From: Lake View Citizens' Council [info@lakeviewcitizens.org]
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 5:41 PM
Subject: Parking Ban EXTENDED Due to Filming in Lakeview
Lake View Citizens' Council
Dear John,

We just received notice today that Universal Pictures has extended the no-parking until the morning of Friday, April 4 as they were unable to complete their filming. 
 
We have again expressed our concern to the Alderman's Office for the lack of advance notification, the number of adjacent streets impacted and the lack of parking alternatives during Cubs opening week.  We have also noted how there is empty spots on Roscoe being blocked for the trucks that are not being utilized by anyone during the parking ban.
 
If you cannot find parking, you are urged to call Universal Pictures at 312-829-7437.   They indicated today after talking to Alderman Tunney's office that Universal Pictures will provide alternate parking arrangements for residents and business owners in the effected area.  
 
Please find below the newest release (verbatim).   The film stars Johnny Depp but no word if he will be in Lakeview for the filming.
 
PARKING BAN - EXTENDED
 

UNIVERSAL PICTURES

1436 W. RANDOLPH

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60607

312-829-7437

 

 

Dear Residents and Business Owners,

 

     Due to unforeseen circumstances, PE Productions will continue filming in your neighborhood this evening.  PE Productions would like to thank you for your cooperation and patience.  The streets will be cleared of trucks at the completion of filming tonight.

 Please be assured that we are working closely with the Chicago Film Office on this project and will have the Chicago Police with us as we film.  We look forward to a successful experience in your neighborhood.  Thank you for your cooperation, and please contact our office with any questions or concerns.

 

Sincerely,

 

Universal Pictures

Location Department

312-829-7437

ORIGINAL NOTICE
UNIVERSAL PICTURES
1436 W. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60607
Office: 312.829.7437
 
Dear, Residents and Business Owners,
 
Universal Pictures will be filming in your neighborhood on April 1st and April 2 2008.  "No Parking" signs will be posted on the following streets, Tuesday April 1st  - 2a.m. thru April 3rd - 1p.m.
  • Both sides of Newport from Sheffield to Halsted
  • Both sides of Clark form Newport to Roscoe
  • Both side of Sheffield from Roscoe to 3510 N Sheffield
  • Both sides of Roscoe from Clark to 845 W Roscoe
  • South side of Cornelia from Sheffield to 845 W Cornelia
"Full Closure" on Newport from Clark to Halsted / However residents will still be allowed access to there home
  • April 1 - 5p.m. til April 2 - 7a.m.
  • April 2 - 5p.m. til April 3 - 7a.m.
We are working closely with the City of Chicago, Chicago Film Office, and Chicago Police Dept.  We look forward to a successful experience in your neighborhood.
 
Thank you for your cooperation.
 
Sincerely,
Universal Pictures Location Dept.
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