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Park Advisory Councils An advisory council is a voluntary group of individuals who meet on a regular basis to support the effective functioning of their local park. Councils promote ways for the community to better utilize the Chicago Park District's programs and facilities; provide communication to the Chicago Park District on matters relating to their parks; increase community awareness of Chicago Park District projects. The 49th Ward has the following park advisory councils: Touhy Park Advisory Council Willye B. White Park Advisory Council Loyola Park Advisory Council Pottawattomie Park Advisory Council Pottawattomie Dog Park Committee Rogers (Phillip) Beach Park Advisory Council GET Beaches Park Advisory Council Leone Beach Park Advisory Council

Join Alderwoman Hadden and the 49th Ward team for their Town Halls! Attendees will hear important updates for the Ward and the City as well as have the opportunity to ask questions. In 2024, we are alternating between virtual and in-person Town Halls. These meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm unless otherwise noted in the schedule below. Spanish translation is available during the meetings. You may register to attend the virtual Town Halls by visiting bit.ly/2024TownHalls No registration is required for the in-person Town Halls. Schedule : All of these meetings begin at 6:30pm, and t hese meeting dates are subject to change. February 21st at Pottawattomie Park Fieldhouse (7340 N Rogers Ave) March 13th - Virtual Link to view recording: https://fb.watch/s1UhStnkeI/ April 10th - Loyola Park Fieldhouse (1230 W Greenleaf Ave) May 8th - Virtual Link to view recording: https://fb.watch/s1UHnEWmMO/ No Town Hall in June July 10th - 49th Ward Town Hall & Block Party! Where: On Greenview Ave next to the Ward Office (1447 W Morse Ave) Time: 5pm - 7pm 5pm - 6pm: Dance performances by Circles & Ciphers and Animal Care & Control team tabling with resources for pet owners. 6pm - 7pm: Town Hall Meeting No Town Hall in Augus t Tuesday, September 10th In-person Location TBD October 9th November 13th December 11th Register to Attend

New FEMA Floodplain Maps to be Issued in 2020 FEMA recently released the future mapping of floodplains along the Lake Michigan shoreline. On September 24, FEMA gave a presentation on the map update in Winnetka. You can view that presentation on the Great Lakes Coasts website . It is expected that the final maps will be issued around September 2020, with their effective date around March 2021. We are encouraging residents to secure flood insurance policies as we approach the final maps being issued. It may be possible to reduce flood insurance premiums if policies are secured before the new floodplain maps are effective. FEMA has created a website to help communities and residents understand the mapping and their impact. The preliminary maps are available on the FEMA Map Service Center under "Search All Products", "Illinois", "Cook County", "Chicago" and "Preliminary Products". Panels 17031C258K, 266K, 268K, 407K, and 417K show the lakefront north of the loop. FEMA has put together some fact sheets to help residents understand the various insurance programs available through their agency. These are linked below: National Flood Insurance Program Fact Sheet NFIP: Floodplain Management Fact Sheet NFIP: Why Do I Need Flood Insurance? NFIP: Map Changes and Flood Insurance Floodsmart Preferred Risk Policy HMA general brochure The Mitigation Division of FEMA houses the National Flood Insurance Program and the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs among other disaster resilience-leaning programs to prepare for, protect against, and prevent damages from natural disasters in order to strengthen community capabilities to respond and recover from events. In Illinois, the grantee for FEMA's HMA grants is the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.

Rogers Park Business Alliance Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA ) is a 501c3 non-profit organization established in 1993. RPBA works in the areas of business, community and economic development. We employ a professional staff and are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of local business owners, residents and other stakeholders. RPBA Program Offerings Their entrepreneurial training program, GROW provides visionary entrepreneurs with the resources and tools Sustainable Rogers Park provides local businesses information, tools and connections to implement sustainable business practices. Their Glenwood Sunday Market is an award-winning farmers market, located on Glenwood Avenue between Lunt Avenue and Morse Avenue. Live Love Shop Rogers Park is their annual holiday, shop local campaign. RPBA administers three Special Service Areas offering commercial corridor revitalization to Howard Street SSA #19 , Clark/Morse/Glenwood SSA #24 , Devon Avenue SSA #43 and Sheridan Road SSA #54 .

