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September 23rd, 2021
40th Forward Issue #111

 

Dear Neighbors,

This weekend will be a live one here in the 40th Ward, so I want to make sure I got some of the events on your radar!

               

Also Saturday at St. Phillips Church at 2500 W Bryn Mawr
September 25th, 11am-2pm: Mobile City Hall! Join City Clerk Anna Valencia's office at  St Philip Lutheran Church, 2500 W. Bryn Mawr. Mobile City Hall events allow residents local access to City Hall functions. Residents will be able to:
  • Purchase dog licenses
  • Apply for a CityKey ID
  • Purchase City Stickers
  • Purchase Residential Parking Permits



This Friday, Sept. 24th, the Ward office will be closed to walk-ins as we work on internal and system improvements to better serve our constituents. 

Please pardon our dust, and feel free to reach out via email, or leave a message for us by phone at 773-654-1867, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We expect the office and phones to be running normally again by Monday, September 27th. 


Starting Monday, City Council will also be running all-day budget hearings with the City's service departments -- tune in via livestream at ChiCityClerk.org! Hearings start daily at 9am, and usually run all day until 5pm or later. See below for the current list of proposed hearings, or visit the Legistar calendar for the most up-to-date schedule: 

Mon. 9/27: 
- City Clerk
- Treasurer
- License Appeal Commission
- Dept. of Family & Support Services

Tues. 9/28:
- Administrative Hearings
- Board of Election Commissioners
- Dept. of Human Resources

Wed. 9/29:
- Chicago Animal Care and Control
- Dept. of Procurement
- Dept. of Aviation

Th. 9/30:
- Board of Ethics
- Dept. of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
- Civilian Office of Police Accountability
- Dept. of Public Health

Fri. 10/1:
- Office of Emergency Management and Communication
- Dept. of Water Management
- Dept. of Assets, Information, and Services

Mon. 10/4:
- Police Board
- Chicago Police Department

Tues. 10/5:
- Dept. of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
- Dept. of Streets & Sanitation
- Dept. of Buildings

Wed. 10/6: 
- Mayors Office for People with Disabilities
- Chicago Fire Department
- Commission on Human Relations
- Public Safety Administration

Thurs. 10/7:
- Department of Housing
- Department of Planning and Development
- Office of the Inspector General

Fri. 10/8:
- Chicago Public Library
- Department of Law
- Chicago Department of Transportation

I hope that neighbors will tune in as they're able -- stay tuned to this newsletter and to our social media for further budget season updates as the hearings and the budget proposals presented to City Council continue!
Yours in Service and Solidarity,


Alder Andre Vasquez, 40th Ward 

To make sure you catch everything in the newsletter, just click on the "view entire message" link at the bottom of this email. Don't forget to follow the 40th Ward on FacebookTwitter and Instagram for important updates.


Ward Resources & Updates

Zoning Updates: Details on all zoning proposals and decisions, and a link to the feedback form for any requests open for comment, can be found at: https://40thward.org/currentzoningrequests/

DONATE OLD FANS AND SPACE HEATERS AT THE 40th WARD OFFICE! We are happy to make used box fans and space heaters available to neighbors in need whose homes are not climate controlled. Drop off any time between 10am-5pm, Monday-Friday. If you are in need of a heater or fan, please call us at (773) 654-1867 for availability information. 



One of the bright spots amidst the COVID pandemic has been the growth of the 40th Ward's volunteer program. The Neighbor Network has done amazing work for the ward - from making reusable masks, to delivering PPE and groceries, to making thousands of wellness calls, and helping callers with service requests - we are so grateful for their help. As our office re-opens 6/28/21, we need your help more than ever! If you would like to be part of the Neighbor Network, you can join us at http://bit.ly/JoinNN
 


 
Lincoln Avenue North Streetscape - 2nd Community Meeting

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is conducting a streetscape improvement project along Lincoln Ave from Western Avenue to Catalpa Avenue. Building off the Lincoln Square Master Plan, and Ainslie Arts Make-Way-for-People Plaza, the project aims to increase safety, improve walkability, improve traffic flow, and enhance community identity and public space. The project team is developing concepts based on the outcomes of Community Poll #1 and the first community meeting held July 27th.

Please join CDOT at Community Meeting #2 for the Lincoln Avenue Streetscape and Plaza. At this meeting, the project team will present preliminary concepts for the project area, seek attendee feedback via interactive activities, and provide an opportunity for questions and answers.

