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Thank you Principal Belville for hosting us on the first day of school! Seeing the kindergarteners with their parents getting their jitters out on the playground, McAuliffe Elementary staff coordinating a welcoming climate, and Safe Passage workers out early make me so proud of all of 26th Ward schools and the educators who fill them. |
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Let’s pack our schools with great people! Current school job openings: Moos Elementary, 1711 N California Email Principal Quezada at kstaskawicz@cps.edu if interested Bilingual Special Education Bilingual 6th grade Language Arts & Social Studies
Yates Elementary, 1839 N Richmond Email Principal Perez at iperez32@cps.edu if interested Physical Education Teacher Special Education Classroom Assistant Special Education Teacher Maternity Leave
I will continue to visit schools throughout the first quarter to talk about the Youth Council and other opportunities for young people to be involved. If you know a young person who lives or goes to school in the Ward, encourage them to apply for Youth Council today! |
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You are invited to join Mayor Brandon Johnson, Office of Community Safety, and me at our Take Back the Block event today at 4pm at 3301 W LeMoyne St parking lot. We’ll have plenty of resources, games, and food for all. |
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Get ready to immerse yourself in Puerto Rican culture at Fiesta Boricua "De Bandera A Bandera." Join us this on August 31 to September 1 to dance, eat, and listen to live music!
In addition to the festivities, Howard Brown Health will be providing services by bilingual English/Spanish practitioners
️🗓️ Date: Saturday, August 31st, 2024
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Fiesta Boricua, 2840 W. Division
🔗 Questions? Email Outreach@howardbrown.org or visit the Howard Brown booth in the health corridor at the festival for directions to onsite screenings, resources, giveaways, and support with appointments at our clinical sites.
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My office will be hosting a first annual Domino and Bingo pavilion at Fiesta Boricua. Join us this weekend, August 31 through September 1 at Division and Campbell from 12pm-6pm. Entry into the games will be awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis. |
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The 26th Ward office will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 2. The office will also be closed for professional development on Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6. My team will still be answering emails, so please do not hesitate to reach out with concerns at info@the26thward.org.
In solidarity, Jessie Fuentes, 26th Ward Alderperson |
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Ward Night is an opportunity to meet with Alderperson Fuentes about local or city issues. Meetings take place every Monday between 5pm - 7pm, are by appointment only, and available on a first come, first served basis. If you would like to meet with Alderperson Fuentes during Ward Night, please contact the Ward office at 773-395-0143 or info@the26thward.org. |
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Youth ages 14-21 are encouraged to apply to be part of the 26th Ward Youth Council! Be part of the participatory budgeting process and help guide me in determining legislative goals. Apply at bit.ly/youth26. |
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Museum Pass: Constituent Education Resource Card |
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We are excited to partner with Museums in the Park this year to provide the 26th Ward with a Constituent Education Resource Card! This card grants the cardholder and three additional guests with general admission to a number of different museums in Chicago. In order to obtain the card, please visit our office to follow the check out procedure. Please note that there is only one card within the ward so it is important to return the card after your museum visit. The program is valid until December 31, 2024. Request the Constituent Education Resource Card here. |
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NEW TO OUR SITE: Upcoming CDOT Projects |
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Addressing Homelessness Together - Summer Updates |
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Click the image to learn more about the 2024 Humboldt Park Encampment Initiative to house all tent encampment residents and help them move out of the park by December 2024. |
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Join the Call for a New Non-Congregate Shelterin Humboldt Park! |
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As the Alderperson of the 26th Ward, I believe it is imperative that we seek compassionate solutions for the issues that affect all residents of the 26th Ward, including our unhoused neighbors in Humboldt Park.
Non-congregate shelters offer safer, more dignified living conditions than congregate shelters by providing individual rooms that grant privacy and autonomy to individuals experiencing homelessness.
By establishing a non-congregate shelter in Humboldt Park, we can address immediate needs while working towards long-term solutions for affordable housing and housing stability. By supporting this community initiative, we can work towards ensuring that all residents have access to safe shelter. Join me by adding your name to this petition if you want the City of Chicago to invest in a non-congregate shelter in Humboldt Park. SIGN THE PETITION |
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Street Sweeping Map & Schedule |
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Street sweeping takes place between April and November. Click map to enlarge. |
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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 feedback at: the26thward.org/zoning. |
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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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Diverse Learners Recovery Fund |
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The Diverse Learners Recovery Fund Program was created by the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) in partnership with Ada S. McKinley Community Services. It is aimed at providing financial assistance to families of children with disabilities, a population that was disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Diverse Learners Recovery Fund provides a one-time grant of $500 to up to 8,000 eligible K-12 students with disabilities through a lottery. To date, the program has selected and awarded 1,000 students with disabilities.
The eligibility requirements are: Reside in the City of Chicago Household income less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Students currently enrolled in K-12 Public or Private Schools Student has a disability covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Up to 2 eligible students per household
To learn more and apply online, visit www.AdaMOPD.com. For questions, email MOPD@adasmckinley.org or call (312) 561-6965. |
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Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship Program |
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The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is accepting applications for their 2024 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship Program. This program is designed to provide crucial financial assistance to Chicago residents who are pursuing post-secondary education and vocational training during the fall semester of 2024, with specific minimum income requirements for eligibility.
