Friday, March 21, 2014
Friday, March 14, 2014
Thursday, March 13, 2014
summer lifeguard jobs with Chicago Park District
If you or someone you know is interested in a summer lifeguard job with Chicago Park District, check this out info from a flyer I received.
You must complete a swim test to be eligible for the lifeguard training program. Upon completion of the program, you'll get an interview for a lifeguard position. Over 90% of those complete the training are offered jobs. Starting pay is $13.38 per hour.
To get started, go to www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/lifeguards or call the Aquatics Division at 312-742-5121. Financial assistance is available for training fees.
You must complete a swim test to be eligible for the lifeguard training program. Upon completion of the program, you'll get an interview for a lifeguard position. Over 90% of those complete the training are offered jobs. Starting pay is $13.38 per hour.
To get started, go to www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/lifeguards or call the Aquatics Division at 312-742-5121. Financial assistance is available for training fees.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Thursday, March 6, 2014
bicycles as vehicles for opportunity
U.S. Dept. of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx spoke at this week's National Bike Summit about bicycles as vehicles for opportunity and the need for safe pedestrian and bike facilities. He's posted a related blog piece. Aside from any infrastructure investments, we can each do our part to make our streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
When residents and visitors in our ward can safely access local businesses, schools, parks and other destinations safely without getting into a car, it's a win for quality of life. Businesses can serve more customers with less parking. Employees at businesses have more transportation options. Traffic congestion can be reduced.
When you are a driver or passenger, do you look before opening your door to avoid creating a hazard for approaching cyclists? Are you aware that injuring someone with your car door is a violation of Chicago law?
Are you also aware of these laws regarding pedestrian and bike safety?
The number of 19th ward driver who slow or stop to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks is disappointingly low. Can we make a commitment as a ward to be more conscious of the idea that people on foot and on bikes have as much right to get where they're going safely as anyone in a car? If a pedestrian is waiting to cross Longwood Dr., 99th St., or any other street where drivers tend to disregard anyone on foot, will you slow or stop in compliance with the law to allow that person to cross safely?
Let's make 2014 a safer year for pedestrians and cyclists in our ward. Each of us can make a difference.
When residents and visitors in our ward can safely access local businesses, schools, parks and other destinations safely without getting into a car, it's a win for quality of life. Businesses can serve more customers with less parking. Employees at businesses have more transportation options. Traffic congestion can be reduced.
When you are a driver or passenger, do you look before opening your door to avoid creating a hazard for approaching cyclists? Are you aware that injuring someone with your car door is a violation of Chicago law?
Are you also aware of these laws regarding pedestrian and bike safety?
The number of 19th ward driver who slow or stop to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks is disappointingly low. Can we make a commitment as a ward to be more conscious of the idea that people on foot and on bikes have as much right to get where they're going safely as anyone in a car? If a pedestrian is waiting to cross Longwood Dr., 99th St., or any other street where drivers tend to disregard anyone on foot, will you slow or stop in compliance with the law to allow that person to cross safely?
Let's make 2014 a safer year for pedestrians and cyclists in our ward. Each of us can make a difference.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
winter farmers market TODAY 3/1
The Beverly Unitarian Church (in the Irish castle) is hosting a winter farmers market today (Sat. 3/1) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by 103rd & Longwood and check it out!
Friday, February 21, 2014
Thursday, February 20, 2014
flooding alert - please read
A press release from MWRD - we can make a difference by minimizing water use today.
We would like to share this important winter flooding alert from our partners at The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD). Please share this alert with your neighbors, family and friends.
For Immediate Release
February 19, 2014
Winter Flooding Alert
Rain is anticipated in the Chicago area on Thursday, and coupled with ice and snow melt, there is an immediate risk for flooding in the entire Chicagoland region.
Because the frozen ground can't absorb water and snow, run-off immediately flows to the sewers. In addition, ice can block storm drains and streams. Flooding may occur when the sewer system becomes overwhelmed from the combination of normal sewage flow, rain water and snow melt.
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is preparing for the additional flow. To help minimize flooding, the MWRD is lowering water levels in the Chicago Area Waterway System to make room for runoff, and our Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) tunnels are ready to hold over two billion gallons of water.
The public can help plan for and minimize flooding by reducing water use. Postponing high water consumption activities such as bathing or showering, running dishwashers or washing clothes will help provide maximum capacity in the local and intercepting sewer systems.
Making sure storm drains are clear and not buried under snow drifts and keeping areas around streams free of floatable debris can also help reduce flooding,
If you see flooding, report it to your municipality; in Chicago, call 311.
Our water environment: Take it personally.
We would like to share this important winter flooding alert from our partners at The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD). Please share this alert with your neighbors, family and friends.
For Immediate Release
February 19, 2014
Winter Flooding Alert
Rain is anticipated in the Chicago area on Thursday, and coupled with ice and snow melt, there is an immediate risk for flooding in the entire Chicagoland region.
Because the frozen ground can't absorb water and snow, run-off immediately flows to the sewers. In addition, ice can block storm drains and streams. Flooding may occur when the sewer system becomes overwhelmed from the combination of normal sewage flow, rain water and snow melt.
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is preparing for the additional flow. To help minimize flooding, the MWRD is lowering water levels in the Chicago Area Waterway System to make room for runoff, and our Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) tunnels are ready to hold over two billion gallons of water.
The public can help plan for and minimize flooding by reducing water use. Postponing high water consumption activities such as bathing or showering, running dishwashers or washing clothes will help provide maximum capacity in the local and intercepting sewer systems.
Making sure storm drains are clear and not buried under snow drifts and keeping areas around streams free of floatable debris can also help reduce flooding,
If you see flooding, report it to your municipality; in Chicago, call 311.
Our water environment: Take it personally.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Friends of the Major Taylor Trail meeting tomorrow night 2/19
If you're interested in events and stewardship on the Major Taylor Trail, please join us for our monthly meeting on Wednesday 2/19 at Ridge Park fieldhouse, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
For those who aren't familiar with our group and what we do, we are a non-profit advocacy group working to improve and maintain the Major Taylor Trail and promote its use. We have an active working relationship with the Chicago Park District, Forest Preserve District of Cook County and other non-profits and government agencies. We organize volunteer workdays, bike rides and other events.
In the past year, we've done 3 tree planting projects with the Openlands TreeKeepers program: near 87th Street and between 124th and 127th. We'd love to have your ideas and help with future events and projects. Please join us!
For those who aren't familiar with our group and what we do, we are a non-profit advocacy group working to improve and maintain the Major Taylor Trail and promote its use. We have an active working relationship with the Chicago Park District, Forest Preserve District of Cook County and other non-profits and government agencies. We organize volunteer workdays, bike rides and other events.
In the past year, we've done 3 tree planting projects with the Openlands TreeKeepers program: near 87th Street and between 124th and 127th. We'd love to have your ideas and help with future events and projects. Please join us!
Friday, February 14, 2014
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