Oficinas del gobierno El sitio web de la Junta de Elecciones de Chicago puede ayudarlo a identificar a todos los funcionarios elegidos para servirle en varios niveles de gobierno. Simplemente ingrese su dirección en la página "Su información de votante" . Una vez que aparezcan los resultados de la búsqueda, haga clic en la pestaña "Funcionarios públicos" para ver las diferentes oficinas e información sobre cómo contactarlos. FEDERAL Senador estadounidense Dick Durbin Senadora estadounidense Tammy Duckworth Congresista del Noveno Distrito Jan Schakowsky 4500 Oakton Street Skokie, IL 60076 773-506-7100 EXPRESAR Gobernador JB Pritzker Fiscal General Kwame Raoul Secretario de Estado Hon. Jesse White 7th District State Senator Simmons 1040 W. Bryn Mawr Ave Chicago, Il 60660 773-769-1717 Representante estatal del distrito 14 Kelly Cassidy 5533 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60640 773-784-2002 COUNTY Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita 908 Sherman Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 847-864-1209 LOCAL Mayor Brandon Johnson City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin City Clerk Anna Valencia

Consejos Asesores del Parque Un consejo asesor es un grupo voluntario de personas que se reúnen de forma regular para apoyar el funcionamiento eficaz de su parque local. Los consejos promueven formas para que la comunidad utilice mejor los programas y las instalaciones del Distrito de Parques de Chicago; proporcionar comunicación al Distrito de Parques de Chicago sobre asuntos relacionados con sus parques; aumentar la conciencia de la comunidad sobre los proyectos del distrito de parques de Chicago. El Distrito 49 tiene los siguientes consejos asesores del parque : Consejo Asesor de Touhy Park Consejo Asesor del Parque Willye B. White Consejo Asesor del Parque Loyola Consejo Asesor del Parque Pottawattomie Comité del parque para perros Pottawattomie Consejo Asesor de Rogers (Phillip) Beach Park Consejo Asesor del Parque GET Beaches Consejo Asesor del Parque Leone Beach

