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RECLAIM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!!!
YOU DON'T HAVE TO TOLERATE NIGHTCLUB PROBLEMS
WE'RE NOT ANTI-NIGHTCLUB!
We oppose establishments who ABUSE their neighbors,
VIOLATE the neighborhood and BREAK THE LAW!
Below you'll find suggestions for holding them accountable.
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We're working with the 12th District Police, Chicago Drug and Gang House Attorneys
and the Dept of Business Affairs & Licensing (DBA) to resolve these problems.
THE 12th DISTRICT POLICE DEPARTMENT
WANTS YOU TO CALL 911 TO REPORT THE PROBLEMS!!!
This is the only way they'll get an ongoing record
of the neighborhood issues we encounter.
CLICK HERE FOR A MAP OF THE 12TH DISTRICT
EVEN IF YOU DON'T SEE AN IMMEDIATE RESPONSE, YOUR CALL WILL BE COUNTED AND THESE RECORDS ARE USED IN ALL
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. IT ABSOLUTELY DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO CALL 911!!!
CALL EVERY TIME YOU WITNESS THE FOLLOWING:
* criminal activity around a nightclub (narcotics, prostitution, etc.)
* disorderly conduct in or around a nightclub
* traffic problems, including excessive horn honking
* parking violations including parking on a sidewalk or blocking a driveway or crosswalk
* someone leaving a nightclub with open liquor
* sale of liquor to a minor
* excessive loitering around a nightclub
* loud and rowdy behavior around a nightclub
* public urination
* public sex; in cars, etc.
* excessive litter from nightclub patrons
* suspected gang activities or gang intimidation
* abusive behavior towards citizens traveling through the area
* new graffiti on your building or vehicle
* etc. etc. etc.
YOU'VE GOT TO SPEAK UP!
IF YOU'RE A RESIDENT, BUSINESS OWNER OR LOCAL EMPLOYEE
WHO'S BEEN AFFECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE LOCAL NIGHTCLUBS,
AND YOU WANT TO FILE A COMPLAINT - DON'T HESITATE!!!
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO GO TO THE DBA WEBSITE
TO FILL OUT THE CITIZEN COMPLAINT FORM
Now go to the “LEGAL COMPLIANCE” category
then click on the “ADJUDICATION” link.
Now you can click on the “CITIZEN COMPLAINT FORM”,
where you can file an on-line complaint.
This can be done ANONYMOUSLY,
since your “Contact Information” is OPTIONAL.
CONTACT INFO:
BUSINESS AFFAIRS & LICENSING
LOCAL LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
MARY LOU EISENHAUER, Acting Director
City Hall, Room 805; 121 N. LaSalle; Chicago, IL 60602
PHONE: 312-744-6060 - FAX: 312-744-0261
YOU CAN ALSO:
* Download a form and mail or fax it to the DBA
* Call the DBA directory at 74-GOBIZ
* Call 311
* Appear in person to the DBA City Hall office
* Submit your own written complaint to the DBA or your Alderman
Requesting a meeting with the licensee, or holding a community meeting
can be held outside of the Deleterious Impact/Public Nuisance Ordinance.
ATTEND YOUR LOCAL CAPS BEAT MEETING!
CAPS (Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy)
is a partnership between POLICE & the COMMUNITY.
Beat 1212 covers a majority of the West Loop
Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of Each Month
DOWNLOAD the NEXT MEETING LOCATION
DATE: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 124 N. Sangamon Haymarket Center Annex; Conference Room
or Phone the 12th District CAPS Office at 312-746-8306
Click on this link to download the PDF file:
"Getting The Most From Your Beat Meeting"
JOIN COMMUNITY GROUPS:
West Loop Community Organization
1101 West Adams Street, Unit D
Chicago, IL 60607
PH: 312-666-1991
http://westloop.org/membership/
West Central Association
625 West Madison Street, Suite 1403
Chicago, Illinois 60661
PH: 312-902-4922
http://www.westcentralassociation.com/
Randolph/Fulton Market Association
906 West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60607
PH: 312-458-0789
http://www.rfmachicago.org/
(A PICTURE OR VIDEO IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS...ESPECIALLY ON-LINE!)
TAKE A PHOTO OR VIDEOTAPE THE OFFENSES....
Give your photos or video to the
12th District Police Department
(IF the photo or video concerns a club in the 12th District)
Want your photo or video added to this website?
Email digital files (Adobe, JPEG or GIF) with a description to:
OUR EMAIL ADDRESS
If you would like to remain ANONYMOUS, please state this
and your name and/or business name WILL POSITIVELY be withheld.

FOR TIPS ON DOCUMENTING LOCAL PROBLEMS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, READ THE
1/16/08 Editor Comments in NEWS & VIEWS
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