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.

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.

Student Internship Opportunities Applications are closed for Spring 2026. Information on Summer 2026 will be uploaded soon. -- 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

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 .

Chicago's CityKey ID Program The Chicago City Clerk’s office launched the City Key ID program in April 2018. The new city ID will also act as a Ventra card and a library card. Cardholders can also receive an array of benefits at various businesses and organizations throughout the city. Residents can begin scheduling appointments with the City Clerk’s office to apply for a CityKey. Questions? The City Clerk compiled a list of answers to frequently asked questions available to view on their website .

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

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.

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

Parking There are a number of regulations on parking in the City of Chicago. The following provides information on many of the requirements imposed on drivers in the city. Expand the boxes below by clicking on the arrows to learn more about parking in the City of Chicago. As always, feel free to contact us if you have further questions. CITY STICKER RESIDENTIAL ZONE PARKING & PARKING GARAGES DISABLED PARKING RESIDENTIAL MOVES STREET SWEEPING WINTER PARKING DRIVEWAY SIGN REQUESTS RESIDENTIAL TRUCKS PARKING PERMITS CONTRACTOR PARKING PLACARD PARKING METERS

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

Emotional Support & Mental Health Hotlines NATIONAL RESOURCES National Suicide Hotline Phone (English): 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Phone (Spanish): 1-800-628-9454 TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889) Online Chat: suicidepreventionlifeline.org National Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741 National Sexual Assault Hotline Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE Online Chat: rainn.org National Domestic Violence Hotline Phone (200+ languages): 1-800-799-7233 TTY: 1-800-787-3224 Video Phone (for Deaf users): 1-855-812-1001 Online Chat: thehotline.org Trevor Project Hotline (LGBTQ youth) Phone: 1-866-488-7386 Online Chat: thetrevorproject.org Text Support: text START to 678678 Trans Lifeline (Phone, 9a-3p CT): 1-877-565-8860 Veterans Crisis Line Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) & press “1” Online Chat: veteranscrisisline.net CHICAGO RESOURCES Trilogy Behavioral Health offers a first-response Alternative Crisis Team (FACT) provides urgent mobile response and interventions, as well as follow-up support, for individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Fact operates in Rogers Park, Edgewater, West Ridge, Uptown, Skokie, and Evanston. Call 800-FACT-400 if you or someone is experiencing a mental health crisis to have someone respond in real-time. Between Friends Helpline (Domestic Violence): 1-800-603-HELP (4357) Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline: 1-888-293-2080 Mental Health Association of Greater Chicago Referral Line: 1-800-209-8114 NAMI Chicago has a helpline to help connect Chicagoans to mental health resources, food, and emergency assistance. NAMI Chicago is also offering virtual support groups during this time, for people to connect with others experiencing mental health symptoms. There are support groups for health care professionals working on the front lines. For information about how to join, click here. The helpline can be reached at 833-NAMI CHI (833-626-4244) and is open to take calls from 9a-8p Monday-Friday, and 9a-5p on weekends. Governor Pritzker announced the launch of Call4Calm, a new hotline from the State of Illinois that connects residents to mental health and other resources. During these extraordinary times, it’s more important than ever to seek the emotional support you need to deal with the stress and anxiety of the pandemic. Those seeking emotional support can text “TALK” or “HABLAR” to 552020, and a mental health professional will call you back to speak with you in either English or Spanish. In addition to providing Illinoisans with emotional support, residents can text other keywords, including ” UNEMPLOYMENT,” “FOOD,” or “SHELTER” to get access to additional resources.