No Justice, No Peace Photo Credit: Glen Ford, Globalresearch.ca On Saturday, August 15, 2020, Chicagoans protested in the downtown area for police accountability and changes to our CIty’s policing practices. A group of six youth activist organizations gathered young people from all over our city to demand the removal of police from schools, the defunding of the police department and for the Mayor and other City leaders to take action to keep them safe. Those youth were protesting just a week after another rash of coordinated burglaries and thefts of downtown and loop area stores. In response to the downtown mayhem, the Mayor and Superintendent of Police announced efforts to protect the downtown and loop area from any further criminal activity in this area. Tactical decisions made in response to the protests resulted in an unwarranted crackdown by the City of Chicago against young activists who were peacefully exercising their first amendment rights. While a couple of protestors responded violently to the police actions, video shows us clearly that the vast majority of protestors fled, attempting to leave the downtown area and then were prevented from doing so. The Mayor and the Superintendent have made statements defending the police response, assuring us that it was just and in proportion to the actions of protestors. We were shown video of one protester hitting an officer repeatedly with a skateboard on the head during a standoff. They explained to us that the tactics employed against our youth were necessary in order to, “protect peaceful protestors.” Protest organizers and participants have accused the police of unwarranted violence. They say that the police were the instigators and the only violence from protestors was in self defense. People shared stories with me of being herded and corralled by police and beaten with batons with no way to escape. They shared videos that showed unarmed, terrified young people being beaten and chased through the streets of downtown by our police officers. Is this what safety looks like for our youth, our police officers, and the rest of our city? Is this the way we believe we’re going to restore peace to the city? One thing is clear: if we keep going this way things are only going to continue to escalate. Which is something no one wants. “Without justice, there can be no lasting peace.” Kofi Anan spoke these words in 2003 during his address to the International Criminal Court on the occasion of the first swearing in of their judges. I’ve come back to these words often over the last few months as our city has seen upticks in gun violence, clashes between protestors and police, burglary, destruction of property and mass dissent. The idea that, as a city, we won’t achieve the peace many seek without first delivering justice to those who have been denied it because of government policies, practices or representatives rings painfully true to me. And it must ring true to others as it’s a frequent chant at protests, including many I have attended myself over the years, “No justice, no peace!” Chicago has been in a state of conflict for decades. What we call uprisings or civil unrest are the spontaneous eruptions of this conflict that happen when the build up of injustice, racism and systemic oppression can no longer be contained by social and political constraints. We will not achieve peace in our city until we reconcile our conflict. Right now, we are in great conflict about what public safety should look like and how to achieve it for all of our residents. Some are demanding we defund the police and reimagine public safety. Some are demanding more police presence and action to make the city safer. And most everyone is calling for peace, an end to police violence and impunity, and an end to gun violence in our city. We know we need to invest in the people and the neighborhoods in our city that have been starved and pushed to the brink — some of this is already in progress — but I fear it won’t be enough. We are stuck in a loop; a cycle of uprising and repression that is killing our people and our city. We need to reconcile our past harms and current traumas before we can progress. Reconciliation is a process where the City and our residents could build trust through dialogue, acknowledge wrong-doing and harm, and come to terms on how we can restore our City and our people. From one Mayoral administration to the next, Alderman to Alderman, Chicago seems to grudgingly recognize our most protracted conflicts only when they become impossible to ignore and then addresses them by avoiding the underlying causes, seeking to find the quickest path to ameliorating the symptoms. But before we can fully realize the benefits of any reforms, changes or reimagining of public safety, we have to come to terms with what our past and current policing practices have done to our people, particularly our youth. We didn’t get to this place overnight and we’re not going to get past it quickly either, but I am certain that any solutions proposed that don’t include a reconciliation process to address decades of conflict between the Chicago Police Department and the residents of Chicago will fail to achieve justice and therefore not result in any lasting peace. To begin, we need a process to recognize and acknowledge the harm that has been done to our residents. I’m working on a resolution to address this for consideration by the City Council. The residents of our city are looking to their leaders to repair the deeply damaged relationships between our police and our residents and to reimagine public safety. The time for action is now.

Past Development Decisions Click on one of the images below to learn more about the development proposal and decision-making process in the 49th Ward.

