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49 ° DISTRITO DE CHICAGO El distrito 49 de Chicago abarca Rogers Park y partes de West Ridge. Limitado por Evanston al norte y Edgewater al sur, el distrito 49 de Chicago se compone de una rica diversidad. Vea si vive en el distrito 49 de Chicago abriendo el mapa a continuación en Google Maps e ingresando su dirección.

Meet the Team! Maria Hadden (she/her/hers) ALDERWOMAN OF THE 49TH WARD CHAIRWOMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & ENERGY Leslie Perkins (she/her/hers) CHIEF OF STAFF & POLICY DIRECTOR CONTACT FOR: Scheduling requests, media inquiries, policy information Shenicka Hohenkirk (she/her/hers) WARD DIRECTOR email: shenicka@49thward.org CONTACT FOR: Scheduling requests, ward office inquiries Clarissa Steinbrecher (she/her/hers) DIRECTOR OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES email: clarissa@49thward.org CONTACT FOR: Constituent inquiries, landlord/tenant disputes, disabled parking permits, internships Tony Sandifer (he/him/his) MANAGER OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT email: tony@49thwar d.org CONTACT FOR: Community partnerships, participatory budgeting, block parties, other community events Zach Joseph (he/him/his) INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR email: zach@49thwar d.org CONTACT FOR: Zoning & development inquiries, community partnerships, newsletter items Caleb DeBerry (he/him/his) COORDINATOR OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES email: caleb@49thwar d.org CONTACT FOR: Constituent inquiries Brenna Regan (she/her/hers) COORDINATOR OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES email: brenna@49thward.org CONTACT FOR: Constituent inquiries Madeline Walbridge (she/her/hers) COORDINATOR OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES email: madeline@49thward.org CONTACT FOR: Constituent inquiries Gina Parra-Hughes (she/her/hers) DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF POLICY & OUTREACH TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENERGY CONTACT FOR: Legislative and Committee matters Ashley Parks Adam "Pepe" Woznicki (she/her/hers) COMMUNITY AND COMMUNICATIONS OUTREACH COORDINATOR TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENERGY CONTACT FOR: Leadership Councils, Social Media, and Outreach Opportunities (he/him/his) WARD SUPERINTENDENT CONTACT FOR: Streets & Sanitation matters

Employment Opportunities In April 2025, our office moved this section of the newsletter to our website . This page contains all the updates and information regarding job opportunities in our ward and the rest of the city. You can access time-sensitive employment opportunities, public service jobs, applications with rolling deadlines, and more resources below! Chicago Police Department July Testing Dates The Chicago Police Department is currently hiring new officers to join their department, and they have two test dates scheduled for July as part of the application process. The testing dates will be July 10 and July 11 at 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Richard J. Daley College (7500 S Pulaski Rd), Malcolm X College (1900 W Jackson Blvd), Olive Harvey College (10001 S Woodlawn Ave), Wilbur Wright College (4300 N Narragansett Ave), and Kennedy King College (6401 S Halsted St). You can learn more about compensation, benefits, and the qualifications for the position in the above flyer. If you are unable to make the in-person exam on either of these test dates, you can apply to take the exam online. Click here to apply. Department of Family and Senior Services Hiring Audio Vision Testers The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is pleased to announce that it is currently hiring for the position of Audio Vision Tester Part-Time( 2 positions). This position will be responsible for conducting vision and audiometric tests of children for the detection of vision or hearing impairments and for compliance with the State of Illinois Head Start, Childcare, and School Age guidelines. Please note that applications for this position will close on July 8, 2026. You can apply here. Mary Crane Center Hiring Teaching Staff The Mary Crane Center is currently hiring for teaching positions, including a lead early head start teacher, an early head start teacher assistant, and a head start teacher assistant. Interested parties should apply at this link. JASC Hiring Interns and Accepting Volunteers The Japanese American Service Committee is looking for marketing and operations interns and volunteers to help their organization succeed. Interested? Learn more at jasc-chicago.org/about-us/volunteer Endeavor Health Opportunities Check out these current career opportunities with Endeavor Health, a leading healthcare system committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across our communities. At this time, Endeavor Health is actively featuring and recruiting several in-demand roles, including Patient Care Technicians, Environmental Services Technicians, and Medical & Scheduling Assistants. These positions offer a great opportunity for individuals looking to build or grow a career in healthcare while making a meaningful impact on patient experiences and outcomes. Whether you’re interested in direct patient support, maintaining safe and welcoming care environments, or supporting clinical operations through administrative coordination, Endeavor Health provides pathways for professional growth, stability, and purpose-driven work. Check out these job opportunities and more at this link. Hamdard Health & NIMAA Externship Opportunity Hamdard Health Alliance is continuing its partnership with the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA) as an externship location. We will be hosting students this fall who are enrolled in a Medical Assistant certification program. This is an 8-month program running from September 2026 through April 2027, averaging 10 hours on-site per week. Individuals can complete this program at low