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Weekly Update from Your Alderman: Public Safety Update, Mayor Emanuel Attends Argyle Night Market, Little Library Build Day, Andersonville Sidewalk Sale and much more!
July 25, 2014
Dear Neighbor,
 
On Tuesday, I sent a public safety update regarding the fatal shooting of Demond Parnell on the 5200 block of North Kenmore. Initially, the Chicago Police Department believed this was a gang-related shooting. That is no longer the case. The Chicago Police Department continues to investigate this shooting, and believes that Mr. Parnell was the intended target of the shooting with the motive still unknown.
 
Mr. Parnell grew up in the Edgewater and Rogers Park communities. Mr. Parnell’s mother is an Edgewater resident and our thoughts and prayers are with her as she grieves the loss of her son. I have met with the Parnell family and have expressed my deepest condolences on behalf of myself and our entire community.
 
I know that so many of you wonder what can be done to end the violence. It is the question that is in the forefront of my mind at all times. As your alderman, I fight this battle on two fronts. First, I continue to engage in a dialogue with our criminal justice system to seek answers on how to prevent future violence, and punish those who choose to terrorize our communities. During the past week, I met with Mayor Emanuel, Police Superintendent McCarthy, and numerous Commanders and Area Coordinators within the Chicago Police Department, and have been in communication with the States Attorney’s office about additional resources that will help make our community safer. Second, my office will continue to engage the community. We have and will continue to host community outreach events – both to provide a positive presence on our streets, and to provide the youth of our community a healthy alternative to gangs.
 
The message is clear- we must all work together to stop the violence. I truly believe that together and unified, we can make a positive impact. If you would like to get involved, please contact me at Harry@48thward.org or 773-784-5277. I invite your questions, concerns and participation in facing these difficult challenges.  

As part of our Summer Nights programming, we engaged with hundreds of community members and youth this week from the annual Ice Cream Social in Cedar playlot, meeting with One Summer Chicago students in the Argyle Satellite Office, hosting Pitch Perfect in Senn Park and joining with over 100 youth for recreational activities at our weekly CAPS Night Out.

 

 
In my conversations this week with Mayor Rahm Emanuel, I invited him to visit the Argyle Night Market and our inaugural "PlayStreets," hosted by Chinese Mutual Aid Association. Last night, Mayor Emanuel attended the Night Market and met and talked with many community members. I met with him privately to discuss the pressing safety concerns facing neighbors, families and youth in our community and around the city of Chicago.
 
Join Edgewater Reads, my office and volunteers from Groupon for a Little Free Library Community Build Day tomorrow from 9am - 12pm in the Senn Campus parking lot. Build your own or help build neighbors'! Materials and tools will be provided. Also, tomorrow there will be two Storytimes in the Parks tomorrow at 10:00am at Thorndale Community Garden & Cochran Playlot. See this week's "Edgewater Reads" update for more information!

The annual Andersonville Sidewalk Sale is this weekend! Friday - Sunday, 5000 - 5800 N. Clark. Click here for a list of participating businesses. Also, Eco-Andersonville is taking over Olive Street today from 4pm - 10pm and turning it into the neighborhood's newest public park; complete with plants, trees, public seating, games, food, music and whole lot more. Click here for a full schedule.

Edge Fest is only one week away! See this week's "Ward Update" to help plan and prepare for the festival.

Sincerely,
Harry Osterman
Alderman, 48th Ward
Summer Nights Programming 

48th Ward Summer Nights is a series of events through Edgewater, Uptown and Andersonville promoting a safe, positive and fun summer. All of the events are free and open to the public. The goals of the these events are to build community, meet new neighbors and improve safety. Last year, with the help of many community partners, we hosted over 80 events. This year’s calendar has grown to almost 100 events, including many new & exciting programs! Our 48th Ward Summer Nights is the most updated source of our Summer Nights programming, click here to check it out! 
 
