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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

Menu Allocations View the menu allocations by year below. To view this in a separate browser, click on the brackets in the upper right-hand corner or click here .

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PB49: Cycle 12 LEARN ABOUT THIS CYCLE'S FUNDED PROJECTS: The PB49 committees have been hard at work these past several months vetting ideas submitted and developing proposals. After working diligently contacting different city agencies and departments, the committed identified only two viable projects this year: improved lighting on Glenwood from Albion to Pratt and new planter boxes for the garden beds at Loyola Park. Given the low number of projects this cycle, our office will fund both items and allocate the remainder of the budget to street, alley, and sidewalk repairs. Those repairs will be determined from community input, the comprehensive infrastructure survey completed by the Streets & Infrastructure Committee, and recommendations from the Chicago Department of Transportation. With the disruption to the past few cycles due to the global pandemic, our office will be evaluating how we can reduce barriers and increase participation in this community-driven process moving forward. We will also be taking a look at project submissions from previous cycles to see if they should be reconsidered for inclusion in the upcoming cycle. Please stay tuned for more information on how to submit an idea during the next cycle of PB. If you have any questions and/or are interested in joining us for the next cycle, please email PB Coordinator Jeff Gonzalez at jeff@49thward.org . View the Project Expo View the Projects IDEA COLLECTION PHASE: The 12th cycle of PB49 kicks off on Friday, July 23! We are asking the open-ended question once again: if you could change one thing about our community that would make life better for you and residents overall, what would it be? Between now and August 22, 2021, folks will have the opportunity to answer that question in a variety of ways: Visit the new PB49 website , where you can create an account and submit your idea; Text "PB49" to 33339; Flyers will be posted in the main corridors of the ward with a QR code that folks can scan to open the new PB49 website on their smartphones; Participate in a Neighborhood Assembly on Thursday, August 5, at 6 pm; Register at bit.ly/ideaassembly At the 49th Ward table during the Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival August 22-24. Be on the lookout for more information on how and when to vote in October! Do you want to become a community representative? We'd love to have you! Just make sure to complete the community rep sign-up form on the new PB49 website .

Student Internship Opportunities Our Summer 2026 application cycle is now CLOSED due to a high volume of responses and interest. Please reach out if you are interested in semesterly opportunities. -- The 49th Ward Service Office offers two different internship opportunities for students: One paid, full-time summer position Multiple UNPAID, part-time positions in the fall & spring All fifty aldermanic offices receive funding in their budget to support one full-time, paid summer intern as part of a City-wide program. Our office offers multiple unpaid, semester-long internships for those seeking fall and spring opportunities. All internships can count towards class credit. To apply, please email our Director of Constituent Services, Ms. Clarissa Steinbrecher (she/her/hers) at clarissa@49thward.org . In your email, please include your resume and a short statement of interest in the position (250-300 words). We accept either a cover letter or a statement in the body text of the email. Interested applicants should view the internship job description below for more information. For questions or more information, please email Clarissa Steinbrecher at clarissa@49thward.org View the internship job description here

Public Way Use & Sidewalk Cafes PUBLIC WAY USE PERMITS Businesses that have a sign, canopy, awning, bench, or anything else that extends over, under, or is on the public way require a Public Way Use Permit . These permits are issued by the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) – Public Way Use (PWU) Unit. The permit process does require City Council approval. Business identifiers including signs, awning, canopies, and banners are also required to obtain a Department of Buildings sign construction permit in addition to the public way use permit. Only a licensed sign contractor can apply for the sign construction permit. The city does provide a list of approved contractors from which business owners can choose for the sign construction permit. Learn More & Apply SIDEWALK CAFES Sidewalk cafes are another use of the public way that requires a public way use application. Dining in a sidewalk cafe is a great way to enjoy a delicious meal in warm weather. The sidewalk cafe season runs from March 1 to December 1. To take advantage of those occasional warm days in March, it would be beneficial to submit your application in January. A Sidewalk Cafe Permit has a 9-month term, and must be applied for, and issued, every year. Businesses with an approved Sidewalk Cafe Permit must conspicuously display the permit and the approved plan on the exterior window or wall of the main entrance of the licensed retail food establishment during all hours of operation., and approved plan, must be conspicuously displayed on the exterior wall or window of the main entrance of the licensed retail food establishment during all hours of operation. Learn More & Apply