to no cost and receive their Medical Assistant certification at the conclusion of the program. If you would be interested in enrolling, please learn more on the NIMAA website. If you have any questions, please follow up with their Community Health Program Manager, Ashley Ford (aford@hamdardhealth.org ). Office of Emergency Management and Communication Hiring The Office of Emergency Management and Communication is hiring part-time Traffic Control Aides (up to 200 positions), with a starting salary of $25.54/hr. The job posting is open through July 31. The job posting can be found here: www.Chi.gov/oemcjobs Department of Water Management Hiring Multiple Positions The Department of Water Management is hiring for multiple positions, including a payroll administrator and stores laborer. To access all available positions, click here: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en CFD Seeking Paramedics The Chicago Fire Department's C.O.R.D.I. unit is seeking applicants for a paramedic job opening! Please access the job listing here: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=8750-CFD-2024 CPS Hiring Crossing Guards The Chicago Fire Department's C.O.R.D.I. unit is seeking applicants for a paramedic job opening! Please access the job listing here: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=8750-CFD-2024 Cook County Sheriff’s Office is Hiring The Cook County Sheriff's Office is recruiting for various civilian and sworn positions, including internship, civilian, and sworn staff opportunities. Applications are available on the Sheriff’s Office website: www.cookcountysheriffIL.gov/employment/ Join the Chicago Park District Team The Chicago Park District is seeking to hire several key year-round and seasonal positions. To view all openings, visit ChicagoParkDistrict.com/Jobs . Join the Midwest Water Reclamation District If you are looking for new career opportunities, consider the MWRD. Visit their online employment center to apply and learn more about the job and the selection process IDOT is Hiring Please see the website link for the current job postings available at the Illinois Department of Transportation: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/go/Transportation/8601000/ UMAP Offering Apprenticeships The Utility Workers Military Assistance Program is currently hiring military service members and veterans for a 6-month utility training program. If you are an active service personnel, a reservist, a member of the National Guard, or have veteran status, you are eligible for this program. To apply for this apprenticeship, fill out this application. Rich's is Hiring! Rich's, a food products company, is currently hiring for two available positions: a full time general laborer and a material handler. Both roles are located in Niles, IL, and offer generous benefits. You can apply and find more information here . Trilogy Behavioral Health is Hiring! Trilogy Behavioral Health is looking to hire key mental health positions in its organization. Trilogy offers generous benefits and training opportunities. To learn more about openings, visit its website https://www.trilogyinc.org/careers/ . Work for the CTA Are you looking for a career change, a new job, or know someone who is? Look to the CTA each Friday to see newly posted positions as you seek a new career opportunity! Visit transitchicago.com/careers to find a full list of jobs! Misericordia is Now Hiring Misericordia seeks to hire for several key positions within the organization. Misericordia is home to over 600 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It has a 31-acre campus that provides around-the-clock care to support its residents. They strive to find compassionate and hardworking individuals to join its team. Misericordia offers competitive pay rates and excellent employee benefits. For more information on current job openings, visit Misericordia's Careers https://www.misericordia.com/employment/career-opportunities/ . Greater Chicago Food Depository Job Training Programs The Greater Chicago Food Depository now offers free and paid hospitality and supply chain career path training programs. These programs are available to unemployed and underemployed adults living in Cook County. Programs are background friendly and welcoming to those without a high school diploma or GED. More information on the program is available on the Greater Chicago Food Depository's website: https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/get-help/job-training/referral-programs/ . Find a Career with S&C Electric Company S&C Electric in Rogers Park is seeking to hire team members for several key positions in their organization. S&C Electric is a 100% employee-owned team seeking several team members in the Rogers Park community to keep the lights on across the globe. To learn more and apply, visit www.sandc.com/careers . Cara Connects Cara Connect is a nonprofit organization which engages job seekers, employers, and other organizations across the country to break the cycle of poverty through the power and purpose of employment. They provide free workforce training, job placement, and personal and professional coaching to pave the way for gainful employment. They also work with organizations across the country to build, deploy, and grow strong workforce solutions to help more people experiencing poverty get back to work. Cara can bridge the logistical gaps between job seekers and employers. They provide career coaching, business-appropriate clothing, resume services, and even transportation from one’s home to the job site. Interested applicants can begin with an online application, which can be accessed here . Creative Worker Resources from DCASE This is a listing of resources available locally and nationally to support creatives, from job boards, to professional advancement programs, to emergency funding. If you are a creative professional or interested in advancing a career in creative pathways, please click the link above to view more information!

