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Estimados vecinos,
A finales de marzo, organicé una reunión comunitaria sobre el Proyecto de Mejoras de la Avenida Norte en colaboración con el CDOT. Discutimos emocionantes mejoras propuestas de Kedzie a Kostner avenidas que tienen por objeto crear un unificado, seguro, transitable y revitalizado North Avenue. El proyecto abarca tres distritos e incluye aceras más anchas, zonas para sentarse, pasos de peatones mejorados, carriles bici y nuevos servicios. Esta reunión fue la primera de muchas y los planes finales dependerán de sus comentarios. Los residentes pueden obtener más información aquí a través de Block Club Chicago y dar su opinión en una encuesta en línea vinculada aquí en Español.
Quiero expresar mi profundo agradecimiento a todos los vecinos que me acompañaron. Su compromiso y sus reflexivos debates sobre las mejoras de nuestra comunidad han sido bien recibidos. Su participación refleja la fuerza de nuestra comunidad. Juntos, podemos seguir teniendo un impacto positivo en nuestro barrio.
También quiero dar las gracias a todos los que participaron en nuestro primer evento Shred-a-thon, co-organizado por el Estado Rep. Lilian Jiménez. Fue genial ver a tantos residentes que aprovechan la oportunidad para reciclar y eliminar de forma segura los documentos sensibles. Estamos deseando organizar más eventos como este a lo largo del año.
El miércoles, el Comité de Inmigración se reunió para debatir una ordenanza para cambiar qué y con qué frecuencia el Departamento de Servicios Familiares y de Apoyo informa sobre los datos de los refugios de la ciudad de Chicago. La ordenanza, aprobada por el Ayuntamiento de Chicago, establece requisitos de información sobre los albergues temporales de emergencia para inmigrantes. El Departamento de Servicios Familiares y de Apoyo tiene la tarea de informar semanalmente sobre el número de personas expulsadas de los albergues, incluyendo datos anónimos sobre sexo, edad, país de origen y detalles de la expulsión. Además, el Departamento debe informar cada dos semanas sobre el número de personas en centros de acogida, admisiones, quejas, exenciones de expulsión y expulsiones. Esta información estará disponible en el Portal de Datos de Chicago con protección de la privacidad. El Departamento también debe proporcionar un informe sobre las personas expulsadas de los centros de acogida antes de la fecha de entrada en vigor de la ordenanza. La ordenanza está sujeta al código municipal vigente y entra en vigor 30 días después de su aprobación, derogándose automáticamente 120 días después de que la ciudad deje de aplicar una política de estancia limitada para los refugios de emergencia.
Estamos encantados de dar la bienvenida a dos excelentes incorporaciones al equipo del Distrito. Antoñio Ruiz ha regresado al Distrito 26 como nuestro Coordinador de Servicios de Barrio, trayendo consigo una gran experiencia de sus funciones anteriores como Coordinador de Servicios de Barrio en los distritos 1 y 26. Su experiencia en el servicio público es muy valiosa y estamos muy contentos de tenerlo de vuelta a casa. Su experiencia en el servicio público es muy valiosa, y estamos muy contentos de tenerlo de vuelta a casa. Uniéndose a nosotros como el Director de Participación Comunitaria y Comunicaciones es Brendan Alemán, cuya experiencia como Director de Distrito para el Senador Estatal Villanueva en el Distrito 12 del Senado le hace un ajuste perfecto para nuestro equipo. ¡Juntos, Antoñio y Brendan traer una pasión por servir a la comunidad y una dedicación a fomentar un cambio positivo en nuestro barrio!
Por último, quiero enviar un gran saludo a la Directora Rodríguez y su personal en Lowell Elementary por su increíble iniciativa destacada en este inspirador artículo de Block Club Chicago.
