Friday, January 20, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
stand up for libraries
I just got this from an e-mail and wanted to share it with you.
Mayor Emanuel has closed branch libraries on Mondays. This Monday, library staff and supporters will gather in front of branch libraries across the city for
Join us for music, story time, hot chocolate and more.
Monday, January 23 at 10:00 a.m.
Beverly Library, 1962 W. 95th St.
as well as the Little Village and Bucktown libraries
Mayor Emanuel has closed branch libraries on Mondays. This Monday, library staff and supporters will gather in front of branch libraries across the city for
PEOPLE'S LIBRARY HOURS
Join us for music, story time, hot chocolate and more.
Monday, January 23 at 10:00 a.m.
Beverly Library, 1962 W. 95th St.
as well as the Little Village and Bucktown libraries
Mayor Emanuel cut the library budget and laid off 176 library staff. Then he unilaterally shut down branch libraries on Mondays.
But the facts don't support the mayor's argument that library hours should be reduced. There are many options for funding libraries: TIF surpluses, scaling back corporate subsidies, asking companies to support libraries as they are being asked to support the G8 meeting in Chicago and more.
But the facts don't support the mayor's argument that library hours should be reduced. There are many options for funding libraries: TIF surpluses, scaling back corporate subsidies, asking companies to support libraries as they are being asked to support the G8 meeting in Chicago and more.
Show up and send a clear message!
Chicago residents love their libraries.
Reverse the cuts at ALL Chicago libraries
and restore all hours and jobs.
Chicago residents love their libraries.
Reverse the cuts at ALL Chicago libraries
and restore all hours and jobs.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
stop SOPA day
Do you oppose heavy-handed censorship of the internet? Click here to voice that opposition.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Streets for Cycling 2020 plan - public meeting on 1/17
Do you ride a bike? Would you like to feel safer riding on city streets? The Streets for Cycling 2020 plan is for you!
The city's bike program has gotten a substantial chunk of federal grant money for the purpose of adding bike lanes (protected, buffered or regular), bike boulevards and other improvements to make city streets better for transportation cycling, and reduce traffic congestion. The Dept. of Transportation is seeking input from regular cyclists to determine where these improvements should be added.
One of the program's goals is identifying locations where local cyclists would like to see protected bike lanes on busier streets. Click here to view a video showing the city's first protected lane, so that you can see an example of the concept.
Bike boulevards are another goal. They are residential streets with traffic calming measures, designed to offer safe transportation for cyclists of all ages. Click here to see examples of the concept.
There are 2 public meetings scheduled in our area in the next 2 weeks. On Tuesday 1/17, there is a neighborhood meeting at Ridge Park fieldhouse, 9625 S. Longwood Dr., from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
On Wednesday 1/25, there is a south side meeting at Woodson Regional Library, 9525 S. Halsted, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Anyone is welcome to attend either meeting, where they can get more information about the project and offer their ideas on where they'd like to go by bike, and where they'd like to see bike lanes and bike boulevards.
Those who are not able to attend one of the public meetings are encouraged to interact using the program's Facebook page. The site will be updated with project news as well as provide opportunities for people to share their ideas.
There will also be 2 webinars available: Friday 2/3 from noon to 1:00 p.m. and Monday 2/6 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Please note that the webinars require advance registration.
Please share this information with anyone you know who may be interested.
The city's bike program has gotten a substantial chunk of federal grant money for the purpose of adding bike lanes (protected, buffered or regular), bike boulevards and other improvements to make city streets better for transportation cycling, and reduce traffic congestion. The Dept. of Transportation is seeking input from regular cyclists to determine where these improvements should be added.
One of the program's goals is identifying locations where local cyclists would like to see protected bike lanes on busier streets. Click here to view a video showing the city's first protected lane, so that you can see an example of the concept.
Bike boulevards are another goal. They are residential streets with traffic calming measures, designed to offer safe transportation for cyclists of all ages. Click here to see examples of the concept.
There are 2 public meetings scheduled in our area in the next 2 weeks. On Tuesday 1/17, there is a neighborhood meeting at Ridge Park fieldhouse, 9625 S. Longwood Dr., from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
On Wednesday 1/25, there is a south side meeting at Woodson Regional Library, 9525 S. Halsted, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Anyone is welcome to attend either meeting, where they can get more information about the project and offer their ideas on where they'd like to go by bike, and where they'd like to see bike lanes and bike boulevards.
Those who are not able to attend one of the public meetings are encouraged to interact using the program's Facebook page. The site will be updated with project news as well as provide opportunities for people to share their ideas.
There will also be 2 webinars available: Friday 2/3 from noon to 1:00 p.m. and Monday 2/6 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Please note that the webinars require advance registration.
Please share this information with anyone you know who may be interested.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
are you interested in beekeeping?
Garfield Park Conservatory is offering a beginning beekeeping class on 1/21.
Click here for info.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Sunday, January 1, 2012
recycle your Christmas tree
Now that Christmas has passed, you may be thinking about taking down the Christmas tree soon. If it's a real tree, please consider taking it to one of the recycling sites mentioned in this article, so that it can be turned into mulch to help protect trees around the city.
If you have dead strings of Christmas lights or other items that may not be among the regular items accepted in our recycling pickups, here's a resource to find a place to recycle them.
Wishing you and your family a healthy, prosperous, green New Year.
If you have dead strings of Christmas lights or other items that may not be among the regular items accepted in our recycling pickups, here's a resource to find a place to recycle them.
Wishing you and your family a healthy, prosperous, green New Year.
do you need to get your sidewalk replaced?
Info from the 19th ward office:
Funding for the City of Chicago's shared cost sidewalk program will become available at the start of the New Year. This program, which allows residents to pay a portion of the cost for new sidewalks in front of their homes, is very popular and the limited funding does go quickly.
If you are interested in participating in the program this year, please call 311 or follow instructions on this web site this week to enroll.
For more information on the shared cost program, please click here.
Funding for the City of Chicago's shared cost sidewalk program will become available at the start of the New Year. This program, which allows residents to pay a portion of the cost for new sidewalks in front of their homes, is very popular and the limited funding does go quickly.
If you are interested in participating in the program this year, please call 311 or follow instructions on this web site this week to enroll.
For more information on the shared cost program, please click here.
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