Your monthly message from Alderman Freddrenna M.
Lyle
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Volume X, Issue 4
Stand up and be Counted!
Aldermanic Message
For the past several months we have seen repeated
news reports and newspapers allusion to some
mysterious monies that the Aldermen have control
over. The stories suggest that there is fraud in each of
the 50 Aldermanic offices that needs to be ferreted out.
In fact some of these media sources say they should do
the ferreting and others say a new and improved
Inspector General is just the guy to nail those crooked
Aldermen. How dare they hire a relative/a
constituent/a former volunteer for a part time job on
their contract dollars? Shouldn’t those jobs be
available to anyone who applies in a colorblind, merit
based hiring process? So let’s set the record straight
this month on just the money.
Each Alderman is allocated the following from the
City’s Budget.
Expense account: $33,280
Permissible expenses include rent, lights, gas, phone
service, internet, paper, pens, paper towels, mops, file
cabinets, disinfectant, toilet paper, files, computers,
printers, fax machines, printer ink, newsletters,
telephones, signage, stationery, business cards,
calendars, desks, chairs, folders, car lease or mileage,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pg. 1 Aldermanic Message
2010 Census Chicago We’re Counting on You
Pg. 2 ComEd Assistance & Energy Education Programs
Money Smart Week
General Assembly Scholarships
Pg. 3 FYI and Save the Date
Pg. 4 Kids & Kites Festival
Chicago Sign Permit Amnesty
Independent Police Review Authority
2010 City Wide Vegetable Distribution
Pg. 5 How Well Do You Know Your Facts About Chicago?
Walgreen’s Applying for Liquor License and Zoning Change Request
Pg. 6 FYI Continued
Every Litter Bit Hurts
Newsletter 1
April 2010
For the first time, the Census Bureau is tracking in
real-time the percentage of forms mailed back by
households. Check the website at
http://2010.census.gov/2010census/take10map/. Make
sure your neighborhood is counted!
Participate by mailing back your Census form and
reminding your friends, family and community. The
Census is important to your future and Chicago’s future.
IT’S IMPORTANT
Every year, $400 billion in federal funding are awarded
to states and communities based on the Census. The
2010 Census will determine how much federal money
Chicago receives for the next 10 years for important
programs that benefit you, your family and your
neighborhood:
• Schools
• Public transit
• Job training
• Public safety
• Housing
• Social services
IT’S SAFE
By law, the Census Bureau cannot share your answers
with anyone, including federal, state and local agencies.
This includes immigration agencies and law enforcement
entities.
IT’S EASY
Every resident will receive a short questionnaire that has
only 10 questions and is fast and simple to complete and
mail back.
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newsletters, etc., These expenses are charged to an
account and payment is made upon receipt of a
contract, voucher or as a reimbursement showing the
nature of the expenditure, the purpose and proof of
payment.
Additional allocation: $ 40,000.00
In 2008 there was a debate among my colleagues as to
whether we should increase the expense account or add a
staff position. We created an account that allows us to
do either. We can hire an additional part time employee
and pay some expenses; hire a full time employee and
pay no expenses or use the entire sum to pay expenses.
Added together these accounts equal $73,280.00
1012 account- $26, 520.00
These are the part time contract employees you see in
my office, i.e. Richard Barnett, Michael Wright. From
time to time we have College students on this payroll
during the summer and at Christmas.
Aldermanic Menu money: $1.4 million
Permissible expenses include street resurfacing, alley
resurfacing, speed humps, curbs, sidewalks, street lights,
etc. These expenses are charged to an account and the
account is only for infrastructure repairs or
improvements.
According to the Tribune, of the $69,817.00 I spent in
2009, $22,700 was for part time employees, $10,225 was
rent, $4000 went to AT&T; $6,700 was spent paying
Peoples Gas; $3340 was paid to ComEd for a grand total
of $46,972.00 or 67% just on rent and utilities.
