 W. Irving Park
    2. Neighborhood Grounds Crew Pitch In for the Parks
    3. Seminary Shared Street Project-Chester Kropidlowski
    4. Next meeting is October 13, 2020 on Zoom
  12. Adjournment/Closed Session

Kelly Park Volunteer Clean-Up Effort

Saturday, September 5th • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT

John H. Kelly Park • 3800 N. Seminary Avenue

Chicago’s parks need you to pitch in!

This summer, the Chicago Parks Foundation is leading a citywide volunteer initiative to help keep the parks clean. In partnership with the Chicago Park District and our communities, we look forward to coming together to pitch in for the parks.

Over the past few months, park budgets have been stretched and there are fewer seasonal employees. The Chicago Parks Foundation is providing cleanup supplies and safety guidelines throughout the city to help support the parks’ ongoing maintenance. Please join us and share the park love!

The Chicago Parks Foundation is the 501c3 partner of the Chicago Parks.

How it works

  1. REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER at the park(s) of your choice by selecting the dates/times you will show up to volunteer.

  2. SHOW UP SAFELY! Cleanup supplies will be provided for you onsite, and you can do your part by:

    • wearing a face mask/covering (required at all times; supplies are limited, please bring your own!)
    • sticking to a group of fifty (50) people or less and consciously practicing physical distancing
    • wearing protective gloves and avoiding hazardous materials like glass and needles
    • review the full Volunteer Safety Guidelines prior to your cleanup
    • if you are feeling unwell or exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms at the time of your cleanup, please stay home – no need to alert us!

  3. Check back on the Chicago Parks Foundation’s website throughout the summer as more parks sign up to join us and additional dates/times are listed, or contact info@chicagoparksfoundation.org about organizing a cleanup effort for your park.