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.

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! Center on Halsted Center on Halsted Equality Illinois Read More Howard Brown Health NAIMI Illinois Trans Lifeline L A G B A C L A G B A C The Trevor Project Read More The Lighthouse Foundation Learn more here ! If you have any recommendations for additional resources that would be useful to add to this site, email our Community and Communications Outreach Coordinator, Ashley Parks, at ashley@49thward.org with your suggestions! Identity Document Guidance for Transgender, Nonbinary, Gender-Nonconforming, and Intersex People Staying Safe and Prepared: Document and Travel Tips for Transgender, Nonbinary, Gender-Nonconforming, and Intersex Individuals LAMBDA Legal Hamdard Health Alliance About the Organization Outreach and Advocacy PrEP Services Services Overview

Outdoor Special Events The City of Chicago requires the completion of a Special Event(s) Permit Packet in order to host a neighborhood festival. These festivals can be a number of things, including large street festivals, 5Ks, outdoor fundraising events, and more. The application process can be arduous and confusing, so please contact my office with any questions. Please note the following important changes to the special event permitting process and organize your event to avoid paying large processing fees. DCASE will now charge a nonrefundable processing fee of: $100.00 if the application is submitted more than 60 days prior to the event; $200.00 if the application is submitted between 59 and 45 days prior to the event; $500.00 if the application is submitted between 44 and 30 days prior to the event; $1,000.00 if the application is submitted between 29 and 15 days prior to the event; and $2,000.00 if the application is submitted between 14 and 7 days prior to the event. No application for a special event permit shall be accepted less than 7 days prior to the special event. SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT TUTORIAL SPECIAL EVENTS RESOURCE GUIDE Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has implemented policies and procedures for outdoor special events: All organizations interested in having CTA participate at their 2018 event must submit a written request Organizations should provide CTA ample notice of an event to safeguard the CTA resources needed Request must specify a priority for CTA’s participation at a parade, for CTA staffed information table, and/or for CTA brochures Priority is given to events held within the CTA service area CTA is a public entity funded by farebox and sales tax revenue. Therefore, CTA only participates in events not charging a participation fee. Kindly submit your request letter via email to mroman@transitchicago.com Information is available below if you are interested in advertising your community event on CTA buses and trains CTA ADVERTISING APPLICATION CTA ADVERTISING GUIDELINES

Legislation Learn more about the legislative priorities of Alderwoman Hadden and the issues facing the City of Chicago below. While you're here, stay up-to-date on what's happening at City Hall by signing up for the 49th Ward e-newsletter. Once a month, a special edition is sent out covering City Hall Updates. Sign up at bit.ly/49thwardnews . Want to view past editions of the legislative newsletter? Visit the City Council Updates Archive on the 49th Ward website by clicking here . Education Ethics & Good Government Health & Environment Housing & Affordability Police Accountability & Public Safety Social Justice & Equity Workers & Economy

Chicago Noise Ordinance Quiet time is generally designated between 10 PM and 8 AM in any area within 600 feet of a residential district. Activities involving loading, unloading, opening, closing or other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, dumpsters or similar objects must not be done in a manner as to cause a noise disturbance between 10 PM and 7 AM. Motorized equipment (e.g. at construction sites) are not allowed to operate between 8 PM and 8 AM. Note that City of Chicago work (e.g. water & sewer mains, road construction etc.) and emergency private utility work are exempt from the City’s noise ordinance. If you feel a particular situation requires emergency attention, you can call 9-1-1.

Ward Nights Do you have something you want to share directly with the Alderwoman? She hosts virtual Ward Night on Wednesdays from 5-7 pm to discuss ideas, suggestions, concerns, and questions one-on-one with 49th Ward residents. To sign up for a time slot, visit calendly.com/mariahadden/ward-night .