Preguntas frecuentes ¿Cómo obtengo un permiso de estacionamiento residencial o una calcomanía? Puede comprar calcomanías de la ciudad y permisos de estacionamiento residencial en persona en las oficinas del secretario de la ciudad en el ayuntamiento (121 N LaSalle St, sala 107) y en la oficina satélite del lado norte (5430 W Gale St). Las calcomanías de la ciudad (y pases de invitado para estacionamiento con permiso residencial) también se pueden comprar en línea . Puedes buscar tu zona de estacionamiento aquí . Los residentes en las calles con permisos son elegibles para comprar los permisos de estacionamiento anuales de $ 25 en parte de la etiqueta de la ciudad. Sin embargo, la oficina del concejal otorga cartas de excepción a los residentes que viven en cuadras perpendiculares y que tocan las calles de estacionamiento por zonas. Todos los residentes de Chicago que poseen o usan un vehículo deben mostrar una calcomanía de la ciudad válida en la esquina del lado del pasajero del parabrisas, independientemente de dónde esté registrado el vehículo. Para obtener más información, visite la página de calcomanías para vehículos de la ciudad aquí . ¿Puedo obtener un letrero de No Estacionar / Moverse para mi mudanza residencial? ¡Sí! Las señales de No Estacionarse de cortesía y no exigibles para mudanzas residenciales están disponibles para los residentes del 49th Ward. Por lo general, estos letreros se pueden obtener al pasar por la oficina de 49th Ward Service ubicada en 1447 W. Morse. Actualmente, estos letreros se envían digitalmente como PDF mientras nuestra oficina está cerrada en respuesta al COVID-19. Envíenos un correo electrónico a office@49thward.org para solicitar uno. Tenga en cuenta que estos letreros no son obligatorios. Los residentes pueden adquirir letreros de No Estacionarse exigibles para mudanzas residenciales a través del Departamento de Transporte de Chicago (CDOT). Por una tarifa de $ 25, el CDOT proporcionará letreros exigibles a las empresas de mudanzas elegibles (que permitan la emisión de boletos o el remolque) para el día de la mudanza. Para obtener más información sobre este programa, comuníquese con CDOT al 312-744-4652. Envíe un correo electrónico a nuestra oficina a office@49thward.org si tiene alguna pregunta. ¿Cómo puedo podar un árbol o quitar un árbol muerto? Puede solicitar la poda o remoción de árboles a través de la Oficina de Silvicultura del Departamento de Calles y Saneamiento. Esta oficina es responsable de mantener el bosque urbano de la Ciudad: el medio millón de árboles de las avenidas de Chicago. Los residentes pueden solicitar que se pode un árbol, que se plante en sus avenidas delanteras (si el espacio lo permite, consulte las Pautas para podar y plantar árboles) o que se inspeccione un árbol si está muerto o enfermo. Si se considera que está medio muerto, la Ciudad eliminará un árbol (y el tocón se triturará) pero, por lo demás, no se eliminarán los árboles sanos. Como el retraso en la plantación de árboles es de varios años, los propietarios pueden optar por plantar un árbol en su avenida por su cuenta; consulte los procedimientos. Para solicitar estos servicios, llame al 311 o envíe su solicitud en línea a través del formulario correspondiente en el sitio web de la Oficina Forestal . ¿Cómo obtengo un nuevo contenedor de basura o reciclaje? Los residentes que reciben recolección de basura de la ciudad (edificios con 5 o menos unidades) pueden solicitar hasta dos contenedores de basura y un contenedor de reciclaje O un contenedor de basura y dos contenedores de reciclaje por unidad. Las empresas no son elegibles para la recolección de basura de la ciudad y, en muchos casos, las que viven en grandes edificios de apartamentos o condominios no reciben la recolección de la ciudad. Si recibe que lo recojan en la ciudad, puede enviar una solicitud 311 para el mantenimiento de un bote de basura o para un nuevo contenedor azul. Si desea que nuestra oficina lo ayude a ingresar su solicitud 311, puede llamarnos al 773-338-5796 o enviarnos un correo electrónico a office@49thward.org . ¿Cómo hago para que un camión de basura deje de despertarme antes de las 7 a.m.? La ciudad de Chicago prohíbe que los camiones recojan basura antes de las 7 a.m. según la Ordenanza sobre ruido. En muchos casos, las empresas que violan la ordenanza son contratistas privados. Si este es un problema persistente, puede enviar una queja a nuestra oficina llamándonos al 773-338-5796 o enviándonos un correo electrónico a office@49thward.org . Si no es un