Legislative News
As you probably know, the City of Chicago Plastic Carryout Bag and Film Plastic Recycling Ordinance (“Plastic Bag Recycling Ordinance”) took effect December 11, 2008 for retail and wholesale establishments larger than 5,000 square feet. On March 11, 2009 the ordinance took effect for all retail and wholesale establishments, regardless of size.
The following legislation makes it easier for businesses to remain profitable and navigate their requirements with the City of Chicago.
The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) joined Alderman Tom Tunney, Alderman Vi Daley, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) representatives and Mayor Richard M. Daley Saturday to officially open the Fullerton “L” station in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Elected Officials
State Senate President speaks to members of the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce as part of the LPCC's 2009 Legislative Breakfast and comprehensive Legislative Agenda.
Local Government
Chicago's city government is divided into executive (the mayor) and legislative (City Council) branches. The City Council comprises 50 aldermen, who each represent one of Chicago's 50 wards. The two aldermen who represent Lincoln Park are:
Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward)
2657 N. Clybourn
(773) 248-1330
www.cityofchicago.org/ward32
Vi Daley (43rd Ward)
735 W. Wrightwood
(773) 327-9111
www.chicago43rd.org
State Government
Governor
Pat Quinn
Office of the Governor
James R. Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph 16-100
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 814-2121
www.illinois.gov/GOV
The Illinois General Assembly comprises 59 state senators and 118 state representatives. The state senator and the state representatives who represent Lincoln Park are:
Illinois State Senator
State Senate President John Cullerton (6th District)
1051 W. Belmont
(773) 883-0770
www.senatorcullerton.com
Illinois State Representatives
John Fritchey (11th District)
2539 N. Southport
(773) 871-4000
www.fritchey.com
www.twitter.com/johnfritchey
Sara Feigenholtz (12th District)
1051 W. Belmont
(773) 296-4141
www.staterepsara.com
National Government
Illinois has two U.S. senators and 19 U.S. representatives in the U.S. Congress. The members of the U.S. Congress who represent Lincoln Park are:
U.S. Senators
Richard Durbin
230 S. Dearborn, Suite 3892
(312) 353-4952
www.durbin.senate.gov
Roland Burris
532 Dirksen Senate Building
Washington DC, 20510
(202) 224-2854
www.burris.senate.gov
U.S. Representatives
Danny Davis (7th District)
3333 W. Arthington, Suite 130
(773) 533-7520
www.house.gov/davis
Mike Quigley (5th District)
3742 W. Irving Park
(773) 267-5926
http://quigley.house.gov/
www.twitter.com/RepMikeQuigley