Register online at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_leoKPn46Ry6yHijvgoDAkw

Questions can be submitted in advance via the project website: https://chicagocompletestreets.org/portfolio/lincoln-avenue-streetscape-and-plaza/

 

Northside Solidarity Essentials Drive: Chicago Therapy Collective is spearheading a northside coalition of 15 partner organizations to rally support for Youth Empowerment Performance Project and its mutual aid network, CYMA. We aim to bolster the mutual aid network's resources and participate in the practice of mutual aid and linking mutual aid networks throughout the city.


Join us in gathering the following essential supplies to be distributed to Black & Brown LGBTQI+ Youth and families through the CYMA network (more details below). Below are the 20 MOST needed items.

1. Underwear (new)- for both feminine and masculine identified folks, and all sizes!
2. Bras (new)- all sizes
3. Socks (new)- for adults, all sizes, all colors, all designs (doesn't matter)
4. Soap
5. Shampoo
6. Conditioner
7. Deodorants (all kinds)
8. Towels for showering
9. Face Towels
10. Body Lotion
11. Baby Wipes
12. Baby Diapers (all sizes)
13. Baby Soap
14. Neosporin
15. Laundry Detergent (ideally in Pods)
16. Razors
17. Shave Cream/Gel
18. Laundry Dryer Sheets
19. Clorox
20. Laundry Softener

Resources gathered will be shared amongst five Black & Brown grassroots-led organizations in Chicago serving youth and their families including, Assata's Daughters, Chicago Freedom School, Circles & Cyphers, Street Youth Rise Up, and Youth Empowerment Performance Project (YEPP).

 



CTA Western Brown Line Station Area Study Neighborhood Poll #2: Big THANKS to the 1,400+ neighbors who participated in the first poll. The Master Plan Steering Committee has been hard at work reviewing your input and working with Teska Associates on some preliminary concepts. At this time we are issuing a second poll to delve further into design issues and community preferences. Survey responses will be collected from September 16 to October 1. We look forward to seeing your helpful insights about this important public place! 

Fill out the survey online at: https://teska.survey.fm/lincoln-square-cta-station-area-planning-poll-2


 

Back to School Boost! The 4th Annual Friends of Amundsen Back to School Boost will help fund the immediate needs of the music program to obtain additional instruments, as well as PPE to ensure the safety of our students. The goal is to raise $20,000 or more by September 30. Please help out in these final weeks!

Read more about the fundraiser and the music education program at Amundsen in their recent Block Club coverage: https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/09/15/lincoln-square-community-raising-20000-for-amundsen-music-students/

Click the banner above or use the following link to donate: https://friendsofamundsen.ejoinme.org/BTSB2021
 


Volunteers Needed for Apple Fest!

Lincoln Square's beloved Apple Fest is back in person this year! While the bulk of our volunteers come from local non-profit organizations, we still have slots to fill for volunteers. If you're able to help us out - please click here to sign up via signup.com.

If you are interested in our volunteer grant program, raising money for your local non-profit or if your company would like to volunteer as a group to benefit a local non-profit, email info@lincolnsquare.org for more information.



Business Highlight: Frank Derek Miller, DC
We love our local businesses! Each week we highlight a 40th Ward business in our newsletter. If you'd like your business to be featured, submit online at https://bit.ly/40thbusiness. Today's highlighted business is: F. Derek Miller, DC
 
6208 N Clark St
(773) 338-5563
fdmillerdcedgewater.com
Tuesday through Friday 8am to 6pm,
Saturday 8am to 3pm,
All sessions are filled by appointment only.

In the Owners' Own Words: Serving Edgewater for 23 years. Specializing in chiropractic care, acupuncture and soft tissue techniques. Sessions are catered to each person‘s individual needs. 
 

40th Ward Events

On Mondays Alderman Vasquez hosts Virtual 40th Ward Night. Residents are welcome to join the open forum for city and ward updates; it is also an opportunity to bring up topics that matter to you and ask Ald. Vasquez questions. Register at bit.ly/40-VWN.


Saturday, September 25th, 9am-3pm: Blockwide yard sale on the 5000 N Ravenswood block, west of the tracks. Sale will include a variety of household items, baby items and clothes for all ages for sale.

