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Sheffield Neighborhood News
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Sheffield
Neighborhood News
Published by the Sheffield Neighborhood Association
www.sheffieldneighborhood.org
July / August 2012
It’s time for the 44th Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival!
BY LAURY LEWIS AND RICHARD ASHBECK
T
he Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival is the
second-oldest garden walk in the Chicagoland
area and one of the largest. This year’s event will
be held July 21-22. This year, we have over 80
gardens on display, representing some of the best gardens
in Chicago. Coors Light and Blue Moon will again be
our major Sheffield Garden Walk sponsor this year.
Musical Entertainment
Sheffield’s concert master music guru, Dan Hermann,
and his group of music merrymakers have put together
the best lineup ever. Our headliners include Cowboy
Mouth, Gomez, The Ike Reilly Assassination, Michael
McDermott, The Nadas, Mr. Blotto, and The New Policies. Go to Sheffieldgardenwalk.com for more information about the musical entertainment. Again this year
as a special event, Ted Wrobleski has arranged for Barry
Winograd and the Alternatives Big Band to provide two
free concerts on the grounds of the Little Sisters of the
Poor located at Magnolia and Belden from 2 pm to 5
pm on Saturday and from 1 pm to 4 pm on Sunday.
Volunteers needed
for the Garden Walk
V
olunteers are needed for this year’s Sheffield
Garden Walk & Festival. There are openings
in Beverages, Gates, Ticket Sales, and Architectural Tours.
Volunteer with your friends and family. Every volunteer will receive a commemorative Sheffield Garden
Walk T-shirt and be able to enjoy all of the music,
gardens, and other events of the 44th Annual Sheffield
Garden Walk & Festival.
If you are interested in volunteering for “Summer’s
Best Festival,” please sign up online at sheffieldgardenwalk.com or use the insert in this issue of SNN. If you
have questions, please contact volunteer coordinator
Hillary Szanto at hszanto@gmail.com.
Thank Our Sponsors with Your Patronage and Goodwill
Additional sponsors this year include Lakeshore Sport
and Fitness, McGee’s Tavern and Grill, WXRT, St. Vincent
DePaul Church, Wintrust Financial/First Chicago Bank
The hottest bands will be on the Garden Walk stage
T
he Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival is proud to present another amazing lineup of music, including four
high-energy national/regional headliners to close out both nights this year. The entertainment committee,
consisting of myself, Bryan Robson, Malcolm Lambe, and Michael Johnston, has been working diligently
for the past six months to assemble the best possible lineup for what has become Chicago’s best singlestage music festival. On Saturday, July 21, The Ike Riley Assassination (6 pm) and Gomez (8 pm) will be our two
featured closing bands. On Sunday, July 22, long-time Chicago-area favorite Michael McDermott will be on at 6
pm followed by New Orleans-based Garden Walk favorite Cowboy Mouth at 8 pm.
The overall lineup is a mix of bookings that continues our reputation of bringing up-and-coming local and
regional bands to Sheffield as well as national bands with large Chicago followings. The music will kick off Saturday
at 12:15 pm with three Chicago-based bands, starting with Ellus Bellus, followed at 1:15 pm by the Congregation, a
local band with a soulful and bluesy style that was named one of the best new bands of 2011 by the Chicago Tribune
and recently opened for Wilco and Andrew Bird. At 2:30 pm will be The New Policies featuring Chris Buehrle. Chris,
a favorite of the North Side music scene, has played the SGW twice before. At 4 pm, The Nadas, with its alternative
folk rock sound from Iowa, will appear at the SGW for the first time. The Saturday headlining set will begin at 6
pm with The Ike Reilly Assassination, which is also appearing at the Garden Walk for the first time. Hailing from
Libertyville and having played Lollapalooza in 2009, the band can be best described as a combination of corroded R
& B, furious punk-blues, lounge-pop, and classic rock, all laced with giant choruses. Finally, we are excited to have
as our closing headliner for Saturday and appearing at the Garden Walk for the first time, Gomez, at 8 pm. With its
alternative, bluesy, folk approach, Gomez came on the scene about 10 years ago and has been in regular rotation on
WXRT since with hits such as See the World, How We Operate and Airstream Driver.
On Sunday, we will continue our tradition of starting off with a family/all-ages act. At 12:15 pm and returning
for the fifth consecutive year, School of Rock, an educational program for kids ages 9 to 17 who want to learn how
to play music and to play in a rock band, will showcase its “touring” group. This promises to be a show that the
whole family will enjoy. The Give Back, a youthful local band from the north suburbs, will come on at 1:15 pm. At
2:30 pm, Vintage Blue, an up-and-coming Chicago-based band, brings a blend of straight on rock and folk with a
blues flavor. Mr. Blotto, well-known throughout Chicago and the region for its rock/blues/folk sound and live shows
in the vein of the Allman Brothers and the Grateful Dead, will appear at the Garden Walk for their first time at 3:30
pm. The Sunday headlining set will begin at 6 pm with Michael McDermott, who is returning to the SGW after first
appearing in 2006. While touring nationally, he hails from Chicago and will bring his blend of rootsy folk-rock
in the spirit of Bruce Springsteen and The Hold Steady. Finally, Sunday night will close out at 8 pm with Cowboy
Mouth returning to the Garden Walk for the eighth time in ten years. Each Cowboy Mouth show at the SGW has
been unforgettable and electrifying with its last appearance being 2010. I am sure they will close out the 2012
main stage in similar energetic fashion.
We look forward to seeing everybody at the music stage for an outstanding two days of music celebration. For
more extensive write-ups on each band and links to their websites, click on the Entertainment section at www.
sheffieldgardenwalk.com.
—Dan Hermann, SNA President
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Fullerton streetscape
plans move forward
—Planning Report
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Children’s Memorial
announces plans for
decommissioning
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& Trust, Roy’s Furniture, Treasure Island Foods, DePaul
University, Dentistry for Children and Families, Fifth
Third Bank, Christy Webber Landscapes, Christy Webber Farm and Garden, Home Depot–Lincoln Park on
Halsted, and AT&T. Their sponsorship helps us ensure
that the Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival will be a
financial success, generating funds for the operation of
the Sheffield Neighborhood Association and allowing
us to make generous contributions to the local parks,
schools, and other neighborhood charities. When you
visit or talk to any of these sponsors, please tell them
that you appreciate their participation. ATMs will again
be available on-site. Tom Lawson, in his fourth year
of generating sponsors, has done an unbelievable job,
especially under the current economic conditions.
Gardens
The heart of the Garden Walk is the more than 80
gardens that our residents open for viewing to show off
their horticultural skills. Christy Webber Landscapes
and Christy Webber Farm and Garden will again be
the gardens’ sponsor. A special thanks to the garden
exhibitors for helping Sheffield be “the Garden District
of Chicago.” Jeannie Lawson and Cathy and Don Breen
have worked hard to find the best and most interesting
gardens. There will be a Master Gardener representative
from the University of Illinois Extension at the garden
information tent in front of the Church on Webster
available to answer all of your gardening questions from
1 pm to 4 pm both days.
Additionally, there will be two garden tours each
day, each given by a landscape professional, visiting
several gardens, providing a wealth of information as to
plant selection, design, and maintenance. The tours will
begin at 3:30 pm each day; signing up at the information booth is required. Every year, the tours fill up
quickly. The Sheffield Neighborhood Association was
instrumental in helping Little Sisters of the Poor create an award-winning enabling garden for its residents
located at Magnolia and Belden. Please stop by and
enjoy the garden as well as the music of Barry Winograd and the Alternatives Big Band on both days.
Architectural Tours
Did you know that the Sheffield Neighborhood is in the
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Meeting to focus
on local
parks
he Trebes Park / Clover Playlot Park Advisory
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Council will host a meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, July 17, at the Little Sisters of the Poor
Library, 2325 N. Lakewood (parking available in lot in front). We are in the process of planning
and raising funds to renovate the playgrounds at both
Trebes Park and Clover Playlot, and we need all the
community support and help we can get to move
this project to fruition. Everyone in our community is
invited to participate.
SNA Patrons’ Party
kicks off
Garden Walk season
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Don’t miss SNA’s
Summer Concert and
Movie at Trebes Park!
