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39th Ward Newsletter

June 5, 2020

Dear neighbor,

I hope this finds you and your loved ones healthy and well.

As the City of Chicago enters "Phase III: Cautiously Reopen," please remember to continue to practice social distancing and wear a mask when in public spaces.

The Chicago Citywide Curfew is still in effect from 9 p.m. - 6 a.m. and will remain in effect until further notice.

I know many of you are looking for ways to help in this important moment. My office is partnering with Aldermen from across the City to offer our assistance. To learn more, see below.

If you are a private attorney and are willing to volunteer your time for a person in need of representation from the events of the past week, please email Era Laudermilk at Era.Laudermilk@CookCountyIL.Gov.

This week, Mayor Lightfoot gave her State of the City Address. She announced the implementation of police accountability reforms that are mandated by the consent decree. These reforms include:

Improved training for officers, including residents providing community histories and neighborhood tours to new recruits;
Improving officer mental health programs, including the enhancement of crisis support, and providing counselors for officers;
Mandating crisis intervention training and procedural justice training for all officers.

I am continuing to meet with community groups, organizers, neighbors, and fellow elected officials to discuss the proposed policies regarding police accountability.

As always, our office is here to serve the residents of the 39th Ward. We are currently open seven days a week to assist you during this unprecedented time. Should you need any assistance, please call the office at 773.736.5594 or email Ward39@CityofChicago.Org.

Very truly yours,

Alderman Samantha Nugent

News from the Ward Office

Our team is partnering with 24th Ward Alderman Michael Scott for a community clean up. Please join us on Saturday, June 6th at 11 a.m. We will be meeting at 1108 South Kedzie Avenue. If you have cleaning supplies, please bring them.

Property Tax Assistance

Our office is happy to partner with Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen's team to provide assistance with your property tax appeal and property tax exemptions.

News from the City of Chicago

We are working tirelessly with City partners to respond to the needs of our business community.

How do I request board up and/or clean up services?
Businesses that need to request board up support should call 311 or contact their local chamber of commerce. To find your local chamber, visit www.chicago.gov/nbdc.

Where can I find the latest City updates?
For information, visit www.chicago.gov. In addition, the Chicago Mayor’s Office provides up-to-date information on their social media accounts: Twitter @chicagosmayor; Facebook @chicagomayorsoffice; and Instagram @chicagosmayor

Where can I find information about CTA bus and rail service disruption?
For service updates, visit www.transitchicago.com. If you would like to subscribe for updates to be sent to your email account or mobile phone, click here.

How can I sign up for City of Chicago alerts?
NotifyChicago is the City of Chicago's tool for providing residents with direct emergency and non-emergency information. The City of Chicago urges residents to subscribe to receive alerts sent directly to mobile phones or email accounts to stay informed. To sign up, visit www.NotifyChicago.org.

Is the curfew still in place?
Yes. Until further notice, the City is operating under a curfew for all residents and visitors effective from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

What should I do if my property is damaged?

Phase III: Cautiously Reopen

The City of Chicago has entered "Phase III: Cautiously Reopen" of its Be Safe Chicago framework. For more information on how Phase III will be implemented, please see the below video.

News from City Partners

As of June 2nd, Illinois SNAP recipients can now use their EBT cards to order groceries online at Walmart.com and Amazon.com as part of a national pilot program.

For more information visit: www.DHS.illinois.gov/OnlineSNAP.

The US Census Bureau is hiring! Be a census taker and get paid $29.50 per hour to help your community. #2020CensusJobs are temporary, provide extra income and weekly pay, flexible hours, and even your training is paid. If you are interested, apply online at 2020census.gov/jobs.

The Chicago Park District is committed to providing Chicago’s youth the opportunity to “Play On” this summer through their day camp program. While camps will be different, the Chicago Park District remains committed to offering a safe space for children to be healthy, stay active, make new friends, and create lifelong memories.

The Chicago Park District prioritizes the safety of all campers. Camps will run in accordance with state and city guidelines. Due to space limitations, camps will only be available for Chicago residents. Camp registration dates can be found below:

June 11 at 9 a.m. - Online registration begins for parks west of California Ave.
June 12 at 9 a.m. - Online registration begins for parks east of California Ave.
June 12 at 12 p.m. - Online registration begins for McFetridge & Morgan Park Sports Centers
June 13 - In-Person registration begins

Learn More About Summer Day Camp

Wear a Mask, Like Mr. T

Chicagoan Mr. T shares the importance of wearing a mask during COVID-19. Click the video below to listen to his message.