Economic Relief Resources Food & Nutrition SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) SNAP/LINK Card provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. In Illinois, SNAP/LINK Card Program is overseen by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS). Your local DHS office will review your SNAP/Link Card application and can help answer any questions you have during the application process. You can find your DHS office through the DHS Office Locator online here You must be over 18 and not be a full-time student to be eligible for SNAP benefits. Additionally, you can call (1)800-359-2163 to speak with the Illinois Hunger Coalition for application assistance. 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 use the pre-screening tool found here to determine your eligibility. The Child and Adult Car Food Program(CACFP) This is a federal nutrition education and meal reimbursement program. 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 at the Department 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 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. The Greater Chicago Food Repository Cook County’s local foodbank that strives to end hunger all over the city. The Greater Chicago Food Repository works with over 700 partner agencies and programs. You can find your local food distribution site using the website . If you would like to get involved in the struggle against hunger in Chicago you can act here . You can also contact The Greater Chicago Food Repository via their office or phone number. 4100 W. Ann Lurie Place Chicago, IL 60632 Phone: 773-247-3663 The Greater Chicago Food Repository Job Training Opportunities Employment helps people overcome poverty and hunger. The Food Depository now offers FREE and PAID hospitality and supply chain career path training programs. Our free training programs are available to unemployed and underemployed adults living in Cook County. Our programs are background friendly and welcoming to those without a high school diploma or GED. These programs include Hospitality Career Path Programs focusing on Customer Service Excellence or Food Handler as well as the Supply Chain Career Path Program focusing on the Warehouse Bridge or a Certified Logistics Associate . You can request more information and/or enroll here . The Greater Chicago Food Repository Food and Medical Benefits Assistance If you need assistance navigating programs such as SNAP or Medicaid, The Greater Chicago Food Repository can assist you. For assistance applying for these programs please visit the Chicago Foodbank’s website or call 773-843-5416 Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30AM-5PM. The Greater Chicago Food Repository, Veterans Programs More than 13,000 veterans in Cook County live below the poverty line. The Food Depository responds to veterans struggling with hunger and poverty by providing nutritious food and connections to additional resources. The Food Repository operates a food pantry at the Jesse Brown VA Food Pantry located at 820 S. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL (temporarily closed). There is a second food pantry located at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital 5000 S. 5th Ave, Hines, IL that is open Thursday from 10am to 12pm. The Chicago Food Repository also participates in Veteran Stand Down Events. At these events veterans experiencing homelessness receive food, overnight shelter, medical care, clothing, and other assistance. At these events, the Food Depository serves hot meals prepared by Chicago’s Community Kitchen. Additionally, we provide bags of nonperishable food and fresh produce to veterans at the events. The Greater Chicago Food Repository Nutrition Education The Chicago Food Repository offers educational resources in order to promote and plan healthy meals on a budget. Resources include healthy recipes from Chicago's Community Kitchen , resources collected via Hunger and Health , and for families who receive Illinois SNAP benefits, resources can be accessed via Illinois Nutrition Education Program . Physical And Mental Healthcare Medicare Medicare is a federal health insurance program for the following: Participants aged 65 or older, participants under the age of 65 with certain disabilities, Participants of any age with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Participants 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. 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 . Chicago Department Of Public Health Mental Services Chicago Department of Public Health Mental Health Services To help meet the mental health needs of our insured city residents, CDPH partners with community mental health providers and makes direct investments in community partners who provide mental health services to city residents. For those with insurance, the benefits of accessing mental health services through these community mental health partners may include integrated mental health and medical treatment; expanded service options, including additional service locations and hours; improved prescription drug coverage; and reduced expense related to co-pays. For those city residents without insurance, the Department provides clinical mental health services in 5 CDPH-operated clinics throughout the City of Chicago. A variety of services are available at CDPH mental health clinics, a full list of services can be found on the website . To find a mental health care provider near you please visit the link here . National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) NAMI provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. 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’s five core tenants are Hope, Inclusion, Empowerment, Compassion, and Fairness. NAMI runs educational programs, a toll free NAMI help line . NAMI is also on the front lines of raising awareness hosting activities including Mental Health Awareness Week and NAMI Walks. 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 also call the NAMI National Help Line at 800-950-6264 Monday through Friday 10am-10pm EST. 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

Recursos Nuestra oficina está disponible para ayudarlo a navegar por la amplia gama de recursos que ofrece la ciudad de Chicago. Si tiene alguna pregunta, siempre puede comunicarse con nosotros enviando un correo electrónico a office@49thward.org o llamando al (773) 338-5796 . ID de CityKey Activos de la comunidad Activos de la comunidad Economic Relief Reciclaje de productos electrónicos Emotional/Mental Health Support Preguntas frecuentes Programa de reparación de calefacción Housing & Tenant Resources Information on Elected Officals Kit de prueba de agua LGBTQIA+ Resources Noise Restrictions Oficina del Inspector General Exenciones de impuestos a la propiedad Recursos para inmigrantes Recursos para personas mayores

Nuestra oficina albergará un ayuntamiento virtual el sábado 22 de agosto a las 10 am. Sintonice para escuchar a la Concejal Hadden, el nuevo Comandante del Distrito 24, Joseph Brennan, y un representante de la Oficina Civil de Responsabilidad Policial (COPA). Preinscríbase para unirse al ayuntamiento de Zoom en línea en bit.ly/townhall49th . Las preguntas que se enviaron a la oficina a principios de esta semana serán respondidas por nuestra oficina, COPA y la Comandante Brennan durante el ayuntamiento virtual del sábado. Register to Attend

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

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.