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
BY DAN HERMANN
A
Fullerton streetscape plans move forward
BY TED WROBLESKI
A
meeting was held on June 22 at 32nd Ward
Alderman Scott Waguespack’s office to review
plans prepared by the Chicago Department of
Transportation (CDOT) for streetscape improvements for Fullerton Avenue from Ashland Avenue
to Racine. Streetscape planning began several years ago
and is now much closer to realization. Since this portion
of Fullerton Avenue is a state route, the Illinois Department of Transportation is involved in any planning decisions. It is anticipated that the funding for the project will
include funds from the State of Illinois as well as from the
City. The meeting included representatives of CDOT, the
Hitchcock Design Group, SNA, Wrightwood Neighbors,
West DePaul Neighbors, the Lincoln Park Chamber of
Porch and deck
safety measures
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Sheffield
Neighborhood News
Fullerton
Halsted
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he 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.
This warning is especially important for
those of you who plan summer parties, especially during the upcoming Sheffield Garden
Walk & Festival.
The warning enumerates signs of a structurally unsound porch or deck system:
• Decks pulling away from the exterior
wall
• Weak footing at ground level
• Extensive exterior peeling paint
• Loose handrails
• Cracked or rotted members (e.g., steps,
handrails, decking)
• Leaking roof structures, gutters, and
downspouts above the system
• Loose and rotting decking and floor
joists
• Improper connection of structural
members (e.g., upright and lookouts)
• Balusters improperly installed and
maintained
The Chicago Building Code establishes
the standards for porch and deck construction. The city recommends hiring a licensed
contractor with extensive experience building
or repairing porches and decks. The building
owner bears the ultimate responsibility for obtaining a building permit to install or repair a
porch or deck, however. Architectural drawings may be required: porch and deck prototype construction guidelines and standards
are available.
For additional information about porch
and deck safety, including a guide to maintenance and evaluation, guides to design,
and Porch FAQs, visit www.cityofchicago.
org, or contact the Department of Buildings
at 312-744-3600 or buildings@cityofchicago.
org. Most important, report signs of structural
problems to 311; a building inspector then
will investigate.
Commerce and DePaul University.
Proposed improvements include widening of the
sidewalks, including meeting ADA standards; decorative crosswalks; parkway upgrades, including trees, tree
grates and pavers; ornamental lighting, both roadway
and pedestrian; side street bump outs with rain gardens
and planters; and some sort of community identifiers
for the strip. The plan calls for sidewalks to be widened
from 7.5 feet to 10 feet. In turn, parking lanes would
be reduced from 8 feet to 7 feet, bike lanes would remain 5 feet wide and the drive lanes would be reduced
from 12.5 feet to 11 feet. CDOT has determined that
there should be no material adverse effect on traffic.
They are aware that Fullerton traffic is often very heavy
and backed up, largely because of the three-way intersection at Ashland and Clybourn. Separate from this
plan, there is already a plan in place to install traffic
lights at Greenview and Fullerton later this year or early
next year.
CDOT is looking for community input on the plans.
The bump out planters will require maintenance and
CDOT is looking for community partners to help with
that work in watering and maintaining the plants, something similar to what SNA already does with the planters around our neighborhood. The type of “community
identifiers” that will be used is still to be determined.
At the meeting, there was some discussion about possibly extending the improvements to the Fullerton el
station.
A community meeting about the plans will be
scheduled later this year, probably in September. Copies of a PowerPoint presentation should be available on
Alderman Waguespack’s website soon at www.ward32.
org. Any comments or questions about the proposal can
be addressed to the Alderman’s office at info@ward32.
org or 773-248-1330. Of course, you can also email
the SNA with your comments.
Ted Wrobleski chairs SNA’s Planning Committee.
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July 3, Tuesday, 7:15 pm, SNA Board meeting.
July 21-22, Saturday-Sunday, 44th Annual
Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival, Sheffield
and Webster.
August 7, Tuesday, 7:15 pm, SNA Board
meeting.
September 4, Tuesday, 7:15 pm, SNA Board
meeting.
October 2, Tuesday, 7:15 pm, SNA Board
meeting.
November 6, Tuesday, 7:15 pm, SNA Board
meeting.
November (date TBA), SNA Spaghetti Dinner.
December 4, Tuesday, 7:15 pm, SNA Board
meeting.
Check SNN, call 773-929-9255, or visit
the SNA website at www.sheffieldneighborhood.org to learn more about these and
other neighborhood events.
PLANNING REPORT
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DAN HERMANN
Ch
s summer has finally arrived, please
notice the beautiful sidewalk planters
throughout the Sheffield neighborhood.
As our street banners declare, Sheffield
is the “Garden District of Chicago.” Some of
the proceeds from the Garden Walk are used
to install and maintain these planters during
the summer with flowers and during the winter
with greens. These planters are located along
the business streets in Sheffield, adding to the
shopping experience for our residents, visitors, and
merchants. A special thanks to Laury Lewis, chair
of SNA’s Parks & Beautification Committee, for his
past and continuing leadership in this effort and
to Finkl Manufacturing and Finkl Landscaping for
their contribution to maintaining these planters.
It is that time of year with summer in the air,
which means the Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival
is just about here! One sign that it is that time of
year is the annual Patron’s Party for the Garden
Walk, which was held on Friday, June 1. It was
another wonderful event and allowed for neighbors
from Sheffield to get together in a comfortable and
beautiful setting. Thank you to Allison Spriggs and
Hilliary Szanto and their committee for organizing
another very successful Patrons’ Party and to
Malcolm Lambe and Linda Usher for opening their
home for the event. Brandy and her team solicited
contributions from neighborhood merchants. You’ll
find a complete list in the article on page 6 of this
issue.
Please be sure to review the overview on
page 1 of the Garden Walk by Laury Lewis and
Richard Ashbeck, Garden Walk co-chairmen.
This celebration would not be possible without
the significant efforts of the two co-chairs as well
as the executive committee of Patty Hayes, Tom
Lawson, and me, as well as all of the volunteer
managers and their helpers. This is the largest
festival in Chicago that is truly run by volunteers.
The 44th Annual Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival
is a volunteer effort, with more than 40 committee
managers and hundreds of volunteers, all of
whom are dedicated to showing you a good time
and celebrating our neighborhood. I want to give
special thanks to Phil Piazza of McGee’s, The Little
Sisters of the Poor, and St. Vincent DePaul Parish
for hosting the various Garden Walk executive
committee and manager’s meetings. In addition, I
want to thank all of our sponsors (see the list in the
Garden Walk overview on page 1) for supporting
this very worthwhile event. Also, if you would still
like to volunteer, please see the SNA website; we
would love to have you.
This year, I hope everyone has an enjoyable
Garden Walk weekend. Yes, there are those that
might be inconvenienced for a day or two, but
remember that the event is a celebration of what
makes our neighborhood the best in the city, with
all of the proceeds returned to the community.
Have a great summer and enjoy the Garden Walk!
Sheffield Neighborhood News
Armitage
Sheffield Neighborhood News is the publication of the
Sheffield Neighborhood Association (SNA), a community
organization representing the commercial, industrial and
residential constituencies in the area bounded by Halsted
on the east, the Chicago River on the west, Fullerton on
the north, and Armitage on the south. The address of SNA
is 2233 N. Kenmore, Chicago, IL 60614; telephone 773929-9255; e-mail, sheffieldneighborhoodassociation@
hotmail.com.
www.sheffieldneighborhood.org
Sheffield Neighborhood Association
President
Dan Hermann
First Vice-President
Ted Wrobleski
Second Vice-President
Judith Lauth Casey
Secretary
Bas Bouma
Treasurer
Randall Royer
Assistant Treasurer
Bob Birkmeyer
Board of Directors: Paula Arnett, David Bassin, Pete
Burgeson, John D’Antonio, Laurie Dombrowski, Lisa Elkins, Patty Hayes, Malcolm Lambe, Laury Lewis, Stephanie
Linebaugh, Eric Mariani, Phil Piazza, John Roberts, Tony
Russomanno, Hilliary Szanto. Committee Chairs: Communications, Laurie Dombrowski; Community Safety,
John Roberts; Events, David Bassin; Historic Resources,
TBA; Long-Range Planning, Malcolm Lambe; Membership,
Paula Arnett; Neighborhood Relations: Patty Hayes; Parks &
Beautification, Laurence Lewis; Planning, Ted Wrobleski;
Schools, Stephanie Linebaugh; Garden Walk, Laurence
Lewis and Richard Ashbeck.
