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Lead Service Line Replacement Program The City of Chicago has a new program that will replace lead service lines completely free for homeowners who qualify. You may be eligible for the Equity Lead Service Line Replacement Program if you: Live in a two-flat or house that you own. Have a household income of $74,550 or less for a family of four. Have children 18 or under living with you OR have elevated lead levels in your drinking water as determined by testing done by the Chicago Department of Water Management. If you have questions about the program or would like to apply, call 312.742.2406 or visit www.LeadSafeChicago.org . Water Test Kit If you are concerned about the potential of elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested. The test kit consists of three bottles, a mailing box, and instructions. Follow the instructions included in your kit for collecting water samples in your home, put the bottles in the shipping box and place it in a location (such as the entryway or front door) for pick up by Department of Water Management (DWM) staff. If you would prefer to schedule a time for a DWM representative to come to your home to take water samples, keep in mind that this appointment must be scheduled for a time when you are home and you have not used your water for over 6 hours. Please call 311 or fill out the form online and a representative will reach out to you to schedule a visit. More information on water test kits is available on the Department of Water Management’s website . Additional information: Flushing The Water in Your Home DWM’s Water Quality FAQ Department of Public Health's Lead FAQ

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Decision on Neighbor Market Package Goods Liquor License Request Based on the updated business plans and community feedback, the 49th Ward office has decided to support Neighbor Market's request to lift the package goods liquor moratorium on Lunt from Glenwood to Ashland. Neighbor Market plans to expand the business into the immediately adjacent storefront. This larger footprint will allow them to sell a broader selection of groceries and packaged goods. They also plan to serve a variety of prepared foods, including healthy and vegan options. They will dedicate 70% of their floor space to groceries and 30% to alcohol sales. In return for lifting the package goods liquor moratorium, the 49th Ward office will ask that Neighbor Market submit a liquor license Plan of Operations through Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Provide Feedback on Neighbor Market Liquor License Request Current facade of Neighbor Market Rendering of updated facade with expansion Neighbor Market, 1411 W. Lunt, is planning to expand the business into the immediately adjacent storefront. The larger footprint will allow them to sell a broader selection of groceries and other packaged goods items. They also will serve a variety of prepared foods, including healthy and vegan options. Delivery drivers will be instructed to park behind the building to unload their vehicles. Deliveries will be made between 9-10 am or in the late afternoon. Neighbor Market anticipates 2-3 deliveries per week. With the expansion of the storefront, they are seeking a package goods liquor license to sell a selection of wine and spirits. The area currently has an existing package good liquor moratorium on Lunt from Glenwood to Ashland, which would need to be lifted by ordinance in order for them to sell alcohol at the store. The overall footprint will dedicate 70% of the floor space to groceries and 30% to alcohol sales. The 49th Ward office is seeking community feedback via a Google Form on the request to lift the liquor moratorium.

Based on the community feedback and the language in the planned development ordinance, the 49th Ward office has decided to recommend having the zoning at 7630-7638 N. Rogers revert to the B3-5 designation. The planned development (PD977) expired in 2011 and the property owner is requesting the B3-5 designation. Section 17-13-0612-E of the municipal code stipulates that the planned development revert back to the zoning designation applied to the subject property before the approval of the planned development. In addition to what is stipulated in the city's municipal code, a majority of the 40 neighbors who provided feedback (46.4%) supported a B3-5 designation to the alternative designations (B1, RT4, and RMS). Additionally, a majority of neighbors were in favor of a zoning designation that would support a mixed-use function at this site. Finally, residents supported the B3-5 designation because it would make the property more attractive for a real estate transaction. The current owner is looking to sell, and neighbors are eager to see a new property owner at this address. I will make my formal recommendation to the zoning administrator so an ordinance can be drafted and submitted to the Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards before going ahead of the full City Council for final approval. View the PowerPoint presentation containing the different options and presented to the community by clicking the button below. PowerPoint