problema persistente, le recomendamos que llame al 911 para solicitar el cumplimiento de la ordenanza sobre el ruido. ¿Qué tipo de construcción o obra se está realizando en mi cuadra? Puede utilizar este sitio web para obtener información sobre la construcción en su bloque. Si no puede encontrarlo en este mapa, no dude en comunicarse con nuestra oficina al 773-338-5796, y podemos hacer un seguimiento de su solicitud específica. Los permisos de construcción son registros públicos y cualquiera puede registrarse para acceder a la base de datos de permisos de la ciudad haciendo clic aquí . Después de registrarse para obtener una cuenta, puede buscar permisos de construcción por fecha y dirección para averiguar el motivo de la construcción que está ocurriendo en su cuadra. Comuníquese con nuestra oficina si tiene alguna pregunta con respecto a los permisos de construcción. ¿Cómo puedo arreglar un bache? Puede informar un bache al Departamento de Transporte de Chicago (CDOT) presentando una queja 311 por teléfono o en el sitio web del 311 . Si cree que es necesario volver a pavimentar toda la calle o el callejón, comuníquese con nuestra oficina al 773-338-5796 o al office@49thward.org . No dude en comunicarse con nosotros si también necesita ayuda para presentar una queja 311. Hay agua en mi calle, ¿qué puedo hacer? Las calles pueden inundarse durante las fuertes tormentas de lluvia debido a las hojas y otros escombros que obstruyen los desagües de las calles. Para evitar este problema, dígales a sus vecinos y a las empresas de jardinería que no saquen hojas a la calle. Si ve un desagüe de la calle obstruido, simplemente tome un rastrillo para barrer y embolsar estos escombros, tirándolos a la basura o abono en un jardín. Si queda agua estancada después de quitar las hojas y los escombros de los desagües de las calles, comuníquese con nuestra oficina y le pediremos a la Ciudad que programe una limpieza. ¿Cómo podemos hacer que mi calle sea más amigable para los peatones? Nuestra oficina se compromete a garantizar que nuestras calles sean seguras para todos. Si desea solicitar un nuevo letrero en la calle, cambiar un límite de velocidad, pintar una calle nueva, baches u otras medidas para calmar el tráfico, comuníquese con nuestra oficina. Si está buscando reemplazar un letrero de calle existente, puede enviar una solicitud 311 aquí . ¿Cómo puedo saber cuándo será barrida mi calle? Puede averiguar cuándo se barrerá su calle si busca carteles de papel naranja que prohíban estacionarse en su calle o si utiliza nuestro mapa de barrido de calles aquí . Por lo general, el Departamento de Calles y Saneamiento (DSS) comienza a colocar estos letreros a partir del 1 de abril y termina a mediados de noviembre. Los letreros se colocan en las calles residenciales aproximadamente dos días antes del barrido de las calles y se requiere que se coloquen con al menos 24 horas de anticipación, luego se eliminan después de que el área esté limpia para abrir los lugares de estacionamiento para su uso. El Departamento coloca letreros permanentes en las calles comerciales y de artículos para indicar el (los) día (s) de la semana y la (s) hora (s) para el barrido de calles. El no mover un vehículo de una zona de estacionamiento prohibido puede resultar en una multa de $ 60 durante los días de barrido de calles. Sin embargo, como parte de la respuesta de la Ciudad al COVID-19, el Departamento de Calles y Saneamiento comenzó a colocar letreros de no estacionamiento para barrer las calles el 19 de mayo y los vehículos ya no reciben multas. Le recomendamos encarecidamente que mueva su vehículo los días de barrido de calles para ayudar a limpiar las calles y evitar inundaciones. Hay una luz en mi calle o en mi callejón. ¿Cómo se puede arreglar? Si hay una luz apagada en su calle o en su callejón, puede enviar una solicitud para reemplazarla en el 311 aquí . Si desea que nuestra oficina lo ayude a ingresar su solicitud 311, puede llamarnos al 773-338-5796 o enviarnos un correo electrónico a office@49thward.org . La Ciudad está en proceso de reemplazar todas nuestras farolas con luces LED nuevas e inteligentes . Estas luces permitirán al Departamento de Transporte de Chicago detectar qué luces se apagan automáticamente, lo que eliminará la necesidad de informar las luces apagadas en un futuro cercano. He notado que hay un problema de roedores en mi área. ¿Qué puedo hacer? Los residentes pueden ayudar a prevenir y abordar las ratas en el vecindario. Los servicios de eliminación de roedores se pueden obtener