Staff of Sheffield Neighborhood News
Editor
Jay Becker, 773-481-1147
Advertising Manager
Nancy Bradt, 312-203-4085
Items to be considered for the Sheffield Neighborhood
News should be sent to: Jay Becker, Editor, SNA, 2233 N.
Kenmore, Chicago, IL 60614.
Copy and advertising deadlines are:
Sept/Oct
Deadline 8/23; distribution 9/7
Nov/Dec
Deadline 10/18; distribution 11/2
Sheffield Neighborhood News
July/August 2012 Urban agriculture comes to DePaul garden
BY BARBARA WILLARD
LEED changes name
BY TED WROBLESKI
F
or 30 years, the LEED
Council has been connecting industry with
the community along
the North Branch of the Chicago River. At its recent annual fundraiser, the LEED
Council announced that it was “rebranding” itself as
North Branch Works. The LEED Council has promoted
industrial and other business preservation and development within the Clybourn Planned Manufacturing
District and North Chicago TIF District, which are both
partially located within the boundaries of the Sheffield
Neighborhood.
Another important aspect of LEED’s activities has
been job training and placement. It has been a strong
advocate for infrastructure improvements, including
new bridges, viaducts, and streets. LEED has been
especially focused in recent years on environmentally
sustainable economic development. Its annual fundraiser this year was held at the Green Exchange at 2525
W. Diversey, the renovated old Cooper Lamp building,
which has become a center for green-oriented businesses. The LEED Council was instrumental in enabling
the developers to obtain financing for this project,
which now is the home for a variety of businesses that
are employing many people, including some who were
previously unemployed or under-employed.
So, look for the distinctive green and blue logo with
the name NORTH BRANCH WORKS and know that it
is not something entirely new, but the new identity of a
30-year effort to promote industry and jobs in our area.
Ted Wrobleski chairs SNA’s Planning Committee.
Photo for SNN by Tom Lawson
D
ePaul University is bringing urban agriculture
to its Lincoln Park Campus. Last Autumn
Quarter, Dr. Barbara Willard, Associate
Professor of Communication and Environmental Science and Studies, taught a course in Urban
Agriculture where students learned about the practice
and technique of urban farming, food security, and food
justice throughout the city of Chicago. The course was
a service learning course where they learned how to
do a four-season farm on location at Eden Place Nature
Center in the Fuller Park neighborhood, which is located in a food desert on the South Side of Chicago.
The course inspired a number of students and Dr.
Willard to form an urban farming club, and the Urban
Farming Organization was born. However, the students
wanted a larger space to garden besides the rooftop
garden located on McGowan South (1110 W. Belden),
where they had built cold frames to grow vegetables
over the winter. It took some planning and persuading,
but they were finally able to convince Vice President of
Facility Operations Bob Janis to allow the club and the
Department of Environmental Science and Studies to
use the empty lot on the corner of Belden and Bissell as
a temporary urban farm while the lot remains empty.
This spring quarter, a team of Urban Farming
Organization club members and other volunteers went
to work at what is now known as the DePaul Urban
Garden to erect 24 4’ x 4’ raised beds and brought in
18 cubic yards of soil that was placed in the beds. They
went to work seeding the beds, and now they are growing a variety of organic vegetables and fruit, including
spinach, kale, potatoes, strawberries, carrots, snap peas,
and leeks. The site will function as an outdoor lab for
the growing urban agriculture program at DePaul. Next
year, the Department of Environmental Science and
Studies will launch a new Urban Agriculture minor and
the outdoor farm is essential for its success. The site is
actually three city lots that previously had structures on
them that were razed a year ago. We look forward to the growing season ahead. This autumn, we will start four-season farming by placing row covers over the raised beds to protect them
from frost. This will allow us to grow throughout the
year. It is our intention to use the site as a place where
not only DePaul students can learn about urban farming best practices, but where we can teach Chicago
residents how they can bring community gardening to
their own neighborhoods. Produce from the garden will
be donated to local food pantries.
Barbara Willard is Associate Professor of Communication and Environmental Science and Studies at DePaul
University.
DOING IT FOR THE PARKS — Derby Bar and Grill on
Webster at Magnolia hosted a June 16 “BBQ on the Patio”
playground renovation fundraiser — the first community
fundraiser for our community playgrounds at Trebes Park
and Clover Playground. From left are Clover Playlot Advisory Council Vice President Michelle Bracke, Trebes Park
Advisory Council Vice President Audra Berg, neighborhood
children, and SNA President Dan Hermann, who accepted
the fundraiser proceeds check from Ryan Marks, Host and
Marketing Manager, Big Onion Tavern Group (owners of
the Derby Bar and Grill).
Porch and deck safety measures
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SPONSORS PITCH IN — In early June, through the sponsorship relationship with the Sheffield Garden Walk and
Festival, associates from the community Home Depot
Lincoln Park Store at 2665 N. Halsted volunteered their time
to distribute their donated mulch in the gardens at both
Clover Playlot and Trebes Park. From left, SNA Parks and
Beautification Chair Laury Lewis, associate Brad Spencer, assistant store manager Debra Bagby, associate Sandra Nieves,
Ruben Lopez, Tiffany Washington, and Trebes Park Advisory
Council President Tom Lawson. In addition, Home Depot
vendor Hampshire Farms donated 80 perennials planted by
neighborhood volunteers to enhance the Mayor’s Landscape
award-winning gardens that have become the centerpiece of
our community.
he 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.
This warning is especially important for those of you
who plan summer parties, especially during the July 21-22
Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival.
The warning enumerates signs of a structurally unsound porch or deck system:
• Decks pulling away from the exterior wall
• Weak footing at ground level
• Extensive exterior peeling paint
• Loose handrails
• Cracked or rotted members (e.g., steps, handrails,
decking)
• Leaking roof structures, gutters, and downspouts
above the system
• Loose and rotting decking and floor joists
• Improper connection of structural members (e.g.,
upright and lookouts)
• Balusters improperly installed and maintained
The Chicago Building Code establishes the standards for porch and deck construction. The city recommends hiring a licensed contractor with extensive
experience building or repairing porches and decks.
The building owner bears the ultimate responsibility for
obtaining a building permit to install or repair a porch or
deck, however. Architectural drawings may be required:
porch and deck prototype construction guidelines and
standards are available.
For additional information about porch and deck
safety, including a guide to maintenance and evaluation,
guides to design, and Porch FAQs, visit www.cityofchicago.org, or contact the Department of Buildings at 312744-3600 or buildings@cityofchicago.org. Most important, report signs of structural problems to 311; a building
inspector then will investigate.
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Sheffield Neighborhood News
July/August 2012
Children’s Memorial announces decommissioning plans
BY TED WROBLESKI
N
ow that Children’s Memorial Hospital has
moved to the new Ann & Robert H. Lurie
Children’s Hospital of Chicago in Streeterville, it has begun the process of decommissioning the old hospital in anticipation of transferring
the property to the developer, McCaffrey Interests, later
this year. A meeting was held on June 7 with members of the CMH Community Relations Committee to
discuss what will happen next and the committee has issued a Fact Sheet concerning its plans. A copy of the Fact
Sheet appears in the box below.
The Plan calls for decommissioning to be completed
by October 1, 2012. The White Elephant Shop will close
on September 1. Meanwhile, the Lincoln Avenue Garage
will continue to be open. Starting July 2, temporary free
parking will be available on the first two floors only for
up to 5 hours until November 1, 2012. If you have any
questions, contact Kenneth M. Labok, Community Rela-
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Decommissioning Plan Fact Sheet
Children’s Memorial is committed to decommission (a general term for a formal process to remove something from
active status), the property safely and in a manner that respects the community.
Activity Required
Removal of all equipment, furniture and other items not permanently affixed within the building and final cleaning
of all interiors.
Timeline
Our plans are based on completing all necessary decommissioning work by October 1, 2012, subject to change
due to weather or other unforeseen delays.
Security
Three security officers will be on site 24/7. One will be inside the hospital in the control center, monitoring
the video surveillance on site. The other two will patrol both interiors and perimeters of all buildings which are
vacated.