Saturday, September 25th, 9am-5pm: The Great Edgewater Yard Sale. Yard sale location is the alley just east of 1330 W Early Ave. Early is one way going east and a half block north of Ridge.  The west cross street is Glenwood and the east cross street is Wayne.
 


Wednesday, September 29, 6:00-9:00pm: Taste of Uptown
The 5th Annual Taste of Uptown is an event that celebrates Uptown’s amazing cultural and culinary diversity. This restaurant crawl will feature small bites and samplings from Uptown eateries. Participants will receive a passport and stroll from restaurant to restaurant along the Broadway and Argyle business corridors, enjoying samples at various locations.

Details and tickets:  https://exploreuptown.org/events/taste/

Share our Facebook event:  https://fb.me/e/46cRRGmiA


Thursday, September 30, 6:30-8pm: Friends of Edgewater Library presents “Seeking Sanctuary"

Four authors tell stories about women who, through their courage, resilience, and self-awareness, found sanctuary on different journeys in their lives. Join Friends of the Edgewater Library to hear the fascinating physical, spiritual, and cultural paths taken by three fiction authors and one memoir writer. Read about the books and authors. 

Register for this free program on Zoom.


Performances September 30th - October 16th: DavJasFran Entertainment/Dreamers YOLO presents:
Punk Grandpa
By LaurA! Force Scruggs
Directed by Davette J. Franklin
Stage Managed by Michelle Locke
Produced by Davette J. Franklin & Barbara J. Wells
Tickets and showtimes online at: https://www.davjasfranentertainment.com/punk-grandpa


Friday October 1, 5:30pm: Join the State's Attorney's Office and Community Justice Center in the 20th District's Domestic Violence Walk, staring at Immanuel Evangelical Church, 5210 N. Washtenaw. Please wear purple if you are able!

October 1-3: St. Demetrios Greek presents GreekToberFest! A stay-in, drive-thru, & to-go celebration welcoming back family, friends, and neighbors to St. Demetrios. Friday 4-10pm, Saturday 3-11pm, and Sunday 11:30am-9pm. For more info, see https://www.stdemetrioschicago.org/2021-greek-festival/

Saturday October 2nd, 11am-3pm: Free vaccinations and microchipping at the Chicago Pet Health Fair at the 24th District Police Station, 6464 N Clark St!

Sunday October 3rd, 8:30am-11:30am: Document shredding at the Devon Bank parking lot, 6445 N Western Ave, sponsored by the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce and Ald. Debra Silverstein. Please contact info@westridgechamber.org with any questions. 

Monday October 11th, 3pm-8pm: Monday Market Madness at Black Sheep, 2535 W Peterson Ave. Come shop local vendors at your local tavern!

We want to make sure everyone has information about how Students in Temporary Living Situations (STLS) may qualify for a new program called The Chicago Families Forward Fund. Temporary living situations refer to a lack of fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including students/families who are doubled-up or couch surfing due to loss of housing or economic hardship, or staying in an emergency or transitional shelter.


The Chicago Families Forward Fund

WHAT: Eligible students can receive a $500 check to help with back-to-school and everyday household expenses.

WHY: These funds are intended to remove barriers to the start of school and student learning during this phase of COVID-19 recovery.

HOW: This program is funded by the City of Chicago through federal stimulus dollars from the Coronavirus Relief Fund.



How do I receive a check?

To receive this funding, please fill out  this short program enrollment form  by Friday, October 1, 2021. Paper copies are also available upon request and can be picked up at your student’s school.

After the form has been submitted, the City and CPS will notify the parent(s)/guardian(s) when funds may be picked up from the main office at their child’s school.
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Los estudiantes en situaciones de vida temporal (STLS) pueden calificar para este nuevo programa El Fondo para el Adelanto de las Familias de Chicago. Las situaciones de vida temporal se refieren a la falta de una residencia nocturna fija, regular y adecuada, incluidos los estudiantes / familias que se duplican o quedan en el sofá debido a la pérdida de vivienda o dificultades económicas, o que se quedan en un refugio de emergencia o de transición. 

El Fondo para el Adelanto de las Familias de Chicago

QUÉ:  Los estudiantes elegibles pueden recibir un cheque de $500 para ayudar con los gastos domésticos diarios y de regreso a la escuela.