Garage & Yard Sale Permits Garage and yard sales cannot be held for longer than three consecutive days and must be held between 9:00 a.m. and sunset. In case of rain, the permit can be reissued for a later date. If more than one household is joining in a single sale, each household needs its own permit even if the sale is at the address of only one participating household. Signs advertising the sale may only be posted on the property where the sale is taking place. Violators face fines for posting signs on city property. Filing for a Permit: You can stop by our office with proof of residence and identification and fill out the application. You can scan and email a copy of your identification and a completed form to office@49thWard.org . We will email the approved form back to you. APPLICATION - ENGLISH PERMISO - ESPAÑOL

49 Expressions 49 Expressions is a virtual community art gallery created by the young emerging leaders of the 49th Ward Youth Advisory Council. Featuring over 70 pieces by local artists, this gallery highlights the artistic talent and character of Rogers Park. Featured artists range in age from 6 years old to 68 and include both traditional and nontraditional mediums. We thank and appreciate everyone who submitted art, and are excited to share it with the community. You can view the submissions and artist statements below, as well as the gallery's premiere presentation. Youth & Adult Submissions Erika Iris To make people happy with fun pop art Julie Ann Ausbrook Many of my experiences living in the 49th Ward center around viewing the neighborhood from my daughter’s eyes. My daughter’s life in the 49th Ward includes swimming at beaches, riding trains downtown, sampling food from different cultures, being surrounded by art, music, and theater, and attending school with children from diverse and rich backgrounds. One day, as we walked home from the playground, I decided to paint the wonderment seen in my daughter's eyes as she took in the beauty of our neighborhood. This piece, titled “Bait”, shows a figure sitting on a dock using a heart as fishing bait. It was inspired from the memory of dangling feet in the lake on warm days and being carefree with love. “STOP!” is an geometric abstract of urban landscape. It is also a call to action to stop, rather to stop the violence or to stop and notice beauty in the world. Yvette Wesley lewis lain lewis lain is narrative visual artist and illustrator residing in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood. His work focuses on storytelling, simple aesthetic, and recycled "resonant" material. He favors re-claimed windows and found-glass as canvas combined with cardboard and acrylic to create multi-dimensional paintings punctuated by saturated color and bold linework. www.lewislain.com Melanie Johnson As a studio artist, I work with all materials. I create based on whimsy and pull most ideas from a library of sketchbooks I have filled throughout the years. Nicholas Hayes Frolicking rabbits seem to be everywhere in our neighborhood. Friends have told me it is hard to believe something so delightful can be an infestation. I have tried to play with our complicated relation with rabbits in these ceramic pieces. Charlotte Cox This artwork is inspired by the piece “Time Transfixed” by Renè Magritte, an earlier example of surrealism. I used a random, everyday space, a bowling alley, as the base, similar to Magritte’s use of a simple fireplace mantle. From here, I used surrealism to bring color, excitement, and allure to the piece through random but interesting elements like mountains, skylines, and waves. Aviva Gladstein This piece is called A Full Moons Night. It was done with colored pencils. It is a scene of blue mountains under a dark night sky with a full moon. Mark Cleveland Living in, breathing in, and walking the streets and along the lakeshore in Roger's Park, cannot but influence the art work I make. Each piece I begin starts me on a path of discovery that through many twists and turns – requiring conscious and not-so-conscious decisions – leads me to my ultimate destination: a completed piece. The hope is that the work will transport viewers, however briefly, to that other place. Tim Newell In addition to being an actor in theatre, I’m an abstract expressionist painter; working with acrylics on canvas, and sometimes wood. My work has been influenced by the Abstract Expressionists of the 1940s, 50s, and 1960s. Two of my inspirations: Helen Frankenthaler and Richard Diebenkorn; both specialists in the Colourfield movement. Whether I express myself with my voice, or apply vivid colours and metallics to a canvas, I love expressing myself in the here and now. Terry Gant I paint to decompress just as much as I paint to express a thought or feeling. Sometimes we try and work through our issues consciously but I have found that painting helps me resolve an inner issue by coming at it from different angles. I also challenge my self by setting time goals so that whatever it is I need to work though, It's going to be done in a particular time frame. I may be decompressing but I don't have forever. Michael Pollard My work explores the intersections of my past and present. Influenced by daily life, Americana, modern art, loud music, and comic books. I use paint, found objects, canvas, discarded materials, and recurring marks to create a language and visual exploration reflecting my journey. Maureen McCarthy I have lived in Rogers Park since 1992. The beauty of the lakefront and the vibrancy of the neighborhood has made it a wonderful place to live. One of the beauties of this area is the ability to feel a vast space in such a crowded city. Any time of year, the lake is a precious part of the 49th ward. The lakefront can make you feel transported to a completely different world. Mandie Nufer Sam Bender This work, created over the last year, reflects my struggle to feel connected to a community while forced to be apart from it. Depicting many different visual styles and themes converging in space to become one whole, the divisions between them disappear the more closely they’re examined. *the piece is 44”Wx32”H* Lightning Goose - In these dark times, one goose steps forth. With lightning in her breath and love of community in her heart, Lighting Goose protects the 49th Ward. HONK! COVID-19 - At the start of the pandemic last year, I decided to paint what frightened me. While initially unsettling, it was comforting to have this terrible disease captured in some way. It has hung on my wall since April, a reminder to remain vigilant during this crisis. Crow on a Fencepost - The crows grow smarter every day, and we would do well to appease them. This crow looks out over the 49th Ward, its current home but future dominion. Rowan Hartfield The blue ball is Giant Ocean Planet, and the red ball is the nearest star. The mushroom creatures are toads protecting Giant Ocean Planet from the other creatures--a Spike Ship and Anti-missile that are trying to invade Giant Ocean Planet. This is a picture of a Goomba from Mario World. Aariyan Aga This is a pencil drawing of a typical foot bridge over a small brook in a village in the Kashmir Valley. Village women collect grass feed for their livestock. There are chinar trees in the background. A Sufi Shrine in the mountains of the Kashmir Valley. Raza Aga Rex Cassidy Rex is a non-binary artist living in Rogers Park, Chicago. They are graduating with their Master's in Art Education May 2021. Junior Submissions Abolaji O., Grade 2 Adrian D., Grade 1 Ana F., Grade 1 Daniel R., Grade 3 Jacqueline W., Grade 2 Jeremy H., Grade 4 Alfonso C., Grade 3 Antoine B., Grade 3 Daniela A., Grade 2 Jailyn J., Grade 1 Joel X., Grade 3 Jose A., Grade 4 Julian G., Grade 3 Leianne O., Grade 2 Nurbek A., Grade 4 Rebecca L., Grade 4 Serifat S., Grade 2 Simone L., Grade 4 Nusair Z., Grade 3 Rosemary S., Grade 4 Sheena C., Grade 4 Sophia N., Kindergarten Venus T., Grade 4