Maintenance/landscape/pest control
The hospital will continue basic building maintenance – heat, boilers, lights and fire protection. It will continue
its ongoing contracts for exterior maintenance, pest control, and landscaping until we turn over the property to
McCaffery Interests.
Signage
Signs are currently installed around the perimeter of the building indicating that the hospital is closed. In addition,
security will be distributing flyers to anyone who comes to our hospital seeking care, informing them of the new
location and contact information.
Site logistics/fencing
Construction fencing, six-foot tall chain-link fence with a blue mesh cover, will be installed at all vehicular
entrances to the hospital site. All of the entrance fencing will be in place for the entire decommissioning phase.
Street Closures for Medical Imaging Equipment Removal
Two MRI’s are located inside the buildings along Orchard Avenue need to be removed. One is located on the
second floor, and will require removing the brick and window to allow crane access. Upon completion of removal,
the wall then will be repaired to its original condition. The second MRI is located in the sub-basement below the
sidewalk. The sidewalk will be removed to gain access to the sub-basement for the MRI removal by crane. Once
removed, the sidewalk will be repaired to its original condition. We are currently targeting mid-July to remove these
devices. Temporary construction fencing will be in place for the duration of the projects. Additional information on
the closure of Orchard Avenue will be made available once we have permits for the construction.
White Elephant Shop
The White Elephant Shop will close on September 1. They have already stopped taking donations, and want to
thank everyone for the many years of support and patronage.
Lincoln Avenue Garage
The former Children’s Memorial Hospital Lincoln Avenue Garage will continue its normal operations for monthly
and hourly parkers through July 1. Starting July 2, we are pleased to offer temporary, free parking for up to 5 hours,
from July 2 – November 1. The garage will be blocked off to allow parking on the first two floors only (approximately 100 spaces) and elevators will not be in service. Our security detail will provide close monitoring of the garage
usage. Current monthly parkers will be offered the opportunity to continue their contracts through November 1.
tions Manager, 312-227-4268, klabok@luriechildrens.
org.
Meanwhile, Children’s is not leaving Lincoln Park
entirely. The scientific research building at 2430 N.
Halsted remains part of the hospital. In addition,
Pediatric Convenient Care is being offered at its Clark
Street facility, 2515 N. Clark. It has issued the following announcement:
“Lurie Children’s Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park now
offers Pediatric Convenient Care for those unexpected,
non-life threatening illnesses and injuries including:
•
Ear aches and ear infections
•
Fever in children older than 2 months
•
Pink eye
•
Minor cuts and bruises
•
Broken bones (bones must not pierce the skin)
•
Rashes
•
Stomach pain
•
Urinary tract infections
•
Vomiting and diarrhea
Located at 2515 North Clark Street, on the 8th floor, in
Suite 801 (Clark Street entrance), pediatricians on staff
can provide treatment via walk-in or by appointment.
Hours are: Monday through Friday between 4 pm – 10
pm
Saturday and Sunday between noon – 6 pm
Indoor parking remains available. For an appointment
please call 312-227-8800.”
In other Children’s news, CMH is in the process of
selling the building at 759 W. Belden to DePaul University. As part of the process, the property is being removed from the Children’s Memorial Hospital Planned
Development. DePaul plans to use the building for its
Education Department, with faculty offices and classrooms. DePaul has entered into a Community Agreement with the Lincoln Central Association regarding the
building and LCA will become a member of the DePaul
Community Advisory Committee now that the campus
will extend east of Halsted.
The science building north of Halsted is also being
withdrawn from the Children’s Planned Development
since it will remain part of Lurie Children’s Hospital after
the sale of the rest of the Children’s PD area to the new
developer. Another Community Relations Committee
meeting regarding the plans for the new development
was scheduled for June 26, after this issue of SNN went
to press. Results of the meeting and notices of other
community meetings will be announced soon.
Ted Wrobleski chairs SNA’s Planning Committee.
Festivals sponsored
by SNA affiliates
Taste of Lincoln Avenue
July 28-29
www.wrightwoodneighbors.org/
Also check out:
Lincoln Park Arts & Music Festival
July 7-8
www.lincolnparkchamber.com
Sheffield Neighborhood News
July/August 2012 Continued from page 1
Sheffield National Historic District? Learn more from
Polly Kelly, who was one of the founders of the Sheffield Garden Walk in 1969 and continues her efforts
to show off the neighborhood by once again this year
offering free, guided architectural tours. Sign up early
each day, because the tours always fill up. Tours start
at 2 pm and 4 pm on Saturday and 1 pm and 3 pm on
Sunday from the information booth on the Church lawn
along Webster.
Kids’ Corner
The famous pig train returns to Kids’ Corner again this
year, along with a petting zoo, pony rides, music, a
hands-on activity from Home Depot, programs from
Lakeshore Sport and Fitness, and many other popular
attractions. Shannon Gehringer, in her first year as
manager, has put together the best Kids’ entertainment
in Chicago. The Friends of Oscar Mayer School will
provide food service. Kids’ Corner will be open from 12
pm to 5:30 pm both days.
Restaurants
This year, we are pleased to have Robinson’s Ribs,
Quang Noodle, St. Vincent DePaul Church, McGee’s
Tavern and Grille, and e.leaven food truck. All food
and non-beer beverages will be on a cash basis at each
vendor’s tent. Popular beer choices will include Coors
Light and Blue Moon.
Neighborhood Organizations
Funds raised during the Sheffield Garden Walk and
Festival go to each of the three schools in our neighborhood and the nationally ranked Lincoln Park High
School as well as to neighborhood parks and beautification and other worthy charitable organizations. The
donation will be $7 till 3 pm and $10 after 3 pm. The
Garden Walk and Festival will run from noon to 10 pm
on Saturday and Sunday. The gardens will be open for
viewing from noon to 5:30 pm both days, and the Kids’
Corner will be open from noon until 5:30 pm both
days.
Armitage Merchants
Please support the merchants on Armitage Avenue as
they have their fabulous annual sidewalk sale during the
Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival. A map showing all of
the merchants will be available at the information tent on
Webster in front of the St. Vincent DePaul Church.
Please go to our website, sheffieldgardenwalk.com,
for more information. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form in this newsletter.
SEE YOU AT THE SHEFFIELD GARDEN WALK and
FESTIVAL — JULY 21-22!
Laury Lewis and Richard Ashbeck are Co-Chairmen of
the 44th Annual Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival.
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Photo for SNN by Ted Wrobleski
It’s time for the 44th Sheffield SGW!
New and coming soon
at DePaul Art Museum
D
rawn From Photography” is the current
exhibition at the DePaul Art Museum. This
group exhibition focuses on a growing trend
within drawing: the meticulous translation
of images from photographs and photo-based media.
Concentrating on instances of social and political transformation, 13 contemporary artists present a novel approach to the drawn medium. In their hands, drawing
as rote translation signals a desire for agency coupled
with a sense of the distance between “reality out there”
and our attempts to comprehend or transform it. Drawn
from Photography is curated by Claire Gilman and
organized by The Drawing Center, New York.
Upcoming at the Museum will be “The Nature
Drawings of Peter Karklins.” Chicago artist Karklins
creates small pencil-and-paper drawings that capture
the processes and energies just below the surface of
all human life. The complexity of his organic forms
is matched by the artist’s meticulous recording of the
times and circumstances of the creation of each drawing on its reverse, providing viewers with an added
insight into these rich images.
The DePaul Art Museum is located at 935 W. Fullerton. For more information, visit www.depaul.edu/museum.
SHEFFIELD’s OBELISK — The new sculpture sponsored
by the SNA as part of the Lakefront Sculpture Exhibit
has been installed at the corner of Halsted and Dickens
on the south side of Dickens just west of Halsted. The
name of the sculpture is “Obelisk 1” by artist Andrew
Green. It consists of steel, plywood, string, and a
plumb bob. This is a part of the Lakefront Sculpture
Exhibit, which is changing its name to the Chicago
Sculpture Exhibit, since the sculptures are no longer
limited to the 43rd and 44th Wards. Over 50 sculptures sponsored by community groups, businesses, individuals, schools, and other institutions are appearing all
over the north side of the city as part of this program.