llamando al 311 o en la oficina de 49th Ward. La Oficina de Control de Roedores de Chicago investiga todos los avistamientos de ratas reportados. Se investigan las condiciones del callejón, se reemplazan los carros dañados y se coloca rodenticida en madrigueras de ratas para erradicar el nido. Muchos problemas de roedores reportados son altamente prevenibles. El Departamento de Calles y Saneamiento necesita la cooperación de los residentes y las empresas para mantener el vecindario libre de ratas. Puede ayudar asegurándose de que su basura esté contenida correctamente. La basura expuesta es la razón principal por la que proliferan los roedores. Cuando los botes de basura están bien cerrados, las ratas se comen el raticida y mueren. Cómo puede ayudar a prevenir las ratas: No llene demasiado los receptáculos de basura de manera que la tapa no se cierre herméticamente. Trate de poner los restos de comida en bolsas más pequeñas separadas y colóquelas en el fondo de sus recipientes. Si es posible, guarde la basura que no sea de alimentos hasta la próxima recolección si sobrellena el recipiente. Nunca coloque una bolsa con restos de comida o envoltorios de comida fuera de un recipiente de basura; las ratas lo muerden directamente para una comida rápida. Si tiene un carrito azul, coloque la mayor cantidad de papel y plástico limpio allí, lo que ahorrará espacio en los carritos negros para restos de comida y no reciclables. Si su carrito tiene algún tipo de agujero, área masticada o una tapa faltante / defectuosa, infórmelo al 311 de inmediato. Si observa una ocurrencia regular de receptáculos o bolsas sobrellenados que dejaron con restos / envoltorios de comida, infórmelo a nuestra oficina. No importa si los receptáculos son para casas, edificios de apartamentos, negocios o restaurantes. Para los huertos familiares y las áreas ajardinadas, puede considerar colocar "tela metálica" o alambre de gallinero en camas de jardín, macetas grandes y otras áreas donde las ratas pueden excavar. Las ratas no atraviesan el metal. Trabajando juntos, podemos continuar eliminando estas plagas urbanas. Recuerde que si las ratas no pueden alimentarse, ¡no pueden reproducirse! Si ve una rata o nota condiciones que pueden contribuir a la actividad de los roedores, llame a nuestra oficina al 773-338-5796 o envíenos un correo electrónico a office@49thward.org . También puede llamar a la Ciudad al 311 o hacer clic en el botón para enviar una solicitud en línea de cebo para roedores . ¿Por qué no han arado mi calle? Cuando nieva, la primera prioridad del Departamento de Calles y Saneamiento es limpiar las calles arteriales y Lake Shore Drive. Una vez que se consideran seguros, los arados están disponibles para las salas para arar y salar las calles laterales. Dependiendo del tiempo que lleve despejar las calles arteriales, las temperaturas exteriores y otras variables, las condiciones de conducción pueden no ser ideales en calles laterales. Si necesita sal adicional en su calle, puede enviar una solicitud 311 para quitar la nieve o el hielo. Si desea que nuestra oficina lo ayude a ingresar su solicitud, puede llamar a nuestra oficina al 773-338-5796 o enviarnos un correo electrónico a office@49thward.org . ¿Cómo puedo limpiar la acera de mi vecino? Es responsabilidad de los propietarios y ocupantes mantener las aceras libres de nieve y hielo. Los habitantes de Chicago de todas las edades y habilidades necesitan usar las aceras para llegar a donde van todos los días del año. Cuando ha nevado, se debe limpiar un camino de 5 pies de ancho, la nieve debe limpiarse antes de las 10 p.m. del día de la nevada si cae entre las 7 a.m. y las 7 p.m., y a las 10 a.m. del día siguiente si cae entre las 7 p.m. y 7 a. M. Si alguien no ha limpiado la nieve frente a su propiedad, puede presentar una solicitud 311 para “Nieve - Acera o carril para bicicletas sin limpiar” o envíenos un correo electrónico a office@49thward.org . Nos comunicaremos con el dueño de la propiedad para recordarle sus responsabilidades y le pediremos al superintendente de nuestro barrio que visite la propiedad. Tenga en cuenta que algunos vecinos pueden tener dificultades para limpiar la acera debido a problemas de movilidad. Si sabe que un vecino tiene dificultades para limpiar la acera debido a estos problemas, considere ayudar a quitar la nieve.

