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Several Important Community Meetings
Virtual Community Meeting
1948 N. Halsted Rezoning Proposal
TONIGHT, Wednesday, July 7th, 2021
6 p.m.
Register here.
You are invited to join my office and the RANCH Triangle Association at a virtual meeting
regarding the proposed rezoning of 1948 North Halsted St., a one-story commercial
building currently occupied by the Manhandler Saloon and adjacent parking lot.
Even though this has been a commercial property for decades, it is zoned RT-4
(Residential Two-Flat, Townhouse and Multi-Unit District), and the applicant seeks to
rezone the parcel to B3-2 (Community Shopping District) to allow for the redevelopment of
and the establishment of a new business use at the location. The proposal calls for a new
three-story mixed-use building containing ground-level commercial space and three
residential units above.
This will be a virtual meeting via Zoom Webinar. The development team and their
representatives will provide an overview of the project, as well as to answer questions
from the audience regarding this proposal. My office will conduct the discussion, take
notes and record your comments.
Register for the webinar using the link above.
After registering for the webinar, you will receive an email within an hour of the meeting
with the link and instructions on how to access the Zoom meeting. Please plan to log
into Zoom and access the meeting 10-15 minutes before the official start time, so
that there is enough time to troubleshoot any technical problems and familiarize
yourself with its features.
Virtual Community Meeting
2658-70 N. Lincoln Rezoning Proposal
Thursday, July 8th, 2021
6 p.m.
Register here.
You are invited to join my office and the Wrightwood Neighborhood Association at a virtual
meeting regarding a new proposal for 2658-70 North Lincoln Avenue, the site of the
former Lincoln Park Gas Station. This proposal seeks approvals for a five-story mixed-use
building and a zoning change from the present B3-2 to a proposed B3-3 designation. It
falls within a transit served location, which allows for reduced parking under Transit
Oriented Development (TOD) guidelines.
Prior public meetings were held in 2017 and 2018, but we rejected the proposals based
on community feedback and concerns. The revised proposal includes 36 residential units,
18 parking stalls, and 1721 sq.ft. of commercial space on the corner of Seminary and
Lincoln Avenue.
This will be a virtual meeting via Zoom Webinar. The development team and their
representatives will provide an overview of the project, as well as to answer questions
from the audience regarding this proposal. My office will conduct the discussion, take
notes and record your comments.
Register for the webinar using the link above.
After registering for the webinar, you will receive an email within an hour of the meeting
with the link and instructions on how to access the Zoom meeting. Please plan to log
into Zoom and access the meeting 10-15 minutes before the official start time, so
that there is enough time to troubleshoot any technical problems and familiarize
yourself with its features.
Public Hearing Regarding
Landmark Designation of the
Halsted Willow Gateway
(1727-1729 North Halsted, 1733 North
Halsted,
1730-1732 North Halsted/807 West
Willow, and 1800 North Halsted)
Monday, July 12th, 2021
1 p.m.
Watch here.
The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed
landmark designation of the Halsted-Willow Landmarks Group for Monday, July 12th,
2021 at 1 p.m. The hearing will take place remotely and will be broadcast online here.
For almost ten years, Lincoln Central Association, Ranch Triangle Association, and my
office have been advocating for the designation of a landmark district at this corner, which
includes the buildings that house Vinci restaurant, the Willow Room restaurant, plus 1727-
33 N Halsted, which today house Boka Restaurant and Pizza Capri.
According to Preservation Chicago, "Each of the four structures is a finely crafted building,
from the Frank Niesen Building, housing “Vinci restaurant” at 1730-1732 N. Halsted,
constructed in 1889, to the twin buildings—Zuber Building and Gespitz’s Drug Store
Building, 1727-1729 N. Halsted, both circa 1880. Also, Hammerstrom’s
Hall/Schulien’s Building,(1800 N. Halsted) built as a combination storefront, apartment
and social hall, and dating to 1883." 1800 N. Halsted had many historic uses, first as a
German tavern and social hall on the second floor. It is recognized as the birthplace of
"Chicago-style" magic, created at legendary restaurant Shulien's, which occupied the site
from 1886 to 1956. Bosnian immigrants settled in the area in the post-World War II years,
and the public hall in the 1800 North Halsted building became a Muslim Religious Cultural
Home and Bosnian American Cultural Center.
To read more of the story behind this district, read the Landmarks report. These buildings
provide a visual "gateway" into the surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Preliminary Landmarks designation was granted in December, and this hearing will lead
to a final determination.
In 2014, our community turned down a proposed development at the corner of Willow
and Halsted because the then-developer sought to tear down the building at 1800 N.