Glenwood Commuter Safety Glenwood Commuter Safety Feedback Results On March 9, the 49th Ward office hosted a town hall meeting where we discussed a proposal to modify the traffic to flow one-way northbound on Glenwood between Pratt and Devon. A recording of that meeting is available to view by clicking here . Since Alderwoman Hadden first entered office in 2019, residents have consistently reached out with concerns about this particular stretch of Glenwood. The street is nestled in a dense area with many pedestrians. The heavy foot traffic combined with the existing bike lanes and two-way vehicular traffic on a narrow residential street has created unsafe conditions. In 2021, our office convened a community meeting with neighbors and residents to discuss the issue further. The objective of the meeting was to take a broader look at this stretch of Glenwood and see how we can improve safety for all users (motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians). After soliciting feedback from area residents, CDOT conducted a traffic study for this stretch of Glenwood. Upon the conclusion of that study, they recommended modifying traffic to flow one-way northbound on Glenwood between Pratt and Devon. The northbound direction was determined by conversations with first responders who indicated that they needed it to remain northbound for their vehicles in the event of an emergency. Additionally, the proposal calls to keep the existing bike lanes, which connect to a greenway both north and south of this stretch. The proposal calls for no elimination of parking. A copy of the traffic study is available to review by clicking here . After our community meeting, we asked commuters of all types to share their feedback and ideas on how to improve commuter safety along this stretch of Glenwood. For the open-ended questions, a plurality (48.9%) of respondents expressed they liked the proposal in its current form and didn't have additional feedback to provide. Of the 331 respondents, only 8% responded that the proposal shouldn't be pursued and that no changes should be made to adjacent streets. 9% of respondents said they had no feedback to offer or didn't respond at all to the open-ended questions. Others made recommendations to enhance pedestrian and bike safety, with suggestions ranging from raised crosswalks to closing streets to vehicular traffic. Respondents also made suggestions on what traffic safety measures and signage can be installed on adjacent blocks to improve safety and help motorists navigate the area. PDF of Infographic View Traffic Study Infografía en Español Estudio de Tráfico en Español Share Your Feedback on the Proposal to Improve Commuter Safety on Glenwood Avenue On March 9, the 49th Ward office hosted a town hall meeting where we discussed a proposal to modify the traffic to flow one-way northbound on Glenwood between Pratt and Devon. A recording of that meeting is available to view by clicking here . Since Alderwoman Hadden first entered office in 2019, residents have consistently reached out with concerns about this particular stretch of Glenwood. The street is nestled in a dense area with many pedestrians. The heavy foot traffic combined with the existing bike lanes and two-way vehicular traffic on a narrow residential street has created unsafe conditions. In 2021, our office convened a community meeting with neighbors and residents to discuss the issue further. The objective of the meeting was to take a broader look at this stretch of Glenwood and see how we can improve safety for all users (motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians). After soliciting feedback from area residents, CDOT conducted a traffic study for this stretch of Glenwood. Upon the conclusion of that study, they recommended modifying traffic to flow one-way northbound on Glenwood between Pratt and Devon. The northbound direction was determined by conversations with first responders who indicated that they needed it to remain northbound for their vehicles in the event of an emergency. Additionally, the proposal calls to keep the existing bike lanes, which connect to a greenway both north and south of this stretch. The proposal calls for no elimination of parking. Our office is seeking feedback and suggestions on the plans. Please take a moment to complete a short online survey to share your experiences and ideas. The survey can be completed at bit.ly/GlenwoodFeedback . The feedback form will close on March 20. 49th Ward Town Hall March 9 Join Alderwoman Hadden and the 49th Ward team for the monthly virtual town hall on Wednesday, March 9, at 6 pm. Attendees will hear important updates for the ward and the city including updates on the CDOT review of resident requests to turn Glenwood between Devon and Pratt, into a one-way northbound street. We will also have guests, Jessica Trejo and Sandra Arellano, from Illinois Masonic Medical Center join us to discuss early breast cancer detection. These meetings now take place on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 pm. Register to attend the meeting by visiting bit.ly/2022TownHalls . Spanish translation will be available. Community Meeting on Glenwood Avenue Traffic Safety Join Alderwoman Hadden and representatives from the Chicago Department of Transportation to share ideas on what traffic safety improvements you'd like to see on Glenwood from Devon to Pratt. The meeting will take place on Monday, July 26, at 5 pm. Those interested in joining should meet near the parking lot at the corner of Glenwood and Arthur.