DePaul University, another sponsor, has a new sculpture
located near the Seminary Townhomes at the entrance
off Belden just west of Halsted. There will be a kick-off
party for the Sculpture Exhibit on July 20 at 6 pm at
Sedgwick Studios, 1544 N. Sedgwick, where mock-ups
of the sculptures will be on display and many of the
artists will be present to meet their sponsors. For more
information, go to www.chicagolse.org or email info@
chicagolse.org.
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Sheffield Neighborhood News
SNA Patrons’ Party – a delightful evening
S
D
NA would like to extend a very special thankyou to Linda Usher and Malcolm Lambe for
opening up their beautiful home at 2448 N.
Surrey Ct. to host this year’s SNA Patrons’ Party
on Friday, June 1. It was a terrific night to visit with
neighbors and friends, old and new. It gave all who attended an opportunity to share stories, spread laughter,
and encourage one of the messages that the SNA strives
to promote; the coming together of neighborhood folks
through a strong sense of community.
ePaul University invites its residential neighbors to participate in the
Neighborhood Parking Program,
which makes evening and weekend parking permits available — free of
charge — to eligible residents.
Volunteers Hilliary Szanto, Allison Spriggs and Jeannie Lawson.
Allison Spriggs
Hilliary Szanto
Patty Hayes
If you are interested in hosting a future Patrons’ Party, contact SNA at sheffieldneighborhoodassociation@hotmail.com.
Again, our sincerest gratitude to all who made the
evening such a great success!
Hilliary Szanto is a member of the SNA Board of Directors.
Photo for SNN by Tom Lawson
BY TOM LAWSON
K
Roy’s Furniture marketing manager Johanna Parra announces
that the store plans to rebuild.
with a unique game of “musical chairs” featuring special
juvenile furniture. Bring on all the kids and grandchildren
and have fun at a great old-fashioned game!
Tom Lawson is a member of SNA’s Parks and Beautification
Committee and President of the Trebes Park Advisory Council.
Where’s my Sheffield Neighborhood News?
T
he SNA publishes the Sheffield Neighborhood News bi-monthly: JanuaryFebruary, March-April, May-June, July-August, September-October, and
November-December. Currently, the SNN is distributed to every doorstep
– whether residential, business, or commercial – within the SNA boundaries, which extend from the west side of Halsted west to the River and from the
north side of Armitage north to the south side of Fullerton.
Are you within the boundaries but not receiving SNN regularly? Send SNA
your address and any special instructions to sheffieldneighborhoodassociation@
hotmail.com or call 773-929-9255.
Or, check out the SNN on line by visiting www.sheffieldneighborhood.org;
select the News tab on the left and then click on “here” in “Click here for archived
articles.”
You also can pick up extra hard copies of the SNN at one of the many bulk
drop locations in and around the Sheffield neighborhood. These include many of
our local businesses as well as the following locations:
32nd Ward Alderman Waguespack’s Office 2657 N. Clybourn
St. James 2101 N. Fremont
Chicago Public Library 1150 W. Fullerton DePaul Student Center 2101 N. Sheffield
DePaul Rec Center 2235 N. Sheffield
DePaul Library 2350 N. Sheffield
St. Josaphat 2311 N. Sheffield
St. Vincent dePaul Church 1010 W. Webster
43rd Ward Alderman Smith’s Office 2523 N. Halsted
If none of the above locations are convenient for you, contact SNA for the location of a business near you that receives a bulk drop.
Eligibility
Residents must reside within these boundaries: Altgeld on the north; Armitage on the
south; Halsted on the east; and Wayne on the
west. Proof of area residency is required at
the time of registration. Participation is limited to one permit per household.
A DePaul parking hang tag is required
to park in all DePaul facilities. A DePaul
access card is required for entrance to the
Clifton garage. A parking permit does not
guarantee an available space in the parking
facilities.
Term of Parking Permit
September 1, 2012, through August 31, 2013
Roy’s Furniture to return from the ashes
ids’ Corner at the 44th annual Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival, July 21-22, will feature a
brand-new unique sponsor from our business
community, Roy’s Furniture! Yes, even after
the devastating fire of May 29 (fortunately, no one was
injured), Roy’s plans to return from the ashes!
At a June 4 press conference on the devastated former store site at 2455 N. Sheffield, Roy’s spokesperson
and marketing manager Johanna Parra announced, “We
are coming back with a more modern, contemporary,
improved store to serve our community” Johanna said
that Roy’s continues to operate from its warehouse in
the Pilsen neighborhood and through its website, www.
roysfurniturecompany.com, until the company rebuilds
the store. The Roy Warner family, originally from the neighborhood, established its furniture business in 1980 and
continues as a family-owned business serving Sheffield.
Roy’s has been a supporter of our community efforts,
volunteering to be a part of Kids’ Corner this summer
July/August 2012
DePaul University
Neighborhood Parking
Program
BY HILLIARY SZANTO
2012 Patrons’ Sponsors & Volunteers
SNA would also like to acknowledge and extend its
genuine appreciation to the following 2012 Patrons’
Party Sponsors and Volunteers for their considerable
time and contributions. It’s that cooperative spirit that
helps our neighborhood continue to thrive and grow.
Beverage/Food Sponsors
Chicago Beverage Systems/Coors Light - Blue Moon
Wine Discount Center
McGee’s Tavern & Grille
Dominick’s
Patrons’ Party Volunteers
Available Parking Times
In student surface lots: Monday through Friday - 4 p.m. until 8
a.m.*
Saturday and Sunday - available all day
In the Clifton garage:
Monday through Friday - 4 p.m. until 8
a.m.*
Saturday and Sunday - available all day
*Subject to change if necessary
Registration
Area resident parking permits are available
at the DePaul University Parking Services
office, 2320 N. Kenmore, room 177, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Applications are available at the Parking Services office or on-line at http://cgia.depaul.
edu/Community/Neighborhood/Neighborhood.html. You can type your data on the
form, print it, sign it, and return it to Parking
Services with the proper identification.
Please note: If you already have an access card, please bring it with you when
you register or include the card number on
the application, so that we can program the
card to give access for the new academic
year. Lost access cards will incur a $15
replacement charge.
Special extended hours—The Parking
Services office will be open from 8:30 a.m.
to 6:30 p.m. on the following days: Wednesday, Sept. 5; Thursday, Sept. 6; Friday, Sept.
7; Monday, Sept. 10; and Tuesday, Sept. 11.
Note: Parking permit applications can be
mailed to the Parking Services Office. Mail
the completed application and a photocopy
of two IDs with current address (e.g., driver’s
license, state of Illinois ID, etc.), or a photocopy of one ID and one proof of residency
such as a utility bill with your current address.
Enforcement
Proper registration and available parking
hours will be enforced. New registration
tags are required by Thursday, September
13, 2012. Other parking rules and regulations apply.
For additional information, contact the
DePaul University Parking Services office at
773-325-7275.
Sheffield Neighborhood News
July/August 2012 7
Community safety update
BY JOHN ROBERTS
S
ummer is here, now let us enjoy everything and
do it safely!
Sparklers
I know that all fireworks are illegal in the City
of Chicago, but many parents think that sparklers are
harmless fun to entertain the kids either at home or
around the campfire on vacation. This is not the
case at all; they are far from harmless. A sparkler can
generate a temperature of 2,000 degrees. This heat can
melt some metals. Last year, up to 16% of fireworks
injuries were related to sparklers.
No child under five years old should be handed a
sparkler, and even older children should be instructed
to hold the sparkler as far away from their clothing and
body as they can and not to stare at the flame. Fireworks are very dangerous for people of any age. The
fuses on the fireworks are not always slow-burning and
the result of a serious injury can ruin the summer. The
noise of fireworks is not good for your or your neighbors’ pets. Bottle rockets and Roman candles might
look neat, but if they land on a neighbor’s roof, especially in dry conditions, they might cause a fire.
Biking reminder
Many parents are teaching their children the right way
to bike with a good helmet, even when using training
wheels, but I wish the adults would follow the same
example. I see so many people riding along without
a care in the world and not realizing the dangers of
sustaining a serious head injury from a spill or collision.
I have heard all the excuses in the world, but a splitsecond accident could change your life forever. Bike
thefts are always on the rise in the summer. A quick
stop without locking your bike could be the last you see
of it.