PB49 Remix Ballot Items The 49th Ward Office is doing a bit of a remix on participatory budgeting for the 2020 menu budget. Due to the shortened time frame, residents will be voting on previous years' runner up projects this fall. Click on an image below to learn more about the different projects on this year's participatory budgeting ballot. When you've learned about what will be on this year's ballot, scroll down to learn more about early voting, mobile voting locations, and the final vote. Voting will take place November 4 through November 16. Starting spring 2020, be on the lookout for more information and volunteer opportunities for a full PB cycle. PB49 Remix Voting Information 49th Ward residents aged 14 and older once again have the opportunity to vote in the 49th Ward's participatory budgeting process. This is the 10 year anniversary of Participatory Budgeting in Chicago's 49th Ward. Participatory Budgeting is a democratic system that empowers people in determining how their tax dollars are spent. For those wishing to vote online, simply fill out an online registration form . My staff will respond with the voting site link and a special access code to allow you to vote. Please do not share your code with anyone else; your code is unique and may be used only once. Please note that this is not an automated system; rather, office employees will be verifying the information. This may result in a delay from the time you submit the registration form to when you receive the one-time code. Online Voting Registration Form Early voting will take place between November 4 and 15. The final vote will take place on November 16. Those wishing to vote in-person can do so at my the ward office, 1447 W. Morse, during office hours or at one of the following early voting events: 3 pm - 6 pm on Tuesday, November 5 at the Howard 'L' Station; 3 pm - 6 pm on Wednesday, November 6 at the Jarvis 'L' Station; 8:30 am - 10:30 am on Sunday, November 10 at St. Jerome's Catholic Church (1709 W. Lunt); 3 pm - 6 pm on Tuesday, November 12 at the Morse 'L' Station (Morse entrance); 3 pm - 6 pm on Wednesday, November 13 at the Loyola 'L' Station; and 10 am - 3 pm Friday, November 15 at the Rogers Park Branch Library (6907 N. Clark). During this event, you can also receive a free flu shot! The final voting event will take place from: 9 am - 2 pm on Saturday, November 16 at the Chicago Math and Science Academy (7212 N. Clark) PB49 Remix Neighborhood Assemblies

