February 26, 2020 By
Community Alert – Armed Robbery – 18th District (Near North) – February 19, 2020
February 24, 2020 By
RNRA 2020 Movies in the Park – Cast your vote by February 28!
Cast your vote for the five movies that will be shown in A. Montgomery Ward Park during summer 2020. Movies are presented by the River North Residents Association (RNRA) in cooperation with the Chicago Park District. By voting, you agree to RNRA’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
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 28, 2020.
February 24, 2020 By
Chicago Police 18th District Presents: Pizza with the Police
Chicago Police 18th District Presents:
Pizza with the Police
Wednesday, February 26
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Roots
1610 N. Wells
Stop by and have pizza with the 18th District police officers at Roots. Enjoy a slice of pizza and share your thoughts and concerns regarding public safety. No agenda – just a great way to meet the officers that patrol our neighborhood.
February 14, 2020 By
Meet Your Match! Adoption Fees Waived Starting Friday, February 14
Starting today, February 14 until March 1, all cats six months and older and all dogs who have been at Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) for more than 40 days are available for adoption, fees waived.
CACC is located at 2741 S. Western Avenue and adoption hours are between noon and 7pm. Those looking to adopt should expect the process to take several hours. For a list of adoptable pets, please click here.
February 14, 2020 By
Early Voting for the Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Primary Election Begins Next Week!
Starting Wednesday, February 19, in-person Early Voting and registration for the March 17, 2020 Primary Election will be offered at the Loop Super Site, 191 North Clark Street.
The Loop Super Site will be open 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Saturday and 10:00am – 4:00pm Sundays from February 19 until March 1.
Citywide Early Voting, available at 50 Ward Sites and the Loop Super Site, will be offered March 2 through March 16. To view a list of all early voting locations and hours for all sites, CLICK HERE.
During Early Voting
• Chicago voters will be able to use any Early Voting and registration location in the city from March 2 – March 16. Before March 2, only the Loop Super Site will have Early Voting.
• Ballots cast in Early Voting are final. After casting ballots in Early Voting, voters may not return to amend, change, or undo a ballot for any reason. It is a felony to vote more than once — or to attempt to vote more than once — in the same election.
• Government-issued photo ID is not required but is helpful if there is a question about the registration, address, signature or if there are two voters with the same or similar names at the same address.
• Registration services are available at every Early Voting site. However, any voter who needs to register for the first time or file an address update or a name change must show two forms of ID, one of which shows the voter’s current address.
Vote by Mail
Registered voters may also choose to Vote by Mail. Voters do not need a reason or excuse to use Vote by Mail. In order to apply, submit your application online or a downloadable mail-in application can be submitted to the Board of Elections.
The deadline to submit your Vote by Mail application is 5:00pm on Thursday, March 12, 2020.
For more information, voters can visit the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners website, linked here.
February 14, 2020 By
Food Drive for LPCS – Help the homeless – Drop off at 18th District CPD – March 1 thru March 31
The CPD 18th District Explorer’s have volunteered to lead a food drive in order to assemble sack lunchs for the guests of LPCS. Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) helps individuals with the challenges of homelessness.
Pantry stable food donations will be accepted for the LPCS Food Drive at the 018th District Lobby – 1160 N. Larrabee . If you have questions, contact Community Policing Office – Officer Ramona Stovall 312-742-5778
Donations will be accepted from March 1 through March 31
Let’s help our 18th District Explorers meet their challenge of a successful food drive.
Food List:
Requesting dry goods appropriate for a healthy sack lunch. Foods like but not limited to: Granola, nuts, canned goods, tuna, crackers, pretzels, sunflower seeds, salsa, roasted red peppers, mayo, ketchup, dried fruit, etc.
To print a copy of the flyer to distribute to your friends, or post in your building, CLICK HERE.
February 14, 2020 By
Gilda’s Club Chicago – 11th Annual #ItsAlwaysSomething Teen Multimedia Contest
February 7, 2020 By
Chicago Department of Public Health: What You Need to Know about Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
What is 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)?
