ALERT!: Move Your Cars, Ravenswood Run Sunday
Sunday is the annual Ravenswood Run, up on Chicago’s Northside.
If you live up in the Ravenswood neighborhood, make sure your car’s not parked on the race course Sunday or it will be towed.
Three years ago, race promoters did a very poor job of getting the word out and/or not posting enough signs along portions of the race route and several hundred cars were erroneously towed.
Since then, race promoters havedone a great better job and this year, it looks like they’re going out of their way to make sure things run smoothly again.
They’ve got bright yellow posters on trees all along the as well as white lawn signs on every corner and they’ve also been sticking fliers on the windshields of cars to warn drivers parked along the race course.
Do yourself a favor, check the signs, read any fliers that may have been slipped into your foyer or mail slot and whatever you do, check out the race course map.
Whatever you do, if you normally park along the Ravenswood Run race course, move your car to a nearby street where you can legally park.
Otherwise, be prepared to spend a good chunk of Sunday at the auto pound and shelling out $160.
Parking restrictions are from 5 AM to 11 AM.
It might make sense to move your vehicle to a safe parking spot the afternoon or evening before. Because if you’re planning a night that involves adult beverages Saturday night, you may not wake before 5 AM to move your car in time.
April 29, 2008
Dear 47th Ward Residents,
I have heard from many of your neighbors who woke on April 27, 2008 to find their cars towed due to the 12th Annual Ravenswood Run. On the morning of April 27, nearly 300 cars parked along the race track were impounded. In response to these concerns, I have spoken directly to the race organizers, All Saint Episcopal Church and Fleet Feet Sports. In addition, I have also spoken to officials from the Mayor’s Office of Special Events and the Chicago Police Department. Reverend Bonnie Perry, the Pastor of All Saints Episcopal Church, has provided me with a letter detailing all of the efforts made by the race organizers to effectively communicate both parking restrictions and alternative parking options to the community. I am satisfied that these efforts, along with the email notices provided by my office, were adequate.
The Ravenswood Run is an incredibly beneficial event in our community that raises funds not only for the Ravenswood Community Services Food Pantry but also the Student Health Centers at both Lakeview and Amundsen High Schools. In addition, the event currently draws thousands into our neighborhood and into stores and restaurants surrounding the course.
Attached you will find a copy of the letter provided to me by Reverend Perry. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to call my office at 773-348-8400.
Thanks and best wishes,
Gene Schulter
Alderman, 47th Ward
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Yup…really sounds like the improper posting of Signs to me…