Nuevos mapas de llanuras de inundación de FEMA se publicarán en 2020 FEMA publicó recientemente el mapeo futuro de las llanuras aluviales a lo largo de la costa del lago Michigan. El 24 de septiembre, FEMA hizo una presentación sobre la actualización del mapa en Winnetka. Puede ver esa presentación en el sitio web de Great Lakes Coasts. Se espera que los mapas finales se publiquen alrededor de septiembre de 2020, con fecha de vigencia alrededor de marzo de 2021. Alentamos a los residentes a obtener pólizas de seguro contra inundaciones a medida que nos acercamos a la emisión de los mapas finales. Puede ser posible reducir las primas del seguro contra inundaciones si las pólizas están aseguradas antes de que los nuevos mapas de llanuras aluviales entren en vigencia. FEMA ha creado un sitio web para ayudar a las comunidades y los residentes a comprender el mapeo y su impacto. Los mapas preliminares están disponibles en el Centro de servicios de mapas de FEMA en "Buscar todos los productos", "Illinois", "Condado de Cook", "Chicago" y "Productos preliminares". Los paneles 17031C258K, 266K, 268K, 407K y 417K muestran la orilla del lago al norte del circuito. FEMA ha elaborado algunas hojas informativas para ayudar a los residentes a comprender los diversos programas de seguros disponibles a través de su agencia. Estos están vinculados a continuación: Hoja de datos del programa nacional de seguro contra inundaciones NFIP: Hoja de datos sobre el manejo de llanuras aluviales NFIP: ¿Por qué necesito un seguro contra inundaciones? NFIP: cambios en el mapa y seguro contra inundaciones Floodsmart Política de riesgo preferida Folleto general de HMA La División de Mitigación de FEMA alberga el Programa Nacional de Seguro contra Inundaciones y los programas de subvenciones de Asistencia para la Mitigación de Riesgos (HMA), entre otros programas de resiliencia ante desastres para prepararse, protegerse y prevenir daños causados por desastres naturales con el fin de fortalecer las capacidades de la comunidad para responder y recuperarse de los acontecimientos. En Illinois, el beneficiario de las subvenciones HMA de FEMA es la Agencia de Manejo de Emergencias de Illinois.

Presentar una queja contra USPS Aquellos que tienen problemas con el correo deben completar un formulario de queja a continuación. Estos se enviarán a USPS para presentar una queja oficial. Además, USPS está convocando un Consejo Asesor del Consumidor para abrir las líneas de comunicación entre los clientes y empleados de USPS. Los interesados en obtener más información y postularse pueden descargar los formularios aquí . Complete the Form