In summary, let me say that none of this money goes into
an account that I or any Alderman has control over. We
submit requests for payments to the comptroller or
finance committee and they pay the vendor. If I am
being reimbursed for an expense that is the only time a
check is made payable to me. So once again, I give you
the verifiable facts so you won’t be among the gullible
who believe everything you read in a newspaper.
Besides do you remember how they beat on Todd every,
single, day for years? Well he’s soon to be gone and
they have to find another whipping post, so look out for
the Aldermanic beatings to begin.
Freddrenna Lyle
Newsletter 2
MONEY SMART WEEK
Governor Pat Quinn’s Mortgage Relief Project will
Kick-Off Money Smart Week on Sat. April 17, 9:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Kennedy-King College, 6301 S.
Halsted St. The Mortgage Relief Project was
established to help you take advantage of State and
Federal government programs that can help you lower
your mortgage payments, avoid foreclosure and keep
your home. Free housing counseling is available at the
event. To make an appointment with a counselor or
for more information about the Mortgage Relief
Project, call 800.532.8785 or visit www.idfpr.com.
Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office may also
be able to help you if you are a homeowner in crisis.
Stop by the Attorney General’s South Side Office
during the extended hours week, Tues., April 20 9 am-
7 pm; Thurs., April 22 9 am-7 pm and Sat., April 24
9 am-1 pm, and talk directly with housing counselors
who can assist you. You may also pick-up the
Attorney General’s Mortgage Lending Guide, printed
materials to help you avoid Mortgage Rescue Fraud,
and general information to help guide you through
these tough economic times. The office is located at
7906 S. Cottage Grove. If you have any questions,
contact Lisa Thompson-Bennett at 312.814.1176 or
call the South Side Office at 773.488.2600.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY SCHOLARSHIPS
DON’T MISS THE APPLICATION
DEADLINE for the Illinois General Assembly
Scholarship.
This program allows each member of the Illinois
General Assembly to award tuition waivers to
undergraduate and graduate students who are in need
of financial assistance and attend state supported
universities SUCH AS Chicago State, Eastern Illinois,
Governors State, Illinois State, Northern, Northeastern,
Southern, Univ. of Illinois and Western. Eight one
year scholarships will be awarded, including the
summer semester. Applications and all requested
materials must be postmarked or hand delivered to the
district office no later than April 30, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
Scholarship determinations will be announced via
letter no later than Wed., June 30, 2010.
For more details contact Illinois State Senator
Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-16), 773.224.2830 or Illinois
State Senator Donne Trotter (D-17) 773.993.7715.

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Summer Mini Grants…The Dept. of Family and
Support Services (DFSS) provides opportunities for
youth programming through its Summer Mini Grants
program. Mini Grants offer non-profit agencies a chance
to apply for up to $2,000 in funding to support programs
for youth (ages 10-18) to explore vocational, recreational
and educational opportunities. The program is open to
community-based organizations, churches, schools, and
other non-profit agencies. Applications and supplemental
materials are due by 4:00 p.m. on April 19th. Award
amounts range from $250 to $2,000. If you have any
questions please call 312.743.6313 or visit
www.cityofchicago.org/fss.
The Glass Slipper Project… make room in your closet
and make prom dreams come true. Here's your chance to
help a Chicago high school student be the "Belle of the
Ball" at her high school prom. The Glass Slipper Project
collects new and almost-new formal dresses and
accessories and provides them, free of charge, to
Chicago high school students who are unable to purchase
their own prom attire. We distribute the dresses at Glass
Slipper "boutiques," where each student receives
individual assistance from a volunteer "personal
shopper" as she shops for the dress of her dreams. To
date, more than 10,000 young women attend their proms
in style! 2010 Prom Season is now Open! The Boutique
will be open April 17, 2010, April 24, 2010 and May 1,
2010 from 9 am to 4 pm (or when we have reached
capacity). The NEW LOCATION is Abbott School,
3630 South Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60609.From the 6 Ward Alderman & Tuley
Visit the
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Glass Slipper website Alderman
for more Lyle,
information
Francine, Vinona, Rosemary, Richard, Sherrod, Michael and Keith
www.glassslipperproject.org.
SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING…6th District
CAPS presents its 8th Annual Block Club Convention on
Saturday, May 1st. The event will be held at Simeon
High School, 8147 S. Vincennes Ave. The doors open at
9:00 a.m. and the program begins at 10:00 a.m. Be sure
to attend this informative event. There will be a
discussion about preventing chronic crime and disorder
in our community and resource vendors with information
about helpful programs and services. The convention is
FREE to the public and lunch will be provided. For more
information call 312.745.3541.
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Watch the 6th Ward Scene
CAN-TV Channel 19
Thursday, April 1 & 15, 6:00 p.m.
Guest: Rev. Booker Vance & Amisha Patel
Good Jobs Chicago
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Renew your State Driver’s License or State I.D.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
6th District Police Station Community Room
7808 S. Halsted
The Sec’y of State will be on site to renew your license & I.D.
Contact Officer Mingo or Cora Hudik at 312.745.3641.
South Side Little League Parade
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Stepping off at 10:00 a.m.
Meyering Park, 7140 S. King Dr. to
Nat King Cole Park, 301 E. 85th (King Dr.)
The Arthur Stephens Scholarship Walk
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Registration 7:15 a.m. Walk starts at 9:00 a.m.
Chicago State University---9501 S. King Dr.
Clean & Green
Citywide Volunteer Clean-up
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Call 311, order cleaning supplies to be delivered to the 6th
Ward Streets & Sanitation Office 1613 E. 73rd St.
Call 312.747.8776 to arrange pick-up time.
Annual 6th Ward Bike Ride
Saturday, June 5, 2010, 9:00 a.m.
Meyering Park, 7140 S. King Dr. to
Tuley Park, 501 E. 90th Pl.
Return to Meyering Park for refreshments
Annual 6th Ward Family Picnic & Marketplace
Saturday, July 17, 2010, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Staff: Park – 501 E. 90 Pl. (King Dr.)
FREE food, entertainment & fun!
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6 Ward Monthly Meeting
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
Friendly Temple Church of God in Christ
7745 S. State Street
Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
St. Mark United Methodist Church
8441 S. St. Lawrence St.
(This meeting will feature discussions and presentations on
crime prevention. Bring a friend!)
Saturday, June 12, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
St. Columbanus Church
331 E. 71st St.

KIDS & KITES FESTIVAL
This unique event provides for the perfect opportunity
to enjoy the advantages of living in the Windy City. On
May 1, 2010 colorful kites will fill the sky in Lincoln
Park at Montrose & Lake Shore Dr.
At Kids & Kites, free kite kits will be provided for
kids to make, decorate and fly. Make sure not to miss the
high-flying demonstrations of professional kite flyers as
well as strolling entertainment the entire family can
enjoy. This festival begins at 10 am and concludes at 4
pm. For more information call 312.744.3315.
CHICAGO SIGN PERMIT AMNESTY
Does your business have a Sign, Canopy, Awning,
Marquee or Banner? Do you have all the required
permits? There are 2 types of permits that may be
required: a building permit (to install) and a Public Way
Use Permit (if it hangs over the public way). The
Amnesty program is for existing businesses with existing
signs, canopies, awnings, marquees and banners that
advertise the business at the business location that does
not have a permit. You can apply for all the right permits
during the amnesty and have all your fees waived for the
first year. You will not be fined in the future for not
having the required permits. THE FOLLOWING DO
NOT QUALIFY: NEW BUSINESSES APPLYING
FOR SIGN PERMITS, BUSINESSES WITH
PERMITS, OR EXPIRED PERMITS, AND
ADVERTISING SIGNS LOCATED AT ANOTHER
LOCATION. Apply in person at the Dept. of Business
Affairs & Licensing, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 800 or
call 312.744.6249.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Canadian Pacific Railway is hiring. The position,
Assistant Signalman Bensenville, IL/System, is an entry
level position to assist and be trained in maintenance and
construction of wayside and crossing signals normally in
a mobile crew. The salary range is $21.58 to $22.34 with
benefits. For job requirements and to apply, go on-line to
www.CPA.CA. The deadline to apply is April 20, 2010.