Events This Week: 
Friday, July 25
  • 7-9pm:  CPD: Showcase in the Park (Berger Park - 6205 N. Sheridan)
Saturday, July 26
  • 9am-10:30am: Gateway Gardens Improvement (Hollywood/Magnolia/Ridge)
  • 10am-11:00am: Taproot: Garden Games & Lessons for All! (Winthrop Harmony Arts Garden)
  • 3pm-6pm: Ice Cream Social (Berger Park- 6205 N Sheridan)
  • 3:00pm-5:00pm: Culture Jam Saturdays at Buttercup Park (Buttercup Park- 4901 N. Sheridan)
Sunday, July 27
  • 12pm-7pm: One Long Table- Block Party (6000 block N. Kenmore)
Monday, July 28
  • 7:15pm-8pm: Yoga on the Beach (Kathy Osterman Beach)
Tuesday, July 29
  • 6:00pm-8:30pm: Teen Tuesdays in Buttercup Park (Buttercup Park, 4901 N. Sheridan)
  • 8:30pm-11pm: 48th Ward Movie Fest - Mamma Mia (Alamo Shoes Parking Lot)
Wednesday, July 30
  • 5:00pm-8:00pm: CAPS Night Out (Swift School, 5900 N. Winthrop)
  • 7:30pm-9:00pm: Gateway Gardens Improvement (Hollywood/Magnolia/Ridge)
Thursday, July 31
  • 11am-3pm: CPD: Craftmobile at Senn Park (Senn Park)
  • 5:00pm-9pm: Argyle Night Market (Argyle between Sheridan and Kenmore)
  • 6:30pm-8:00pm: Family Night Out (Broadway Armory)
  • 6:30-7:30pm: Chainlinks Bike Tuneup (Thorndale Bike Hub)
  • 9-11pm: CPD- Movie in the Park (Margate Park)
Public Safety Update

Earlier this week, on Monday, July 21, Demond Parnell was shot and killed on the 5200 block of Kenmore. Initially, the Chicago Police Department believed this was a gang-related shooting. That is no longer the case. The Chicago Police Department continues to investigate this shooting, and believes that Mr. Parnell was the intended target of the shooting and the motive is still unknown.. Police are still investigating the incident and are asking the public to come forward if you have seen or heard anything.  If you have information, please contact Area North Detectives at 312-744-8200.

In the homicide investigation of Wil Lewis, the Police had made an arrest of Eric Vaughn, the driver of the car used in the incident, on one count of first degree murder, one count of attempted murder, one count of reckless driving and three traffic violations. Police have identified two other suspects in the case and have warrants out for their arrests. I will continue to update you on the progress on this case and of both cases in the future as more details become available. If you have information, please contact Area North Detectives at 312-744-8200.

We are continuing to meet with property owners and managers on the 5800-6100 blocks of Kenmore and Winthrop.  Through cooperation, we have been able to identify issues facing these blocks and are working on resolutions to these issues.  Marko Zaric will be reaching out to property owners and managers on these blocks that have not participated in these meetings as of yet.  I encourage residents to talk to their building managers and have them reach out to Marko to get information regarding upcoming meetings.  He can be reached at 773-784-5277 or Marko@48thward.org.

Women's Safety Seminar 
My office and CPD will be hosting a FREE women's safety seminar at our Argyle Summer Satellite Office (1008 Argyle) on August 7th from 10am to 11am. Martial arts instructor Shi Han Frank Roman will join us for the seminar to share some self defense skills. 
Ward Update

National Night Out- Ice Cream Social & Book Reading 
Join me, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream, Peterson Garden Project, and Vedgewater for a celebration of National Night Out. On August 5th from 6:30-7:30, the Peterson Garden Project is hosting an ice cream social at Vedgewater (6300 N Broadway) during which I will be doing a reading of "The Curious Garden". Grab a chair or blanket and come out to celebrate National Night Out! To guarantee your free Jeni's ice cream, we ask that you RSVP here by July 29th. 

Little Library Build Day- This Weekend! 
Join us for another Little Library Build Day! My office and Edgewater Reads are hosting this build day this Saturday from 9am-noon in the back of Senn High School (Thorndale and Greenview). Materials will be provided but we welcome all volunteers, book donations and tools! Click here for the flyer. 