2019 Novel Coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV, is a new respiratory virus identified in December 2019 as the cause of an outbreak in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. 2019-nCoV has resulted in thousands of confirmed cases in China, with additional cases being identified in a growing number of other countries.
The first case in the United States was announced on January 21, 2020 and the first case in the Chicago area was announced on January 24, 2020, in a person who had traveled to Wuhan, China. The second case was announced on January 30, 2020, in a close household contact. This is also the first case of human-to-human transmission in the United States.
The latest situation summary updates, including the number of cases identified in the United States, are available on CDC’s web page 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China.
What are the symptoms of 2019-nCoV?
People who get sick with 2019-nCoV develop mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. Many common illnesses can cause these same symptoms. Individuals who have these symptoms and have traveled to Wuhan, China or have had close contact with someone with 2019-nCoV should be seen by a doctor or medical professional.
CDC believes at this time that it takes between 2 and 14 days to develop symptoms of 2019-nCoV after being exposed to the virus. Novel coronavirus can only be diagnosed through a laboratory test.
How does the virus spread?
Although this virus likely emerged from an animal source, it can also spread from person-to-person. Some viruses are highly contagious (like measles), while other viruses are less so. It’s not clear yet how easily 2019-nCoV spreads from person-to-person.
The main way most coronaviruses (including the common cold) spread is through the droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. In other coronavirus outbreaks, spread has generally occurred between close contacts.
What is the treatment for 2019-nCoV?
There is no specific medicine to treat 2019-nCoV infection at this time, though studies are underway. People sick with 2019-nCoV should receive supportive care from a health care professional. Supportive care means care to help relieve symptoms; for example, medicine to bring down fevers, or oxygen if a patient’s oxygen level is low.
How worried should I be about this novel coronavirus in Chicago? How can I protect myself and my family?
Currently, the health risk to the general public from novel coronavirus remains low, both in the U.S. and in Chicago. At this point, there is no need for the general public in Chicago to change their behavior in any way related to this virus. The Chicago Department of Public Health takes new viruses very seriously, is monitoring the situation carefully, and will rapidly communicate any changes in this guidance.
As with any respiratory virus, you can protect yourself and others by taking everyday common sense actions:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
What can travelers do to protect themselves and others?
The Chicago Department of Public Health recommends avoiding non-essential travel to China. Chinese officials have closed transport within and out of Wuhan and other areas in Hubei Province, including buses, subways, trains, and the international airport. The latest travel updates are available on CDC’s web page Traveler’s Health. If you must travel:
• Avoid contact with sick people.
• Avoid animals (alive or dead), animal markets, and products that come from animals (such as uncooked meat).
• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
What if I recently traveled to China?
Any travelers returning from mainland China on or after February 3should stay home and monitor their health for up to 14 days after leaving China.
• Take your temperature with a thermometer 2 times a day and watch your health. A health official will contact you to give additional instructions.
• If you develop a fever (100.4F/38C), cough or have difficulty breathing, call CDPH for advice before seeking care. If you can’t reach CDPH, call ahead before going to a doctor’s office or emergency room. Tell them your symptoms and that you were in China.
Travelers who returned from mainland China prior to February 3 can remain in school and work. If you feel sick with fever, cough or difficulty breathing, you should.
• Stay home and avoid contact with others.
• Seek medical care right away.
• Before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room, call ahead and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms.
For more information, please visit the CDPH’s website or the CDC’s website, email coronavirus@chicago.gov, or call 312-746-4835.
February 7, 2020 By
Ignite the Spirit – Support our CFD – Purchase Chicago Firefighter & Paramedic 2020 Calendars
Ignite The Spirit, the Chicago Fire Department Charity
It’s not too late to support our first responders from the Chicago Fire Department who are there for us every day, by purchasing the 2020 Firefighter and Paramedic Calendar.
CLICK HERE to purchase a calendar.
Explore the website to learn more and to find out how you can get involved either through volunteering, attending an upcoming event or by making a donation.
