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! 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. Greater West Town Job Training Opportunities Greater West Town connects local companies to community residents who have learned technical skills and has become a skilled workforce in their Shipping & Receiving and Wood Products Manufacturing trainings for over 30 years! Recently, GWTP has restructured the vocational programs to allow for a new cohort to start every month - so applicants never have long to wait to get started - and to allow for more frequent graduations - so companies can access a steady supply of skilled community residents to hire. Those who may be interested in training should consider new classes starting May 18th. Register here. Doing Business with the Chicago Park District Info Sessions The Purchasing Department of the Chicago Park District (CPD) is hosting a series of Informational Sessions on Doing Business with the Park District. The Department of Purchasing is committed to assisting our vendor communities in creating an impact across this vibrant city. Representatives from Park District departments will be present to speak on items including contracting opportunities regarding Planning & Construction, Facility Management, and Natural Resources. Register Here Breakout sessions with the User Departments will be available to learn more about opportunities. Event Details: Fosco Park: Wednesday, April 29th 1312 S. Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Humboldt Park: Wednesday, May 27th 1440 N. Humboldt Blvd, Chicago, IL 60622 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Horner Park: Tuesday, September 15th 2741 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago, IL 60618 10:00 am – 2:00 pm South Shore Cultural Center: Wednesday, October 21st 7059 S. South Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60649 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 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 ). Greencorps Chicago is now recruiting! Greencorps Chicago is the City of Chicago’s green industry job training program for individuals with barriers to employment. Greencorps Chicago is currently recruiting potential candidates for this year’s Employment & Training Program. More information and how to apply can be found on the attached flyer and at https://greencorpschicago.org/how-to-apply/ . During the nine-month program, Greencorps Chicago trainees earn a starting wage of $18.50. Greencorps Chicago trainees receive practical experience, professional development, and classroom & field training in a variety of environmentally-related jobs with skills that are easily transferable to other industries. Trainees are offered several professional certifications including Defensive Driving, First Aid/CPR, HAZWOPER, OSHA 10-Hour Safety, Chicago Wilderness Prescription Burn Class, and the Illinois Pesticide license. Throughout the program, trainees are supported with wrap-around social services, a stable income, and assistance finding full time employment upon completion of the program. For more info, please see: https://greencorpschicago.org/how-to-apply/ . Department of Water Management Hiring Multiple Positions The Department of Water Management is hiring for multiple positions, including an assistant payroll administrator, district clerk, and engineer of water purification. 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!

Noches de barrio ¿Tiene algo que quiera compartir directamente con la Concejala? Ella organiza las Noches de Distrito cada dos miércoles de 5 a 7 pm para discutir ideas, sugerencias, inquietudes y preguntas personalmente con los residentes del Distrito 49. Como la crisis de COVID-19 aún está en curso, estos han cambiado a un formato virtual. Para inscribirse en un horario, visite calendly.com/mariahadden/ward-night. Para ver el horario de las Noches de Distrito, consulte el Calendario Comunitario del Distrito 49 a continuación:

Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence City of Chicago’s Domestic Violence Hotline The City of Chicago Family & Support Services operates the City’s Domestic Violence Hotline. Callers to the Help Line are provided with general domestic violence information, referrals to domestic violence services and a three-way phone linkage between the caller and the domestic violence services. Trained domestic violence advocates – Victim Information and Referral Advocates (VIRAs) – staff the phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. VIRAs provide victims with immediate information about their options, information on safety planning, referrals to community-based providers including shelters, counseling, legal advocacy, civil legal services, supervised child visitation centers, and perpetrator services. Bi-lingual and bi-cultural Spanish-speaking VIRAs are always available and operators can access the Language Line for over 140 other languages. For assistance, call the hotline at 1.877.863.6338. Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW) HOW is the third-largest provider of permanent supportive housing in Chicago and serves over 600 households annually. HOW provides access to stable and affordable housing through the creation and maintenance of housing units for households who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including women experiencing domestic violence. HOW takes all referrals for our supportive housing programs from Chicago's Coordinated Entry System (CES). They do not maintain a separate waitlist for these programs and do not accept direct case manager referrals. If you or someone you know is seeking temporary or permanent supportive housing, the person seeking housing must call 312-361-1707 to complete a housing assessment. The call center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. Please note, this may or may not lead to a housing option and does not solve your immediate housing crisis. If you are in need of shelter please call 3-1-1 to request transportation to a shelter. Contact ChicagoCES@csh.org with questions. Between Friends Between Friends is a nonprofit agency dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and building a community free of abuse. Through their 24-Hour helpline, counseling, and legal assistance, they provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families in crisis, while educating communities as part of the movement to end domestic violence. If you need immediate help, call their 24-hour crisis line at 1-800-603-435. Additional services, including counseling and legal assistance, are available. Visit betweenfriendschicago.org to learn more. Apna Ghar Apna Ghar is a human rights organization working to end gender violence with an evidence-based model that factors in macro and micro level conditions that create the unique barriers that program participants face. They offer a 24-Hour Crisis Line, Safe Emergency Housing, Case Management & Social Services Advocacy, Counseling, Legal Assistance, and Supervised Visitation & Safe Exchange Services. If you need immediate help, call their 24-Hour Crisis Line at (773) 334-4663. WINGS WINGS is a nonprofit agency dedicated to providing an escape route for victims of domestic abuse. On any given night, WINGS two emergency shelters provide housing for those fleeing violent situations one in the northwest suburbs and one on the southwest side of Chicago. Their safe houses have enough capacity to house 85 people each night, with a maximum stay length of 120 days. Additionally, WINGS operates over 50 houses and apartments throughout the city to provide transitional and permanent housing for survivors. WINGS also provides counseling and planning services. If you need immediate help, call their 24-Hours Crisis Hotline at (847) 221-5680. To learn more about the services they provide, call them at 847-519-7828 or visit their website at wingsprogram.com . Ascend Justice Ascend Justice is a legal aid group specifically for victims of domestic violence. They currently provide legal assistance to individuals and families surrounding economic issues, family defense legal services, divorce, custody arrangements, visitation, child support, orders of protection, and immigration services. Please note, you must be a survivor of gender-based violence to receive these services. If you would like more information and to learn how to apply for services, please visit their website at ascendjustice.org . The Network's Survivor Crisis Fund The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence established the Survivor Crisis Fund to address critical gaps in the safety net for survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking. Once an application is received, we will review it for eligibility for any funds we currently have and will provide a response. The basic eligibility to receive funding is that you are a victim/survivor of domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking and/or human trafficking. Beyond that, we have various eligibility guidelines imposed by our funding sources. This financial assistance is intended to be a one-time payment. Learn more and apply at the-network.org/survivor-fund/ .

City Council Alderpeople are legislators and members of the City Council elected to serve a four-year term. In Rogers Park, Alderwoman Hadden was elected to serve to represent the residents of Chicago's 49th Ward. In her role, Alderwoman Hadden addresses a number of legislative issues, from introducing and voting on ordinances to voting on an annual budget. Click through the links below to learn more about legislation Alderwoman Hadden has spearheaded, the committees she sits on, how she's voted on budget proposals, and some of the community-driven initiatives she's undertaken to help her set a legislative agenda at City Hall. Budget Votes Committees Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy Legislation

