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Dear 30th ward residents,
We hope everyone is doing great and staying warm. As winter approaches, you may want to consider resources like CEDA’s LIHEAP for energy assistance or the Department of Housing’s Emergency Heating Repair Program for furnace support. Enroll by calling 311 or visiting www.chicago.gov/ehrp. Feel free to contact my office for assistance with these programs or any other concerns.
Sincerely,
Ruth Cruz, Alderwoman 30th Ward 5714A W. Belmont 773.628.7874 |
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Out and About in the 30th Ward |
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St. Wenceslaus Update - The community organized, and I stood strong with my community to reach an agreement that we should all be proud of! |
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Christmas Tree Pickup - Our team dedicated a Saturday morning to picking up Christmas trees from residents and bringing them to one of the Chicago Park District tree recycling drop offs. |
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Salting for Seniors - It was a slippery start to the week and our team was out spreading salt to keep the stairways and sidewalks of our residents safe. |
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Senior Snow Removal - Team Cruz was out in full force for the first big snow of the year! We hit the sidewalks to help our seniors and disabled folks with snow removal. |
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Checking on our unhoused neighbors - With the arctic temperatures in Chicago last week My team and I checked on our unhoused neighbors, bringing them food and hand warmers and information about warming centers. |
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Did you know? The Brickyard (Narraganset and Diversey) used to be a ski hill? Read more here: |
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Local Business Hub |
COMING SOON! The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) provides commercial and industrial businesses grant funding for permanent building improvements and repairs across the city. The application for the Belmont/Cicero area is opening soon. If you would like to find out if your business is eligible click any of the images below! |
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Portage Park Small Business Grants - If you are a small business owner in Portage Park reach out to the Portage Park Chamber of Commerce for more information about the Small Business Storefront Activation Program. This opportunity is limited to businesses who would like to open a location in the Six Corners Area.
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Do you own a construction firm? Join the Chicago Transit Authority next month to learn about contracting opportunities |
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The Bloomin’ Spindle Are you crafty? Do you want to learn how to knit or crochet? Check out this wonderful yarn shop in Portage Park. It’s everything a yarn shop should be - cozy, welcoming, and helpful! They have classes and events for every skill level and a beautiful selection of yarn.
5359 W. Irving Park Road 773-930-4914 Sun - Mon : 12pm - 5pm Tue : Closed Wed - Thurs : 10am - 8pm Fri - Sat : 10am - 5pm
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To have your business featured in our newsletter or one you’d like to see featured in our newsletter, send us your recommendations here: Ward30@Cityofchicago.org |
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Upcoming Events & Community Meetings |
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Here is a round up of other events and activities happening in the 30th Ward and around Chicago. |
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Upcoming CAPS and District Council Meetings |
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W Waveland Ave from N Kedvale to N Pulaski Rd |
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W Fletcher St from N Melvina to N Mead Ave |
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The above letter includes work on these blocks as well: N Harding Ave from W Cornelia Ave to W Roscoe St
W Henderson St from N Keeler Ave to 1 Section (175') West of N Karlov Ave N Kedvale Ave from W Roscoe St to W Henderson St N Keeler Ave from W Grace St to W Waveland Ave N Meade Ave from 48' South of W Wellington Ave To 1 Section (305') North of W George St N Meade Ave from W Diversey Ave to W Wrightwood Ave W Melrose St from 2 Sections 204' West of N Kildare Ave to 1 Section (168') West of N Karlov Ave N Monticello Ave from W School St to W Belmont Ave N Moody Ave from W George St to W Diversey Ave N Ridgeway Ave from W School St to W Belmont Ave N Tripp Ave from W Grace St to W Waveland Ave
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City Services & other Helpful Information |
Reporting Infrastructure Issues There’s an App for that! Download the 311 app, call 311, or click the images below. You can also call our office anytime for assistance! |
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Last Chance! Stop by the 30th Ward Office to recycle your broken holiday lights! |
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Interested in composting but not sure where to start? Try the recently launched food scrap drop off program! |
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Debt and Utility Bill Assistance |
The City and partner organizations have several programs to help residents pay their bills. Read on to learn more. |
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Do you know someone facing housing instability? Reach out to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois to connect with resources. |
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Experience all Chicago has to offer |
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Are you intellectually curious? Or looking for engagement and social connection? OLLI invites you to join this vibrant learning community at Northwestern University, specially designed for adults age 50+. In stimulating discussions, you’ll explore a wide range of your favorite subjects, including history, literature, creative arts, contemporary issues, science, technology, and more--with no tests or grades. Registration is Feb 5 through Feb 19 for 14-week study groups that begin March 4th in Evanston, downtown Chicago, or online. To view our fall catalog of 100 study groups, email olli@northwestern.edu. And join us for “A Taste of OLLI,” our free online information session on Jan 30 at 11a Central via Zoom. |
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Career Opportunities |
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Internships, Job Fairs, Job Openings and Training Programs |
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Get Involved |
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Picture your Parks From facilities, to green spaces, to programming, what do you want to see in the future of the Chicago Park District? The Park District is holding a series of town halls to gather YOUR input to help re-imagine the future of the Park District and inform their next strategic plan. Your voice will help create a plan that reflects the needs and desires of our communities. |
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Last Chance - Applications Due Soon! |
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General Questions |
For general questions, feel free to send us an email at our ward inbox or visit us at our website: Ward30@cityofchicago.org / https://www.30thward.org/ |
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