Al ofrecer clases de inglés a los padres, no sólo mejoran las oportunidades de empleo y educación, sino que también fomentan un mayor sentido de comunidad en Humboldt Park. Enhorabuena por su dedicación a capacitar a las familias y crear un entorno de aprendizaje integrador para nuestros recién llegados.
Gracias por leernos. Manténgase conectado para más actualizaciones interesantes la próxima semana.
Su Concejal del Distrito 26,
Jessie Fuentes
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Thank you for reading! Stay connected for more exciting updates next week.
Your 26th Ward Alderperson, Jessie Fuentes |
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26th Ward Office Updates |
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26th Ward Housing Resource Fair |
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Join us to learn about resources for renter homeowners, and prospectives home buyers. Save the date for our Housing Resource fair on Monday, April 22nd, 6pm at Newlife Covenant Church, 3400 W Division St. |
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Street Sweeping |
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Street sweeping began Monday, April 1st and will be ongoing until November.
Click here to see the street sweeping schedule for the 26th Ward As a reminder, if you live in the following sections: 5,6,7,8 and 9 that means your block has permanent signs installed as a result you will not paper-signs hung as a reminder to move your vehicle.
Click here to sign up for reminders at wethesweeple.com. |
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City Department Survey |
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Your feedback is important to us. My office would like to learn more about your experiences and interactions with city departments. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey regarding your interactions with city departments. Your responses will help us improve our services and identify gaps in service. Complete the survey at: |
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Connect with the 26th Ward Office |
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Ward Nights |
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Ward nights are an opportunity to meet with Alderperson Fuentes to talk to her about local or city issues and they take place every Monday from 5pm - 7pm. Ward night meetings are by appointment only and on a first come, first served basis.
If you would like to meet with Alderperson Fuentes during ward night, please call or email the ward office at 773-395-0143 or info@the26thward.org. |
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26th Ward Youth Council |
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We are excited to inspire our young people to get involved in government and organize in the community. If you are a youth (12-24 years old) that resides in the 26th Ward and wants to have a say in how we spend infrastructure money and what type of policies I champion, please sign up for our youth council by applying at bit.ly/youth26. Stay stunned for our next meeting date. |
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We're Hiring Young People! |
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We are hiring 15 young people ages 16-24 to work with our office during the summer. Interested in photography, government, or helping your neighbors? Apply at www.onesummerchicago.org. Make sure you choose Alternative Schools Network for the agency you want to work with. Applications are due FRIDAY, MAY 3. |
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Survey: Bike Lanes on North Ave |
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Complete a public survey today to share your experience with bike lanes on North Ave between Central Park Ave and California Ave!
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Work Permit Volunteers Needed |
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26th Ward Zoning |
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The 26th Ward community-driven zoning process requires that anyone requesting a zoning change must first complete a zoning intake form. Once their intake form has been reviewed they are invited to present their zoning request to the 26th Ward Zoning Advisory Committee and must answer additional questions posed by the committee. When applicable, the person requesting a zoning change may also be required to present their zoning request to the broader public during a community input meeting. |
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Community Events |
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Free Car Light Repair Event |
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Residents can get FREE car light repairs, and there will also be electronic recycling, shredding, and drug takeback at this event on April 11th at Prosser Career Academy from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. To register for the event please visit: https://bit.ly/sherifflightsaver |
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Treatment Not Trauma Meeting |
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Join the Mayor’s Office and the Treatment Not Trauma Working Group for a community meeting. This meeting will give updates about the work of the Treatment Not Trauma Working Group and will provide opportunities for community input that will help inform the Treatment Not Trauma report. Sign up using the following link. cloud.citynews.chicago.gov/TNT |
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Sabin Block Party |
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Mark your calendars we are excited to announce that Sabin Dual Language School will be hosting their first Annual Sabin Block Party from 12-4pm, on Saturday May 18th.