PB49: Cycle 11 PB49: The Results Are In! Vote in PB49 Through March 12 View the project proposals in the gallery below to learn more about the different projects on this year's participatory budgeting ballot. You can also view the Project Expo Town Hall meeting where residents gave presentations about their projects. Voting for cycle 11 of Participatory Budgeting in the 49th Ward will take place from February 15, 2021, through March 12, 2021. Voting Registration Form LEARN WHAT WILL BE ON THE BALLOT It's that time of year again! Once again, participatory budgeting will look different this cycle than in years past due to the COVID-19 crisis. Instead of hosting in-person voting events, we are asking that folks predominantly rely on online voting to cast their ballot. The 49th Ward office will still distribute paper ballots but will be doing targeted outreach to our community-based organizations, food pantries, senior homes, and others to disseminate those. Also different this cycle than previous cycles is that 49th Ward residents will see a separate section on the ballot to vote on policies and programs. These policies and programs are not eligible for the traditional $1 million capital infrastructure funding, but will instead help Alderwoman Hadden develop agenda to pursue in the 49th Ward and citywide. For those wishing to vote online, simply fill out an online registration form . Our staff will respond with the voting site link and an access code that will allow you to vote. Please note that this is not an automated system; rather, office employees will be verifying the information. This may result in a delay from the time you submit the registration form to when you receive the code. Menu Money Projects Program & Policy Proposals The money allocated for participatory budgeting must be used for infrastructure projects only, but of course, this is only one part of the work that the Alderwoman’s office does to benefit you, the residents of the 49th Ward, and our city as a whole community. This year, Alderwoman Hadden also wants you to prioritize policy and program needs for our ward. At the beginning of this process, the Alderwoman asked residents one question: “If you could change one thing about the Rogers Park community, what would it be?” As you might expect, those answers were far-ranging and did not all fit into the infrastructure bucket. In order to help gather, evaluate, interpret, and research those non-infrastructure ideas more thoroughly, a new “Policy & Programs” committee was formed. Working alongside the traditional participatory budgeting process, this committee took your answers and has pulled the top five policy and program priorities you identified. On the ballot, you'll be asked to choose the top three issues you think she should focus on for this year. You'll also be given the opportunity to get involved in working on those priorities with Alderwoman Hadden and her team. Check out the presentation below to learn more about what you'll see on the ballot! View the Project Expo Town Hall IDEA COLLECTION PHASE: PB49 is now underway! This year's cycle will look different than previous years due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, but we still want to hear from you! This year we are starting with an open-ended question: If you could change one thing about our community that would make life better for you, what would it be? Between now and September 19, 2020, folks will have the opportunity to answer that question and inform our 49th Ward participatory process. How can you answer that question? Fill out this online Google Form ; Text "PB49" to 33339; Flyers are posted in the main corridors of the ward with a QR code that folks can scan to open the Google Form on their smartphones; Participate in the virtual Neighborhood Assembly on Saturday, September 12, at 10 am or on Thursday, September 17 at 6 pm Join via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82727606782 Join by phone at 312-626-6799 (meeting ID: 827 2760 6782) Be on the lookout for more information on how and when to vote in early October! Do you want to become a community representative? We'd love to have you! Just make sure to check the "yes" box on the second page of the Google Form !

Block Parties Block Parties allow neighbors to close residential streets that they live on to hold community-building and recreational events with their immediate neighbors. Organizations looking to host events or those looking to close arterial streets should apply for an outdoor special event permit instead. In order to host a block party, you must obtain a permit from the Department of Transportation to close your street. Street closures can occur from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the day of your event. Applications can be obtained from our office. Once the application is completed. please return it to our office for processing. If this is your first time applying for a block party, our office asks that you communicate with your neighbors for support of the event. A house meeting to discuss dates & times is also highly recommended. We encourage you to submit your application at least 30 days in advance. Please be advised that neighbors are responsible for providing their own barricades for their events and must maintain a 10-foot minimum lane at all times to ensure emergency vehicles have clear access. The 49th Ward office is happy to provide non-enforceable "No Parking" signs to block party organizers. These signs must be hung up at least 48-hours in advance of the event. Since the signs are not enforceable, vehicles that remain parked will not be ticketed. CDOT Rules Regarding Block Party Permits Block Party Forms & Applications

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.