Next Meeting: October 8

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Tuesday, October 8
St. Alphonsus Church basement
1429 W. Wellington
Doors open at 7
Meeting starts at 7:30

The weather for Tuesday is set to be somewhat appropriate for fall, with a waxing crescent moon. It will be a perfect evening to come out and meet with your neighbors.

On the agenda:

  • State Representative Ann M. Williams
    Now in her 2nd term, Ms. Williams will update the membership on various issues including Education budget cuts and available TIF funds, marriage equality and, of course, the $100 million unfunded pension liability
  • Dog Training Center – Special Use Permit at Barry/Ashland strip mall.
    Murguia ZR Chicago.LLC, d/b/a Zoom Room Chicago has applied for a special use with the Zoning Board of Appeals for the property located at 3055 N. Ashland Ave., so as to allow the property to be used as a self-contained dog training facility.

We may also hear from the management of the Diag Bar, regarding changes they’ve made since our last meeting. According to Alderman Waguespack’s office, there was a hearing resulting in fines for the bar and promises of corrective measures:

1. Removed the speakers from the patio
2. Ordered another dumpster and has scheduled an extra pick up
3. Ordered “Respect your neighbors” signs
4. Power washed the alley
5. Has disconnected the subwoofers and had a sound person check the bass level
6. Will hire some guys to p/u trash near the bar

What happened at the last meeting?  It’s covered in the October newsletter.

Free Flu Shot October 4

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superstickiesAlderman Scott Waguespack is partnering with the Chicago Public Health Department to host a FREE flu vaccination clinic. Come to the 32nd Ward Office at 2657 N. Clybourn on Friday, October 4th anytime between 9 am and 3 pm. No appointment needed! Please call 773-248-1330 if you have any questions. Stay healthy this season! Remember, you cannot get the flu from a flu shot.

 

Speed cameras coming to the neighborhood

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During his State of the Ward & State of the City presentation, Alderman Scott Waguespack mentioned that that there will be two speed camera locations in our neighborhood. The first will be at Barry & Ashland, by Burley School.

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The other is in a less obvious location, at the corner of Fullerton and Ashland.  Why?  Nestled off the alley and behind the medical building on the corner, there’s a small park.  According to The Expired Meter, “The city’s Children’s Safety Zone Program allows for speed cameras to be installed within 1/8 of a mile of a school or park.”

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What will a ticket cost?  “Drivers caught by the cameras going 6-10 mph over the limit will get a $35 violation notice in the mail, while those exceeding the speed limit by 11 or more will be fined $100. Enforcement hours around schools will be between 7 AM and 7 PM Monday through Friday, while parks will be enforced by the cameras from 6 AM to 11 PM seven days a week.”

The speed limit on Ashland Ave is 30 MPH.

September is Membership Renewal Time

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So, it’s September.  Still warm enough to barbecue but too dark at 7:30 to tell if the the meat is done or burned.  September also marks the return of South Lakeview Neighbors’ meetings.

Tuesday, September 17
St. Alphonsus Church basement
1429 W. Wellington
Doors open at 7
Meeting starts at 7:30

This meeting will feature 32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack and his annual State of the Ward presentation. There’s a lot happening around here (BRT on Ashland, Target, street crime, DIVVY, etc) so bring your questions and comments and talk directly to our link to the City Council.

Other news:

  • The September newsletter is available for download.  We’re looking for some help with a potential redesign of the newsletter and SLN logo. If you’re a graphic designer and would like to volunteer some time and ideas, please contact us.
  • Traditionally, the September meeting is where folks renew their SLN membership.  If you’d like to renew at the meeting, please come at 7-ish and bring a check payable to “South Lakeview Neighbors”.  Due to poor signal strength in the church, we cannot accept credit cards at the meeting.  Membership fees are $10/person. The senior rate (60 and over) is $5.  We can also accept payments via Paypal on this site or you may try our new and still-in-beta online membership system.
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