Frequently Asked Questions How do I get a residential parking permit or sticker? You can purchase both City Stickers and Residential Parking Permits in person at the City Clerk’s offices at City Hall (121 N LaSalle St, Room 107) and the North Side Satellite Office (5430 W Gale St). City Stickers (and guest passes for residential permit parking) can also be purchased online . You can look up your parking zone here . Residents on permit zoned streets are eligible to purchase the $25 yearly parking permits at part of their city sticker. However, the alderman’s office grants exception letters to residents who live on blocks perpendicular to and touching any zoned parking streets. All Chicago residents who own or use a vehicle are required to display a valid city sticker on their windshield’s passenger-side corner, regardless of where the vehicle is registered. For more information, please visit the City Vehicle Sticker page here . Can I get a No Parking / Moving sign for my residential move? We have complimentary “No Parking” signs available for residential moves at the ward office. These are not, however, enforceable by ticket or towing. We ask that you hang the signs 48-hours prior to your move to give your neighbors adequate time to find alternative parking. Otherwise, if you want enforceable “No Parking” signs, you can go through the Department of Transportation’s Permits Department. The cost for the enforceable permit is $25. You can apply for the permit on CDOT's permitting platform . Instructions on how to apply are available here . How can I get a tree trimmed or a dead tree removed? As of 2023, The City has shifted the way in which it handles the trimming of trees on City property. Before 2023, the Bureau of Forestry of the Department of Streets and Sanitation accepted individual tree trim requests. However, this process was tedious and inhibited Forestry crews from trimming all trees in the City. This bureau is responsible for maintaining the City’s urban forest – Chicago’s half-a-million or so parkway trees. The Bureau has now shifted over to a "zoned-trimming" schedule in which our Ward (and all Wards) are split into different zones, each zone is assigned a schedule for trimming, and Forestry crew systematically visit each zone for trimming while following the schedule. Residents may request a tree to be planted in their front parkways (if room allows, see Tree Trimming & Planting Guidelines), or for a tree to be inspected if dead or diseased. If deemed more than half-dead, the City will have a tree removed (and stump ground down) but otherwise healthy trees are not removed. As the backlog on tree planting is several years, homeowners may choose to plant a tree in their parkway at their own expense–see procedures. To request these services, please call 311 or submit your request online through the proper form on the Bureau of Forestry’s website . How do I get a new garbage or recycling bin? Residents who receive trash pick-up from the city (buildings with 5 or fewer units) can request up to two garbage bins, and one recycling bin OR one garbage bin and two recycling bins per unit. Businesses are not eligible for city trash pickup, and in many cases, those living in large apartment or condo buildings do not receive city pick-up. If you do receive city pick-up, you can submit a 311 request for a garbage can maintenance or for a new blue bin. If you would like our office to assist you with entering your 311 request, you can call us at 773-338-5796 or email us at office@49thward.org . How do I get a garbage truck to stop waking me up before 7am? The City of Chicago prohibits trucks from picking up trash before 7 AM under the Noise Ordinance . In many cases, those companies violating the ordinance are private contractors. If this is a persistent issue, you can submit a complaint to our office by calling us at 773-338-5796 or by emailing us at office@49thward.org . If it is not a persistent issue, we recommend that you call 911 to seek enforcement of the noise ordinance. What type of construction or work is being done on my block? You can use this website to find out about construction on your block. If you can’t find it on this map, please feel free to reach out to our office at 773-338-5796, and we can follow up about your specific request. Construction permits are public record, and anyone can sign up for access to the city's permit database by clicking here . After signing up for an account, you can search for construction permits by date and address to find out the reason for the construction that is occurring on your block. Please contact our office if you have any questions regarding any construction permits. How do I get a pothole fixed? You can report a pothole to the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) by filing a 311 complaint through the phone or the 311 website . If you believe the entire street or alley needs re-paved, please contact our office at 773-338-5796 or at office@49thward.org . Feel free to contact us if you need help filing a 311 complaint as well. There’s water on my street -- what can I do? Streets can flood during heavy rain storms from leaves and other street debris clogging street drains. To prevent this issue, please tell your neighbors and any landscaping companies to not rake leaves into the street. If you see a clogged street drain, just take a rake to sweep up and bag this debris, disposing it in the trash or compost in a yard. If standing water remains after removing leaves and debris from the street drains, please contact our office and we will get the City to schedule an unclogging. How can we make my street more pedestrian friendly? Our office is committed to ensuring our streets are safe for everyone. If you