Hearing protection
With the great lineup that we have this year for the
Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival, I wish to make a
suggestion to all parents who bring their children to
hear the music. When the bands crank up the volume,
please give your child a gift that could help him or
her the rest of his or her life: EAR PLUGS!!!! I see so
many families standing right next to the speakers with
small children on their shoulders. I will admit that I
have diminished hearing due to many rock concerts
attended without proper protection. Do your children
a favor — go to the store and protect their hearing.
Sidewalk cafés
With summer here and the idea of enjoying the warm
weather by eating and relaxing at the many of the
sidewalk cafes in the neighborhood can be further
enjoyed with a few precautions. Purses and other
personal items should be safeguarded at all times.
Putting your purse on the back of your chair is an
invitation to thieves to grab and run. Also putting
cameras, cell phones, or iPads out in the open only
invites the same results. When we are on vacation,
my wife and I put our legs through the strap to try and
prevent the loss of valuable items.
Crime Track
To keep the neighbors informed, SNA has tracked the
major incidences of crime. Your vigilance has helped
the police to keep this area’s crime incidence down.
Please keep up the good work by getting involved with
CAPS meetings and calling 911.
This is the eighth installment of a pilot project to
track certain crimes. Initially, the project will track
crimes to persons that occur on the streets, sidewalks,
and alleys, as well as in residential garages, parking
lots, and parks. The statistics will be somewhat dated
in that they are based upon what is available from the
Chicago Police Department’s CLEARpath website on
Street cleaning
schedules available
F
or the 32nd Ward, visit http://ward32.org/residents/parking/sweeping/.
For the 43rd Ward, visit http://ward43.org/residents/streets-and-sanitation-services/.
Note that the signs posted for street cleaning are
color-coded for each day.
the date that material must be submitted for publication.
Thus, for this issue, the project tracked crimes from April
15, 2011, through June 13, 2011. This is not every incident but gives a good representation of the activity.
DAY/TIME
April 23/3:09PM
May 23/12:29AM
May 23/2:50 AM
May 25/11:10PM
May 26/7:19 PM
June 1/9:55 PM
BLOCK
2300 N. Racine
900 W. Webster
2300 N. Clifton
900 W. Webster
2200 N. Halsted
1000 W. Belden
LOCATION
Sidewalk
Sidewalk
Sidewalk
Alley
Alley
Sidewalk
CRIME TYPE
Simple Battery
Simple Battery
Robbery(strong armed)
Robbery(strong armed)
Simple Battery
Simple Battery
April 12 - June 13 (approximately 60 days) x 7 incidents
= 1 incident per 8.55 days
January 6 - February 25 (approximately 50 days) 6 incidents = 1 incident per 8.33 days
October 19 - January 5 (approximately 74 days) 22 incidents = 1 incident per 3.36 days
August 9 - October 16 (approximately 70 days) 19 incidents = 1 incident per 3.68 days
June 7 - August 8 (approximately 57 days) 14 incidents =
1 incident per 4.07 days
At the last CAPS meeting, the police handed out the
crime incidents as reported on ClearPath for the previous
month. Once again, overall crime is down throughout
the 18th District. We must continue to support the efforts
of the men and women of the 18th District for this trend to
continue. Attend a CAPS meeting and show support.
To track other crime incidents yourself, use the
Chicago Police Department’s CLEARpath website, www.
chicagopolice.org. The site links directly to CLEARmap,
which offers a comprehensive look at crime incidents in
Chicago via either a map or a graph. To access this crime
data, select Online Services, and then click on CLEARmap.
Or go directly to the link at http://gis.chicagopolice.org/.
A map appears; click on the Crime Incidents icon on
the left. Select date parameters (available in two-week intervals), then select to search by beat, and finally choose
beat 1811* or 1812.* Other options include selecting a
particular type of crime and filtering by time and location. Then click GO.
A map will appear that includes icons denoting crime
types. For example, a mask denotes a robbery, while a
bottle denotes a liquor license violation. Definitions of
the crime types can be accessed by clicking on “Details”
to the right of “Crime Types.”
Another useful option is to search by address rather than
by the beat; distance options are 1/8, ¼, and ½ miles.
For other ways to use the CLEARpath website, see the
Community Safety Update in the March/April 2009 issue
of this newsletter, available on line at www.sheffieldneighborhoodassociation.org by selecting the Newsletters
tab on the left and then clicking on “here” in “Click here
for archived news articles.”
Upcoming Dates to Remember
CAPS Meetings:
The Chicago police department monthly CAPS meetings
are helpful in understanding the policing efforts in our
district (the 18th). The police prepare charts and maps
that identify all crimes committed in the last month and
discuss their efforts to arrest the perpetrators. They also
bring the incident reports if a member of the community wants further details of a crime. In addition, the
police bring guest speakers from the various departments to discuss their roles in the prevention of crime
and give helpful suggestions on how the community
can help. The police have a number of pamphlets
pointing out ways to protect yourself and the community, as well.
Attending a CAPS meeting is the best way to communicate your concerns to the officers who patrol your
community. SNA members attend the meetings but
they need your support. I strongly urge members of
the community to take an active interest in the CAPS
program to show community support for the police.
*Beats 1811 & 1813 (North Ave north to Fullerton,
Sheffield west to the Chicago River)
2nd Wednesday every odd month @ 7 pm
St. Michael’s Church, 1711 N. Cleveland
*Beats 1812 & 1814 (Armitage Ave north to Fullerton,
Sedgwick then Clark west to Sheffield)
2nd Thursday every odd month @ 7 pm
1763 N. North Park
John Roberts chairs SNA’s Community Safety Committee.
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COMMUNITY
REMINDER!
SHEFFIELD GARDEN WALK
SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2012
&
SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2012
In cooperation with the Sheffield Neighborhood Association, we urge you
to help keep this weekend safe:

The Chicago Police will be highly visible.

Use common sense with house parties; i.e., music, parking,
litter.

You are responsible for guests at your party.

Keep the number of guests manageable.

Be mindful of porch occupancy.

Be attentive to excessive noise.

Blocking the public way is prohibited; this includes sidewalks.

Placing of furniture (sofas, tables, etc.) on the public way
is prohibited without a license.

No drinking on the public way. This will be strictly enforced.
Remember! This is a residential community.
Please celebrate responsibly!
For further information, contact the 18th District Community Policing Office
at 312-742-5778.
Excessive Noise:
Sound cannot be louder than an average conversational level between 10
pm and 8 am if it can be heard at a distance of 100 feet or more from the
property line.
Sound cannot be audible from a distance of 200 feet or more from the
point of generation.
No person can operate a radio or tape recorder or similar device on the public way
if the sound generated is audible at a distance.
Excerpted from the City of Chicago’s warning regarding danger of overloading
porches/decks with people, grills, and heavy lawn furniture:
“Porches are not designed for large parties or as storage areas. Their purpose is to
provide access and exits to a dwelling unit.
Building owners and tenants should be aware of the following signs of a structurally
unsound porch/deck system:
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•
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Decks pulling away from the exterior wall
Weak footing at ground level
Extensive exterior peeling paint
Loose handrails
Cracked or rotted members (i.e., steps, handrails, decking, etc.)
Leaking roof structures, gutters and downspouts above porch systems
Loose and rotting decking and floor joists
Improper connection of structural members (e.g., upright and lookouts)
Balusters improperly installed and maintained
If you notice any signs of structural problems with an exterior porch system, please
contact 311 and a building inspector will investigate the property.”
July/August 2012
From 18th District Police
Commander Angarone
D
ear Property Owner,
The Sheffield Garden Walk will
be held on Saturday, July 21, and
Sunday, July 22, 2012. This letter
is being sent to inform you that there will
be a ZERO tolerance policy on all illegal
activities/behaviors; drinking on the public
way, public urination, moving of indoor
furniture outside blocking the public way, or
to accommodate overcrowded house parties, loud music, littering and overcrowded
porches will not be permitted. As a landlord
or homeowner, YOU are obligated to monitor illegal behavior on or in your property.
Tenants and property owners will be held
accountable and to the letter of the law.
Property owners will be cited for any violations of the law or municipal code as appropriate.