Edge Fest - Next Weekend!
The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the annual summer street festival, EdgeFest! The festival will take place next weekend, August 2 & 3, on Broadway between Thorndale and Ardmore. Enjoy 2 stages with live music, local food, art, and merchant vendors, a bustling kids' tent with games and crafts, and even a grassy knoll in the middle of Broadway! This is a suggested $5 donation at the gate, $10 for families. In exchange for a donation, festival goers will receive the new Edge Cards, which offer a one-time 10% discount from all participating businesses. New this year: Shop Local EdgeFest promotion! Show a reciept dated 7/28/14 - 8/3/14 totaling $30 or more from an Edgewater business at the EdgeFest Chamber table, and you'll receive a token for a free beer! Click here for more information.
 
Illinois Online Voter Registration System 
For your convenience, we wanted to provide you with the link to Illinois' online voter registration system. The website is available in English, Spanish, Chinese and Hindi.
Construction Update

Bryn Mawr Water Main Project

Phase 1: (Kenmore to Winthrop)
Street utility marks should be in place today. Watermain work should begin on Monday 7/28, weather permitting & pending the completion of the utility markings. 

Phase 2: (Winthrop to Broadway)
Early next week chlorination will take place. Water services should start middle of next week along with the traffic control and “no parking” signs east of Broadway. All businesses will be contacted about water service connection times. This week we have tested phase 2 and approved the sampling from the work done at Broadway.
 
Phase 3: (Broadway to Glenwood)
Testing and disinfection is pending on the work done on Phase 2, therefore it will have to move back a bit. I expect work on disinfection late next week and still be able to start service transfers the following week (the week of the 8/4) as previously planned. More information on what to do after the service connections soon to follow.

Thank you for your patience throughout this important infrastructure improvement on Bryn Mawr. Any questions please contact 48th Ward intern Monica Hamada at mmh48thward@gmail.com.
News from Businesses 

Women and Children First Bookstore: 5233 N. Clark
Ann Christophersen and Linda Bubon, the founders of Women & Children First, are thrilled to name Lynn Mooney and Sarah Hollenbeck as the bookstore’s new co-owners. While grateful and inspired by the surge of interested buyers who stepped forward from all corners of the community, Ann and Linda are delighted to be passing the store onto two of their very own colleagues—both literary feminists who are invested in the same mission that began the store almost thirty-five years ago.
 
The new co-owners’ vision for Women & Children First builds upon Ann and Linda’s enduring legacy with a fresh energy and commitment to amplify the
voices of the next generation of feminists. Over the years, Women & Children First has thrived as a feminist bookstore, a neighborhood
bookstore, an LGBTQ support network, and the anchor for Andersonville’s dynamic shopping district of locally owned businesses. By rejuvenating the current space and diversifying the store’s events and programming, Lynn and Sarah intend to create a “third place” that physically and philosophically invites spirited, respectful dialogue about feminism—what it was, what it is, and what it must become.

We thank Linda and Ann for opening this neighborhood bookstore and the huge impact they have made on Andersonville and so many customer's lives. Their legacy and business will live on for many years! We welcome Lynn and Sarah as the new owners and look forward to what they will bring to Women and Children First - and we are thrilled it will remain local and independent!
Education Update 

Save the Date!- Back to School Picnic 
Even though summer break is just beginning, save the date for the 48th Ward's Back to School Picnic! Join us on August 26th from 5pm-7pm on Senn Campus' front lawn. Bring a blanket and a picnic and join us Music, face painting, games, give-a-ways, a star gazing with the Adler Planetarium and more! Click here for the flyer.

Kegs for Kids 2014
Save the date for 2014 Kegs for Kids at the Hopleaf Bar. This event benefits Edgewater's Helen C. Pierce School. In the meantime we need your support! You can help by:
  • Donating to the auction: If you have valuable merchandise, rare collectibles, business or personal services or access to unique events, we need your contribution today. The online auction is set to begin August 24th, so please get submit your items soon! Click here to donate.   
    • Ideas include: Use of a vacation home or rental, Restaurant gift certificates, Pro game or theater tickets, Electronics such as iPads  digital cameras, kindles, Gift certificates for retail stores, beauty products, grocery stores, car services, florist, house cleaning, spas, etc., Professional and personal services:  lessons (golf, cooking…), photography, yoga, massage therapy, handyman for a day, dinner prepared. Spirits, beers, wine and gourmet specialty foods, and the list goes on! The possibilities are endless!  We welcome your involvement in any way you can.
  • Be a sponsor: Contact us at jennifer@friendsofpeirce.org to take advantage of promotional opportunities to expose your business to 450+ attendees at this 21 and over event.
  • Tell your friends: Do you know someone who would be interested in supporting our cause? Please share the news of the online auction with your friends so they can be part of the excitement. Refer a Friend to our auction so they can get involved.
Edgewater Reads