The Block Party will feature performances by the Jesse White Tumblers, live music, a poetry slam, crafts, games, food trucks, CFD fire truck, vendors, community celebration! Scan the code above for more information. |
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Zero Landfill Material Giveaway |
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Calling all artists, teachers, crafters, and more; join this event on May 4 from 10am-1pm for a FREE material giveaway. Items available include Design and Architectural samples like fabric, tile, laminate, vinyl, rubber, wallcovering, glass, wood, binders, and more! |
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Homebuyer Orientation Workshop |
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Learn how to prepare on becoming a homeowner and see a new construction smart electric home around the corner right after. Saturday April 13, 2024 from 11:00am - 1:00pm at 3507 W Chicago Ave. |
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Public Notices |
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Contact 2-1-1 for Free Tax Prep |
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This tax season, 211 Metro Chicago is a point of contact for those seeking help filing their taxes. Offered through the City of Chicago and Ladder Up, residents can contact 2-1-1 to get connected to free tax preparation and find a site near them. You can also search for a nearby site by going to www.goladderup.org/locations/. |
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Property Tax Exemptions Now Open |
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Property tax–saving exemptions applications for the 2023 tax year are now available online. Exemptions are savings that contribute to lowering a homeowner’s property tax bill. The most common is the Homeowner Exemption, which saves a property owner an average of $950 dollars each year. New homeowners, first-time applicants, or those that need to reapply can now do so online at cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions. Homeowners are strongly encouraged to apply online so there is a digital record of their application. This allows Assessor staff to easily locate the application, provide a status update, and notify the homeowner if missing documents are needed. |
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Public Safety Meetings |
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The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) has introduce a new and improved interactive calendar, which you can click here to access. One of the key features of this calendar is the inclusion of the yearly meeting calendar for both the Commission for Public Safety and your local District Councils. By simply visiting this website, you can find the dates, times, and locations of all scheduled meetings. |
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14th Police District Council |
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Join elected District Councilors every first Saturday of the month at 1pm to work for better police accountability, restorative justice, and evidence based approaches to public safety. Please sign up at bit.ly/do14news for Councillor David Orlikoff's newsletter or email David.Orlikoff@cityofchicago.org with questions. |
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Humboldt Condos Now Listed |
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The Chicago Housing Trust has recently listed Six 2BR condos at 1508 N Harding near North and Pulaski. These condos are restricted to households making under 100% of the area median income.
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Garbage and Recycling Reminders |
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Get your trash and recycling pickup schedule and reminders (holidays, recycling events, bulky item pickup) emailed to you by using Recycle by City. Severe weather can affect the collection schedule. In the event of a delay, please leave your carts out until they have been collected. For missed pickups, please call 311. |
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The American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship is now open |
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This year the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter will be awarding up to $20,000 in funds to Chicago and surrounding area scholars, along with additional opportunities to qualify for National scholarships as well. For more information on scholarships please visit: https://www.aabe.org and click on the "Student Opportunities" tab. |
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Latino Caucus Foundation |
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Scholarship program for the 2024-2025 academic year. The CCLF will award over $200,000 scholarship dollars in the form of $5,000 scholarships to 40 qualified students from across Chicago. Scholars can apply online at ccclatinocaucus.org/about-scholarships. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:59pm. Eligibility:
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Residential Electronics Recycling |
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See the flyer for information on drop-off locations for electronics ranging from computers and TVs to printers and game consoles. |
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Pet Adoption Fees Waived in April |
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Spring has sprung at Chicago Animal Care Control (CACC), and it's the purrfect time to welcome a furry friend into your life! Throughout the entire month of April, CACC is hosting its "Spring Furever" adoption event, offering a second bloom for shelter pets and a chance for them to find their forever homes! Adoption fees will be waived every weekend at CACC, giving you the opportunity to open your heart and home to a deserving animal companion. Additionally, adoption fees will be waived throughout April for any pet who has been at the shelter for 30 days or longer. |
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Vaccine and Microchip Clinics |
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Animal Care and Control is also offering Vaccine and Microchip Clinics for dogs now through July. See the dates, locations, and details above. |