Water & Sewer Main Projects Top Current Projects: PN7439 Completed Projects: PN7155 PN7342 Current Projects Sewer Improvement Project Slated to Begin Early 2023 (PN7439) PN7439 Through the Building a New Chicago infrastructure improvement program, the Department of Water Management (DWM) is installing a new sewer in the 49th Ward. Scheduled to begin in early 2023, DWM's private contractor will begin to install a new mainline sewer, structures, and pavement in the following areas: On Greenview from 330 feet north of Rogers to Rogers On Greenview from Howard to Birchwood On Rogers from Greenview to Ashland On Birchwood from 300 ft east of Greenview to Greenview Crews will work in phases through the footprint of the project, only shifting to a new area after replacing the sewer main along a separate leg of the project. Crews plan on starting the work on Rogers between Rogers and Greenview. Once the temporary concrete sewer trench is poured on Rogers, crews will then transition to the Greenview and Birchwood legs of the project. Construction crews have begun preparing the site for the sewer installation already, including marking the location for utility lines. Residents may start to notice construction equipment and materials placed in the area ahead of the project start date. As construction is underway, crews may close the streets to through traffic for safety reasons. Local traffic for area residents and business owners will be allowed in the area of construction. Throughout the project, crews will post "No Parking" signs as needed during work hours (generally 7 am - 4 pm). Crews will work to preserve as much parking as possible. "No Parking" signs will only be posted where crews are actively working and the parking restrictions will move along as the crew makes progress in the project. Once the pipe has been installed, the street will be temporarily restored with a concrete trench until they are able to completely restore the street with new ashpalt. ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps will be repaired or installed where needed, along with repairs to damaged parkways and sidewalks. The final restoration of the street will include milling the surfacing, placing new asphalt, and prepainting the street markings. The project will not be considered complete until damaged sidewalks, parkways, and streets have been repaired. Inclement weather and unexpected underground conditions may cause delays to the project. Asphalt plants also close in the winter, which can create delays to the final restoration of the street. Before the project starts, the Department of Water Management will take photographs of the streets and the surrounding properties. These photographs help them restore the area to its preconstruction state. DWM does not assume, however, responsibility for damage to privately installed parkway improvements, including sprinkler systems, fences, flower beds, and shrubbery. To receive updates about the project, visit BuildingANewChicago.org to register for notifications. You will need to enter your name, email address, and project identification number (PN7439) to sign up. The 49th Ward has also compiled a list of FAQs that residents may review by clicking here . Register for DWM Notifications PN7439 FAQ PN7439 Updates Back to top Sewer Improvement Project Slated to Begin Early 2023 (PN7342) PN7342 Through the Building a New Chicago infrastructure improvement program, the Department of Water Management (DWM) is installing a new sewer in parts of the 48th and 49th Wards. As of February 16, DWM crews began pre-construction for the sewer main replacement project. Work is beginning on Highland Avenue in the 48th Ward and will transition to parts of the 49th Ward upon completion (likely early to mid-February). DWM will begin to install a new mainline sewer, structures, and pavement in the following areas: Highland Avenue from Greenview to Clark (48th Ward); Magnolia from 430' north of Devon to 300' south; Lakewood from 430' north of Devon to 300'south; and Wayne from 430' north of Devon to 30' south Crews will work in phases through the footprint of the project, only shifting to a new area after replacing the sewer main along a different leg of the project. Crews plan on starting the work on Highland between Greenview and Clark in the 48th Ward (not pictured in the footprint map below). Once the temporary concrete sewer trench is poured on Highland, crews will transition to the Magnolia, Lakewood, and Wayne legs of the project in the 49th Ward. Construction crews have begun preparing the site for the sewer installation already, including marking the location for utility lines. Residents may start to notice construction equipment and materials placed in the area ahead of the project start date. As construction is underway, crews may close the streets to through traffic for safety reasons. Local traffic for area residents and business owners will be allowed in the area of construction. Throughout the project, crews will post "No Parking" signs as needed during work hours (generally 7 am - 4 pm). Crews will work to preserve as much parking as possible. "No Parking" signs will only be posted where crews are actively working and the parking restrictions will move along as the crew makes progress in the project. Once the pipe has been installed, the street will be temporarily restored with a concrete trench until they are able to completely restore the street with new asphalt. ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps will be repaired or installed where needed, along with repairs to damaged parkways and sidewalks. The final restoration of the street will include milling the surfacing, placing new asphalt, and prepainting the street markings. The project will not be considered complete until damaged sidewalks, parkways, and streets have been repaired. Inclement weather and unexpected underground conditions may cause delays to the project. Asphalt plants also close in the winter, which can create delays to the final restoration of the street. Before the project starts, the Department of Water Management will take photographs of the streets and the surrounding properties. These photographs help them restore the area to its preconstruction state. DWM does not assume, however, responsibility for damage to privately installed parkway improvements, including sprinkler systems, fences, flower beds, and shrubbery. To receive updates about the project, visit BuildingANewChicago.org to register for notifications. You will need to enter your name, email address, and project identification number (7342) to sign up. The 49th Ward has also compiled a list of FAQs that residents may review by clicking here . Register for Notifications PN7342 FAQ PN7342 Updates Back to top Completed Projects Sewer Improvement Project Slated to Begin June 1, 2021 (PN7155) PN7155 Beginning June 1, 2021, the Department of Water Management's private contractor will begin work to install a new mainline sewer, structures, and pavement in the following areas: Morse from Bell to Hamilton Hamilton from Farwell to Lunt Lunt from Bell to Oakley Farwell from Ridge to the alley west Farwell from Wolcott to the alley west Farwell from Wolcott to Ravenswood Morse from Wolcott to the alley west Lunt from Wolcott to the alley west Greenleaf from Wolcott to the alley west Estes from Wolcott to Ravenswood Estes from Damen to the alley west As construction is underway, crews may close the streets to through traffic for safety reasons. Local traffic for area residents and business owners will be allowed in the area of construction. Throughout the project, crews will post "No Parking" signs as needed during work hours (generally 7 am - 4 pm). Crews will work to preserve as much parking as possible. "No Parking" signs will only be posted where crews are actively working and the parking restrictions will move along as the crew makes progress in the project. Before the project starts, the Department of Water Management will take photographs of the streets and the surrounding properties. These photographs help them restore the area to its preconstruction state. DWM does not assume, however, responsibility for damage to privately installed parkway improvements, including sprinkler systems, fences, flower beds and shrubbery. The project will not be considered complete until damaged sidewalks, parkways and streets have been repaired. To receive updates about the project, visit BuildingANewChicago.org to register for notifications. You will need to enter your name, email address, and project identification number (PN 7155) to sign up. The sewer main replacement in these areas is projected to be completed at the end of June 2022. Back to top