DFSS will host webinars on August 12th and August 19th at 10 a.m. To register for a webinar, applicants must email their preferred date and time to DFSScsbgscholarship@cityofchicago.org. Applications must be submitted via the web-based CSBG Scholarship Application Platform by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2024. |
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Enroll Your Student with Tutoring Chicago |
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| Tutoring Chicago is a free program offering regular tutoring to economically disadvantaged students, and they are expanding to a new location in Mozart Park. They are still accepting student applications and recruiting volunteers to help tutor their students - sign up your child today! Visit www.tutoringchicago.org |
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Chicago Youth Centers is Now Enrolling |
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| Are you looking for a Head Start and/or Early Head Start child program? Look no further as Chicago Youth Centers has launched their enrollment application! To enrolled your children please click here. |
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HAS Belmont Cragin Living Room: End of Summer Game Day |
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Healthcare Alternative Systems Living Room is hosting an End of Summer Event which will take place in our parking lot on Friday 8/30/24 from 2 - 4 pm! They will have summer/outdoor games for all to enjoy including music and light refreshments. Small self-care prizes will be available while they last. |
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Bandera a Bandera Salsa Competition |
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El Corillo Original de Humboldt Park |
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El Corillo Original de Humboldt Park is playing every Sunday throughout the summer. Free to all! To donate, contact Ellie at 312-597-5188. |
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Hispanic Heritage Celebration at San Lucas Church |
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On Friday, September 6, San Lucas Church will host Hispanic Heritage Celebration. The event for all will feature haircuts, music, food, community information, wellness on wheels, and more. |
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Wellness Club 2024 Fall Calendar |
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LoSAH Youth Mental Health First Aid Training |
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National Rally for Recovery Hosted in Chicago |
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Join the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) and Division of Mental Health (DMH) in support of National Recovery Month 2024.
Chicago has been chosen to host the National Recovery Hub event on September 21st, 2024, at UIC Credit Union 1 Arena. We want your help to spread the word that recovery is for everyone. Register here. |
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Casa Central 2024 Harvest Fest |
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Bloomingdale Trail Run 2024 |
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First Time Homebuyer Workshop |
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Casa Central 70th Anniversary Fundraising Gala |
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Chicago Senior Risk Assessment Program |
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Call 312-747-6691 for your senior assessment by the Chicago Fire Department today |
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Free Chore Services from DFSS for 60+ Seniors |
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Free Classes at Humboldt Park Library |
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Call for Native & Indigenous Visual Artists to Submit Artwork |
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Small Business Improvement Fund Opens! |
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Hey #HumboldtPark: The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) opens for applications in September in the Division/Homan TIF and Humboldt Park Commercial TIF districts.
Apply at chicago.gov/sbif by Sept. 30, and register for an informational webinar at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4 bit.ly/sept24sbif. |
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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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Special Concession Opportunity with the Chicago Park District |
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The Chicago Park District has opened its Notice of Application for a Special Concession Opportunity for 2025, which presents substantial opportunity for small businesses.
RSVP here to attend a Pre-submittal meeting (VIRTUAL) Tuesday, August 20, 2024. |
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CDL Classes at Wright College |
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If you or someone you know is interested in CDL classes, Wright College at Humboldt Park is hosting a CDL Permit Workshop. Please share this information widely. For more details, visit the following page CDL Permit Workshop. |
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Emergency Supplemental Victims Fund |
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The Emergency Supplemental Victims Fund (ESVF) provides economic relief to victims and survivors of gunshot wounds and homicides. ESVF has now expanded to 15 priority communities with the highest levels of violence.
Who qualifies?
Victims or family members of victims who have suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds or homicide in the calendar year The incident occurred in one of the 15 communities listed Victim is a resident of one of the 15 communities who was victimized within the City of Chicago Families of people 24 years of age or younger who have been victims of homicide in the City of Chicago Victims and applicants must have proof of residency in the City of Chicago
You must work with a victim advocate from one of the funded delegate organizations that administers the program. See chicago.gov/ESVF for the complete list of funded organizations. |
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Trees provide numerous health benefits and can help our communities be more resilient to the impact of climate events and reduce greenhouse gasses, one of the leading causes of climate change. Request a free parkway tree by calling 3-1-1, on the mobile CHI311 app, or by visiting www.311.chicago.gov/s/article/Tree-planting |
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Residential Electronic 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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Humboldt Condo Now Listed |
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The Chicago Housing Trust still has one 2 bedroom condo 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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Don’t Let a Tick Make You Sick! |
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If you find a tick, don't panic! IDPH has released an infographic to demonstrate the proper protocol for removing ticks from oneself, family, friend, and even your furry friends. To learn more about tick prevention and removal and other pest control information please visit IDPH Site 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. 14th Police District Council 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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Career Opportunities with the City |
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| Chicago Fire Department is hiring a paramedic
Job Number: 8750-CFD-2024
For support, call the Help Desk at (312) 744-4976 between the hours of 8:30am (CST) and 4:30pm (CST), Monday through Friday or email fire-application@cityofchicago.org. |
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| Get paid for 9 weeks of virtual preparation (in the evenings) to be considered for a Mechanical Maintenance full time role at the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free energy.
If you are interested in learning more, complete an assessment form and join an info session which are ongoing through September 23.
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| Shipping & Receiving Training Starts 9/23 - visit sr.gwtp.org for more info 12-week training at no cost, includes supportive services once enrolled Average $18+/hour wage upon job placement Training Includes: Computerized inventory control Forklift certification OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety Card RF scanners UPS WorldShip Picking, packing, documentation Warehouse design, material handling, quality control And much more…
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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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| If you need assistance with a city service, let us know! You can submit your request through our website, by giving us a call, or submitting a request directly to 311.chicago.gov. Our team is here to provide the support you need and ensure our community thrives. |
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