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Introductory Guide to City Services |
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If you want to learn how to access city resources and take an active role in your community, you can download our Introductory Guide to City Services. The guide includes steps to submit an infrastructure request, host a community event, get immigration, re-entry or domestic violence support, find your elected officials, and engage with various city departments. It also provides information on how to access critical services. |
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Park District Spring Classes |
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See the flyers above for information on Spring 2024 classes being offered at Humboldt Park and Mozart Park, April through June. For specific program details. registration dates and more information, visit: ChicagoParkDistrict.com/Programs. |
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE |
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CEDA is offering financial assistance to eligible families who reside in Suburban Cook County and are looking to register their children in enrichment activities including summer camp, sports, performing arts and more. Learn more at (312) 795-8948 or visit www.cedaorg.net. |
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Get Involved |
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Cannabis Retail Management Vendor Training |
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The citywide Earth Day Parks Clean Up is Saturday, April 20. Join thousands of volunteers in parks across Chicago in picking up litter and putting down mulch to give our precious green spaces a fresh start for the season. To make this event possible, we need site captains to recruit and organize all those wonderful volunteers. Click here to sign up to be a site captain for your park. |
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Tree Ambassador Training Program |
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The Tree Ambassador Training Program offers a $100 cash incentive for every participant who finishes the indoor/online and outdoor training sessions. The indoor/online training session is 1-hour long. |
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Restore, Reinvest, & Renew Grants Now Open |
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Apply now for the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (#R3) Program! This grant will help us continue providing services such as youth development and violence prevention. Nonprofits, faith-based organizations, businesses, and other community or neighborhood associations may apply for grants individually or in a collaborative with other groups. Click here to learn more. The deadline is April 30th. |
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Job Opportunities |
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CPS Job Fair |
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The Chicago Public Schools Talent Office is hosting the monthly CPS Job Paraprofessional Fair in the community for positions with Chicago Public Schools on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 10:00am - 1:00pm at St. Sabina - McMahon Hall, 1210 West 78th Place, Chicago, IL 60620. We want to encourage members of the community to apply for positions within CPS in the area in which they live at www.cps.edu/careers. |
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Erie Health Hiring |
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Erie Family Health Centers makes healthcare more accessible and affordable for everyone in our community, and they’re inviting people to join their mission-driven team. Check out these opportunities to work as a Medical Assistant or Patient Access Representative. |
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High School Internships at CTA |
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We're working with One Summer Chicago to provide 250 high school students with a 7-week paid internship at CTA! Interns will participate in a robust hybrid experience that includes an innovative approach to our hallmark model of work experience, professional development, and mentorship from transportation industry leaders. Apply today: https://ow.ly/uTqv50QFVJX |
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School to Work Program for Young Adults |
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Bridges is a program that assists young adults in Chicago with job readiness, work maturity skills, job search, interviewing skills, entry level job placement, retention, and follow‐up. For more information go to bridgestowork.org. |
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Career Opportunities with the City |
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Additional Resources |
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New Program Connects Landlords and Vacant Apartments To Folks In Need |
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Chicago Rents is a program that connects landlords to tenants through multiple housing subsidy programs, allowing property partners to receive guaranteed rent, fill vacant units, and access individualized support. Chicago Rents is a program that was created in response to COVID-19 to centralize property partner relationships across multiple housing programs. Through Chicago Rents, property partners are connected with Chicagoans in need of housing, filling unit vacancies and making a real difference in Chicago's neighborhoods. For additional information, please visit: allchicago.org/chicagorents.
If you are a landlord interested in joining the Chicago Rents program, you can click here to apply. |
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Reproductive Justice |
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If you know someone looking for reproductive justice resources in Chicago, they can go to this Department of Public Health resource page to use the City’s digital community resource directory. There is also a free talkline (1-888-493-0092) where operators are available to share information on various reproductive justice options. |
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