Halsted. In 2016, a new owner, Laramar, promised to retain the building, which now
houses the Willow Room. Laramar also promised to support efforts to landmark that
building and the building housing Vinci restaurant at 1732 N Halsted.
Questions about the hearing or the landmarks process can be directed to
CCL@cityofchicago.org.
Join Our 43rd Ward Team
Our wonderful office manager and scheduler Mari is heading off to graduate school, and
we are seeking her replacement. Ideal candidates will have a college degree and work
experience, preferably with customer service. Candidates should have knowledge of the
Lincoln Park and Gold Coast Community and must be customer oriented as well as
empathetic listeners. Strong communication skills, including verbal and written, are
required. Candidates must have basic computer skills including Word and Excel, as well
as basic social media skills. This is an entry level job, with a salary of $30 - $33,000, plus
full City of Chicago benefits.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Office Management (invoices, inventory, hardware, software, etc.)
• Scheduling (primarily for the alderman)
• Management of intern program (recruitment, training, mentoring, etc.)
• Other duties as required
All candidates must be current residents of the City of Chicago. Please direct all resumes, cover
letters, and questions to Erik Wallenius at Erik@ward43.org.
43rd Ward
Shredding,
Recycling, &
Prescription Drug
Takeback Event
Saturday, July 10th
Peggy Notebaert Nature
Museum
2430 N Cannon Drive
(in the brick paver lot)
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Senator Feigenholtz,
Representative Croke,
Commissioner Gainer,
Commissioner Du Buclet
Alderman Tunney and my
office are hosting a
Shredding, Recycling, &
Prescription Drug Takeback
Event at the Peggy Notebaert
Nature Museum.
There is a limit of two
bankers boxes of paper per
person.
Masks are required and
social distancing will be strictly enforced.
19th District Virtual CAPS Meetings
Monday, July 12th
7:00 p.m.
The CAPS meeting for the 19th District Beat 1932
usually held at the New Life Church will be held virtually,
on Monday, July 12th at 7:00 p.m. Please
email wrightwoodneighbors@gmail.com for the link.
The CAPS meeting for Beat 1934 usually held at the 2nd
Unitarian Church will be held virtually on August 9th,
2021 at 6:30 p.m. Those interested should reach out to
CAPS.019@chicagopolice.org for the link.
18th District Virtual
CAPS Meetings
18th District CAPS meetings
will be held as follows:
Beat 1811 (5 pm) & 1813 (6
pm): July 13th, 2021
Beat 1812 (5 pm) & 1814 (6
pm): July 15th, 2021
Beat 1821 (5 pm) & 1824 (6
pm): July 22nd, 2021
The 18th District cover the part of our Ward that is south of Fullerton Ave. You can find
your beat on our website. Please email CAPS.018@chicagopolice.org for the link.
Community Events
Carnival Grocery Ice Cream Social
Saturday, July 10th, 2021
458 W. Dickens
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration here.
Carnival Grocery invites you to join their Ice Cream Social this
Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. They will be on the street
handing out free ice cream and balloon animals to all who wish
to participate.
This is an excellent opportunity to meet a anchor of our community and have a delicious
treat to beat the heat. Please register in advance by clicking here.
Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church
Lincoln Park Community Services
Summer Cookout
Sunday, July 11th, 2021
600 W. Fullerton Pkwy
12 p.m.
Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church and Lincoln
Park Community Services invites you to join them
for a Summer Cookout. This will serve both as a
community meet and greet and a welcome to the
new Executive Director of LPCS Cheryl Hamilton Hill.
RSVP required. To RSVP to the cookout, please call 773-248-8288.
Summer Sundaes in Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln Avenue
Sunday, July 11th, 2021
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Start the celebration at Lincoln Common, 2345 N Lincoln Ave.
Free ice cream for the first 100 people who mention "Summer
Sundaes." Try out arts and crafts by The Paintbrush, a photo booth, and special
giveaways (while supplies last). Plus, visit businesses along the street for special deals,
promotions, and menus.
Performance & Entertainment Schedule
1:15 - 1:45 p.m. - Kids sing-a-long and musical performance by Nanny Nikki
2:15 - 2:45 p.m. - Gus Giordano Dance School Performance
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Live Music from The Smoking Fish
For more info, click here.
Lincoln Common "Picnics on The Plaza"
Every Sunday in July
2345 N Lincoln Ave
3 p.m. - 6 p.m. (weather permitting)
Keep the party going by having a picnic in the plaza. Grab
your comfiest blanket (or finest picnic gear), order some fan favorites from Velvet Taco,
Verve Wine or Casati’s Modern Italian and enjoy musical performances from The Smoking
Fish and Celloist Nurlan!
