Join your neighbors for the second Wild Mile Community Meeting to provide feedback on designs for the Wild Mile Framework Plan. The goal of Wild Mile is to create a new park environment for (1) wildlife habitat, (2) recreation, (3) education, and more on the North Branch Canal. The area of focus is the Chicago River along the east side of Goose Island between Chicago Avenue and North Avenue. Your input will help direct the goals, priorities, and designs of Wild Mile Chicago!

This meeting will be on Thursday, February 7, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Cornerstone Center: Leslie Hall (1111 N. Wells St). For more information please visit this website.

Source: Alderman Brian Hopkins 2nd Ward Newsletter 1/14/19

To print, click HERE.

The February 26th municipal election is just around the corner. Now is the time to make sure you are registered to vote, and/or that your voter registration is up to date. In Illinois, you can register to vote anytime, up to and including Election Day. Below is a quick guide on where and how to register to vote, as well as important deadlines for voter registration.

CLICK HERE to check the status of your registration online.

WHAT YOU NEED IN ORDER TO REGISTER
To register or update your registration, you will need TWO forms of identification, ONE of which lists your current address. You may use an IL state ID and/or IL driver’s license to register at your new address – even if the ID lists your old address – as long as you have 1 other form of ID with your new address. CLICK HERE for a complete list of accepted IDs.

WHERE AND HOW TO REGISTER
ONLINE: CLICK HERE to use your IL driver’s license or state ID card to register to vote or update your registration online.
Deadline: Sunday, February 10, 11:59 PM

BY MAIL: CLICK HERE to download the form. Fill in the blanks, print it, sign it, fold and stamp it, and mail it to the Board of Election Commissioners. You may also deliver it in-person.
Deadline: Tuesday, January 29, 11:59 PM 

WITH A DEPUTY REGISTRAR: Register with any active deputy registrar who is affiliated with a local organization, such as a political party, ward organization or another state-certified body.
Deadline: Tuesday, January 29

IN PERSON AT AN EARLY VOTING SITE: Bring 2 forms of ID to ANY early voting site in Chicago from February 11 through February 25 to register and vote same-day. You may register and vote at the Loop SuperSite as early as Thursday, January 17.

CLICK HERE for a list of all early voting sites and hours.
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 25

What a fantastic inaugural season of Art on theMART! The work by our inaugural artists, Jan Tichy, Zheng Chongbin, Diana Thater, and Jason Salavon, was truly spectacular and helped take the Chicago skyline to new heights. Projections resume March 2019 – see you then!

Want to see your work across 2.5 acres of theMART’s façade? You still have time! Art on theMART, the world’s largest permanent digital art projection, is calling for entries from artists to be projected this March! Submissions are still open, learn more at artonthemart.com/artist-submissions.

Photo Courtesy of Joshua Brott, Obscura Digital

Cast your vote for the five movies that will be shown in the A. Montgomery Ward Park during summer 2019. Movies are sponsored by the River North Residents Association (RNRA) and the Chicago Park District.

To cast your vote, click here.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to participate in our survey.
We value your feedback. The survey will be open through February 26, 2019.

To print, click here.

Sign up on line:  Domain Blood Drive – Schedule here or call Marybeth 312.515.8808.  For a copy, click here.

The Cook County Board of Review is open for property valuation appeals for NORTH, SOUTH, WEST Townships from now until January 8, 2019.

Appealing your assessment is an opportunity for residents to ensure Cook County is valuing your property fairly, which in turn affects how much you pay in property taxes.

When you appeal with the Board of Review, the staff will analyze your property’s assessment (set by the Assessor), compare it to like-properties in your area and apply a reduction in value if supported.

There is no cost to appealing your property’s assessment and the appeal will not cause the Board of Review to raise your assessment.

Here are a few helpful reminders and tips on filing an appeal:

The Cook County Board of Review is a quasi-judicial agency responsible for adjudicating assessment appeals for all property in Cook County. Last year the Board reviewed over 400,000 appeals.

For more information, visit www.CookCountyBoardofReview.com.

Source:  Alderman Reilly Reports 1/4/19

The one-day application period for the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)’s annual Shared Cost Sidewalk Program opens Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 12:01am.

The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program is an extremely popular voluntary program in which property owners share the cost of sidewalk repair with the City. Thousands of Chicagoans have been a part of this popular program, taking advantage of the low cost, exceptional value, and ease of participation.

The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program cost per square foot charged to property owners is well below what a private contractor would charge. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may qualify for a further discounted rate.

Applications are taken on a first-come, first-served basis, and the number of participants will be based on availability of funds. The program typically reaches capacity quickly, so apply early!

Applications will only be accepted through the City’s 311 system by calling 3-1-1 or through the City’s service request website www.cityofchicago.org/311. The property owner’s contact information and the property address are required at the time of request.

For more information, click on the following links for a program overview, FAQ, or visit CDOT’s website.

Source:  Alderman Reilly Reports 1/4/19