Thank you to Israel's Gifts of Hope, Moms Demand Action, The Kedzie Center, Albany Park Community Center, the 17th Police District, my fellow elected officials, and our community for participating in the Albany Park Peace Walk and Vigil on Sunday, September 20th.
There is no place for violence in our community. Standing together, we advocated for peace in our streets and more resources in our communities.
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Participatory budgeting is a democratic process in which community members directly decide how to spend part of the public budget.
Project submission for Participatory Budgeting Cycle II is now open! To submit infrastructure project ideas, click below. Examples of infrastructure improvement projects include:
- Streetscaping: Install Benches and Trash Cans along a Main Street
- Park Improvements: Build a Tennis Court
- Public Way Improvements: Repave a Sidewalk
Idea collection will end on October 2nd, 2020.
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Looking for Dedicated Volunteers
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Irving Park Community Food Pantry is looking for dedicated volunteers! Jobs available include: interviewing clients, translating, filling bags of food, sorting food, unloading trucks, storing food, picking up food, and deliveries. They award court-ordered community service hours, as well as service hours for students.
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The pantry is accepting non-perishable food and non-food items such as soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels, disposable diapers, and other toiletries. Due to a shortage of storage space, clothes and other such items will not be accepted.
Donations can be dropped off at the pantry (in the basement of Emmanuel United Methodist Church) at 4256 North Ridgeway Avenue on most Mondays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or Tuesday afternoon from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- Large donations can be dropped off during pantry operating hours on Wednesday morning from 8 to noon if you have arranged a time and plan in advance.
- Small, non-perishable donations can be placed in the dropbox (with Irving Park Community Food Pantry logo) located by the double gray doors at the Cullom Street entrance.
Please email info@irvingparkfoodpantry.org to be sure volunteers will be there before you plan to visit.
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Are You One of the 6,800 Households in the 39th Ward that Needs to Complete the Census?
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This week, 87 households from the 39th Ward responded to the census. 70% of the Ward has responded. I would like to see 100% of our Ward respond so that we can be 100% funded.
It is not too late to complete the 2020 Census! If you have yet to do so, please take the next five minutes to fill out the Census. To complete the Census, visit my2020census.gov or call 844.330.2020.
Census door knockers are now visiting your neighborhood to ensure you completed the 2020 Census. Here's how to verify a Census worker's identity:
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News from the City of Chicago
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Chi COVID Coach is a guide to help you make decisions and seek appropriate medical care related to COVID-19. Registering for the program has three benefits: Symptom Coach, Testing Information, and Vaccination Registration. To learn more and sign up for Chi COVID Coach, click below.
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Chicago's Travel Quarantine List
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The City of Chicago's Emergency Travel Order directs travelers entering or returning to Chicago from states experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 cases to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of the last contact within the identified state.
As of September 22nd, travelers from the following states and territories should quarantine upon arrival in Chicago:
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- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
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- Nebraska
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- Puerto Rico
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Wisconsin
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Chicago voters can now apply to Vote By Mail for the November 3, 2020, General Election. Those who apply now will be first in line to receive ballots when ballot mailings start in late September and early October.
If you have already applied to Vote By Mail and prefer to go in person, there will be drop off boxes for Vote-By-Mail ballots at all early voting locations.
For any questions, contact the Chicago Board of Elections at 312.269.7900, via email at CBOE@ChicagoElections.gov, or by clicking the link below.
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Vote By Mail Secured Drop Boxes -
Sites & Hours
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There's a new option for Vote By Mail voters! Submit your Ballot Return Envelopes at any of the Chicago Election Board's Secured Drop Boxes. Chicago voters may use any Secured Drop Box in the City.
Note: Whether you use the US mail or a Drop Box, you must use the signed and sealed Ballot Return Envelope with your name on it to submit your ballot.
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- Through 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3rd
From October 1st through October 13th: Loop Super Site at Clark & Lake - 191 North Clark Street
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday – Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday – Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Election Day, November 3rd: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
The 39th Ward's Early Voting Site is Sauganash Elementary School (6040 North Kilpatrick Avenue). To view a list of all early voting sites, click here.
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Design Your Vote Initiative
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 She Votes Illinois is working with a group of community organizers, activists, and volunteers on a community art project: “Design Your Vote.” The initiative's goal is to encourage the community to vote safely in the November 2020 election.
Design Your Vote is requesting original works of art that promote voting. Each piece will be displayed on their website and other platforms, such as social media. Notably, this is not a contest. The deadline to submit your artwork is October 14th, 2020.
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Local School Council Election Workshops
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Recently CPS re-opened the opportunity for parents and the community to apply for seats on Local School Councils (LSCs). This gives school communities an opportunity to be fully empowered and create more community connectedness.
Raise Your Hand is excited to host LSC awareness workshops covering topics such as the basics, history, and how empowered LSCs can have a positive impact on community connectedness. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 2nd by 3:00 p.m. To learn more about the free workshops and how to register see below.
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Supervision During E-Learning Survey
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With the start of the school year, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the City of Chicago are surveying families to better understand who may need help finding a safe space for their children during traditional school hours.
As CPS assesses parental needs throughout the city, they are evaluating opportunities to provide potential support with child supervision for families who have school-age children under 14 years of age.
While the priority deadline has passed, families are still encouraged to complete the survey.
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JCC Chicago’s J at School program is proud to offer supervised care in safe, small groups (up to 15) that support classroom E-learning and provide families with full daycare. Their program will be led by caring and trained staff who can supervise learning, manage safety protocols, and offer a meaningful social outlet for your kids. Click below to learn more and register.
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