POR QUÉ:  Estos fondos están destinados a eliminar las barreras para el inicio de la escuela y el aprendizaje de los estudiantes durante esta fase de recuperación de COVID-19.

CÓMO:  Este programa está financiado por la Ciudad de Chicago a través de dólares de estímulo federal del Fondo de Ayuda para el Coronavirus.


¿Cómo recibo un cheque?

Para recibir estos fondos, complete  este breve formulario de inscripción al programa  antes del viernes 1 de octubre de 2021 . Las copias impresas también están disponibles a pedido y se pueden recoger en la escuela de su estudiante.

Después de que se haya enviado el formulario, la Ciudad y CPS notificarán a los padres / tutores cuando se puedan retirar los fondos de la oficina principal de la escuela de su hijo.




 


COVID-19 Update and Health Information

The Chicago Department of Public Health has issued a new mask mandate, based on an increase in COVID-19 case rates. Masks are required in all indoor public settings, including bars and restaurants, gyms, common areas of condos and multi-residential buildings, and private clubs. Similar to previous mask mandates, masks can be removed at restaurants, bars and other eating/drinking establishments by patrons when they are actively eating and drinking. Masks can also be removed for certain activities that require their removal, such as beard shaves or facials. Additionally, masks can be removed by employees in settings that are not open to the public, if employees are static and maintaining at least six feet from all other individuals (office cubicles, for example).


Masks also remain mandatory on public transportation, in healthcare settings, schools, and correctional and congregate settings. The new public health order does not include capacity limits at public places, and masking remains optional in outdoor settings, where the risk of COVID-19 transmission is lower. Masks are recommended for unvaccinated individuals in crowded outdoor settings.

Because more than 70% of Chicago adults have received at least one dose of the vaccine, Chicago’s rates of COVID hospitalization and death are much lower than they were in 2020 at the same case rate. The single most important thing you can do to help combat COVID-19 is get vaccinated! Vaccinations are available at home for any resident of Chicago over the age of 12 -- call (312) 746-4835 to make an appointment, or you can register online for an at-home vaccination timeslot.

Please continue masking in public to help our unvaccinated and immunocompromised neighbors. 



At-home vaccinations are now available for all Chicago residents age 12 and up! Get vaccinated for your health, and for a $100 gift card: call (312) 746-4835 or register online for an at-home vaccination timeslot.


Public Safety Information

The Chicago Police Department has announced its next round of in-person entrance exams:

 


Small Business and Employment Resources

La Autoridad de Transporte de Chicago, o CTA, sus siglas en ingles, los invita el miercoles 29 de septiembre de 12:00-12:45 pm para aprender sobre las oportunidades de empleo de CTA y el proceso de solicitud. La presentación será en español, sin embargo, todos los empleados de CTA necesitan hablar ingles. Este evento está abierto al público así que les pedimos que por favor comparta este correo electrónico y el folleto adjunto con su red de contactos ó clientes que también quieran aprender más sobre oportunidades de empleos que existen en CTA. ¡Esperamos que pueda acompañarnos en este evento!
 
Regístrese aquí a través de Zoom



Applications open through October 11th. The Back To Business Program is a grant program for small businesses in Illinois, leveraging federal funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to help offset COVID-19 related losses for Illinois small businesses. The program will provide grants up to $150,000 to small businesses in industries and geographies hardest hit by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Applications will be accepted and grants will be awarded on a rolling basis through October 13.For more information, please visit https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/SmallBizAssistance/Pages/B2B.aspx

Vendors Wanted! On October 9th from 10am-3pm Helix and Girl Forward are co-hosting a Clark Street block party on Clark from Thome to Rosemont, and have openings left for vendors. Click here to apply as a vendor!

WORK LOCAL! Visit the websites of our neighboring Chambers of Commerce site for their listings of current job offerings:

CPS needs more crossing guards! Due to the pandemic, there have been a lot of retirements and changes in crossing guard staffing. CPS has identified a vacant intersection near Hayt: 

Post Location: GRANVILLE/RIDGE/ RAVENSWOOD

AM Shift: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM

PM Shift: 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM

If you know of anyone interested in supporting the Hayt School community as a Crossing Guard, please have them follow the application process below.  If possible, we would also ask that you email us at crossingguard@cps.edu with their name and contact information so we can ensure they are assigned to your specific vacancy once they are deemed eligible. 

