Friends:
It was a pleasure meeting all of you on Wednesday night. We can't thank you enough for coming out and showing your support for the Lincoln Square business owners.
This Wednesday, City Council is expected to vote on the resolution that would grant them the authority to acquire the 4800 block of North Western Avenue for private development, including Chicago Soccer, The Dental Corner, and Decorium Furniture. As you heard Wednesday night, if this resolution passes and the owners don't sell, the city can condemn them through eminent domain. We can't allow this to happen.
These businesses are not blighted, and they are not for sale - and the ONLY way to protect them from condemnation is for the city to NOT authorize their acquisition.
Save Lincoln Square will hold a rally at 9am this Wednesday before the City Council meeting (which will convene at 10am) to urge the aldermen to vote against this resolution. We encourage you to attend and bring your neighbors and friends.
The Lincoln Square business owners need you to make your voice heard!
RALLY at City Council
Wednesday, December 12th, @ 9am
Outside of City Council Chambers
2nd Floor Elevator Lobby
City Hall
121 N. La Salle Street
Chicago, IL 60602
A flyer is available via email - email northcenterneighbors@gmail.com to request the flyer be sent to you.
The Flyer discusses the the rally, and we encourage you to print and distribute it in your communities. Also, if you are interested in volunteering for one of the committees we discussed on Wednesday night, please respond to this e-mail and let me know how you would like to volunteer.We can't stop the abuse of eminent domain in Chicago without your help! Please don't hesitate to contact me (Christina Walsh) if you have any questions, or contact Imre of Chicago Soccer at 773-271-2255 and visit
www.SaveLincolnSquare.com.
Above posting for Christina Walsh
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
December in Lincoln Square: Eminent Domain Abuse...
Folks-if you're unable to attend-email or call:
Alderman Schulter at 773-348-8400 or ward47@cityofchicago.org and tell him you oppose the use or threat of eminent domain for private development in the Western Avenue North TIF area.
if you don't know what i'm talking about.....read on:
This Wednesday, City Council is expected to vote on the resolution that would grant them the authority
to acquire (SEIZE!!!!!!!!!!!!) the 4800 block of North Western Avenue (The Dental Corner, and Decorium Furniture) for private development (condos!)
If this resolution passes and the owners don't sell, the city can condemn them through eminent domain.
We can't allow this to happen. These businesses are not blighted, and they are not for sale - and the ONLY way to
protect them from condemnation is for the city to NOT authorize their acquisition.
Save Lincoln Square will hold a rally at 9am this Wednesday before the City Council meeting (which will convene at 10am) to urge the aldermen to vote against this resolution. We encourage you to attend and bring your neighbors and friends. The Lincoln Square business owners need you to make your voice heard!
Any questions please call 773-271-2255 and ask for Imre Hidvegi.
RALLY
at City Council
Wednesday, December 12th, @ 9am
Outside of City Council Chambers
2nd Floor Elevator Lobby
City Hall
121 N. La Salle Street
Chicago, IL 60602
About Save Lincoln Square
Save Lincoln Square is a broad, community-based coalition of small business owners and activists who oppose the use or threat of eminent domain for private development in Lincoln Square. The city is seeking to pass a resolution to acquire our 16 businesses, which are located in the Western Avenue North TIF District, and will condemn our property through eminent domain if we do not want to sell.
Eminent domain is supposed to be for public uses, like roads and schools - not to give our successful businesses to wealthy developers for new businesses and condominiums. We do not want to sell and we will not sell. We demand that the City Council rescind the resolution authorizing the forcible acquisition of our businesses and allow the current owners to lead redevelopment efforts, through private negotiation, on our block.
Contact Alderman Schulter at 773-348-8400 or ward47@cityofchicago.org and tell him you oppose the use or threat of eminent domain for private development in the Western Avenue North TIF area.
Alderman Schulter at 773-348-8400 or ward47@cityofchicago.org and tell him you oppose the use or threat of eminent domain for private development in the Western Avenue North TIF area.
if you don't know what i'm talking about.....read on:
This Wednesday, City Council is expected to vote on the resolution that would grant them the authority
to acquire (SEIZE!!!!!!!!!!!!) the 4800 block of North Western Avenue (The Dental Corner, and Decorium Furniture) for private development (condos!)
If this resolution passes and the owners don't sell, the city can condemn them through eminent domain.
We can't allow this to happen. These businesses are not blighted, and they are not for sale - and the ONLY way to
protect them from condemnation is for the city to NOT authorize their acquisition.