want to request a new street sign, changing a speed limit, new street paint, bump outs, or other traffic calming measures, please contact our office. If you are looking to replace an existing street sign, you can submit a 311 request here . How can I find out when my street will be swept? You can find out when your street will be swept by looking out for orange paper no-parking signs on your street or by utilizing our street sweeping map here . Typically, the Department of Streets & Sanitation (DSS) begins posting these signs beginning April 1st and ending in mid-November. The signs are posted on residential streets approximately two days in advance of street sweeping and are required to be posted at least 24 hours in advance, then removed after the area is clean to open the parking spots for use. The Department posts permanent street signs along commercial and article streets to indicate that day(s) of the week and time(s) for street sweeping. Failure to move a vehicle from a posted no-parking zone may result in a $60 fine during street sweeping days. We highly encourage you to move your vehicle on street sweeping days in order to help clean streets and prevent flooding. There's a light out on my street or in my alley. How can it get fixed? If a light is out on your street or in your alley, you can submit a request to replace it on 311 here . If you would like our office to assist you with entering your 311 request, you can call us at 773-338-5796 or email us at office@49thward.org . The City is in the process of replacing all of our street lights with new, smart LED lights . These lights will allow the Chicago Department of Transportation to detect which lights are out automatically, which will eliminate the need to report lights out in the near future. I’ve noticed that there is a rodent problem in my area. What can I do? Residents can help prevent and address rats in the neighborhood. Rodent abatement services can be obtained by call 311 or the 49th Ward office. Chicago's Bureau of Rodent Control investigates every reported rat sighting. Alley conditions are investigated, damaged carts are replaced, and rodenticide is placed in rat burrows to eradicate the nest. Many reported rodent problems are highly preventable. The Department of Streets & Sanitation needs the cooperation of residents and businesses to keep the neighborhood rat free. You can help by making sure your trash is properly contained. Exposed garbage is the primary reason rodents proliferate. When garbage carts are securely closed, rats will eat the rodenticide and die. How you can help prevent rats: Do not overfill your trash receptacles such that the lid does not seal close. Try to put food scraps in separate smaller bags and place at the bottom of your containers. If possible, save non-food trash till next collection if it’ll overfill the receptacle. Never put a bag with food scraps or food wrappers outside a trash receptacle–rats will chew right into this for a quick meal. If you have a blue cart, put as much clean paper and plastics in there which will save room in the black carts for food scraps and non-recyclables. If your cart has any type of hole, chewed-off area or a missing/defective lid, report this to 311 immediately. If you see a regular occurrence of overfilled receptacles or bags left by them that containing food scraps/wrappers, report it to our office. It doesn’t matter if the receptacles are for houses, apartment buildings, businesses or restaurants. For home gardens and landscaped areas, you may consider laying down “hardware cloth” or chicken wire in garden beds, large planters and other areas where rats may burrow. Rats don’t burrow through metal. Working together, we can continue to eliminate these urban pests. Remember if rats can't feed, they can't breed! If you see a rat or notice conditions that may contribute to rodent activity, call our office at 773-338-5796 or send us an email to office@49thward.org . You can also call the City at 311 or click on the button to submit an online request for rodent baiting . Why hasn’t my street been plowed? When it snows, the Department of Streets and Sanitation first priority is clearing the arterial streets and Lake Shore Drive. Once those are deemed safe, plows become available to the wards for plowing and salting side streets. Depending on the time it takes to clear arterial streets, outdoor temperatures and other variables, driving conditions may not be ideal on side streets. If additional salt is needed on your street, you can submit a 311 request for snow or ice removal. If you would like our office to assist you with entering your request, you can call our office at 773-338-5796 or send us an email to office@49thward.org . How can I get my neighbor’s sidewalk shoveled? It is the responsibility of property owners and occupants to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice. Chicagoans of all ages and abilities need to use the sidewalks to get where they're going every day of the year. When there has been snowfall, a 5-foot-wide-path must be cleared, snow must be cleared by 10PM on the day of the snowfall if it falls between 7am and 7pm, and by 10am the next day if it falls between 7pm and 7am. If someone has not cleared snow in front of their property, you can file a 311 request for “Snow - Uncleared Sidewalk or Bike Lane” or send us an email to office@49thward.org . We will contact the property owner to remind them of their responsibilities and ask our ward superintendent to visit the property. Please keep in mind that some neighbors may struggle to shovel their sidewalk due to mobility issues. If you know that a neighbor struggles to clear their sidewalk due to these issues, please consider helping to shovel the snow.