Here are some key highlights about this opportunity:

  • The starting pay rate for a Crossing Guard is $15.16/hr and the positions are currently posted on the CPS website. 
  • Also, we are excited to announce that beginning January, 2022, Crossing Guards will be eligible for CPS employee benefits
  • Finally, once a Crossing Guard is hired with CPS, they can also be eligible for you to hire as a miscellaneous employee to support your school between the hours of 10:30am - 1:30pm. 

Crossing Guard Application Process: 

  • Please visit the CPS Careers Website at cps.edu/careers
  • Click on "CPS Job Board" at the bottom of the page.
  • On the top of the next page, Click on "Basic Search"
  • Type "Crossing Guard" into the "Keywords" field.
  • Click on the Crossing Guard job posting for the location you want to apply, and follow the instructions to fill out the application.

If you have any questions, please contact Crossingguard@cps.edu


SERVPRO of Ravenswood is a local fire and water restoration company located in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago - and we are seeking immediate hires.  These positions offer opportunity for overtime, supplemental benefits and room for growth. Base pay rates may fluctuate based on relative experience. Applicants must have a valid drivers license and pass a background check.  Visit our website to find out more about what we do.  Please submit all resumes to Tom@servproravenswood.com.  

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (1 OPEN POSITION) - $15.00/HR

Primary Role: Perform all office administrative tasks related to customer calls, job management and tracking, scheduling of jobs and customer satisfaction activities. Perform basic accounting duties relating to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and banking. Perform general office duties such as drafting correspondence, filing and creating reports.

Results Expected: All administrative work is processed and documented accurately and timely. Customers, COIs (Center of Influence), Production Team, Marketing Reps/ Estimators and the Office Manager/Owner are communicated to in a timely and accurate manner. Customer satisfaction is maintained at a high level. Processing of accounts payable and receivables are current. All files and reports are maintained and provided as required. All administrative tasks are completed as assigned.

PRODUCTION TECHNICIANS (2 OPEN POSITIONS) - $16.00/HR

Primary Role: Perform services as assigned, following SERVPRO production guidelines. Communicate with the customer to make sure that all needs are met. Support crew chief and other production personnel as needed. Clean and maintain vehicles, equipment, warehouse and office areas as needed.

Results Expected: Production processes are performed according to guidelines and work orders. Communications to crew chief and customer are timely. Jobs are completed at or beyond customer expectations. Vehicles, equipment, and facilities remain clean, orderly, and working properly.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, national origin, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


   

 
Chicago Police Department is hiring! Visit chicagopolice.org for more information.

 
CTA is hiring! View job postings and apply on line at www.transitchicago.com/careers.

For Students and Families

The Chicago Families Forward Fund (Espanol abajo)

Students in Temporary Living Situations (STLS) may qualify for a new program called The Chicago Families Forward Fund. Temporary living situations refer to a lack of fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including students/families who are doubled-up or couch surfing due to loss of housing or economic hardship, or staying in an emergency or transitional shelter.

WHAT: Eligible students can receive a $500 check to help with back-to-school and everyday household expenses.

WHY: These funds are intended to remove barriers to the start of school and student learning during this phase of COVID-19 recovery.

HOW: This program is funded by the City of Chicago through federal stimulus dollars from the Coronavirus Relief Fund.


How do I receive a check?

To receive this funding, please fill out this short program enrollment form  by Friday, October 1, 2021. Paper copies are also available upon request and can be picked up at your student’s school.

After the form has been submitted, the City and CPS will notify the parent(s)/guardian(s) when funds may be picked up from the main office at their child’s school.


El Fondo para el Adelanto de las Familias de Chicago

Los estudiantes en situaciones de vida temporal (STLS) pueden calificar para este nuevo programa El Fondo para el Adelanto de las Familias de Chicago. Las situaciones de vida temporal se refieren a la falta de una residencia nocturna fija, regular y adecuada, incluidos los estudiantes / familias que se duplican o quedan en el sofá debido a la pérdida de vivienda o dificultades económicas, o que se quedan en un refugio de emergencia o de transición. 


QUÉ:  Los estudiantes elegibles pueden recibir un cheque de $500 para ayudar con los gastos domésticos diarios y de regreso a la escuela.

POR QUÉ:  Estos fondos están destinados a eliminar las barreras para el inicio de la escuela y el aprendizaje de los estudiantes durante esta fase de recuperación de COVID-19.

