Community Safety

Due to demolition at the former Children’s Hospital site, there has been heightened concern about rats. The demolition contractor has stated that it is going to do everything it can to combat this problem.  Let’s hope they are successful.

Summer is winding down and fall will be here shortly. With schools opening, the increase in pedestrian traffic should be a call for all to be extra-cautious when driving.  A lot of people concentrate on their electronic devices and do not pay attention at intersections.  This causes a lot of headaches for drivers.  Just try to concentrate a little more to avoid accidents. Also, bike traffic will increase and, due to some aggressive bike riders, near misses will be on the rise.

The Chicago Police Department (CPD) needs your help in many ways.  They need you to be an extra pair of eyes to spot crime and vandalism going on in the neighborhood.  If you see a crime or are a victim of a crime, report it to the police.  They need to know this information in order to see if there is a pattern in order to develop a strategy to help the neighborhood be a safer place to live.

The City of Chicago warns residents of the danger of overloading porches or decks with people, grills, or heavy lawn furniture.  The warning emphasizes that porches are designed to provide ingress and egress to dwelling units and not to serve as storage areas or venues for large parties.  Property owners, landlords, and tenants share the responsibility of maintaining a safe environment.

With the arrival of spring, the summer concert season is not far off. From the Rolling Stones in Milwaukee to the Foo Fighters at Wrigley Field and to our own great music festival, the noise level of each concert should be taken into consideration. 

Winter is coming to a close and spring is just around the corner [Yes, it is coming.]. To make this transition more enjoyable, let’s review a few safety tips that will help you enjoy the spring to the fullest.

Winter is coming, and to make this winter/holiday season more enjoyable, let’s review a few safety tips that will help you enjoy the winter and holidays to the fullest.

After a harsh winter that we would rather forget, let’s get on with 2014. With a few safety tips, we can aim for an accident-free spring and summer.

Some of these have been mentioned in previous articles:

The City of Chicago warns residents of the danger of overloading porches or decks with people, grills, or heavy lawn furniture.  The warning emphasizes that porches are designed to provide ingress and egress to dwelling units and not to serve as storage areas or venues for large parties.  Property owners, landlords, and tenants share the responsibility of maintaining a safe environment.

The winter of 2013-2014 has been a true challenge to our neighborhood, from the polar vortex to the excessive snow and the pothole problems on many streets. The city has done a good job with the snow and ice on the streets and will eventually fill in the many potholes wreaking havoc on our vehicles.