Proyecto de estabilización de la costa The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has launched an interactive Crowdsource map for the public to leave comments on its Chicago Shoreline Study . The map is available on the Army Corps' website by clicking here . It is recommended that you use Google Chrome to open the site. On the map, users can pinpoint a specific location along the shoreline and submit a comment for consideration. Comments must be submitted by April 30, 2023. The USACE will be preparing a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document on the impacts associated with a Coastal Storm Risk Management study in the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District partnered with the Corps to study ongoing shoreline erosion and coastal storm due to variable lake levels and storm-driven waves that impact our shoreline. The proposed study area includes Chicago's entire shoreline, from our border with Evanston to our border with Indiana. As a part of the study, the Army Corps will explore various measures that could be implemented along our shoreline to reduce coastal storm risks. These measures include the following: Structural (e.g., breakwaters, seawalls, revetments, and groins) Natural and Nature-based features (e.g., beach nourishment, submerged reefs, vegetation, ecologically enhanced structures) Non-structural (e.g., floodproofing, flood warning plans, emergency evacuation plans) As part of the NEPA scoping process, the Army Corps is seeking comments or concerns stakeholders have about potential impacts from the various measures that could be implemented. This could include impacts to various habitats, threatened and endangered species, or cultural, historical, and social resources. Our office has submitted preliminary feedback to the Army Corps for this critical study and has called for the following as they embark on this process: Commit to a robust community engagement process to allow Chicagoans to provide insight and feedback The 49th Ward was excluded from the 1994 Chicago Shoreline Storm Damage Reduction Project, which provided infrastructure and protections for just 8 miles of the City’s shoreline. In Rogers Park, private properties are located directly adjacent to the lake, which means they feel the impact of high lake levels and wave action on a much more intimate basis than other parts of the city that have public land barriers and other infrastructure (such as sea walls) to absorb or deflect wave impact. Residents are owed the opportunity to share their personal experiences and ideas to help inform the future of the shoreline. Restore beach access to Juneway, Rogers, and Howard beaches and repurpose emergency revetments as breakwaters As Lake Michigan reached historically high levels in 2019, the Department of Transportation was able to secure emergency funding from FEMA to install armor rock revetments at Juneway, Howard, and Rogers beaches. The revetments were critical in curtailing further erosion of public property and keeping park property safe. However, the installation of revetments restricted access to what had previously been beaches. Rogers Park has a unique history of being the last affordable neighborhood on the north side with access to the lakefront. Roger Park residents have enjoyed this access for generations, offering a more quiet opportunity to enjoy our greatest natural asset. As USACE studies potential solutions for Chicago’s shoreline, I ask that you look at restoring beach access and repurposing the armor rocks to act as breakwaters. Implement sustainable native, deep-rooted vegetation on the lakefront to combat erosion With a unique opportunity to shape the future of Chicago’s shoreline, we would like the Army Corps to explore sustainable options to combat erosion, such as planting marram grass or other native deep-rooted plants that have a track record of withstanding wave impact and mitigating the impacts of erosion. In the 49th Ward, a group of volunteers acts as stewards to the Loyola Park Sand Dunes. The natural vegetation abutting the lake proved resilient at the peak of Lake Michigan’s lake levels, with less damage at Loyola Park than at other parks to its north. In addition to providing a natural barrier to wave action, the plants help the ecosystem along Lake Michigan, allowing natural wildlife and insects to thrive. Individuals, organizations, and groups may also submit written comments to Ms. Samantha Belcik. Comments and questions will be accepted through the end of March and can be directed via email to Ms. Belcik at ChicagoShoreline@usace.army.mil . More on the Shoreline Study and its current status is available on the USACE website her e .

Pratt Avenue Resurfacing Winter '24 - Spring '25 Timeline Neighbors, we have exciting news to share. This week, our office received notification from CDOT & contractors that Pratt Avenue from N. Western Ave. to N. Sheridan Rd. will be resurfaced beginning this year (during the winter of 2024), with a majority of the work scheduled for next year, spring 2025. Crews are tentatively scheduled to break ground beginning the week of November 25th, weather permitting. The work scheduled for this winter includes pavement patching, ADA sidewalk improvements, curb and gutter removal and replacement as needed for ADA and drainage compliance. To be clear, Pratt Avenue will not be ground and resurfaced this year. Only the above improvements will be made in winter 2025. The rest of the work including milling and paving the existing asphalt pavement, concrete bus pads, bike medians, and striping will be completed next spring. During construction, temporary “No Parking” signs will be periodically installed as required for each activity. These temporary signs will restrict parking during working hours for the completion of the work. The first phase of work (concrete work, ADA installation, and pothole filling) on Pratt Avenue is scheduled to be completed by December 31, 2024. We are looking forward to this stretch of Pratt receiving some much-needed attention. Last week, Alderwoman Hadden met with CDOT representatives for a walk-through of Pratt Avenue to bring to crews' attention specific potholes and areas in need of fixing. Our office has been assured by CDOT that they will prioritize these locations per Alderwoman Hadden's instruction. If you have any questions about the scope or duration of this project, please reach out to the office via email at office@49thward.org or call 773-33-5796.

Permisos de construcción La ciudad de Chicago requiere permisos de construcción para la mayoría de los proyectos de construcción para garantizar que nuestros edificios sean seguros y cumplan con el Código de construcción de Chicago. El Departamento de Edificios tiene un sitio web sólido que puede ayudar a una variedad de usuarios a navegar el proceso sobre cuándo solicitar un permiso, cómo solicitar un permiso y estimar los costos de un permiso. El Departamento de Edificios también tiene una guía concisa de permisos , que proporciona una descripción general de los procesos de permisos para proyectos pequeños y medianos. GUÍA DE PERMISOS