Chicago's 24th District ABOUT THE 24TH DISTRICT In the 49th Ward, the 24th District patrols six beats. Each patrol beat in the Chicago Police Department hosts bi-monthly community beat meetings. During beat meetings, residents can learn about the different patterns of crime the police have identified in the neighborhood and receive safety tips. Residents also have the opportunity to work directly with the officers in their beat to bring up any issues they may be noticing. This is a great tool to strengthen the relationship between police officers and the community. CONTACT INFO 6464 N. Clark Street CAPS office: 312-744-5907 Email: Caps.024District@chicagopolice.org FIND YOUR BEAT Find your beat and the beat schedule on the map below. Click the brackets on the upper right-hand corner of the map or click here to open in Google Maps.

Youth Advisory Council The 49th Ward Youth Advisory Council is a group facilitated by Alderwoman Maria Hadden’s office to uplift young voices and develop youth leadership within the community. Led by youth, members have the opportunity to provide input and feedback on legislation as well as create programming that meaningfully impacts the community. Open to all youth ages 14-18 that live or go to school in the 49th Ward, members come together over Zoom once a week to check-in with each other, receive legislative updates, and develop community projects. Since launching in August 2020, the 49th Ward YAC has made the @youthofthe49th Instagram page, is currently running a food drive to benefit the United Church of Rogers Park, and is hosting 49 Expressions, the office’s first ever virtual art gallery. You can learn more about these projects below. If you or a local youth you know are interested in joining the 49th Ward Youth Advisory Council, please contact the office’s Coordinator of Constituent Services and Youth Engagement Grayson Alexander at grayson@49thward.org . 49 Expressions: A Virtual Art Gallery The 49th Ward Youth Advisory Council is hosting a virtual art gallery to highlight the best art the community has to offer and to bring the community closer through the mutual appreciation of the 49th Ward’s comfort and community through artistic expression. We’re looking for artists of all ages and skill levels to submit their work that highlights what we all love about our community. All forms of artistic expression, including visual art, music, and performances, are encouraged. All submissions should be PG-13. Submissions are open until March 29th. All submitted art can be seen here on the Ward website and featured in a video presentation, with Council favorites highlighted. If you or someone you know would be interested in submitting work, visit bit.ly/49Expressions21 . If you have any questions, please feel free to contact YAC Facilitator Grayson at grayson@49thward.org . Land Acknowledgement In March 2021, members of the 49th Ward Youth Advisory Council joined the Roman Susan Art Foundation to record narration for the Land Acknowledgment the Roman Susan Art Foundation created with the American Indian Center and Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society. The 49th Ward Youth Advisory Council is honored for the opportunity to lend their voices and to help recognize that our community is located on the traditional homelands of the Odawa, Ojibwe, Potawatomi, Miami, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Sac & Fox tribes. New Years Food Drive The 49th Ward Youth Advisory Council is currently running a food drive to benefit the United Church of Rogers Park’s weekly hot meal through the end of February. In a time where many of our neighbors are hungry, we hope to help our neighbors in need. Everyone is welcome to donate non-perishable goods to Devon Market and Rogers Park Fruit Market. Thank you to our partners at Cermak Market and Morse Market for giving direct donations from their inventory! @youthofthe49thward Instagram Created as a one stop shop for everything 49th Ward, the @youthofthe49thward Instagram features local artists, small businesses, student opportunities, and much more!

Chicago Noise Ordinance Quiet time is generally designated between 10 PM and 8 AM in any area within 600 feet of a residential district. Activities involving loading, unloading, opening, closing or other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, dumpsters or similar objects must not be done in a manner as to cause a noise disturbance between 10 PM and 7 AM. Motorized equipment (e.g. at construction sites) are not allowed to operate between 8 PM and 8 AM. Note that City of Chicago work (e.g. water & sewer mains, road construction etc.) and emergency private utility work are exempt from the City’s noise ordinance. If you feel a particular situation requires emergency attention, you can call 9-1-1.