Local School Councils Local School Councils serve as the policy-making body of the school. LSCs have remained an important vehicle for participatory democracy, allowing not only educators but parents the opportunity to make important decisions about how their children will be educated. There are currently 513 local school councils in Chicago. They are made up of parents, community residents, school staff, and principals. Rogers Park is comprised of local school councils for each of its neighborhood schools. Below is a list of our schools with LSCs: Joyce Kilmer Elementary School Roger C. Sullivan High School Eugene Field Elementary School New Field Primary School Gale Elementary Community Academy Jordan Elementary Community School

Parking There are a number of regulations on parking in the City of Chicago. The following provides information on many of the requirements imposed on drivers in the city. Use the buttons below to learn more about parking in the City of Chicago. As always, feel free to contact us if you have further questions. City Sticker Residential Zones Disabled Parking Residential Moves Street Sweeping Winter Parking Driveway Signs Residential Trucks Contractor Placard Parking Meters CITY STICKER A valid city sticker is required for all City residents who own a vehicle. New residents and those who recently purchased a vehicle have 30 days to come into compliance. City stickers are sold through the Chicago City Clerk’s office . You can purchase your sticker at the following locations : City Clerk office – 121 N. LaSalle, Room 107 City Clerk satellite office – 5430 W. Gale At most currency exchanges (service fee may apply) Online by clicking here You must show proof of address and vehicle registration when purchasing a sticker in person. COST The cost of City Stickers depends on the type of vehicle. The City Clerk’s Office collects VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) information from motorists and vehicle registration databases. This enables them to identify the vehicle type category to which a vehicle will be assigned. From there, prices are determined based on the vehicle’s make and model, weight and body type. The total price for your annual vehicle sticker can only be determined using your vehicle documentation, which establishes your VIN, as well as your vehicle purchase and/or move-in dates, and your license plate expiration date. The descriptions above are only a general overview of the Office of the City Clerk’s pricing schedule . Vehicle sticker price cannot be determined without taking into consideration vehicle documentation, vehicle purchase and/or move-in dates, and license plate expiration date. If you are age 65 or older, you may be eligible to receive a senior citizen discount on your sticker. CHANGES TO GRACE PERIOD As of July 2016, changes to the Chicago Municipal Code regarding the grace period make motorists eligible to be ticketed immediately following their vehicle sticker’s expiration. For example, if your City Sticker expires on June 30, you are eligible to be ticketed on July 1. Tickets for expired City Stickers are $200 and can be issued daily. In addition, the grace period for late fees for expired City Sticker tickets will be extended from 15 to 30 days as of July 1, 2016. This means a motorist with a City Sticker that expires on June 30 will now have until July 30 to purchase a new sticker without paying an additional $60 late fee. Please be aware of these changes to the City Sticker grace periods to avoid tickets and additional fees. Make sure to purchase and display City Stickers in a timely manner. LATE FEES Per City ordinance, a $60.00 late fee — $30.00 for seniors — must be applied to a Chicago City Vehicle Sticker if ANY of the following apply: The renewal vehicle sticker was purchased after the grace period for the old vehicle sticker has ended. For example, a customer with an expiration month of March 2020 has until March 30, 2020, to purchase a renewal vehicle sticker without additional fees or penalties. If that customer attempted to renew the same vehicle sticker on March 31, they would be subject to a $60.00 late fee, OR; A customer failed to purchase a vehicle sticker within any of the following circumstances that a late fee does not apply listed below. The late fee does not apply for Chicago City Vehicle Stickers purchased in-person at a City Clerk office location by a customer who – at the time of purchase – can demonstrate: They are a new resident with documentation indicating purchase of property