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Like Edgewater Reads on Facebook for updates and information! 

Little Library Build Day- This Weekend! 
Join us for another Little Library Build Day! My office and Edgewater Reads are hosting this build day this Saturday from 9am-noon in the back of Senn High School (Thorndale and Greenview). Materials will be provided but we welcome all volunteers, book donations and tools! Click here for the flyer. 

Storytime in the Parks
We had a great kick-off storytime session last week at Cochran Park with Mis. Linnette! If you are interested in volunteering an hour of your time to host a storytime session at one of our local parks, please email karen@48thward.org. Below, are the scheduled storytime sessions at the Community Garden. More dates and locations coming soon!

Storytime Sessions at the Community Garden (Thorndale/Greenview)- All at 10am!
Saturday July 19th
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Make caterpillars into butterflies and then add a magnet for the fridge using clothes pins, coffee filters, pompoms and glue

Saturday July 26th
The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss
Water the plants in our gardens and pull any weeds.
Leaf Rubbings using wax paper, crayons and leaves

Saturday August 2nd
The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle
Bug hunt using magnifying glasses, real bugs and plastic bugs

Saturday August 16th
The Sun Is My Favorite Star by Frank AschMake sun catchers using tissue paper, yarn and contact paper
Edgewater Branch Library News

Connecting To The Healer Within, One Gentle Breath At A Time
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2014Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

About this event: Join us as Angela Johnson, an integrative medicine expert from Rush University Medical Center, explains the inspiring mind-body connection and shares a handful of simple and relaxing techniques useful for reducing stress and enhancing healing. This experiential program is perfect for those who want to be more involved in their own health and are ready to do so one gentle and mindful breath at a time.
Care for Real Updates

Care for Real experiences busiest month ever - June 2014
 Unfortunately, Care for Real set another record.
This past June was the busiest month in the history of Care for Real with 2901 families (feeding over 6,000) turning to us for food assistance. With rising food, housing and gas costs and cuts in food assistance programs, we don’t expect the need to diminish soon. In fact, the average for the first half of 2014 is 25% higher than for the same time period last year. You can help feed our neighbors with a monetary gift  by clicking here or drop off a donation of food and clothing to help our neighbors in need.
 
SAVE THE DATE!  EDGEWALK TO END HUNGER – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014
Registration at 9:00am.  Walk kicks off at 9:00am.
September is Hunger Action Month when a nationwide network of food banks unite to urge individuals to take action in their communities. It is our opportunity to create a movement that has a real and lasting impact on our mission to help end hunger in the Greater Edgewater community.  Join your family, neighbors and friends as we walk together to prevent hunger in our community.  $25 per person.  Sponsorships available at $100, $250 and $500.  Pre-registration.
 
Underground Dinner, August 28  – A Culinary Adventure benefiting Care for Real
Care for Real is honored to be selected to partner with the owners behind The SoFo Tap and Crew Bar + Grill and chef Diana Davila Boldin in the launch of a summer dinner series featuring cuisine from Cantina de La Granga (to be located in the former T's space on Clark St. in Andersonville).  On August 28, the team will hold an Underground Dinner Party at an exclusive location in Edgewater.  It's going to be an incredible - and delicious - event.  Tickets are $100 each and include food and cocktails – all proceeds to benefit Care for Real!  Contact CFR Executive Director, Lyle Allen: lyle@careforreal.org, if you want to be part of this memorable evening.

