More than 400 residents to participate in 2nd Ward cleanup
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Chicago, IL – Ald. Bob Fioretti (2nd) will begin his biannual clean and green event at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Mary Bartelme Park, 925 W. Adams St., in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. More than 400 residents have signed up to help beautify the 2nd Ward and rid it of litter and graffiti.
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And although the forecast calls for rain, the importance of the job is such that the event is planned to commence no matter what the weather brings.
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“We need your help to pick up what others have carelessly left behind,” Fioretti said. “This is our chance to help keep our neighborhoods clean. Please begin your day tomorrow by pitching in. If you give two hours of your time, then you will see what a big difference we can make when we work together.”
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Working hand-in-hand with Ald. Fioretti will be ward staff, area charities, neighborhood organizations, block clubs, scout troops and neighboring residents. Alderman Fioretti’s clean and green event coincides this year with the citywide clean and green promoted by Mayor Richard M. Daley.
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The geography of the 2nd Ward is so large and includes so many neighborhoods, schools and parks that five (5) start and finish locations are established as headquarters for the event. The start and finish locations are:
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2. Grant Park
SW Corner of Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road
SW Corner of Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road
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3. Second Ward Streets & Sans Ward Yard
2840 S. Calumet Ave.
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4. Smyth School
1059 W. 13th St.
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5. Marine and Phoenix Academies
145 S. Campbell Ave.
2840 S. Calumet Ave.
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4. Smyth School
1059 W. 13th St.
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5. Marine and Phoenix Academies
145 S. Campbell Ave.
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For your information, the partners, participants and sponsors of the 2nd Ward Clean & Green include:
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Chicago’s 2nd Ward
1319 S. State St., Suite A
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 263-9273
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Girls Scouts of America
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Gaia Movement
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Walgreens
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Grant Park Conservatory
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True Rock Ministries
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Alliance for Greener South Loop
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South Loop Community Church
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Bronzeville Community Development Partnership
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Dunbar Park/GAP
South Loop School
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Motor Row Lofts
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Lawyers Lend a Hand
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South Loop Church
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Dunbar H.S.
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Jones College Prep
Smyth School
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Condo Association-Paramount Lofts
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University Village Association
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Chicago Tech Academy
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St. Ignatius Parent Council
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Boys Scouts of America
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West Loop
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Mercy Home for Boys & Girls
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Salvation Army
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Chicago Bulls College Prep
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Block Club- 2900 West Adams
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Chicago Bulls College Prep
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Phoenix Military Academy
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Greater Garfield Chamber
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Boys Scouts of America
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Boys & Girls Club- James Jordan
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East Lake Management
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Greater Bethlehem
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Parks Community Church
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Major Adams Community Committee
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St. Stephens Apartments
Near-West Side Chamber
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