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26th Ward Office Updates • Community Events • Public Notices • Job Opportunities • Resources
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To all my running/walking buddies,
June 16th is the annual San Juan 5K at Humboldt Park. It’s also Father’s Day, a tough time for those who have lost their fathers. We’ll be running or walking the 5K to honor and celebrate our fathers' memories. I’ll be remembering my father, Ernesto Álvarez, not just as my dad but as a man who loved Humboldt Park. He cherished the beach, el jardín de flores, and taking us snowboarding down the hill in winter. He supported the Cocineros (food trucks) every weekend. Humboldt Park is also where he watched me marry my wife at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture. This park holds precious memories and symbolizes the transformative power we both saw in our community.
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We will gather for networking and refreshments at the Boathouse after the 5K. Sign up here to join my team: 26th Ward Walk/Run to Remember. All proceeds will go to the “Tu Casa Project” to establish a community center.
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From the inception of my tenure, we've strived to foster collaboration and empower our constituents. Through 3 vibrant community committees, 47 dynamic ward nights, and 5 impactful town halls, we've been honored to work hand-in-hand with stakeholders and residents. Together, we've tackled challenges head-on, closing a staggering 18,813 311 requests and championing legislation to uplift our most vulnerable. Our commitment to safety was reaffirmed with the approval of Ceasefire, and we've paved the way for progress with the passage of the Bond Ordinance. Thank you to all who've joined us on this journey. Together, we're building a stronger, more vibrant 26th Ward community!
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On Wednesday our office was invited to Senior Exploration Day at Association House. It's absolutely crucial for young people to see representation that reflects their own backgrounds and experiences, especially at events like Senior Exploration Day. When they encounter professionals who look like them and have walked similar paths, it sparks a sense of possibility and potential within them. It breaks down barriers and reinforces the idea that their dreams are valid and achievable. That's why I'm deeply grateful to Association House for hosting my office and other wonderful community organizations at their Senior Exploration Day. A special thank you to Association House for providing this invaluable opportunity to uplift and empower our future leaders.
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For those who live in West Chicago Township, you can appeal your taxes at my office today from 10am-5pm. Shout out to Commissioner Anthony Quezada for popping up at my office to help homeowners appeal their property taxes. For an appointment please call (312) 603-3686.
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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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ALSO's 29th Annual Walk For Peace
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Join our Youth for Peace walk on Saturday, May 25th at 1pm on Division St. and California.
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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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Erie Family Health Centers Launch Wellness Series!
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Join Erie Family Health Centers for a transformative journey towards wellness! HPVEC is thrilled to collaborate with Erie Family Health Centers to launch a Wellness Series at 1645 N. California Avenue. Don't miss the first workshop on kidney health – open to all Wilbur Wright students and community members. Spread the word, it's free!"
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LGBTQ+ Youth Art Competition
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The Cook County LBGTQ+ Commissioners are launching an inaugural Cook County LGBTQ+ Youth Art Competition. This competition is meant to highlight the amazing talent of our young Cook County high school and post-secondary students. The winners of the competition will be honored at our June board meeting during Pride Month.
Submissions are being accepted via the following form: https://bit.ly/CookCountyLGBTQArtContest.
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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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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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Free Home Energy Upgrades
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Chicago City Key Appointments Now Open!
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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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How to Open a Concession at O'Hare and Midway International Airports
May 22, 2024
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Are you interested in operating a restaurant or retail shop at O'Hare or Midway International Airport, but don't know where to begin? Come and learn about the Request for Proposals (RFP) process and how to operate a business at the airport. This workshop also provides an overview of the O'Hare. and Midway airport current Concessions programs; the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program; and the O'Hare 21 future expansion. Lastly, we will provide you with all the resources you will need to get started.
Register Here
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How to Create a Social Media Strategy That Will Provide ROI
May 24, 2024
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Join Lauren Ramsey of Betsy Bash, a seasoned social media expert, for a power-packed webinar on creating strategies that guarantee return on investment (ROI). Learn to tailor your approach, identify your audience, select the right platforms, and measure success effectively. Elevate your social media game and watch your ROI soar.
Register Here
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How to Create a Social Media Strategy That Will Provide ROI
May 24, 2024
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Join Lauren Ramsey of Betsy Bash, a seasoned social media expert, for a power-packed webinar on creating strategies that guarantee return on investment (ROI). Learn to tailor your approach, identify your audience, select the right platforms, and measure success effectively. Elevate your social media game and watch your ROI soar.
Register Here
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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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Amazon Business Small Business Grants
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Open to Amazon business customers who are headquartered in the U.S. and have an annual revenue of less than or equal to $1,000,000.
Eligibility:
- Amazon Business customers
- Business must be self-owned by a US resident with a headquarter location in the US and must be 18 years or older.
- Have an annual revenue of less than or equal to $1,000,000.
Deadline: May 24, 2024
Apply Now
For more information or need assistance applying, please contact Jose Mercado, josem@prcc-chgo.org
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The NAACP x BACARDI are working together to provide dedicated support under-represented minorities in the beverage alcohol service, sales and hospitality industries. Back the B.A.R. is an NAACP initiative that is awarding over $100,000 in acceleration grants, education, support and entrepreneurship solutions for minority-owned bars, restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, liquor stores and small businesses in the process of applying for a liquor license.
Eligibility:
- Must be a Black-owned business (51%+)
- Must possess a liquor license or currently seeking a liquor license
Deadline: May 24, 2024 at 6pm ET
Apply Now
For more information or need assistance applying, please contact Luis Muñoz, luism@prcc-chgo.org
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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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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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