Applications accepted online only.
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INDEPENDENT POLICE REVIEW
AUTHORITY
The Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA) is
an independent department of the City of Chicago
responsible for the intake and investigation of
complaints regarding police misconduct. The IPRA’s
mission is to conduct fair, thorough, and timely
investigations into allegations of excessive force and
bias-based verbal abuse made against Chicago Police
Dept. members.
The IPRA will hold a South Side Community
meeting Tuesday, May 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at
Carter G. Woodson Library, 9525 S. Halsted. Please
contact Curtis Tarver to RSVP, 312.745.3609 or send
email to curtis.tarver@aprachicago.org.
2010 CITY WIDE VEGETABLE
DISTRUIBUTION
On May 15, Greencorps Chicago will host its
Vegetable Distribution Day. Community gardens in
Chicago are eligible to receive a variety of vegetable
and herbs. The distribution will include only vegetable
and herbs at this event. A separate distribution day
event in June is scheduled for flowering annuals. You
will be notified in the near future. In order to receive
vegetable and herbs for your garden you must:
1. Certify your community garden with
Greencorps Chicago. Call 312.744.8691 for
more information.
2. Pre-register for this event by completing and
mailing the registration card.
3. Registration cards must be received by Friday,
May 7 at 4:30 p.m.
Pick-up your vegetables after a short presentation
on the south side at St. Alibe’s Church, 9100 S. Stony
Island. You must arrive before 10:00 a.m. or you will
not be allowed to participate.
For more information about this program, go to
www.cityofchicago.org/environment or call
312.744.8691.
See you next month!
Your monthly message from
Freddrenna M. Lyle, 6th Ward
Alderman and Committeeman
Service Office 406 East 75th Street, Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 846-7006 (773) 846-9104 fax
Email Address: ward06@cityofchicago.org
Website Address: www.6thwardalderman.com
 HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE FACTS
ABOUT CHICAGO?
Did you know...?
• More than 45 million people visited Chicago in
2007!
• Chicago was incorporated as a city in 1837.
• Chicago’s nicknames include: The Windy City, the
City of Big Shoulders, the Second City, and The
City That Works.
• The "Historic Route 66" begins in Chicago at
Grant Park on Adams Street in front of the Art
Institute of Chicago.
• The Chicago land area contains nearly 10 million
people in three states – Illinois, Wisconsin and
Indiana – and is the 22nd largest metropolitan area
in the world.
• Chicago is home to eleven Fortune 500 companies,
while the rest of the metropolitan area hosts an
additional 21 Fortune 500 companies.
WALGREENS APPLYING FOR
LIQUOR LICENSE
The largest pharmacy in our Ward, Walgreens
is reversing its decision to discontinue the sale of
beer and wine in its stores. As previously
announced Walgreens has filed applications with
the City’s Liquor Commissioner to begin selling
beer and wine in neighborhood stores. There wine
display will look much like the aisles you see in
major grocers today. This time Walgreens will
not sell spirits (hard liquor) nor will they serve
single servings or many of the more popular
brands with the ‘hang on the corner crowd’.
There are currently 3 Walgreens in the ward,
75 & State, 86th & Cottage Grove and 95th &
th

• McCormick Place, Chicago’s premier convention King Dr. There will be no changes in hours of
center, offers the largest amount of exhibition operation at any of these stores.
space in North America (2.2 million square feet).
• The first Ferris wheel made its debut in Chicago at
the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Today,
Navy Pier is home to a 15-story Ferris wheel,
modeled after the original one.
