Veteran Resources Satellite Office Hours Today, September 23

Dear Chicago,



The Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County will be at the 19th Ward Office (3207 W. 111th St.) from 12:00-4:00 pm today, September 23rd, to assist our military veterans and their families with disability related issues, financial assistance, and healthcare questions. Please remember to bring your DD-214 and a valid driver's license or state ID. Please see the flyer below for details.

Alderman Matt O'Shea, Senator Bill Cunningham, Representative Mary Gill, Representative Rick Ryan, and Commissioner John Daley co-host the resource.

Sincerely,

Matthew J. O'Shea

Alderman, 19th Ward

19TH WARD UPDATES

The 18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family Walk will take place on Saturday, November 28th. Remember, anyone who signs up by Friday, October 30th (5:00pm) can request a free upgrade to a hooded sweatshirt. Choose the sweatshirt option during registration to guarantee availability. Otherwise, a long-sleeve T-shirt will be provided at packet pick-up. 

Proceeds from this year's race will again benefit the John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and the 19th Ward Youth and Community Foundation. Online registration will remain open until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25th. In-person registration will be available on Friday, November 27th, and on the day of the race. Registration is now available at www.the19thward.com. Those who register BY 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25th, will be guaranteed a Beverly Hills Turkey Trot long-sleeved event T-shirt and gift bag. 

In addition, the 19th Ward will host a breakfast after the race. The cost is $5 per person or $25 per family, and tickets can be added to your cart during registration or online separately until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25th, and at the door. Breakfast will be in the gym at Christ the King School.

Sponsorship Opportunity

Interested in becoming a Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run and Walk sweatshirt/t-shirt sponsor? If so, please contact [email protected] for more information. Shirt sponsors will have their business prominently listed on the back of our race shirts given to over 2,000 participants of this year's event. The deadline to become a sponsor is Monday, October 26th.

CITY/STATE NEWS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Historic Bethany Union Church to Host Annual Steak Fry

The Historic Bethany Union Church of Chicago invites the community to its Annual Steak Fry on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Guests will have the option of enjoying either steak or chicken. A free-will offering will be received.

The event will take place at:

Historic Bethany Union Church of Chicago

1750 West 103rd Street

Chicago, Illinois 60643

Please RSVP as soon as possible by calling the church at 773-779-0123.

Everyone is welcome to join us for an evening of delicious food, fellowship, and community! 

COMMUNITY POLICE AND FIRE

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Illinois Secure Choice

Illinois Secure Choice is a state-facilitated retirement program that makes it easy to save for retirement. Since it launched in 2018, the program has brought retirement savings access to workers in every county across Illinois. Not only is Illinois Secure Choice open to employees who work for an eligible employer, the program is available to anyone who wants to enroll on their own and start saving. The program is open to employers who have at least 5 employees in every quarter of the previous year, have been in operations for at least 2 years, and do not offer or contribute to a qualified retirement plan.

You can read important disclosures, including information about investments, fees, and risks related to Illinois Secure Choice here.

EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

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