Economic Relief Resources Click each tab below to explore and learn more about programs that can provide some financial relief to eligible households. Not finding what you're looking for? You can also visit 211metrochicago.org or dial 2-1-1 to connect with a variety of resources. 2-1-1 is an information and referral resource, helping connect people to food, housing, utility payment assistance, health care, transportation, childcare, employment, mental health, disaster information and assistance, and more Food & Nutrition Health Care Utilities Food & Nutrition A Just Harvest Located at 7649 N. Paulina Street in the 49th Ward, A Just Harvest offers a community meal to go daily between 12-2 pm. They also host a food pantry every Wednesday between 3-5 pm. For more information, visit their website . Care For Real Care for Real distributes free, fresh, nutritious food to neighbors in Rogers Park every Thursday from 3-6 pm at the United Church of Rogers Park located at 1545 W. Morse. For more information, visit Care For Real's website . Ignatian Mission Center Located at 1735 W. Greenleaf, the Ignatian Mission Center's food pantry is open Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and midday Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone who lives in the area bounded by Granville Avenue on the south, Howard Street on the north, Lake Michigan on the east and Western Avenue on the west can receive food from the pantry once a month, as long as they meet income levels. For more information, click her e. Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) SNAP/LINK Cards help individuals and families purchase groceries. By providing money for groceries, SNAP frees up household income for other necessities, like medicine or utilities. In Illinois, the SNAP/LINK Card Program is overseen by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS). There are eligibility requirements for income, employment, and citizenship. You can apply in person, over the phone, or online. For more information, visit wegotyouillinois.org/snap . Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - better known as the WIC program - serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating including breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care. You can learn more and access the pre-screening tool found here to determine your eligibility. The Child and Adult Care Food Program(CACFP) CACFP partially reimburses participating agencies providing healthy meals and snacks at Adult Day Service Centers under the Community Care Program. For more information about the CACFP program, visit the website here or contact: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) One Natural Resources Way, #100 Springfield, IL 62702-1271 Phone: (217) 782-2407 or 1-800-252-8966 Older Americans Act (OAA) Nutrition Program These services include both home-delivered meals (such as Meals on Wheels) and healthy meals served in group settings, such as senior centers and faith-based locations. In addition, the programs provide a range of services including nutrition screening, assessment, education, and counseling. Nutrition services also provide an important link to other supportive in-home and community-based supports such as homemaker and home-health aide services, transportation, physical activity and chronic disease self-management programs, home repair and modification, and falls prevention programs. More information on this program can be found here . Your local nutrition site can be found using the website and you can also call 1-800-677-1116. Health Care Get Covered Illinois In 2026, Illinois moved from HealthCare.gov to a state-based marketplace. This marketplace allows Illinois residents to compare health plans, enroll in a plan, and get financial help to lower the monthly costs of coverage. To learn more, visit getcovered.illinois.gov . Medicaid Medicaid is a jointly funded state and Federal government program that pays for medical assistance services. Medicaid pays for medical assistance for eligible children, parents, and caretakers of children, pregnant women, persons who are disabled, blind, or 65 years of age or older, those who were formerly in foster care services, and adults aged 19-64 who are not receiving Medicare coverage and who are not the parent or caretaker relative of a minor child. You can discover if you are eligible here . For information on Illinois Medicaid, visit the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services website here . Medicare Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people aged 65 or older, people under the age of 65 with certain disabilities, people of any age with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). More