Emergency Heating Repair Program Every year, the City of Chicago offers a grant to homeowners through the Emergency Heating Repair Program. Eligible properties must be located in Chicago, habitable, owner-occupied, and not at risk of foreclosure. This is a one-time service program for single-family, one to four units, and owner-occupied properties located in the city of Chicago. Any owner-occupied property that has received this service in the past will be ineligible to receive service again. Households earning 80% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI) are eligible to participate in the program. The total gross income of all owners and other household members shall be included and may not exceed this limit. The gross incomes of all adults, 18 and older, who reside in the property are included in determining income eligibility. If the owner sells, transfers title, or no longer occupies the unit within one year of the grant, the owner will be required to pay the balance of the loan from the time of transfer to the loan ending period date. Applicants can download the application package and view eligibility requirements on the Department of Housing’s website .

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

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

Business & Development Our office is dedicated to promoting new business and development in the 49th Ward. Please see click on one of the projects listed below for specific information pertaining to that business or development. If you have any questions, our staff can always be reached by emailing office@49thWard.org or calling (773) 338-5796 . Current Development Proposals Past Development Decisions Building Permits Liquor Moratorium Process Loading/Standing Zones Public Way Use & Sidewalk Cafes Rogers Park Business Alliance Zoning Changes

Shared Cost Sidewalk Program The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program offers an opportunity for owner/occupants to share the cost of replacing sidewalks with the City. This voluntary program allows residents to replace sidewalks at a much lower cost than if they were to hire a private contractor. The program covers the main walk, the courtesy walk, and existing catwalks/landing steps (the narrow strip of concrete adjacent to some curbs). Owner-occupants of corner houses will be charged for both the main (address) side and the sidewalk on the side of the house. CDOT will build ADA-compliant ramps where applicable, with the City paying the entire cost of the ramps. The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program is very popular and is handled on a first-come, first served basis when the program opens in January. The funds are limited and the program closes for the year once the funds are allocated. The Department of Transportation typically announces when the program will open in mid-December. Keep your eye on my weekly e-newsletter and this website for that announcement. Please note that if you applied for the program in previous years, you must apply again when it re-opens. Applications will only be accepted through the City’s 311 system or at the city’s Shared Cost Sidewalk website . Owner information and the property address must be provided at the time of the request. Further information on the program is available by clicking here .