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer with the 49th Ward Office! Our office needs you! We have a variety of events and opportunities for neighbors to lend a hand! If you would like to help our office with tabling, flyering, and other upcoming events, you can sign up to volunteer here. Help Senn High School Students With Work-Based Learning! Invest in the future of our community and connect with students at Senn High School! Senn is looking to connect our motivated students with local professionals for valuable work-based learning and career experiences. We are compiling a directory of local professionals interested in: Speaking at career day events Mentoring students one-on-one Providing job shadow or internship opportunities (some students may be able to leave school up to two hours early for these experiences) If you are eager to build partnerships and connect with talented students, please take a moment to share your interest through this quick form: https://forms.gle/FJGXnJjDXaukAqkK6 We look forward to helping students find success within our community. For questions, please reach out to Dr. Fink at wffink@cps.edu Volunteer to be a Partner In Learning Tutor/Mentor! Now recruiting volunteers for Family Matters' Partners in Learning one-to-one tutor/mentoring program! Adult volunteer tutors/mentors meet with their individually matched youth partner for one 90-minute session per week. All experience levels are welcome. Program staff create a personalized lesson plan for every session, and all training and materials are provided.

Programa de identificación CityKey de Chicago La oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad de Chicago lanzó el programa City Key ID en abril de 2018. La nueva identificación de la ciudad también actuará como una tarjeta Ventra y una tarjeta de biblioteca. Los titulares de tarjetas también pueden recibir una variedad de beneficios en varias empresas y organizaciones en toda la ciudad. Los residentes pueden comenzar a programar citas con la oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad para solicitar una CityKey. ¿Preguntas? El Secretario de la Ciudad compiló una lista de respuestas a preguntas frecuentes disponibles para ver en su sitio web .

Eventos especiales al aire libre La Ciudad de Chicago requiere que se complete un Paquete de Permiso para Eventos Especiales para poder organizar un festival en el vecindario. Estos festivales pueden ser varias cosas, incluidos grandes festivales callejeros, 5K, eventos de recaudación de fondos al aire libre y más. El proceso de solicitud puede ser arduo y confuso, así que comuníquese con mi oficina si tiene alguna pregunta. Tenga en cuenta los siguientes cambios importantes en el proceso de permisos de eventos especiales y organice su evento para evitar pagar grandes tarifas de procesamiento. DCASE ahora cobrará una tarifa de procesamiento no reembolsable de: $ 100.00 si la solicitud se envía más de 60 días antes del evento; $ 200.00 si la solicitud se envía entre 59 y 45 días antes del evento; $ 500.00 si la solicitud se envía entre 44 y 30 días antes del evento; $ 1,000.00 si la solicitud se envía entre 29 y 15 días antes del evento; y $ 2,000.00 si la solicitud se envía entre 14 y 7 días antes del evento. No se aceptará ninguna solicitud para un permiso de evento especial con menos de 7 días antes del evento especial. PAQUETE DE PERMISO PARA EVENTOS ESPECIALES GUÍA DE RECURSOS PARA EVENTOS ESPECIALES La Autoridad de Tránsito de Chicago (CTA) ha implementado políticas y procedimientos para eventos especiales al aire libre: Todas las organizaciones interesadas en que CTA participe en su evento de 2018 deben enviar una solicitud por escrito. Las organizaciones deben avisar a la CTA con suficiente antelación de un evento para salvaguardar los recursos de la CTA necesarios. La solicitud debe especificar una prioridad para la participación de CTA en un desfile, para la mesa de información con personal de CTA y / o para folletos de CTA Se da prioridad a los eventos realizados dentro del área de servicio de CTA CTA es una entidad pública financiada por los ingresos de impuestos sobre las ventas y la caja de tarifas. Por lo tanto, CTA solo participa en eventos sin cobrar tarifa de participación. Por favor envíe su carta de solicitud por correo electrónico a mroman@transitchicago.com La información está disponible a continuación si está interesado en anunciar su evento comunitario en los autobuses y trenes de CTA APLICACIÓN DE PUBLICIDAD DE CTA DIRECTRICES DE PUBLICIDAD DE CTA