or a rental agreement executed within the last 30 days for a location within Chicago, OR; They are a new vehicle owner with proof of purchase within the last 30 days, OR; They returned from serving in the United States Armed Forces and were stationed outside the City, within the last 30 days, OR; They provide a check registry or credit card statement showing that the license was sought in the purchase period, OR; At the direction of the City Clerk for reasonable cause. Under all other circumstances, the customer will be required to pay a late fee and the annual price for their vehicle sticker. Back to top RESIDENTIAL ZONE PARKING & PARKING GARAGES Residential Zone Paking The 49th Ward has a number of areas that are designated as residential zone parking. These areas allow a person living in the zone or directly adjacent to purchase a City Sticker displaying the residential zone from the City Clerk's office . These City Stickers cost an additional $25 per year on top of the base fee. Please note that purchasing a residential zone City Sticker does not guarantee parking in the Residential Zone , especially in dense parts of the city. Residents living in and adjacent to the residential zones may also purchase daily passes for their guests. Daily passes may either be purchased at the City Clerk's office (121 N. LaSalle or 5430 W. Gale) or online using the EZ Buy option. Please note that the 49th Ward office does not sell residential daily passes. The 49th Ward has a variety of off-street parking options to address the challenges of parking in a dense and congested neighborhood. Below is a map of all the zone parking areas in the 49th Ward as well as the parking garages and their occupancy rates. Back to top DISABLED PARKING Disabled Parking Disabled Parking placards are issued by the Secretary of State’s office. The application is available to download online . If you are interested in having disabled parking signs installed in front of your home, you will need to complete an application. These forms are available to pick up in the office or, if you send our office an email , we will mail an application to you. Disabled individuals who apply for signs must meet the conditions to qualify for a restricted parking space. The conditions include the following: The applicant must reside on a residential street that is zoned R-1 through R-5. The applicant must have either a current disabled Illinois license plate or a disabled placard issued by the Secretary of State when parking in the designated space. Sign installation and maintenance costs must be paid by the applicant. The cost for disabled parking signs is $70.00 for the first year. In subsequent years, the annual maintenance fee is $25.00. This annual fee may be waived if the applicant meets the disabled veteran or Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief requirement. The applicant must observe and obey any other parking restrictions which may apply at the approved location (i.e. Street Cleaning signs, Rush Hour Parking restrictions, etc) Completed applications and the $70.00 installation fee can be mailed to the Department of Finance at: P.O. Box 803100 Chicago, IL 60680-3100 ATTN: Disabled Permit Section The applications are processed by the Department of Finance . You will receive a written reply from the Department of Revenue notifying you of receipt as well as the decision after the site has been surveyed. If your application is approved, signs will be installed. Should your application be denied, you will be offered the opportunity to appeal the decision to the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities . Back to top Disabled Parking Signs Application RESIDENTIAL MOVES Residential Moves 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 . Back to top STREET SWEEPING Street Sweeping Street Cleaning starts April 1st and runs through mid-November. During street cleaning days, vehicles cannot park on a specific side of the street in order to accommodate the street sweeper. Please watch for signs on your block so that you know when your street will be swept and park your car accordingly. You can view the street sweeping schedule and sign up for text or email alerts by visiting http://sweeparound.us . Back to top WINTER PARKING Winter Parking In order to ensure that the most critical roadways in Chicago are kept clear at all times, the City of Chicago institutes a Winter Overnight Parking Ban on 107 miles of vital arterial streets from 3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. between