CÓMO:  Este programa está financiado por la Ciudad de Chicago a través de dólares de estímulo federal del Fondo de Ayuda para el Coronavirus.

¿Cómo recibo un cheque?

Para recibir estos fondos, complete  este breve formulario de inscripción al programa  antes del viernes 1 de octubre de 2021 . Las copias impresas también están disponibles a pedido y se pueden recoger en la escuela de su estudiante.

Después de que se haya enviado el formulario, la Ciudad y CPS notificarán a los padres / tutores cuando se puedan retirar los fondos de la oficina principal de la escuela de su hijo.

 

Clinton Elementary: Loyola University's Community Schools program is looking for Parent Mentors! Parent Mentors receive a stipend to help provide classroom education. For more information, please contact Mykella Auld, Community Resource Coordinator for Clinton Elementary, at mauld@luc.edu

Latinx Heritage Month at the Field Museum: From September 15 through October 15, we’re celebrating Latinx Heritage Month at the Field. Hear from Latinx staff members and learn about the Field’s work, from Chicago to the Amazon rainforest. Explore events, exhibitions, and stories throughout the month: https://www.fieldmuseum.org/visit/daily-events/latinx-heritage-month

 

Paid internships and free fall programs for high school students from Future Founders:
  • Be Your Own Boss is a three-week PAID virtual internship where you'll get a crash course in entrepreneurship, work with awesome high school students from across the city, and build a business of your very own! Interns are paid up to $250 based on their attendance and participation in the program. Applications are due by Monday, September 27th: https://forms.gle/yxPj6WrFgNagn9t79
     
  • LaunchLab is a free virtual internship that empowers high school students to build and launch their own online businesses. During this 3 month experience, students will learn what it takes to operate an e-commerce business by designing, marketing, and selling custom products on a professional platform. Future Founders will provide mentorship, support, and we will cover all startup costs ($1200+)  to help students get their business off the ground. This extraordinary opportunity is open to Juniors + Seniors currently enrolled in a Chicago Public School. If you have been dreaming of starting your own business and you can commit to this 12-week experience, we encourage you to apply. Applications are due by Monday, September 27th: https://forms.gle/uajA3cLq8FANaEXB6
For more information, email Jane Castro from Future Founders at jane@futurefounders.com

For CHA Residents: CHA Scattered Site Housing has a social and support group for young girls to have open discussion without judgement. We meet every third Thursday of the month until January.

For Seniors
The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Senior Services Division offers a variety of citywide programs designed to address the diverse needs and interests of older Chicagoans and their caregivers. In general, all Chicagoans aged 60 and older are eligible for services. Some programs have lower ages of eligibility, call us!

Call Information and Assistance at 312-744-4016, or call 311 Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or email aging@cityofchicago.org
 

Small Accessibility Repairs for Seniors (SARFS) - The SARFS program provides safety, security, and accessibility improvements and repairs that may include grab bars, lever faucets, door repairs, floor repairs, bathroom repairs, kitchen repairs, and carbon monoxide detectors. Contact Violet Espinoza (773-338-7722 ext. 21 or violet@northsidecr.com) Northside Community Resources, for more information.

                      

More Community Events and Resources

 


Utility Billing Relief (UBR) provides low-income City of Chicago residents with a reduced rate on their water, sewer, and water-sewer tax as well as debt relief for those who demonstrate they can manage the reduced rate bills for one year. Benefits for UBR participants include:

  • A reduced rate on water, sewer, and water-sewer tax
  • No late payment penalties or debt collection activity including water shut-off
  • Debt forgiveness after successfully completing one year with no past due balance

Operating in partnership with the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA), who operates the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the UBR program will utilize their expertise and extensive network of partner organizations to conduct outreach and enroll homeowners.


 


40th Ward Office Staff

Jessica Peters, Chief of Staff: Jessica@40thward.org
Geoffrey Cubbage, Director of Development & Legislation: Geoffrey@40thward.org
Pooja Ravindran, Director of Constituent Services & Community Building: Pooja@40thward.org
Jose Manuel Almanza, Constituent Services Manager: Jose@40thward.org
Bill Hohenadel, Ward Superintendent: William.Hohenadel@cityofchicago.org
Communications & Press Inquiriescomms@40thward.org

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