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 !

Infrastructure Our office is available to help answer questions you have related to infrastructure. If you have any questions, you can always reach us by emailing office@49thward.org or by calling (773) 338-5796 . Menu Allocations Metra Renovation Shared Cost Sidewalk Program Shoreline Study Speed Bumps

Metra Station Renovation Project January 2025 Renovation Updates Our office received news from the Office of Senator Dick Durbin that an additional $115 million in federal funding was secured for infrastructure projects across the state, including $23.6M for the Rogers Park Metra Station renovation. During our last meeting in 2024, Metra announced that work could begin on the renovations as early as 2025 on the new station. During our latest meeting, however, they announced that the project has experienced delays due to funding snags at the federal level. In light of this award, our office has reached out to Metra representatives to ask for an updated timeline and if the $23.6M award can bridge the remaining gap in construction costs. At this point in time, the project's schedule has not changed and it is not yet known if this award will cover construction costs. However, we will continue to work closely with our Metra partners on the timeline of construction and advocate for as soon of a completion time as possible. Metra serves as an economic engine for the entire Chicagoland region, and this renovation will serve as a catalyst for economic development in Rogers Park. To view Metra's presentation, click here . December 2024 Renovation Updates November 2024 Community Meeting August 2022 Community Meeting

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/ .

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 .

Speed Bumps Speed bumps can be installed on either a residential street or in an alley. Speed bumps are an effective way to slow down traffic, making the street safer for all that use it. The 49th Ward office does require a petition process in order to install speed bumps. After 70% of units on the affected street sign the petition, please return it to the office. From there, we will work with the Chicago Department of Transportation in determining the feasibility of implementation and having them installed. You can download a petition for a residential street or an alley below. Street Speed Bump Petition Alley Speed Bump Petition Topes de Velocidad - Esp Para El Callejón - Esp

49th Ward Updates The best way to stay informed of what is happening in the 49th Ward is by subscribing to our newsletter. This goes out weekly and includes information about community events, changes in ordinances, important city services information, updates on developments in the 49th Ward, and more. Sign up online . While you’re on this page, also scroll through recent updates below to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in the 49th Ward. Looking for the monthly City Council Updates archive? Click here ! Newsletter Archive 2024 Archive 2021 Archive 2026 Archive 2023 Archive 2020 Archive 2025 Archive 2022 Archive 2019 Archive

Budget Votes Every year, the Office of Budget Management (OBM) works with city departments, the Mayor's office, and City Council to create an Annual Appropriation Ordinance, a Grant Details Ordinance, a Budget Overview, and Budget Recommendations. The annual budget recommendations determine how the City intends to spend its revenue on a variety of city resources, from the Police Department to capital infrastructure spending. To become adopted, the recommendations must first pass the Committee on the Budget and, subsequently, the full City Council. Click through the buttons below to view how Alderwoman Hadden has voted on previous budget recommendations. To view budget documents, visit the Office of Budget and Management's website . 2023 2026 2022 2025 2021 2024 2020

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

Electronics Recycling The Chicago Department of Public Health is trying to make it easier to recycle your old electronics by opening drop off locations throughout the city. Check out the graphic below for information on the locations and types of electronics being accepted! Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility The City of Chicago operates a Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility located at 1150 N. Branch Street. The facility is open year-round during the following hours: Tuesdays from 7 am - 12 pm Thursdays from 2 pm - 7 pm First Saturday of each month from 8 am - 3 pm To view a full list of accepted materials, visit the City of Chicago website by clicking here . Earth911.com is a recycling database that helps connect people to recycling resources. Simply visit their website and enter the item you're looking to recycle and a zip code, it will pull up recycling centers in your area.

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

Community Engagement Our office takes pride in connecting with our community, and it is our pleasure to connect community members with community organizations and work alongside these partners. For more information regarding community engagement, please see the links below. If you have any questions, our staff can be reached by emailing office@49thward.org or by calling (773) 338-5796 . 24th District Police Department 49th Ward Schools Community Calendar Leadership Councils Local School Councils Park Advisory Councils Participatory Budgeting Student Internship Opportunities Ward Nights