In this newsletter
26th Ward Office Updates • Community Events • Public Notices • Job Opportunities • Resources
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Dear neighbor,
The community’s lifeline depends on the livelihood of our business corridors. The businesses provide services, goods, and employ our neighbors. In an effort to support businesses and business owners, I will be hosting a Business Summit at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center on June 13th where I will bring business professionals and stakeholders together to network. Educational workshops and resources will be offered on a range of topics including funding and investment opportunities, marketing and branding strategies, and financial literacy and management. Attendees will also gain valuable insights regarding city permits and licensing information.
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If you are a business owner in the 26th Ward, you sign up here. If you are interested in providing resources to business owners, please email Brendan Alemán at brendan@the26thward.org.
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In an effort to beautify and maintain the 26th Ward, we want to remind our neighbors the importance of keeping the parkway clean and orderly. In Chicago, residents and businesses are responsible for maintaining the parkway in front of their property or storefront. This includes tasks such as mowing the grass, keeping the area free of litter and debris, and ensuring that any vegetation, such as trees or shrubs, is properly trimmed under 12 inches and healthy. These efforts help us to take pride in the appearance and safety of the neighborhood, contribute to the overall well-being of the community, and comply with city regulations designed to keep public spaces attractive and functional.
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Many homeowners have reached out to my office for support with their new tax assessments. Many are upset that their assessment went up 25-30% and they are left wondering if they could even afford to keep up with rising property taxes. Homeowners are able to appeal their most recent assessment tomorrow Wednesday, May 29th from 5:30-7pm at the Humboldt Park Fieldhouse.
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I’d like to close this week’s reflection by offering gratitude to all the young people, school leaders, community members, the Chicago Park District, violence prevention organizations and elected officials that participated in ALSO’s 29th Annual Peace Walk and festivities organized by my office and ALSO. The walk and live performances that followed were nothing short of amazing. The event was a testament to what authentic partnerships and outreach look like. A special shout out to Principal Rodríguez and the Lowell Elementary School band, choir and cheerleaders for their spectacular performances. Another special shout out to Gabriel from Lincoln Park High School for volunteering with the distribution of food. Lastly, I’d like to shout out Gonzalo for running the stage and managing performances throughout the evening. This event would not have been possible without everyone’s collective effort and for that, I am grateful.
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Your 26th Ward Alderperson,
Jessie Fuentes
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New 26th Ward Office Hours
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The 26th Ward office is located at 2511 W. Division St. Starting this week, our office's new regular hours of operation are as follows:
*The office will be closed everyday from 1-2pm for lunch*
- Monday 2 pm - 5 pm*
- Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
- Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
- Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
- Friday 9 am - 5 pm.
*Ward Night: Monday's 5 pm - 7 pm
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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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West Chicago Township Property Tax Appeal Workshop
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26th West Chicago Township residents, your chance to challenge your property taxes is here! Join us on Wednesday, May 29th, from 5:30-7:00 PM at the Humboldt Park Boat House. Discover how to navigate the tax appeal process effectively and ensure your taxes reflect the true value of your property. Let's advocate together for fair taxation in our community. Don't miss this vital opportunity call 312 603 6386 for an appointment.
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Street Sweeping Started on April 1st, and will continue until November
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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:
bit.ly/cityfeedback26.
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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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We are currently reviewing zoning change requests for the following properties. You are invited to provide feed back at: the26thward.org/zoning.
- 1941 N. Sawyer Ave
- 1617 N Drake Ave
- 1354 N ArtesianAve
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Life Impacters:Food Pantry
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LIF (Life Impacters Foundation), operates as a beacon of support and change on the vibrant greater west side of Chicago, nestled within Cook County, Illinois. LIF offers a comprehensive array of multi-social services aimed at uplifting the community.
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Free I-Pass Sticker Tags available for every passenger vehicle. Everyone is welcome to participate.
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Puerto Rican Fest is taking place from June 6th-9th. For more information on tickets and performances please visit bit.ly/PuertoRicanFest24.
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Puerto Rican Fiesta Freestyle
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Come celebrate in community during Puerto Rican Fest on Friday, June 7th from 4-10pm. Visit Puertoricanfest.com for more information.
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ChiArts has announced their summer camp for 6-8th graders from July 8th - 26th. For more information regarding their summer camp, please email summercamp@chiarts.org.
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Chicago City Key Appointments Now Open!
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The Bank of America Chicago Half Marathon
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The Bank of America Chicago 13.1 will take place on Sunday, June 9, 2024 in Humboldt Park, Garfield Park and Douglass Park and the boulevards that link the parks together.mNo parking is allowed on the 13.1-mile course beginning at 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 9. Vehicles parked on the course route will be ticketed and towed to the nearest auto pound beginning at that time. For inquiries about towed vehicles, call 312.744.4444.
Streets along the course route will be closed to traffic starting from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Event organizers work with the City of Chicago to reopen streets allowing traffic to return to normal as quickly as possible. For more information about event, contact our office at. office@chicago13point1.com or visit chicago13point1.com.