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

Programa de acera de costo compartido El Programa de Costos Compartidos para Aceras ofrece una oportunidad para que los propietarios / ocupantes compartan el costo de reemplazar las aceras con la Ciudad. Este programa voluntario permite a los residentes reemplazar las aceras a un costo mucho menor que si contrataran a un contratista privado. El programa cubre el paseo principal, el paseo de cortesía y las pasarelas / escalones de descanso existentes (la estrecha franja de hormigón adyacente a algunos bordillos). A los propietarios-ocupantes de las casas de esquina se les cobrará tanto por el lado principal (dirección) como por la acera del lado de la casa. El CDOT construirá rampas que cumplan con la ADA cuando corresponda, y la Ciudad pagará el costo total de las rampas. El Programa de Acera de Costos Compartidos es muy popular y se maneja por orden de llegada cuando el programa se abre en enero. Los fondos son limitados y el programa cierra durante el año una vez que se asignan los fondos. El Departamento de Transporte generalmente anuncia cuándo se abrirá el programa a mediados de diciembre. Esté atento a mi boletín electrónico semanal y este sitio web para ese anuncio. Tenga en cuenta que si solicitó el programa en años anteriores, debe volver a solicitarlo cuando vuelva a abrir. Las solicitudes solo se aceptarán a través del sistema 311 de la ciudad o en el sitio web de Shared Cost Sidewalk de la ciudad. La información del propietario y la dirección de la propiedad deben proporcionarse en el momento de la solicitud. Más información sobre el programa está disponible haciendo clic aquí .

Ashland, Rogers, and Birchwood Intersection Redesign 2024 Recap Last year, work began on an arterial resurfacing project that spanned Rogers Avenue from Touhy to Greenview which includes resurfacing the street, curb and gutter work, ADA ramps, crosswalks and street markings, and the redesign of the Rogers/Ashland/Birchwood intersection. On May 21st, 2024, Alderwoman Hadden hosted a community meeting on-site to discuss final improvements to the Rogers/Ashland/Birchwood intersection. From the feedback our office received, the intersection will include closing the section of Birchwood between Rogers and Ashland, new sidewalks, pavers, trees, and a refurbished World War I memorial to Joyce Kilmer. Starting the first week of April in 2025, construction began. During construction, a detour will be set in place for north-bound Ashland, north-bound Rogers, and west-bound Birchwood. This detour will be in effect for the full depth pavement replacement, catch basin work, and ADA work. 2025 Construction After the road has been replaced, temporary "No Parking" signs will be periodically installed as required for paving the final layer of asphalt and striping activities. These temporary signs will restrict parking during working hours, while adhering to rush hour restrictions, for the completion of the work. Below is a diagram showing the parking restrictions that will be in place; purple indicates where the road will be closed at, yellow indicates where parking restrictions already exist, and red indicates where parking will be restricted during construction. All work on this project is tentatively scheduled to be completed May 30th, 2025 pending no delays. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at Office@49thward.org or calling 773-338-5796.

Solicitudes de cambio de zonificación Una de las mayores preocupaciones que han expresado las personas en el Distrito 49 es la falta de un plan coherente para el desarrollo en el Distrito 49. Actualmente, el desarrollo parece ser algo que simplemente se nos permite y la opinión de la comunidad, cuando se permite, a menudo se encuentra al final de un proceso de toma de decisiones. La concejal Hadden quiere trabajar con los residentes de la comunidad para garantizar que realmente tengamos un proceso de zonificación transparente e impulsado por la comunidad. Además, quiere que la comunidad colabore con los constructores y desarrolladores locales para determinar qué queremos ver en el barrio en los próximos 5, 10 y 15 años. La zonificación impulsada por la comunidad ha funcionado en otros distritos y también funcionará aquí. Proceso de cambio de zonificación: Paquete de cambio de zonificación

LGBTQIA+ Resources Now more than ever it is important that we support our neighbors in the LGBTQIA+ community. Click the buttons below to visit the websites of various organizations that provide support and resources for the queer community throughout the City of Chicago! Lambda Legal Equality Illinois Howard Brown Health The Lighthouse Foundation