information about Medicare in Illinois can be found here . In order to apply for Medicare benefits, plan participants are instructed to contact their local SSA office or call 1-800-772-1213. Plan participants may also sign up for Medicare Part A via the SSA website at www.socialsecurity.gov . To ensure that benefits are coordinated appropriately and to prevent financial liabilities with healthcare claims, plan participants must notify the State of Illinois CMS Medicare COB Unit when they become eligible for Medicare. The Medicare COB Unit can be reached by calling 1-800-442-1300 or (217) 782-7007. CDPH Mental Health Centers The Chicago Department of Public Health Mental Health Centers offer care that provides support for emotional, traumatic, or behavioral difficulties. All Mental Health Centers provide outpatient mental health services for adults, children and adolescents including intake/screening, individual therapy, group therapy, case management, and medication management (same-day medication appointments).Support is based on needs identified by the consumer, including goals, objectives, and specific mental health services. These services are provided free of charge to all Chicagoans who are unable to pay. For more information and locations, click here . National Alliance on Mental Health The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI runs educational programs and a toll-free NAMI help line . You can find your local NAMI office in Illinois by using the website. You can also visit the NAMI Illinois website directly for more information. You can call the NAMI National Help Line at 800-950-6264, Monday through Friday, 9 am-9 pm CST. Or in a crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling. The Illinois NAMI office can be contacted via: 1603 Orrington Avenue, Suite 600 Evanston, IL 60201 Office: 217-522-1403 nami@namiillinois.org Utilities Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible low-income households pay for home energy services (primarily heating during winter months). Illinois residents with a household income that does not exceed an amount determined annually by the Department of Commerce are eligible. Annual eligibility levels are determined based on available funding and may not exceed 60% of the state median income. See How to Apply for more information. For a complete list of LIHEAP application agencies based on county, see Where to Apply . For additional program information check out the Frequently Asked Questions . Or call Help Illinois Families call center at 1-833-711-0374. ComEd Payment Assistance ComEd offers a variety of programs, from their Low Income Discount (LID) program to payment programs, visit ComEd's website to learn more and see which programs you are eligible for. Peoples Gas Peoples Gas offers energy assessments and rebates for residential and business uses. Learn more about Peoples Gas's utility assistance programs by clicking here . Utility Billing Relief Program 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. Learn more and apply on the City of Chicago's website . CEDA CEDA’s LIHEAP programs offer heating and electricity assistance through the DVP program to income-eligible households. DVP issues a one-time benefit applied directly to your utility accounts. Assistance is available to help households with their heating (natural gas, oil, or propane) and/or electric bills. Cash payments are also available to eligible renters who do not have heating bills because their energy costs are included in the rent. The LIHEAP program begins on October 1 and runs until August 15, or until funds are exhausted. To help the most vulnerable populations within communities, there will be one priority month. To learn more, click here . Chicago Connected Chicago Connected was a groundbreaking program that provided no-cost, high-speed internet service to CPS students and their families. This first-of-its-kind program was one of the largest efforts by any city to provide internet access for students. Through partnerships with businesses, community groups, governments, and philanthropic organizations, Chicago Connected responded to an opportunity to eliminate a barrier to digital learning that disproportionately hurt the city’s low‐income families and students of color. To learn more, click here . Lifeline Lifeline is a federal program that helps people with low incomes get discounted telephone or internet service. Learn about eligibility, applying, and getting help with your service by clicking here .

