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Ward 38 News
16th District Commander David McNaughton Goes to the 8th District
Those of us who live in the 16th District, (which includes much of the 38th Ward), are losing our excellent Police Commander, David McNaughton, who will be replacing Commander John Kupczyk of the 8th District, who passed away suddenly at the young age of 54. The people of the 38th Ward extend our condolences to the family of Commander Kupczyk, and we thank Commander McNaughton, a lifelong resident of the 16th District, for a job well done! During his tour as Commander of the 16th District, crime rates have steadily decreased, and the Commander was very active in attending community events and CAPS meetings. On behalf of the residents of the 38th Ward, I wish Commander McNaughton the very best in his new assignment!
Please see the new boundaries for the City Council Approved Chicago Ward Map.
Chicago Snow Corps is a new program that connects volunteers with residents in need of snow removal - such as seniors and residents with disabilities. For More Information
Please see Commander David Mc Naughton's letter to 16th District Residents regarding residential burglaries in the "Area News" section of this website.
Alderman Tim Cullerton annouced the closing of the residential portion of the Youth Outreach Center, 6411-6417 W. Irving Park Road. The Press Release is located in the "Area News" section of this website.
Flooding
Flooding caused by heavy rains is dangerous and can occur without warning. The City of Chicago advises residents to be prepared and to take precautions against flooding that can occur anytime during the year. The City actively encourages homeowners to disconnect their downspouts from the sewer system and direct the water instead to their yards or gardens. For more information regarding flooding, please visit Alert Chicago
The Northwest Side Housing Center is an Illinois nonprofit organization whose mission is to build and stregthen our commuity by working with people for safe and affordable housing. They are located at 5007 w. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60641. Their telephone number is 773-283-3888.
Irving Park Road Streetscape
Irving Park Road from the viaduct east of Kilpatrick Avenue to Tripp Avenue will be improved as the City renovates the street with infrastructure upgrades and decorative elements.
Throughout construction, Irving Park Road will remain open to motorists and pedestrians and access to businesses and residences will be maintained. In order to keep the street open to traffic, parking will not be allowed in the area of active construction.
Phase 1: Northside from Kilpatrick Ave. to Tripp Ave.
Phase 11: Southside from Tripp Ave. to Kilpatrick Ave.
We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this project.
Alley Safety Tips
Place your street address on your garage, fence or gate. This will aid the police and fire departments to quickly identify the correct location of your property in case of criminal acitivity, or a fire or medical emergency.
It is important to keep the alley clean. Keep the lids of your garbage carts closed at all times. If you have an overflow of garbage or if your cart is damaged, please contact our office for another garbage cart.
Cell Phones for Soldiers
Drop off your old cell phones in the Cell Phones for Soldiers collection bin located at the 38th Ward office. Cell Phones for Soldiers is a nonprofit organization that uses funds from recycled cell phones to buy prepaid phone cards for active duty military members to give them an affordable way to phone home. The AT& T Pioneers are promoting this nationally recognized program in the City of Chicago through Thanksgiving. Cell Phone Data Eraser
If you know any servicemen or women from the ward, send us their information and address-we will post on our website and send them a note of thanks from their community.
Chicago's Winter Overnight Parking Ban
Watch For And Obey Posted Snow Restrictions
Chicago's Winter Overnight Parking Ban, the seasonal parking restriction for 107 miles of the city's most critical arterial streets, will resume on Thursday, December 1, 2011, at 3 a.m. The ban will be enforced from December 1, 2011 through April 1, 2012, between the hours of 3 a.m. to 7 a.m., regardless of snow.
Drivers who ignore the overnight ban prevent these critical routes from being fully plowed and salted when it snows. During a heavy snowfall, build-ups of snow next to parked vehicles on these routes further reduces the streets capacity to handle critical traffic.
"The overnight parking ban is in place during the winter to make sure that critical routes are up and running at all hours so that emergency vehicles, buses and other traffic can get through," said Streets & Sanitation Commissioner Thomas G. Byrne.
Violators who ignore the ban face a $150 towing fee (minimum), a $50 ticket and a storage fee of $10 per day that increases over time. 215 motorists were towed for violating the first day of the ban last winter. And despite heavy news coverage of enforcement efforts, 127 motorists ignored the posted restrictions and were towed on the second day.
The permanent signage that marks the Winter Overnight Parking Ban route is posted next to signs for the 2-inch Snow Parking Ban along 107 miles of the broader 500 mile long Snow Route System. The Snow Route System was created as a result of lessons learned from massive snow storms, including the Great Blizzard of '67.
While the 2" Inch Snow Ban can technically be activated at any time of the year, this restriction is not activated often and is only a factor during the winter months. Motorists who violate it face ticketing and relocation to a nearby site. Motorists need to watch for and obey both restrictions.
Overnight Parking Ban