Community Assets A JUST HARVEST A Just Harvest’s mission is to fight poverty and hunger in the Rogers Park and greater Chicago community by providing nutritious meals daily while cultivating community and economic development and organizing across racial, cultural and socioeconomic lines in order to create a more just society. ANIXTER CENTER Continually operating since 1919, the Anixter Center serves people with disabilities, behavioral health needs, and those who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing through a variety of programs. These programs include day services, residential services, and employment services for these populations. To find out more, please vist their website at anixter.org . C24/7 C24/7 is a faith-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults in the North of Howard neighborhood by providing the necessary tools, security and environment for them to thrive economically, socially and spiritually. They provide after school programming, job development services, and community outreach to support some of Rogers Park's most vulnerable residents. To learn more, please visit their website at c247fam.org. CARE FOR REAL Established in 1970, Care for Real provides food for our neighbors, serving more than 1.25 million meals a year. In addition to their food pantry, they also operate a free clothes closet, a pet food pantry and support services. To learn more, please visit their website at careforreal.org . CENTRO ROMERO For over 35 years, Centro Romero has been a community-based organization that serves the refugee immigrant population on the northeast side of Chicago, including the 49th Ward, aiming to bridge a disenfranchised community of immigrants and refugees into mainstream American society as well as improving their opportunity for upward social mobility. Their programs include the Youth Learning and Leadership Program, Family Services (encapsulating the Domestic Violence Prevention Program, the Public Benefits Program, and the New Americans Initiative), Adult Education, and Legal Services. To learn more, please visit their website at centroromero.org . CIRCLES & CIPHERS Circles & Ciphers is a hip-hop infused restorative justice organization led by and for young people impacted by violence. Through art-based peace circles, education, and direct action they work to collectively heal and to bring about the abolition of the prison-industrial complex. Programming includes six different peace circles centered around different populations, locations, and styles. To learn more, please visit their website at circlesandciphers.org . FAMILY MATTERS Family Matters partners with youth and families in northeast Chicago to address and overcome structural racism and systemic oppression to build an equitable society and to facilitate both personal and collective justice. Programming includes teen and family groups as well as one-on-one mentoring and leadership and personal development services. To learn more, please visit their website at familymatterschicago.org . GIRL FORWARD GirlForward serves girls ages 14-21 in grades 9-12 who identify as refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers. They support this population through three core programs -- their Mentoring Program, Education Program, and Safe Spaces Program. To learn more, please visit their website at girlforward.org . GOOD NEWS PARTNERS Good News Partners has a mission to end homelessness and hopelessness, to foster justice, and build bridges of reconciliation. HEARTLAND ALLIANCE Tracing it's history back to Jane Addams in the late 1800's, the Heartland Alliance is the midwest's leading anti-poverty organization, and works in communities in the U.S. and abroad to serve those who are homeless, living in poverty, or seeking safety. They operate a variety of programs and services to support vulnerable populations. To learm more, please vist their website at heartlandalliance.org . HEARTLAND HEALTH CENTERS Heartland Health Centers is a federally qualified health center with 17 locations serving Chicago’s north side and nearby suburbs. As a medical home, HHC ensures comprehensive, affordable, quality, safe, and coordinated health care that is culturally competent and orientated to addressing health care needs. To learn more, please visit their website at heartlandhealthcenters.org . HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW) works to empower individuals and families to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. 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. Programs include Affordable Supportive Housing and Supportive Services. To learn more, please visit their website at how-inc.org . HOWARD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Howard Area Community Center is a social service agency that provides affordable and free education, employment, and health assistance programs for the greater Rogers Park area. Many of HACC’s services are life-sustaining. Individuals and families set their own goals, and HACC is here to lend a helping hand along their journey to success. LEEDA Leeda Services Of Illinois, Inc. is a health care organization in Chicago that provides community and behavioral health services. Their phone number is ( 773) 274-9760 and they're located at 1 607 W Howard St Unit 400 Chicago, IL 60626-1675. MADONNA MISSION Madonna Mission is a not-for-profit organization providing education and resettlement support programs for refugee individuals and their families in Chicago. Their primary focus is teaching English language and reading skills through ESL classes, after school tutoring, and summer camps. To learn more information, please visit their website at madonnamission.org . NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY RESOURCES Originally founded as Rogers Park Community Council in 1952, Northside Community Resources has been providing social services in Rogers Park and surrounding Northside neighborhoods for over 60 years. Today, our housing, seniors and immigrant services programming reflects a diverse client base, with needs that are equally diverse. ONE NORTHSIDE ONE Northside organizes people from over 100 institutions, as well as individual community residents, from Rogers Park, Edgewater, Uptown, Ravenswood, North Center, Lake View, and Lincoln Park. ONE Northside organizes community residents into Issue Teams including Affordable Housing, Education, Economic Justice, Mental Health Justice, Healthcare, Violence Prevention, and Youth Issues. ONE Northside also collaborates with community partners through the Grow Your Own Teachers and Ceasefire programs. To learn more, onenorthside.org . PACCT PACTT's mission is to assist individuals with autism in becoming as independent as possible with the ability to integrate effectively into their homes and community. PACTT offers several programs, including Schol & Transition, Residental, and Adult Vocational Programs. To Learn more, please visit their website at pactt.org . REDWOOD LITERACY Redwood Literacy's mission is that all students with literacy struggles can access their dreams. By cultivating hope and restoring confidence, Redwood Literacy helps students dramatically improve their literacy skills regardless of socio-economic background or learning differences. To learn more, please visit their website at redwoodliteracy.com . A SAFE HAVEN A Safe Haven provides pathways to recovery from substance abuse, economic and housing challenges. They provide each individual a case manager to coordinate a multi-faceted team of professionals who work together to help identify individual or complex root causes of their crisis situation. They address a variety of social issues and serve a diverse array of populations. To learn more, please visit their website at asafehaven.org . St. TERESA OF ÁVILA FOOD PANTRY St. Teresa of Avila Food Pantry (1950 N Kenmore) is open to all, every Saturday morning, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., all year long! In addition to shelf groceries, fresh meat/fish, fruit and vegetables, milk, and eggs are always available. Guests need only give their names and birth dates to pick up whatever food they need. THE NIGHT MINISTRY The Night Ministry is a Chicago-based organization that works to provide housing, health care and human connection to members of our community struggling with poverty or homelessness. To learn more about their programs, visit their website at thenightministry.org . THRESHOLDS Thresholds provides services and resources for persons with serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders in Illinois. They work with many populations, including youth and young adults, veterans, young mothers, deaf, and individuals experiencing homelessness, and others. Thersholds offers a diverse range of programs for these populations, and you can learn more at their website at thresholds.org . TRILOGY Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare is a private not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization with nearly 50 years of experience serving people with serious mental illness in the City of Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. Trilogy’s mission is to support people in their recovery from mental illness by helping them discover and reclaim their capabilities, life direction and well-being. They provide a variety of programs to support individuals with serious mental illness, and you can learn more at trilogyinc.org . UNITED CHURCH OF ROGERS PARK The United Church of Rogers Park is a United Methodist Church located at Ashland and Morse. UCRP runs the New to You thrift store as well as a weekly Community Feast, where all those in need get a free nuturious meal. To learn more, please visit their website at ucrogerspark.or g .