Save Lincoln Square will hold a rally at 9am this Wednesday before the City Council meeting (which will convene at 10am) to urge the aldermen to vote against this resolution. We encourage you to attend and bring your neighbors and friends. The Lincoln Square business owners need you to make your voice heard!
Any questions please call 773-271-2255 and ask for Imre Hidvegi.
RALLY
at City Council
Wednesday, December 12th, @ 9am
Outside of City Council Chambers
2nd Floor Elevator Lobby
City Hall
121 N. La Salle Street
Chicago, IL 60602
About Save Lincoln Square
Save Lincoln Square is a broad, community-based coalition of small business owners and activists who oppose the use or threat of eminent domain for private development in Lincoln Square. The city is seeking to pass a resolution to acquire our 16 businesses, which are located in the Western Avenue North TIF District, and will condemn our property through eminent domain if we do not want to sell.
Eminent domain is supposed to be for public uses, like roads and schools - not to give our successful businesses to wealthy developers for new businesses and condominiums. We do not want to sell and we will not sell. We demand that the City Council rescind the resolution authorizing the forcible acquisition of our businesses and allow the current owners to lead redevelopment efforts, through private negotiation, on our block.
Contact Alderman Schulter at 773-348-8400 or ward47@cityofchicago.org and tell him you oppose the use or threat of eminent domain for private development in the Western Avenue North TIF area.
Friday, December 7, 2007
StoneLoveDesigns is having an annual Holiday Jewelry Trunk Show
Hello everyone!
Hope this holiday season finds you well!
StoneLoveDesigns is having an annual Holiday Jewelry Trunk Show at
Katerina's on Saturday December 15, 2007 from 5-8pm. We hope that you
can swing by for a drink and some holiday cheer. Appetizers available by
our lovely hostess, Katerina.
Katerina's at 1920 West Irving Park Road.
www.stonelovedesigns.com
Wishing you a Festive Holiday and a Happy New Year!
Frances and Hareklia
Hope this holiday season finds you well!
StoneLoveDesigns is having an annual Holiday Jewelry Trunk Show at
Katerina's on Saturday December 15, 2007 from 5-8pm. We hope that you
can swing by for a drink and some holiday cheer. Appetizers available by
our lovely hostess, Katerina.
Katerina's at 1920 West Irving Park Road.
www.stonelovedesigns.com
Wishing you a Festive Holiday and a Happy New Year!
Frances and Hareklia
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Community Meeting - 12/6/07
Location: 47th ward Public Service Office 7pm
4237 N. Lincoln Avenue
Regarding: Demolitions of the Damen and Irving Park Brown line stations.
Representatives from the CTA and McHugh Construction will be available for questions.
Call Alderman's office for more information 773.348.8400
4237 N. Lincoln Avenue
Regarding: Demolitions of the Damen and Irving Park Brown line stations.
Representatives from the CTA and McHugh Construction will be available for questions.
Call Alderman's office for more information 773.348.8400
Flood and Tax relief available to residents of 47th Ward
Per neighbors on Cuyler Avenue:
Possible Tax relief: Per Laura Engel and Simon Stein :
SHORT form that Alderman Schulter has that takes less than one minute to complete.
They will look up your pin number for you and you do not
have to do any comparable. And yes, if there is a
strong showing, 60% of property holders in 47th
ward,Gene has confirmed a very strong likely hood of
reduction.
Tax assessment and appeal update:
Last night 11/26 there was a meeting regarding real
estate tax increases in our neighborhood. Alderman
Schulter's office has committed to supporting the
residents of our ward to help appeal (reduce) our
recent increased tax assessment.
The process is simple. Here are the steps:
1) Pick up an "assessed valuation complaint" form
from the Alderman's office.
2) Complete the form and return it to the
Alderman's office. Do not mail it in to Cook County on Clark
Street! In order to have the greatest chance of
success, the Alderman wants to submit a large
stack of these appeal forms at the same time.
Alternatively, the form is short enough to be completed in person
at the Alderman's office.
3) Make sure to tell the Alderman's office/staff
that you learned about this appeal opportunity through
the neighborhood outreach program.
Also, please spread the word to all of our neighbors and residents in
our ward.
Conclusions. The Alderman's office believes that
there is a strong chance that 60% of applications
for reduction received will be approved. Those are
great odds and these odds have increased substantially
thanks to the involvement of the Alderman.