December 1st and April 1st. This ban is in effect regardless of snowfall. Red = Winter overnight parking restrictions Orange = Two-inch snow route restriction Source: City of Chicago @ChiTribGraphics Copyright © 2018, Chicago Tribune Motorists who ignore the tow zones face a $150 towing fee (minimum) in addition to a $60 ticket and an initial $25 daily storage fee. If you suspect that your vehicle was towed, you can search for it on the website of the Department of Streets & Sanitation by clicking here . In our ward, the only street which has an overnight parking ban is N. Clark St. from W. Devon Ave. to W. Howard St . Clark Street south of Devon Avenue has a 2-inch snow parking ban. Streets in our ward which have the 2-inch snow parking ban are as follows: W. Devon Ave. from N. Broadway to N. Ridge (Devon ban extends beyond the boundary of the Ward) W. Pratt Blvd. from N. Ashland Blvd. to N. Sheridan Rd. W. Howard St, from N. Ridge Blvd. to N. Greenview Ave. W. Touhy Ave. from N. Ridge Blvd. to N. Oakley Ave. (Touhy ban extends further beyond boundaries of the Ward) N. Sheridan Rd. from W. Devon Ave. to W. Juneway Ter. (Sheridan ban extends further beyond the boundary of the Ward) N. Ridge Blvd. from W. Devon Ave. to W. Howard St. N. Ashland Ave. from W. Devon Ave. to N. Rogers Ave. N. Rogers Ave. from N. Ridge Blvd. to N. Sheridan Rd. N. Western Ave from W. Birchwood Ave. to W. Howard St. (Western ban extends further beyond boundary of the Ward) For an updated and interactive map of all snow routes in the City, please access the City’s snow plow tracker by clicking here . This same map will also show the locations of all snow plows once deployed. As a general reminder, plows will focus first on vital arterial routes before plowing residential streets Back to top DRIVEWAY SIGN REQUESTS Driveway Signs Residents with driveways may request signs to mark the entrances to the driveway to help prevent people from blocking it. There is for an initial installation fee is $110 per sign ($220 for two signs) and annual maintenance fee of $110. CDOT has phased out the paper application for the driveway signs and moved it to their permitting portal. Applicants will now be required to create a profile and apply for driveway signs by clicking the link below. APPLICATION Back to top RESIDENTIAL TRUCK PARKING PERMITS Residential Trucks In 2016, the Office of the City Clerk updated the Municipal Code in an effort to update an outdated section. This section adversely affected small, non-commercial pick-up trucks and their ability to park on business and residential streets in the city. As of May 18, 2016, an ordinance went into effect that allows city residents to park their non-commercial pick-up trucks under 8,000 pounds on residential and commercial streets without having to display a residential truck sticker. This ordinance also allows non-city residents to park their pick-up trucks on business streets only. Non-commercial pick-up trucks registered in the City of Chicago are still required to purchase and display a valid City Sticker. PICK-UP TRUCK MEMO Back to top CONTRACTOR PARKING PLACARD Contractor Placard Section 9-64-170(a)(3) and (b)(3) of the Municipal Code of Chicago allows a contractor who is actually engaged in delivery, service or repair work at a particular address for a particular customer to park their vehicle within a reasonable distance of the address where such work is being performed if: The vehicle is emblazoned with the business name and business license number of its owner; and The customer’s address is clearly displayed on the vehicle’s dashboard; and The vehicle is lawfully parked in accordance with the general parking requirements of this Code. Parking is permitted only while such work is actually being performed and at no other time. If a service vehicle permit is required under Section 9-68-060, such a permit must be obtained. CONTRACTOR PLACARD Back to top PARKING METERS Parking Meters The ParkChicago app is available for download in your smartphone’s app store. This allows motorists to pay for any metered spot in the City of Chicago. ParkChicago allows you to pay to park using your smartphone without having to visit a meter box, display a dashboard receipt, or hurry back to feed the meter when your time is about to expire. Many of the 49th Ward’s commercial streets have metered parking. Always make sure to double check the machine you are using for specific rate and hour information. To find meter locations and pricing, visit chicagometers.com . Back to top