Resources Our office is available to help navigate the wide range of resources offered by the city of Chicago. If you have any questions, you can always reach us by emailing office@49thward.org or by calling (773) 338-5796 . Community Assets Community Aid Opportunities Domestic Violence Resources Economic Relief Employment Opportunities Emotional/Mental Health Support Frequently Asked Questions Housing & Tenant Resources Information on Elected Officals LGBTQIA+ Resources Property Tax Exemptions Resources for Immigrants Resources for Seniors Resources for Veterans Volunteer Opportunities

Property owners in Cook County may have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of property tax exemptions, resulting in savings on their property tax bill. Savings from these exemptions appear as deductions on the second installment property tax bills mailed in the summer. Residents applying for the Homeowner Exemption, the Senior Citizen Exemption, the Senior Freeze Exemption, and the Home Improvement Exemption must apply annually to receive the deduction on their property tax bills. The Cook County Assessor's Office has streamlined the application process by moving applications online into a single form. Homeowners can check the Cook County Portal website and review their Exemption History and Status to determine which expressions they received last year and if they will auto-renew thisyear. Property Tax Exemptions PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS HOMEOWNER EXEMPTION SENIOR CITIZEN EXEMPTION SENIOR FREEZE EXEMPTION DISABLED VETERANS HOMEOWNER EXEMPTION HOME IMPROVEMENT EXEMPTION

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.

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

Office of the Inspector General The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent, nonpartisan oversight agency whose mission is to promote economy, effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity in the administration of programs and operation of City government. OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and reviews examining issues regarding City employees, elected and appointed officials, vendors and contractors, and programs and operations of the City. The public is encouraged to submit suggestions, comments, and complaints online at www.igchicago.org or by calling the OIG Tipline at 866-448-4754 (TTY: 773-478-2066). Anonymous tips are accepted.

Block by Block Block by Block is the block club, reimagined. Our block clubs will be built around the principles of inclusion, respect, and action. It’s a program designed to connect neighbors to one another, local resources, and to provide a place where we can work together on neighborhood challenges at the block level. Are you interested in being a part of a block club? Do you want to help start one in your area? Are you already participating in a block club? Then please - Register here for our BxB program! FIND YOUR BLOCK CLUB Find your block club on the map below. Click the brackets on the upper right-hand corner of the map to open in Google Maps. Area A - Precincts 1, 6, 31, 32 How to connect - email blockclub49@49thward.org and join the Facebook Group Area B - Precincts 5, 11, 16, 30 How to connect - email blockclub49@49thward.org Area C - Precincts 8, 15, 19, 21, 24 How to connect - join the Facebook Group or email blockclub49@49thward.org Area D - Precincts 3, 10, 13, 33 How to connect - email blockclub49@49thward.org Area E - Precincts 2, 4, 18, 28 How to connect - join the Facebook Group or email area.e.49th@gmail.com Area F - Precincts 7, 9, 12, 17 How to connect - email blockclub49@49thward.org Area G - Precincts 14, 22, 27, 29 How to connect - email bxb.group.g@gmail.com Area H - Precincts 20, 23, 25, 26 How to connect - join the Facebook Group or email blockclub49@49thward.org