For more information, please click here.
Movies in the Park
A Park near you!
Movies in the Parks return this summer, bringing Hollywood
movies and local films to our parks for the twentieth season. Join
us at 43rd Ward parks for select movies sponsored by your local
neighborhood organizations.
Below is a schedule of movies that will be shown in our
community throughout the summer. We will continue to update this list as more are
added.
Friday, July 16, 2021 - 8:15pm
Movies in the Parks at Oz Park
Movie: Babe - G – CC
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - 8:00pm
Movies in the Parks at Lincoln Park
Movie: Labyrinth - PG - CC
Saturday, September 11, 2021 - 8:00pm
Movies in the Parks at Oz Park
Movie: Forty-two - PG-13 - CC
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - 8:00pm
Movies in the Parks at Chicago History Museum
Movie: In Old Chicago - NR - CC
Chicago Public Library's "Make Summer Yours"
June 28th, 2021 - August 22nd, 2021
Visit here for more information.
Earlier this week, the City launched “Make Summer Yours,” an all-
ages and citywide approach to summer programming across all
81 library locations. “Make Summer Yours” offers a mix of online
and in-person events and resources focused on education,
engagement, and safety. This year’s theme explores public art, creative expression, and
community activism.
For kids 0-13 and their caregivers, “Start With Art” explores identity, community, and
creative expression through interactive challenges, reading, games, grab-and-go activity
kits, and events.
The Teen Summer Challenge, “Make Space. Take Action.,” for teens 13-18 encourages
self-expression and local activism through art, social justice, digital media production, and
neighborhood greenification.
For summer registration for kids and teens, mainstage virtual events, and more
information, visit chipublib.org/summer.
Taste of Chicago To-Go
July 7th-11th, 2021
Various Times and Locations
"Taste of Chicago To Go" returns this summer with free
events across the city including food, music, and dance —
featuring nearly 40 participating restaurants; plus “Community
Eats” community meals serving local nonprofit organizations.
Explore the online Dining Guide and plan your Taste today:
Wednesday, July 7
10 a.m. –2 p.m. Pop-Up Taste at Pullman City Market (11100 S. Cottage Grove Ave.)
Thursday, July 8
12–7 p.m. Pop-Up Taste at Austin Town Hall City Market (5610 W. Lake St.)
Friday, July 9
4–8 p.m. Puerto Rican Food, Coffee and Storytelling at ¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo
(2559 W. Division St.)
5–8 p.m. Taste on Tap at Goose Island Brewery’s Tap Room (1800 W. Fulton St.)
Saturday, July 10
10 a.m. --2 p.m. Pop-Up Taste at The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
10 a.m. –4 p.m. Pop-Up Taste at Eli’s Cheesecake Company (6701 W. Forest Preserve
Dr.)
1–8 p.m. Pop-Up Taste in the West Englewood neighborhood (1744 W. 63rd St.)
Sunday, July 11
12–3 p.m. Let’s Talk Women Picnic in White at Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.)
43rd Ward Farmers Markets
The Green City Market: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7 am
to 1 p.m.
1817 N Clark St
Lincoln Park Farmers Market: Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2001 N Orchard St. (In the Armitage Parking Lot)
The 43rd Ward is home to two of the finest Farmers Markets in
Chicago.
The Green City Market allows neighbors to discover the best of the Midwest every
Wednesday and Saturday, May through October. with dozens of local, sustainable
farmers and food producers, community programs for all ages, and more,
The Lincoln Park Farmers Market gives neighbors the opportunity to purchase the best
products in a quick and easy manner. For the last 40 years, the market has been in the
Lincoln Park High School parking lot rain or shine and created a market for everyone.
Anyone seeking to volunteer, contact Elsa Jacobson, at elsajacobson@gmail.com.
Little Sisters of the Poor Extra Furniture
2325 N Lakewood Ave
St. Mary’s Home, overseen by the Little Sisters of the Poor, has some extra furniture they
are looking to part with in return for an in-kind donation. This includes chairs, dining tables,
and a few larger pieces for storage.
Everything is either new or gently used. For more information on the pieces, please
contact the Home’s Administrative Assistant at
admasstchicago@littlesistersofthepoor.org. She will be happy to provide more
information and pictures of the pieces that are available!
37th Annual Taste of Lincoln Avenue
Wrightwood Neighbors Association
Lincoln Ave & Fullerton Ave
Saturday and Sunday, July 24th-25th, 2021
12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
It's almost time for the 37th Annual Taste of Lincoln Avenue. This
year's event will be Saturday & Sunday, July 24th and 25th. Mark
your calendars.