Annual School Drive now thru August 15, 2014
Please help us ensure every child starts the school season on the right foot.  Join us in our efforts as we collect LARGE BACKPACKS to help families in need secure school supplies.  Donations can be dropped off Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:45pm and Saturdays 9:00am-12:45pm.

 


In This Issue

Ward Office Info

Ward Office
5533 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
T: 773-784-5277 
F: 773-784-6630
Office hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm; Evening hours available by appointment

Summer Hours! The 48th Ward office will be open until 7p.m. on Tuesdays throughout the summer.

City Hall Office
121 N. LaSalle Room 300
Chicago, IL 60602
T: 312-744-6860
www.48thward.org
Upcoming Events

Pack The Car
Saturday, July 26th, 9am - 12pm
The car will be out at the northeast corner of Berwyn and Clark St
In addition to regular donations to help Care For Real’s food pantry and clothing closet, this time we are collecting school supplies to help fill the 800 backpacks that CFR will fill prior to the start of school next month. Items we look for include:
*Pens *Pencils *Rulers *Crayons *Spiral Notebooks
www.packthecar.com

Edgewater Farmer's Market
The market features locally grown produce, artisinal baked goods, coffee from Metropolis Coffee Co., live music, and free pop-up yoga sessions from 8-8:45am. 
Every Saturday from 8am-1pm through October 18 
Located on Norwood at the intersection with Broadway, right next to True Nature Foods. 

4th Annual Bike for Real Week
July 20-27, 2014
Unity's BIKE FOR REAL encourages you to get on your bike for you're own excercise, and also to (a) help support CARE FOR REAL, and (b) reduce your carbon foot-print! 
IGOR DOES MY BIKE will again be doing free bike check-ups on Sunday July 20th, 11:30-1:00pm!
Donate and/or Sign-up to Bike here for BIKE FOR REAL WEEK!

Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale
July 25-27
5000-5800 N. Clark Street
Click here for more information

Olive in Motion, a FREE pop-up park and party
July 25 from 4-10pm 
Olive between Clark and Ashland on Friday Activities and entertainment will include live music, artists, a “bike-in” movie, and more! Local businesses will also be providing food and drink for purchase. Click here for more information 

Berger Park Advisory Council Ice Cream Social
Saturday, July 26th from 2pm-5pm
Berger Park (6205 N. Sheridan)
Join the BPAC for ice cream, live music, a raffle and prizes, a bouncy castle, games, face painting, and more! 
 
Ice Cream and toppings are being donated by the Waterfront Café which is located in Berger Park and Lickity Split Frozen Custard and Sweets located at Broadway and Glenlake.  Admission will be free and ice cream will be available

You Da' Man: BBQ Cookoff Fest
July 26th from 11am-5pm
Philadelphia Church (Rascher and Clark St.)
Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team, Custom Car Show, Music by Stann Champion, and lots of family fun! 

“Be Part of the Genetics Revolution in Parkinson’s Disease” Seminar
Tuesday, July 29 at 6:30pm 
The Selfhelp Home (908 W. Argyle St.)                     
Guest Speaker, Dr. Tanya Simuni, Director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program at Northwestern University on Being Part of the Genetics Revolution in Parkinson’s Disease.
RSVP to Efrat Stein at 773-271-0300 orestein@selfhelphome.org
                                                        
You can read more about this study here
Click here for the seminar flyer 

Volunteer for EdgeFest, August 2 & 3
Edgewater's annual summer street festival will be here before we know it! Participate in EdgeFest by volunteering! There are volunteer opportunities in the beer tent and the Bridgeview Bank money booth game. Email ally@edgewater.org if you are interested, indicating which area you'd like the volunteer in and whether you are available Saturday, August 2 or Sunday, August 3.

