Lincoln Park Residents Remember.....

Remember, night falls faster now that we are nearing the winter season. So try to complete all of your errands during the day time, along with your daily exercises. Just last week, a lady by the name of Laura Caldwell, 41, was mugged and attacked, during the night time, at the corner of Seminary and Altgeld . She was mugged for her iPod while jogging ( I assume for a daily exercise routine). At night, some streets can become very dark in our neighborhood, especially at Seminary and Altgeld. So if you must run an errand at night either:

A) Bring a friend with you

B) Talk to someone on the cell phone and let them know to be prepared to call 911 in case of an emergency

C) Decide whether or not your errand can wait until the next day.

Lincoln Park is one of the best neighborhoods for vicious robbers to roam at night.Some of us feel that nothing bad can happen in Lincoln Park but truth be told, no one is perfectly safe. So beware of suspicious activities in the neighborhood and if you become concerned, call the police. Try not to go out at night and finish your errands during the day. BE SAFE!!

Who would you vote for in the 5th Congressional District Special Election?

As you may already know, President-Elect Barack Obama has selected our Congressman, Rahm Emanuel to be apart of his Chief of Staff. When Emanuel takes his job as apart of Obama's Chief of Staff, we will be left with a special election contained with a crowded race of local politicians. Directly Below is a poll for the 5th Congressional District Special Election, vote for the candidate of your choice. They're 17 possible candidates, 16 Democrats and 1 Republican for this seat, so vote wisely.

-One More Note, this poll closes on 11/30/08

Vote in my poll!

**Update on possible candidates**

Candidates Who don't reside in the 5th District:

Alderman Manuel Flores D-(1st)

Illinois Veterans Affairs Director Tammy Duckworth

Peter Dagher (Residence is under review)

What is your favorite restaurant in Lincoln Park?

Vote now for your favorite restaurant in Lincoln Park! This poll closes on December 14, 2008 at 12:00AM and you may only vote once. The restaurant with the most votes, will receive a certificate of excellence, recognizing that restaurant as Lincoln Park's favorite restaurant of 2008.

Welcome to Lincoln Park-43rd Ward

Dear Visitors,

    Welcome to my new blog titled "Lincoln Park-43rd Ward". The purpose of my blog, is to inform all 43rd Ward Residents, of the most current news and events pertaining to Lincoln Park.  If you have any news and/or events not posted on this blog, then please email me the information at LincolnPark43rdward@gmail.com. I will respond to your e-mails, after all of the information contributed has been reviewed. It is pleasing to see Lincoln Park Residents actively involved with the community and hopefully this blog will be put to good use. I hope you enjoy my blog and sending in feedback is highly encouraged. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Jacob Schulz

Student Representative on the Local School Council at Lincoln Park High School