Escuelas del distrito 49 Queremos elevar a las escuelas del vecindario de 49th Ward reconociendo todo el gran trabajo que hacen. Comparta una razón por la que ama a nuestras escuelas locales de CPS en las redes sociales usando el hashtag # SchoolsShineIn49. ¿Quieres algo relacionado con las escuelas en el boletín ? Envíenos un correo electrónico a Office@49thWard.org para informarnos al respecto. CAMPO EUGENE VENDAVAL JORDÁN KILMER NUEVO CAMPO SULLIVAN

Leadership Councils In January 2025, the Alderwoman and staff held three orientations informing folks about the Environmental Leadership Council and Community Leadership Council that would start out in February. Throughout this year, 49th Ward residents have been meeting about once a month to engage with one another to pinpoint priorities and work on solutions to make the 49th Ward a better place. In January 2026, the two councils combined into one Advisory Leadership Council that will meet quarterly throughout the year. 2025 Co-Chairs From Left to Right: Jordan Brown (CLC), Imeña Valdes (ELC), Viral Mistry (ELC), Karen Schauwecker (ELC), Sam Young (CLC), Jim Ginderske (CLC), Greg Wangerin (CLC) Committee Staffer: Gina Parra-Hughes 49th Ward Staffer: Tony Sandifer Want to learn more? Click the buttons below to learn about each of the Leadership Councils! Environmental Leadership Council Community Leadership Council

Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy From Left to Right: Ashley Parks, Leslie Perkins, Chair Hadden, Gina Parra-Hughes Alderwoman Hadden was appointed as the Chairperson of the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy for the 2023-2027 term. In this leadership role, she looks forward to building off of the foundation from her first term in office, where she successfully passed legislation to have the City Treasurer divest from fossil fuels, called to re-establish the Department of Environment, and amended our heating and cooling ordinances to respond to changing weather patterns caused by climate change. As chairperson, she will continue to explore how we can reduce Chicago's carbon footprint through a clean buildings plan, revisit the ComEd franchise agreement, and work closely with communities and advocates on environmental justice issues. Click here to view a full list of all Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy members, including Vice Chairman Timothy Knudsen (43), on the City Clerk's website. Our committee staff are as follows: Leslie Perkins - Chief of Staff & Policy Director Gina Parra-Hughes - Legislative Aide Ashley Parks - Community & Communications Outreach Coordinator Learn more about attending a Committee meeting, legislation before the committee, environmental programs and resources, and more by clicking the buttons below! Committee Meetings Committee Legislation

Loading/Standing Zones Loading Zones Loading zones are for the loading and unloading of deliveries to buildings. These zones are for commercial vehicles.They are not designated to reserve parking for business patrons or employees. Any commercial vehicle may park in any loading zone for the purpose of loading and unloading for up to thirty minutes. 15-Minute Standing Zones Standing zones are designated areas in the parking lane for temporary parking. Vehicles parking in standing zones must have their hazard lights flashing while the driver is away from the vehicle. Application Process In October 2020, CDOT migrated loading and standing zone permits to the IPS-11 permitting system. This migration allows loading zone permittees a more efficient way to apply for, manage, and pay for their private benefit sign permits. Permittees will have to create a new account or log in to their existing account in the permit portal. This will allow them to easily pay their fees and update their account information. Loading zone permittees must use this permit portal to pay their initial fees and their renewal fees. The links shown below will provide you with information on this process. Application

Programa de reparación de calefacción de emergencia Cada año, la ciudad de Chicago ofrece una subvención a los propietarios de viviendas a través del Programa de reparación de calefacción de emergencia. Las propiedades elegibles deben estar ubicadas en Chicago, ser habitables, ocupadas por sus propietarios y no estar en riesgo de ejecución hipotecaria. Este es un programa de servicio de una sola vez para viviendas unifamiliares, de una a cuatro unidades y propiedades ocupadas por sus propietarios ubicadas en la ciudad de Chicago. Cualquier propiedad ocupada por el propietario que haya recibido este servicio en el pasado no será elegible para recibir el servicio nuevamente. Los hogares que ganan el 80% o menos del ingreso medio del área (AMI) son elegibles para participar en el programa. Se incluirá el ingreso bruto total de todos los propietarios y otros miembros del hogar y no podrá exceder este límite. Los ingresos brutos de todos los adultos, mayores de 18 años, que residen en la propiedad se incluyen para determinar la elegibilidad de ingresos. Si el propietario vende, transfiere el título o ya no ocupa la unidad dentro de un año de la concesión, el propietario deberá pagar el saldo del préstamo desde el momento de la transferencia hasta la fecha de finalización del período del préstamo. Los solicitantes pueden descargar el paquete de solicitud y ver los requisitos de elegibilidad en el sitio web del Departamento de Planificación y Desarrollo.