As always, the police have worked with
the Sheffield Neighbors, the Alderman, businesses, and residents to make this a safe and
enjoyable event. We try to educate our community by flyering simple safety tips/reminders in an effort to be pro-active. Further, we
discuss opportunities to work together at
Beat Community Meetings which we invite
you to attend on the second Wednesday of
every odd month at St. Michael’s Church,
1711 N. Cleveland from 7-8 p.m. We appreciate your thoughts and ideas and look
forward to your continued feedback to help
“measure our successes.”
We also encourage you to share your
concerns with the Sheffield Neighborhood
Association so that it is aware of the impact
its event has on the quality of life in this
area.
Sincerely,
Ken Angarone
District Commander
18th District
Garden Walk weekend reminders
S
heffield neighbors planning parties during
Garden Walk weekend, July 21-22, should
remember that the following are prohibited by
city ordinance:
 Drinking on the public way
 Blocking the public way, including sidewalks
 Littering on the public way, including parkways
 Excessive noise:
 Sound cannot be louder than an average
conversational level between 10 pm and 8
am if it can be heard at a distance of 100
feet or more from the property line
 Sound cannot be audible from a distance of
200 feet or more from the point of generation
 No person can operate a radio or tape recorder or similar device on the public way if
the sound generated is audible at a distance
of greater than 75 feet
And don’t forget to:
 Be safe:
o read the city’s porch safety info on page
2 of this issue
 Be courteous:
o to neighbors – residential and business
– and to Garden Walk visitors.
The Police Department is aware of the numerous complaints lodged regarding parties in this area
and intends to closely monitor the situation. Please
read the attached notices from the 18th District.
If you have any questions, please call Alderman Smith’s office at 773-348-9500, Alderman
Waguespack’s office at 773-248-1330, or the Sheffield Neighborhood Association at 773-929-9255.
Thank you for your cooperation,
43RD WARD ALDERMAN MICHELE SMITH
ND
32 WARD ALDERMAN SCOTT WAGUESPACK
SHEFFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Sheffield Neighborhood News
July/August 2012 9
SHEFFIELD’S BUSINESSES
Business Bits — the newest places to shop in Sheffield!
BY FIONA ROYER
T
he following businesses are new to the Sheffield neighborhood:
Buff Beauty Boutique Spa
Spa service provider catering “to a modern
SNA Business Members
Please shop locally and support the following SNA
business members:
2 point perspective, inc.
2120 N. Bissell
32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack 2657 N. Clybourn
43rd Ward Alderman Michele Smith
2523 N. Halsted
AHWA c/o 1154 Lill Studio*
904 W. Armitage
All She Wrote
825 W. Armitage
Armitage Racine Currency Exchange
1166 W. Armitage
AT&T, Illinois
225 W. Randolph
Paula Arnett of Baird & Warner
737 N. Michigan
Baker Construction Group
2222 N. Elston #201
Bauhs Creative Group
904 W. Webster
Beaumont Bar & Grill
2020 N. Halsted
Blue Moon Brewery
441 N. Kilbourn
Carol Wolk Interiors
2000 N. Clifton
Carly Rizor of Christy Webber
Landscapes
2900 W. Ferdinand
Christy Webber Landscape Farm &
Garden
2900 W. Ferdinand
Children’s Hospital of Chicago
225 E. Chicago
City Suites
933 W. Belmont
Cotelac
1159 W. Webster
Dee’s Restaurant
1114 W. Armitage
Dentistry for Children and Families
1721 N. Halsted
DePaul Library
2350 N. Kenmore
DePaul University
1 E. Jackson
Derby Bar & Grill
1224 W. Webster
Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop
2070 N. Clybourn
Dr. Lori Portnoy 954 W. Armitage
Faith & Whiskey
1365 W. Fullerton
Family Pet Animal Hospital
1401 W. Webster
Fifth Third Bank
145 W. North
Floriole Bakery
1220 W. Webster
Fortunate Discoveries, Inc.
1022 W. Webster
General Iron Industries, Inc.
1909 N. Clifton
Glascott & Associates
2156 N. Halsted
Golden Nail Builders, Inc.
2052 N. Seminary
Grand Street Gardens
2200 W. Grand
Greater Little Rock Church
834 W. Armitage
Headley School Condo Assn.
2107 N. Magnolia
Hellman Frame Shop
2152 N. Bissell
Home Depot, Lincoln Park
2665 N. Halsted
ICM Properties
1438 W. Belmont
John’s Place
1200 W. Webster
K. Paige Salon
956 W. Webster
Kelly’s Pub
949 W. Webster
Killion
1006 W. Armitage
Kincade’s
950 W. Armitage
Kremin & Associates,
a personal injury firm
2312 N. Janssen
Lakeshore Sport and Fitness
1320 W. Fullerton
Laudi Vidni
1007 W. Armitage
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce
1925 N. Clybourn
Little Sisters of the Poor
2325 N. Lakewood
Liz Kores Public Relations
2053 N. Seminary
Lori’s Designer Shoes
824 W. Armitage
Majestic Hotel
528 W. Brompton
Mario’s Place Barber Shop
2347 N. Southport
McCaffrey Interests
875 N. Michigan #1800
McGee’s Tavern & Grille
950 W. Webster
Milito Car Wash
1106 W. Fullerton
Milito Mobil
1106 W. Fullerton
My Corner Playroom
2121 N. Clybourn
Nancy Krause Floral Design
1101 W. Webster
Nookies Too, Inc.
2114 N. Halsted
OSP: Original Smith Printing
PNC Bank
1640 W. Fullerton
Rinehart Design Group
1216 W. Webster
Robinson’s #1 Ribs
655 W. Armitage
Millie Rosenbloom of Baird & Warner 2762 N. Lincoln
Roy’s Furniture
2315 W. 27th
Sai Café, Inc.
2010 N. Sheffield
Sal’s Deli
1013 W. Webster
Serpe Insurance
2538 N. Lincoln
Sir Speedy
1711 N. Clybourn
Spex
2136 N. Halsted
St. James Lutheran Church & School
2101 N. Fremont
St. Josaphat Church
2311 N. Southport
St. Vincent de Paul Center
2145 N. Halsted
St. Vincent’s Church
1010 W. Webster
State Restaurant & Café
935 W. Webster
Stuff
955 W. Webster
Tarantino’s
1112 W. Armitage
The Local Option
1102 W. Webster
The Poison Cup
1128 W. Armitage
The Salvation Army Thrift Store
2258 N. Clybourn
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
1023 W. Webster
Treasure Island
2121 N. Clybourn
Vrai Amour LLC
953 W. Webster
Webster Pilates & Wellness Collective 1141 W. Webster
Webster’s Wine Bar
1480 W. Webster
West End Dental
1166 W. Armitage
Willows Hotel
555 W. Surf
Zig Zag Kitchen
2436 N. Lincoln
*Armitage Halsted Webster Association of merchants.
urban woman who must balance children, school, career,
a partner - and herself.”
2231 N. Clybourn, 773-904-8065
www.buffbeautychicago.com
Chez Moi
Sophisticated French bistro replaces Café Bernard at the
corner of Halsted and Dickens. Owner, Chef Dominique
Tougne, trained in France and comes to this venue from
Bistro 110.
2100 N. Halsted, 773-871-2100
Hours: Sundays to Thursdays 5 pm-10 pm, Fridays and
Saturdays 5 pm-11 pm, open for brunch Saturdays and
Sundays 9:30 am-3 pm
www.chezmoichicago.com
Kael
Women’s clothing retailer adds more style to the offering
on this popular stretch of Armitage.
1013 W. Armitage, 773-244-4000
Hours: Mondays to Saturdays 11 am-5 pm,
Sundays 12 pm-5 pm
Langford Market
Newly opened, this women’s clothing store offers exciting prints and an array of colorful fabrics alongside trendy
accessories.
851 W. Armitage, 773-327-9815
Hours: Mondays to Saturdays 10 am-8:30 pm,
Sundays 11 am-7:30 pm
www.langfordmarket.com
Oh, Olive!
Illinois-based retailer selling pure olive oils, flavored balsamic vinegars (including grapefruit and dark chocolate),
Galena Garlic Company rubs, upscale chocolate, and
local Tiesta Tea.