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Vacant Bickerdike Apartments
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Bickerdike Apartments, LLC will be reopening the affordable housing waitlist for Howard Apartments (studio SROs) and Nuestro Pueblo Apartments (two (2) and three (3) bedrooms), starting on Friday, June 1, 2024, for a limited time. Persons interested should submit a pre-application on-line by scanning the SQR Code on the attached property flyer, or by navigating to the direct address shown here:
Howard Apartments (studios SROs)
Applicants will receive a letter from Bickerdike Apartments assigning their Waitlist Number within 14 days of submitting their pre-application.
Applicants who do not have web access may call the Bickerdike Apartments office and a pre-application card will be mailed. The completed pre-application card must be returned by mail. Bickerdike will not accept pre-application cards in person. No walk-ins will be accepted!
If you have any questions, please call Bickerdike’s Property Management Office at 773-227-6332.
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Department of Planning and Development TIF
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TIFWorks Manufacturing Program is available in the Northwest Industrial Corridor. TIFWorks is actively accepting applications from manufacturers looking to train current employees and/or new hires. Manufacturing companies in the Northwest Industrial and Pulaski Industrial TIFs can apply.
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Chicago Treasurer's Office 2024 Empowerment Scholarship
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The Chicago Treasurer's office has launched their 2024 Empowerment 5,000 Scholarship! Learn more by clicking the image above or visiting their website.
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Each year, the Jumping Jack Program delights children across Chicago. This inflatable playground, provided by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, is available for FREE and runs from Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, September 1, 2024. Please visit their website here for more information.
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BACP Entrepreneur Certificate Program
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The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) Entrepreneur Certificate Program is a free program for anyone interested in starting or growing a business in Chicago to gain knowledge across various essential business topics. Since the program launched, more than 1,000 Chicago entrepreneurs and business owners have successfully completed the program. All Program graduates, based in Chicagoland, are eligible to apply for the Entrepreneur Loan Program with BACP’s partner, CIBC Bank USA .
Enroll today!
For program questions, please email BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org or call 312-744-2086
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BACP Business Education Workshop Webinars
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10 Practice Legal Tips to Start a Small Business Successfully
May 31, 2024
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Running a small business takes a lot of work. Often, a handful of employees fill a variety of roles, meaning that everyone has to bring serious hard work, dedication, self-motivation, and multitasking skills to the table. Amid all this, it can be easy to forget about the legal aspects of running a business. However, attending to these matters sooner rather than later is likely to save you time, stress, and expense in the long run. Join us in this workshop to learn our top 10 legal tips for small business success.
Register Here
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The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) has introduced 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 Councilor 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 2 bedrooms condos at 1508 N Harding near North and Pulaski. These condos are restricted to households making under 100% of the area median income.
Live in a beautifully renovated 100-year-old Chicago 6-flat with a huge yard, five minutes to Humboldt Park, a short bike ride to the 606/Bloomingdale Trail, and 2 blocks from the North and Pulaski bus lines.
Contact 1508nharding@gmail.com or call/text Denise Reyes at (773) 391-1960 for details. Click here to apply.
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Garbage and Recycling Reminders
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Sign up to receive your trash and recycling pickup schedule and reminders (holidays, recycling events, bulky item pickup) emailed to you by using Recycle by City. Severe weather and holidays 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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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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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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Obama Foundation Career Opportunities
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My Brother's Keeper Alliance Requests
- School Enrollment Data Support
The My Brother's Keeper Alliance is seeking qualifications and quotes from a Chicago-based vendor specializing in tracking and mitigating chronic absenteeism and truancy in schools. Learn more.
Additional Vender Opportunities
- Obama Presidential Center Printer of Record
The Barack Obama Foundation will release a Request For Proposal this month for a vendor experienced in producing collateral material for cultural institutions, event spaces, and/or entertainment venues. Learn more.
Job Opportunities:
Interested in joining the Obama Presidential Center team? Check out the available open positions below!
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Landis Hardtech Development Fellowship
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Are you a woman, Black, or Latine HardTech entrepreneur, product development specialist, or engineering contractor looking to freelance in the gig economy? Apply for this fellowship to access a pipeline of paid contractor work and get access to $6M worth of prototyping equipment, workshops, and a potential pipeline of paid contract work. Learn more here.
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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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The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability is hiring a First Deputy Director and General Counsel.
Essential duties of the First Deputy include assisting the Executive Director in the overall management and direction of the department’s operations, functions as second in charge of the department, and performs related duties as required.
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Opportunity awaits! Explore the latest job openings with the City of Chicago's Department of Human Resources. Visit www.chicago.gov/careers to discover your next career move today!
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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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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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info@the26thward.org
(773)395-0143
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2511 W Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622
Hours:
*Office will be closed every day from 1-2 pm for lunch*
Monday 2 pm - 7 pm | Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm | Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
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