However, there is one big condition for this to work. The
Alderman's office needs a big turnout ie.,
completed forms for this to be effective.
The Alderman's office will not be able to do much
for us if they receive only a handful of these forms
from us.
Hence, strongly encourage every property
owner in our ward to submit a valuation complaint form
as quickly as possible. Even if you are very
wealthy, like to pay higher taxes, and don't need any extra
money for investments, vacations, or college
funds, you will be helping your neighbors by submitting
these forms. The Alderman is going to bat for us and
let's show him that we are concerned and displeased with
our increased property taxes.
The deadline for submitting the assessed
valuation complaint form is December 6, 2007
FLOOD DAMAGE THIS SUMMER: PER Simon Stein:
If anyone suffered flood damage this summer, you are potentially eligible for a one year reduction on property taxes based on the damage.
For example, in my case, Allstate estimated our
basement flooding damage at $10,000. According to
the Alderman's office, if I submit proof of this damage,
the Alderman will try to reduce our assessed property
value by a like amount. We have already made the
repairs to our basement, but we are still eligible
for this reduction as we went out of pocket for the
damages.
In order to apply for this separate reduction, proof
of any flood damage must be submitted in a separate
envelope with the tax parcel #. This proof can be a
combination of photos, contractors estimates, and
insurance claim forms. This can be submitted
concurrently with the valuation complaint form.
Possible Tax relief: Per Laura Engel and Simon Stein :
SHORT form that Alderman Schulter has that takes less than one minute to complete.
They will look up your pin number for you and you do not
have to do any comparable. And yes, if there is a
strong showing, 60% of property holders in 47th
ward,Gene has confirmed a very strong likely hood of
reduction.
Tax assessment and appeal update:
Last night 11/26 there was a meeting regarding real
estate tax increases in our neighborhood. Alderman
Schulter's office has committed to supporting the
residents of our ward to help appeal (reduce) our
recent increased tax assessment.
The process is simple. Here are the steps:
1) Pick up an "assessed valuation complaint" form
from the Alderman's office.
2) Complete the form and return it to the
Alderman's office. Do not mail it in to Cook County on Clark
Street! In order to have the greatest chance of
success, the Alderman wants to submit a large
stack of these appeal forms at the same time.
Alternatively, the form is short enough to be completed in person
at the Alderman's office.
3) Make sure to tell the Alderman's office/staff
that you learned about this appeal opportunity through
the neighborhood outreach program.
Also, please spread the word to all of our neighbors and residents in
our ward.
Conclusions. The Alderman's office believes that
there is a strong chance that 60% of applications
for reduction received will be approved. Those are
great odds and these odds have increased substantially
thanks to the involvement of the Alderman.
However, there is one big condition for this to work. The
Alderman's office needs a big turnout ie.,
completed forms for this to be effective.
The Alderman's office will not be able to do much
for us if they receive only a handful of these forms
from us.
Hence, strongly encourage every property
owner in our ward to submit a valuation complaint form
as quickly as possible. Even if you are very
wealthy, like to pay higher taxes, and don't need any extra
money for investments, vacations, or college
funds, you will be helping your neighbors by submitting
these forms. The Alderman is going to bat for us and
let's show him that we are concerned and displeased with
our increased property taxes.
The deadline for submitting the assessed
valuation complaint form is December 6, 2007
FLOOD DAMAGE THIS SUMMER: PER Simon Stein:
If anyone suffered flood damage this summer, you are potentially eligible for a one year reduction on property taxes based on the damage.
For example, in my case, Allstate estimated our
basement flooding damage at $10,000. According to
the Alderman's office, if I submit proof of this damage,
the Alderman will try to reduce our assessed property
value by a like amount. We have already made the
repairs to our basement, but we are still eligible
for this reduction as we went out of pocket for the
damages.
In order to apply for this separate reduction, proof
of any flood damage must be submitted in a separate
envelope with the tax parcel #. This proof can be a
combination of photos, contractors estimates, and
insurance claim forms. This can be submitted
concurrently with the valuation complaint form.
Litigation continues
Jaeger v. Okon
Jim Jaeger and his attorneys are still pursuing their lawsuit against Tom Okon.
Jim Jaeger filed a complaint against Tom Okon in May 2007 - stating defamation.
This case is in the discovery phase of its litigation
Jim Jaeger and his attorneys are still pursuing their lawsuit against Tom Okon.
Jim Jaeger filed a complaint against Tom Okon in May 2007 - stating defamation.
This case is in the discovery phase of its litigation
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