Speed Bumps Speed bumps can be installed on either a residential street or in an alley. Speed bumps are an effective way to slow down traffic, making the street safer for all that use it. The 49th Ward office does require a petition process in order to install speed bumps. After 70% of units on the affected street sign the petition, please return it to the office. From there, we will work with the Chicago Department of Transportation in determining the feasibility of implementation and having them installed. You can download a petition for a residential street or an alley below. Street Speed Bump Petition Alley Speed Bump Petition Topes de Velocidad - Esp Para El Callejón - Esp

49th Ward Schools We want to lift up the 49th Ward neighborhood schools by recognizing all the great work that they do. Share a reason why you love our local CPS schools on social media by using the hashtag #SchoolsShineIn49. Want something related to schools in the newsletter ? Email us at Office@49thWard.org to tell us about it! EUGENE FIELD GALE JORDAN KILMER NEW FIELD SULLIVAN

Services Our office provides a wide range of city services. For more information, please visit one of the links below. If you have any questions, we can always be reached via email at office@49thward.org or by calling (773) 338-5796 . Biking Incident Form Block Parties Garage & Yard Sale Permit Outdoor Special Events Parking Service Request Street Sweeping USPS Complaint Form

Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence City of Chicago’s Domestic Violence Hotline The City of Chicago Family & Support Services operates the City’s Domestic Violence Hotline. Callers to the Help Line are provided with general domestic violence information, referrals to domestic violence services and a three-way phone linkage between the caller and the domestic violence services. Trained domestic violence advocates – Victim Information and Referral Advocates (VIRAs) – staff the phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. VIRAs provide victims with immediate information about their options, information on safety planning, referrals to community-based providers including shelters, counseling, legal advocacy, civil legal services, supervised child visitation centers, and perpetrator services. Bi-lingual and bi-cultural Spanish-speaking VIRAs are always available and operators can access the Language Line for over 140 other languages. For assistance, call the hotline at 1.877.863.6338. Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW) HOW is the third-largest provider of permanent supportive housing in Chicago and serves over 600 households annually. HOW provides access to stable and affordable housing through the creation and maintenance of housing units for households who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including women experiencing domestic violence. HOW takes all referrals for our supportive housing programs from Chicago's Coordinated Entry System (CES). They do not maintain a separate waitlist for these programs and do not accept direct case manager referrals. If you or someone you know is seeking temporary or permanent supportive housing, the person seeking housing must call 312-361-1707 to complete a housing assessment. The call center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. Please note, this may or may not lead to a housing option and does not solve your immediate housing crisis. If you are in need of shelter please call 3-1-1 to request transportation to a shelter. Contact ChicagoCES@csh.org with questions. Between Friends Between Friends is a nonprofit agency dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and building a community free of abuse. Through their 24-Hour helpline, counseling, and legal assistance, they provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families in crisis, while educating communities as part of the movement to end domestic violence. If you need immediate help, call their 24-hour crisis line at 1-800-603-435. Additional services, including counseling and legal assistance, are available. Visit betweenfriendschicago.org to learn more. Apna Ghar Apna Ghar is a human rights organization working to end gender violence with an evidence-based model that factors in macro and micro level conditions that create the unique barriers that program participants face. They offer a 24-Hour Crisis Line, Safe Emergency Housing, Case Management & Social Services Advocacy, Counseling, Legal Assistance, and Supervised Visitation & Safe Exchange Services. If you need immediate help, call their 24-Hour Crisis Line at (773) 334-4663. WINGS WINGS is a nonprofit agency dedicated to providing an escape route for victims of domestic abuse. On any given night, WINGS two emergency shelters provide housing for those fleeing violent situations one in the northwest suburbs and one on the southwest side of Chicago. Their safe houses have enough capacity to house 85 people each night, with a maximum stay length of 120 days. Additionally, WINGS operates over 50 houses and apartments throughout the city to provide transitional and permanent housing for survivors. WINGS also provides counseling and planning services. If you need immediate help, call their 24-Hours Crisis Hotline at (847) 221-5680. To learn more about the services they provide, call them at 847-519-7828 or visit their website at wingsprogram.com . Ascend Justice Ascend Justice is a legal aid group specifically for victims of domestic violence. They currently provide legal assistance to individuals and families surrounding economic issues, family defense legal services, divorce, custody arrangements, visitation, child support, orders of protection, and immigration services. Please note, you must be a survivor of gender-based violence to receive these services. If you would like more information and to learn how to apply for services, please visit their website at ascendjustice.org . The Network's Survivor Crisis Fund The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence established the Survivor Crisis Fund to address critical gaps in the safety net for survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking. Once an application is received, we will review it for eligibility for any funds we currently have and will provide a response. The basic eligibility to receive funding is that you are a victim/survivor of domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking and/or human trafficking. Beyond that, we have various eligibility guidelines imposed by our funding sources. This financial assistance is intended to be a one-time payment. Learn more and apply at the-network.org/survivor-fund/ .

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Business Workshops The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) offers a variety of workshops and counseling that are informative and free. The topics discussed during the workshops include start-up operations, financing, marketing, and more. Classes are taught by industry professionals, members of not for profit agencies, and city employees. Visit the Business Education Workshop Calendar to view upcoming workshops and seminars. BACP also offers the small business solution station , a one-on-one counseling forum designed for one to obtain expert advice on common business problems including legal assistance and financial and loan assistance. The station is open from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., located at BACP, City Hall, Room 800. You can walk-in or make an appointment by calling (312) 744-5506. If you have questions about how to obtain a particular type of license, you can call the City’s Business Consulting line at (312) 744-6249. A consultant from BACP will instruct and provide guidance about the license application requirements and process. If you are looking to open a business that would require a Public Place of Amusement (PPA) and/or liquor license , Alderwoman Hadden requests that you schedule an appointment to discuss your proposed business. Please email the ward office or call 773-338-5796 to schedule an appointment with the Alderwoman.

Garage & Yard Sale Permits Garage and yard sales cannot be held for longer than three consecutive days and must be held between 9:00 a.m. and sunset. In case of rain, the permit can be reissued for a later date. If more than one household is joining in a single sale, each household needs its own permit even if the sale is at the address of only one participating household. Signs advertising the sale may only be posted on the property where the sale is taking place. Violators face fines for posting signs on city property. Filing for a Permit: You can stop by our office with proof of residence and identification and fill out the application. You can scan and email a copy of your identification and a completed form to office@49thWard.org . We will email the approved form back to you. APPLICATION - ENGLISH PERMISO - ESPAÑOL

Current Development Propsals Click on one of the images below to learn more about the current development proposal and community decision process in the 49th Ward.