904 W. Armitage, 773-697-7881
Hours: Mondays to Saturdays 11 am-7 pm,
Sundays 12 pm-5 pm
www.oo2go.com
There are also exciting changes underway at the
following store:
Vrai Amour
“Still the home of mix-a-6 pack with 140+ beers and
60 wines under $15”, Vrai Amour now offers Chicago’s
own Intelligentsia coffee, teas, and espresso drinks
which can be enjoyed inside or on the new patio. Free
Wi-Fi and a private room for events are also available.
953 W. Webster, 773-549-9740
Hours: Mondays to Thursdays 8 am-9 pm, Fridays and
Saturdays 8 am-10 pm, Sundays 8 am-8 pm
www.vraiamour.com
The following business has closed:
Kooky
This children’s wear retailer has vacated its site on
Armitage after two years. This space will be filled this
summer by Red Mango.
844 W. Armitage
Fiona Royer is a member of SNA’s Communications
Committee.
St. Jams heats up Trebes
in summer events kickoff
O
n a perfect summer night, longtime Sheffield favorite St. Jams filled Trebes Park
with music on June 21. The concert
kicked off another SNA-sponsored Concerts and Movies in the Park Series.
Mark your calendars for two more key dates –
Thursday, July 12, when the Smoking Fish will return
to rock Trebes beginning at 7 pm; and Thursday, August 9, when Hugo, winner of five Academy Awards,
will be screened at the park beginning at dusk. The
movie will be co-sponsored by the Chicago Park
District.
Be sure to pack snacks or dinner and enjoy these
nights in the park.
— David Bassin, SNA Events Committee Chair
Attention, Sheffield neighbors!
Do you enjoy receiving the Sheffield Neighborhood News? Do you enjoy seeing the planters on corners of our
commercial streets? Do you enjoy the neighborhood events? Do you know that the Sheffield Neighborhood Association works with the Aldermen’s offices and city departments to help provide guidance on neighborhood needs?
Do you know that SNA is a volunteer group of residents and businesses that work together to improve the conditions of life, work, recreation, health, and safety of our neighborhood? Would you like to receive e-mail notices
about neighborhood issues and events?
Please support SNA by becoming a member! Just because you receive the Sheffield Neighborhood News does
not mean you are an SNA member. Read this issue of SNN to see all that SNA does for you!
For your convenience, you can pay the small fee by check or credit card and renew for a one- or three-year period.
SNA welcomes the following new members: AT&T, Blue Moon Brewery, Cathy and Don Breen, Fortunate
Discoveries Inc. at 1022 W. Armitage, Barbara Hermann, Cheryl Leevan, Sarah Lickus, Roy’s Furniture, Thrivent
Financial for Lutherans at 1023 W. Webster, Megan and Brad Weiland, and Wintrust Financial/First Chicago Bank &
Trust.
If you are not now a member, we urge you to join. Membership dues are: Family $20 1-year or $50 3-years;
Individual l at $15 1-year or $35 3-years, Senior $5 1-year or $10 3-years, Business $25 1-year or $60 3-years.
Please complete the form below and mail it with your check to the Sheffield Neighborhood Association, 2233 N.
Kenmore, Chicago, IL 60614. If you are a member but have not received your membership window decal and
would like to display one, please let us know at sheffieldneighborhoodassociation@hotmail.com.
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Sheffield Neighborhood News
Greening your home: The INDOOR garden!
BY LISA ELKINS
T
he sun is shining, the grass is growing, and
you’re probably starting to wonder where you
last saw your sandals. It’s summertime!
Even if you’re slow to shake off the winter
funk, a quick stroll around our flower-filled neighborhood will cure all doubt. In this segment of “Greening
your family home,” we highlight some of the vast benefits
of maintaining a well-balanced, indoor garden as well!
Having plants around the house can keep your
family healthy in ways you may not have expected. By
removing harmful airborne contaminants, our green
friends can help prevent colds, clear congestion, and
even improve sleep. And if you have kids running
around, exposing them to some allergens as they grow
can ultimately improve their tolerance against allergies.
Moreover, having your favorite herbs/vegetables
growing on your windowsill can eliminate trips to the
marketplace - cutting down on food miles and car emissions (and expenditures!).
We recommend herbs that don’t grow too wide or
tall, such as chives, basil, lavender, parsley, mint, rosemary, or thyme. Place in a sunny, draft-free area of your
home and water sparingly. Snip your plants often to
encourage growth and bushiness but be sure to never
remove more than one-third of the plant’s total foliage.
The best part? An indoor garden can be a design
feature! One trick is using multiples of the same plants
and pots for a more dramatic effect. Utilizing clusters of
colorful pots is another way to add a little pizazz. And
most importantly, have fun with it and add your own
personal touch!
Have fun greening your family home!
Lisa Elkins is an SNA Board member and owner of 2
Point Perspective, an architectural firm.
Market reminders
T
he Farmers’ Market in Lincoln Park takes place on Saturdays in the Lincoln Park High School Parking lot at
Armitage and Orchard, through October 27. Market hours are 7 am to 1 pm.
The Green City Market, Chicago’s only year-round sustainable green market, takes place near the
south end of Lincoln Park between Stockton Drive and Clark on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The market
will continue through October 27; market hours are 7 am to 1 pm.
Discounted parking is available for $10 for the first two hours with validation in the Chicago Historical
Museum parking lot off of Stockton Drive (for validation, patron must make a minimum $5 purchase at the market).
There is a special Early Bird Parking rate on Wednesday mornings. Arrive between 7 am and 9 am, stay for an hour
or less, and your parking is $5. Stop by the info table for your validated ticket. The Green City Market offers chef’s demonstrations and programs for children.
For more information about the Green City Market and its programs, call 773-880-1266 or visit www.chicagogreencitymarket.org. For more information about Farmers’ Markets, call the Department of Special Events at 312744-3315 or visit http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us.
How is the real estate market?
BY PAULA ARNETT
A
ccording to CoreLogic’s April 2012 Home
Price Index, the real estate market is stabilizing nationwide with increased home prices
of 1.1% in April 2012 compared to April
2011. CoreLogic predicts that home prices will rise
by at least another 2.0% from April to May, based on
pending MLS data.
The number of both pending and closed transactions in the Sheffield neighborhood has a large increase
for the almost first half of the year when comparing
2012 to 2011, as you will see on the accompanying
chart. The number of pending transactions increased by
92% and the number of closed transactions increased by
221% for the same period. Average single-family home
prices, however, dropped by 17%, while condo prices
rose by 6% for the same period.
As you can see on the chart, the number of real estate
transactions in the Sheffield Neighborhood* continues
to decline. For the same period, the number of properties under contract and those that closed for single-family
homes and condos are the fewest in the last five years.
Latest FYI
A double-lot property in the 2100 block of Magnolia that
was purchased in March 1988 for $475,000 has been
torn down and, according to the building permit on the
property, a 3-story single family plus basement with a
detached 2-car garage will be built.
Paula Arnett is SNA Membership Chair, and a Broker Associate with Baird & Warner specializing in residential real
estate sales for over 25 years.
*Sheffield’s boundaries are Armitage on the South, Fullerton on the North, Halsted on the East and the Chicago
River on the West.
Sheffield neighborhood*
Number of Contracts Pending Jan. 1 through June 18**
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Single Family
21
17
13
21
20
Condo
83
54
47
50
37
Multi Unit
6
5
0
3
5
Vacant Land
2
9
0
1
2
Total
112
85
60
75
64
2012
26
91
5
1
123
Number of Closed Jan 1 through June 18**
2007
2008
2009
2010
Single Family
20
13
9
21
Condo
66
45
38
46
Multi Unit
4
6
1
1
Vacant Land
0
0
0
0
Total
90
64
48
68
2012
19
66
6
2
93
2011
7
30
4
1
42
Average Selling Price Jan 1 through June 18**
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Single Family
$1,445,725
$1,719,269
$1,737,667
$1,737,997
$1,815,714
$1,553,992
Condo
$488,527
$488,954
$532,927
$454,009
$461,691
$486,390
Multi Unit
$1,070,625
$1,188,733
$1,397,000
$1,700,000
$554,000
$698,667
Vacant Land
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
$1,250,000
$490,250
*Sheffield’s boundaries are Armitage on the South, Fullerton on the North, Halsted on the East and the Chicago River on the
West.
**Reported from Midwest Real Estate Data LLC on June 18, 2012.
July/August 2012