• Chicago’s downtown area is known as “The
Loop.” The nickname refers to the area encircled
by the elevated (‘L’) train tracks.
• The game of 16-inch softball, which is played
without gloves, was invented in Chicago.
• In 1900, Chicago successfully completed a
massive and highly innovative engineering project
– reversing the flow of the Chicago River so that it
emptied into the Mississippi River instead of Lake
Michigan. Each year, the Chicago River is dyed
green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
• The Art Institute of Chicago has one of the largest
and most extensive collections of Impressionist
and Post-Impressionist paintings in the world.
• Chicago was one of the first and largest
municipalities to require public art as part of the ZONING CHANGE REQUEST
renovation or construction of municipal buildings,
with the passage of the Percentage-for-Arts A hotel development was proposed for a vacant lot on
Ordinance in 1978. 76th and State Street. The Developers must present their
• The Chicago Cultural Center is the first free proposal to the two community organizations in the area,
municipal cultural center in the U.S. and home to Park Manor Neighbors and Chatham Avalon Park
the world’s largest stained glass Tiffany dome. Community Council, before a decision will be made
• When it opened in 1991, the Harold Washington about the zoning change. The developers need a zoning
Library Center, with approximately 6.5 million change for the development and presented at CAPCC’s
books, was the world’s largest municipal library. Sub Area meeting last week. Once both organizations
reach a consensus they will communicate their support or
More Next Month opposition to the Alderman. That has been the process
for 10 years and remains the process.

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 DID YOU RETURN YOUR 2010
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CENSUS FORM YET?
Arthur Stephens Scholarship Walk… Chicago State IF THE ANSWER IS YES,
University will host the 2nd Annual Arthur Stephens CONGRATULATIONS FOR DOING SO IN
Scholarship Walk Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Cornell A TIMELY MANNER.
Reed Student Union Building, 9501 S. King Dr. The
event is named in honor of Mr. Arthur Stephens the
IF THE ANSWER IS NO,
beloved retiree, volunteer, annuitant and friend of CSU.
To participate, register by April 12 (to be assured a t-
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
shirt) or as late as the day of the event. Fee: $20 for
college and high school students; $10.00 for CSU
students and $5.00 for children age 12 and under.
Children can volunteer and earn community service
hours. Walk materials can be downloaded at
We need your help
www.csu.edu/foundation. Call 773.995.3839 for more
information. Proceeds from the Walk will support a
getting information out
scholarship named in his honor.
to the community.
Railroad Improvements in Englewood… Metra, in
cooperation with the City of Chicago and the Chicago Volunteer to become a
6th Ward Block Liaison.
Regional Environmental and Transportation Efficiency
Program (CREATE) is beginning the design of the
Railroad Improvement Project near 63rd and State
Streets. Members of the CREATE Team include the
State of Illinois, City of Chicago, Metra, and the nation’s
freight railroads. The project involves the construction of Submit 311 Service
a bridge to carry Metra Rock Island District Line over Requests online 24/7.
the Norfolk Southern Line. CREATE will begin the Take some time out of
process of surveying property near or on private land in your busy schedule to
look at the newly
parts of Englewood. Surveyors will be wearing updated site. Go to
fluorescent vests with reflector stripes. They will also www.cityofchicago.org
have a notice of survey to give the property owner and and look in the upper
will not enter your property without permission. If you left side to the page. I
have any questions or concerns, call us at 773.846.7006. think you’ll like it.

Every Litter Bit Hurts

Remember...place your garbage and recycling in the proper containers or take it
with you! And PLEASE, Do Not throw garbage out of you car as you drive.
Littering is a serious problem in Chicago. The City spends
millions of dollars each year to clean-up litter. In addition
to the City's efforts, each spring and fall thousands of
volunteers from many different organizations contribute
hundreds of hours of time and energy to pickup litter.
Litter can cause neighborhoods to look rundown,
contributing to declining property values. It also provides
a breeding ground for disease carrying rats and insects.

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