Wrightwood Neighbors has hosted Taste of Lincoln Avenue to raise money for
neighborhood improvements and local charities for 37 years! You can help make the Taste
a success by volunteering. Fill out the online sign-up form or call 708-357-2980.
Due to Covid 19 protocols, only fully vaccinated individuals will qualify for volunteer
positions offered.
Support Local Restaurants
3rd Coast Cafe La Vaca (new!)
Bacci Local Option
Bacino's Maison Parisienne (new!)
The Bagelers Marge's Still
Basil Leaf Cafe Mesa Urbana (new!)
Batter & Berries Noodles In the Pot
Blue Door Farm Stand Nookies
Brown Bag Seafood (new!) Old Pueblo
Bourgeois Pig Cafe Parson's Chicken & Fish
Branko's Sandwich Shop Pat's Pizza
Broken English Taco Pub Paula's Thai Kitchen
Butcher and Burger Pegasus Protein Cafe
Cafecito Philz Coffee
Casati's Pizza Capri
Cedar Palace Pita Pit
Chengdu Impression Printer's Row Coffee
Chez Moi Prost
Chicago History Museum Cafe Pure Green (new!)
Chicago's Dog House Quality Crab and Oyster Bar
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Raj Darbar Indian Restaurant
Cocoa + Co. Range
Collectivo Coffee Riccardo's Trattoria
Corcorans River Shannon
Corey's NYC Bagel Deli Sai Cafe
Daily Harvest (new!) Sapori Trattoria
Dash of Salt and Pepper Stella Barra
Dee's Stray Hen Cafe (new!)
D Cuisine Squeez Juice Bar (new!)
Del Seoul Sultan's Market
DogHaus Summer House
Don Pez Fish Tacos (new!) Takito Street
Ella's BBQ Tandoor Char House
Evette's Tarantino's
Firecakes Tarascas
Floriole Theater on the Lake
Frances The Kismet Table (new!)
French Quiche (new!) Trattoria Gianni
Galit Twin Anchors
Ganbeii (new!) Urban Nomads (new!)
Geja's Cafe Vanille
Gemini Velvet Taco
Green Tea Verve Wine - new!
Herb & Alchemy Coffee Shop Vinci
Jam 'n Honey Wild Hare
Jerk Shak BBQ Willow Room
Jibaritos (new!) X'ian Dynasty Cuisine (new!)
J9 Wine Bar Yoberri Gourmet
Kanela
The Kennison
King Chicago Indian Cuisine (new!)
Kizami Sushi (new!)
Lakefront (in Theater on the Lake)
Las Fuentes
Support Local Businesses
Alice and Wonder Kiehl’s
A Matter of Sight Kohler Water's Spa
Apotheco Pharmacy LightSpace Pilates & Wellness
Aroma Workshop Lincoln Park Baseball Academy
art effect Lush Cosmetics
Artist's Frame Service Massage Envy
Athletico Lincoln Commons Mid North Animal Hospital
B Salon Monograms On Webster
Bangin' Brows Mugsy Men's Jeans and Shirts (new!)
Bedside Manor Ltd MyEyeDr.
Beautiful Rugs Nancy Krause Floral Design
Be Polished Nail and Spa Naturepedic Mattress
Big Green Egg Chicago New Balance
Bliss and Belle Margaret O’Leary
Blowout Junkie Pharmaca
Blush Boutique de Fleurs (new!) *Play
Chicago Costume Play2Day
Clare V. handbags/accessories Pure Barre
Clark Pawner & Jewelers Salon Edda
Cotelac See Eyewear
CryoBar Sister Arts Studio
Dave's Records Steve Quick Jeweler
Dearborn Denim Studio Hair Trends
Dilly Lily Tea Gshwendner
Dr. Steven K Kajita, Optometrist The Second Child
Eddie Z's Blinds Underthings
Elliott Consignment Verve Wine - (new!)
Equinox Visual Effects Optical
Essential Nail Spa V Italia Footwear
Eye Mechanix Wink Optical
Floyd’s Barbershop
Flow Studio Pilates
German Kitchen Center
Hair Studio 5
Holtzmann's
Indochino
Interior Define
Jayson Home
J. Gordon Designs
Joseph Michael's Salon and Spa
Have a beautiful summer day,
43rd Ward Virtual Office Hours: M - F 9 AM - 5 PM
2523 N Halsted | 773-348-9500 | yourvoice@ward43.org | www.ward43.org
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