ASCO Fundraiser
Sunday August 3rd from 2-5pm
Marty's Martini Bar (1511 W. Balmoral)
cash bar/free admission
Fundraiser for Sheridan Beautification

Taste of Andersonville Dinner Crawl 2014
Wednesday August 13th from 6pm-9pm
Headquarters for event: Swedish American Museum (5211 N. Clark), with host restaurants located throughout the neighborhood
Tickets are $25 for each route in advance, $30 at the door (if available). Space is limited. For more information, call 773-728-2995 or email info@andersonville.org.
Click here for more information on the event

Pines of Edgewater Block Party 
August 14th from 4-7pm
Parking lot on Catalpa and Winthrop 

Pet Adoption Drive
August 23rd from 11am-3pm
48th Ward Argyle Satellite Office 
Brought to us by Chicago Animal Care and Control
 
Sunday in the Park - Buttercup Park
Redmoon Theater will host the Cyclone Grill, art-making activities and a bake-off in addition to any entertainment and programming provided by RefugeeOne and Uptown United to celebrate this newly renovated park.
Sunday, August 24th, time TBA
Buttercup Park (4901 N. Sheridan)
 
Edgewater TreeKeepers: Volunteer Workday
Volunteers are needed to help spread mulch.
Saturday, September 6th from  9am to noon - Berger Park (Sheridan & Granville). Focus will be on the area between the two mansions.
Please contact Lisa Boudreaux at 773-746-2337 or lisa_boudreaux@att.net if you have questions or to sign up.

Honor Flight for WWII Veterans
Another Honor Flight for WWII vets is in preparation. This is an all expense paid trip with other WWII vets to Washington D.C. for a "day of honor."
More information at 773/227.8387 and http://www.honorflightchicago.org

Arts & Culture

There's a lot going on throughout June in our community, check the Arts Calendar for a complete listing.

Berger Park Summer Events 
Showcase in the Park at Berger- July 25th at 6:00 PM
Ice Cream Social at Berger- July 26th at 2:00 PM
Cabaret on the Lake at Berger- August 8th at 7:30 PM
Performance in the Park at Berger- August 29th at 7:30 PM
Speaker in the Park at Berger- September 5th at 7:30 PM
Cabaret on the Lake at Berger- September 12th at 7:30 PM

Swedish Museum: Birger Sandzen Exhibiton  June Events
An exhibition of paintings by Birger Sandzen
Opens June 19
Swedish American Museum (5211 N. Clark)
Images may be obtained by contacting Curator Veronica Robinson at 773-728-8111 or vrobinson@samac.org.

Click here for more information on the exhibition as well as the museum's July events!

Click here for a full list of the Swedish Museum's summer events! 

Culture Jam on the Plaza
Music, Dancing, Spoken Word, Motivational Speakers
Every Saturday, starting  June 21-August 23 from
2pm-4pm
Buttercup Park (4901 N. Sheridan)

Project Taproot: Community, Stories and Art in the Garden
Join Green Scene Chicago for free family entertainment throughout the summer. All events take place at the Winthrop Harmony Arts Garden (4919 N. Winthrop). Click here for a list of events

Griffin Theatre Company  presents: Men Should Weep
A drama set in Glasgow’s tenements during the 1930’s depression,
Regular run July 17 through August 10: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm,.
Ticket prices: $35 general, $30 seniors and students. $25 previews (7/5 – 7/12)
Raven Theatre (6157 N. Clark)

History of Automobiles in Edgewater Exhibit 
Explores the history of how the automobile transformed the north side neighborhood
Opens July 12th 
Edgewater Historical Society (5358 N Ashland)
The Edgewater Historical Society and Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m., and admission is free. "Motoring Through Edgewater" ends March 13, 2015. Related programs will be offered during the exhibit.

Edgewater Historical Society: Summer Nights in Edgewater
Thursday, July 31st from 6-8pm
Edgewater Historical Society (5358 N. Ashland Ave) 
An evening of free musical entertainment by local musicians, a glass of lemonade, and a chance to visit with neighbors and make new friends! Featured performers on July 31st are Swang-gypsy jazz. Children and pet friendly.

Free Shakespeare in the Parks 
Friday July 25 & Saturday July 26 at 6:30pm
Loyola Park
William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, FREE FOR ALL
Aa specially equipped truck will roll into each park, a stage will unfold, and a company of professional actors will share the delight of Shakespeare with families and neighbors of all ages. In this popular Shakespearean comedy, a quartet of mismatched lovers, a gaggle of hapless actors and mischievous sprites cross paths with the king and queen of the fairies, entangled in their own domestic dispute. 
 
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