Water & Sewer Main Projects Current Projects: PN7439 Completed Projects: PN7155 Top PN7342 Current Projects Sewer Improvement Project Slated to Begin Early 2023 (PN7439) PN7439 Through the Building a New Chicago infrastructure improvement program, the Department of Water Management (DWM) is installing a new sewer in the 49th Ward. Scheduled to begin in early 2023, DWM's private contractor will begin to install a new mainline sewer, structures, and pavement in the following areas: On Greenview from 330 feet north of Rogers to Rogers On Greenview from Howard to Birchwood On Rogers from Greenview to Ashland On Birchwood from 300 ft east of Greenview to Greenview Crews will work in phases through the footprint of the project, only shifting to a new area after replacing the sewer main along a separate leg of the project. Crews plan on starting the work on Rogers between Rogers and Greenview. Once the temporary concrete sewer trench is poured on Rogers, crews will then transition to the Greenview and Birchwood legs of the project. Construction crews have begun preparing the site for the sewer installation already, including marking the location for utility lines. Residents may start to notice construction equipment and materials placed in the area ahead of the project start date. As construction is underway, crews may close the streets to through traffic for safety reasons. Local traffic for area residents and business owners will be allowed in the area of construction. Throughout the project, crews will post "No Parking" signs as needed during work hours (generally 7 am - 4 pm). Crews will work to preserve as much parking as possible. "No Parking" signs will only be posted where crews are actively working and the parking restrictions will move along as the crew makes progress in the project. Once the pipe has been installed, the street will be temporarily restored with a concrete trench until they are able to completely restore the street with new ashpalt. ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps will be repaired or installed where needed, along with repairs to damaged parkways and sidewalks. The final restoration of the street will include milling the surfacing, placing new asphalt, and prepainting the street markings. The project will not be considered complete until damaged sidewalks, parkways, and streets have been repaired. Inclement weather and unexpected underground conditions may cause delays to the project. Asphalt plants also close in the winter, which can create delays to the final restoration of the street. Before the project starts, the Department of Water Management will take photographs of the streets and the surrounding properties. These photographs help them restore the area to its preconstruction state. DWM does not assume, however, responsibility for damage to privately installed parkway improvements, including sprinkler systems, fences, flower beds, and shrubbery. To receive updates about the project, visit BuildingANewChicago.org to register for notifications. You will need to enter your name, email address, and project identification number (PN7439) to sign up. The 49th Ward has also compiled a list of FAQs that residents may review by clicking here . Register for DWM Notifications PN7439 FAQ PN7439 Updates Back to top Sewer Improvement Project Slated to Begin Early 2023 (PN7342) PN7342 Through the Building a New Chicago infrastructure improvement program, the Department of Water Management (DWM) is installing a new sewer in parts of the 48th and 49th Wards. As of February 16, DWM crews began pre-construction for the sewer main replacement project. Work is beginning on Highland Avenue in the 48th Ward and will transition to parts of the 49th Ward upon completion (likely early to mid-February). DWM will begin to install a new mainline sewer, structures, and pavement in the following areas: Highland Avenue from Greenview to Clark (48th Ward); Magnolia from 430' north of Devon to 300' south; Lakewood from 430' north of Devon to 300'south; and Wayne from 430' north of Devon to 30' south Crews will work in phases through the footprint of the project, only shifting to a new area after replacing the sewer main along a different leg of the project. Crews plan on starting the work on Highland between Greenview and Clark in the 48th Ward (not pictured in the footprint map below). Once the temporary concrete sewer trench is poured on Highland, crews will transition to the Magnolia, Lakewood, and Wayne legs of the project in the 49th Ward. Construction crews have begun preparing the site for the sewer installation already, including marking the location for utility lines. Residents may start to notice construction equipment and materials placed in the area ahead of the project start date. As construction is underway, crews may close the streets to through traffic for safety reasons. Local traffic for area residents and business owners will be allowed in the area of construction. Throughout the project, crews will post "No Parking" signs as needed during work hours (generally 7 am - 4 pm). Crews will work to preserve as much parking as possible. "No Parking" signs will only be posted where crews are actively working and the parking restrictions will move along as the crew makes progress in the project. Once the pipe has been installed, the street will be temporarily restored with a concrete trench until they are able to completely restore the street with new asphalt. ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps will be repaired or installed where needed, along with repairs to damaged parkways and sidewalks. The final restoration of the street will include milling the surfacing, placing new asphalt, and prepainting the street markings. The project will not be considered complete until damaged sidewalks, parkways, and streets have been repaired. Inclement weather and unexpected underground conditions may cause delays to the project. Asphalt plants also close in the winter, which can create delays to the final restoration of the street. Before the project starts, the Department of Water Management will take photographs of the streets and the surrounding properties. These photographs help them restore the area to its preconstruction state. DWM does not assume, however, responsibility for damage to privately installed parkway improvements, including sprinkler systems, fences, flower beds, and shrubbery. To receive updates about the project, visit BuildingANewChicago.org to register for notifications. You will need to enter your name, email address, and project identification number (7342) to sign up. The 49th Ward has also compiled a list of FAQs that residents may review by clicking here . Register for Notifications PN7342 FAQ PN7342 Updates Back to top Completed Projects Sewer Improvement Project Slated to Begin June 1, 2021 (PN7155) PN7155 Beginning June 1, 2021, the Department of Water Management's private contractor will begin work to install a new mainline sewer, structures, and pavement in the following areas: Morse from Bell to Hamilton Hamilton from Farwell to Lunt Lunt from Bell to Oakley Farwell from Ridge to the alley west Farwell from Wolcott to the alley west Farwell from Wolcott to Ravenswood Morse from Wolcott to the alley west Lunt from Wolcott to the alley west Greenleaf from Wolcott to the alley west Estes from Wolcott to Ravenswood Estes from Damen to the alley west As construction is underway, crews may close the streets to through traffic for safety reasons. Local traffic for area residents and business owners will be allowed in the area of construction. Throughout the project, crews will post "No Parking" signs as needed during work hours (generally 7 am - 4 pm). Crews will work to preserve as much parking as possible. "No Parking" signs will only be posted where crews are actively working and the parking restrictions will move along as the crew makes progress in the project. Before the project starts, the Department of Water Management will take photographs of the streets and the surrounding properties. These photographs help them restore the area to its preconstruction state. DWM does not assume, however, responsibility for damage to privately installed parkway improvements, including sprinkler systems, fences, flower beds and shrubbery. The project will not be considered complete until damaged sidewalks, parkways and streets have been repaired. To receive updates about the project, visit BuildingANewChicago.org to register for notifications. You will need to enter your name, email address, and project identification number (PN 7155) to sign up. The sewer main replacement in these areas is projected to be completed at the end of June 2022. Back to top

Shared Cost Sidewalk Program ABOUT THE SHARED COST SIDEWALK PROGRAM The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program offers an opportunity for owner/occupants to share the cost of replacing sidewalks with the City. This voluntary program allows residents to replace sidewalks at a much lower cost than if they were to hire a private contractor. The program covers the main walk, the courtesy walk, and existing catwalks/landing steps (the narrow strip of concrete adjacent to some curbs). Owner-occupants of corner houses will be charged for both the main (address) side and the sidewalk on the side of the house. CDOT will build ADA-compliant ramps where applicable, with the City paying the entire cost of the ramps. The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program is very popular and is handled on a first-come, first served basis when the program opens in January. The funds are limited and the program closes for the year once the funds are allocated. The Department of Transportation typically announces when the program will open in mid-December. Keep your eye on my weekly e-newsletter and this website for that announcement. Please note that if you applied for the program in previous years, you must apply again when it re-opens. Applications will only be accepted through the City’s 311 system or at the city’s Shared Cost Sidewalk website. Owner information and the property address must be provided at the time of the request. Further information on the program is available by clicking here .

Infrastructure Our office is available to help answer questions you have related to infrastructure. If you have any questions, you can always reach us by emailing office@49thward.org or by calling (773) 338-5796 . Glenwood Commuter Safety Menu Allocations Metra Renovation Participatory Budgeting Pratt Resurfacing Shared Cost Sidewalk Program Shoreline Study Speed Bumps Water & Sewer Main Projects