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EVENT SPOTLIGHT:
36th Ward Easter Celebration!

Dear 36th Ward Residents:

Happy Easter! On Saturday March 23, the 36th Ward Office hosted an Easter Celebration for residents and families! Everyone enjoyed the candy, face painting, balloon animals, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Thank you to Funtastic Parties Chicago, Donna Lu, Bricktown Square, and Sparkles Entertainment for making the day extra special for our wonderful community!

Please note: In observance of Good Friday, the 36th Ward Offices will close at 2pm on Thursday, March 28 and will be fully closed on Friday, March 29. We will resume our normal business hours of 9am-5pm on Monday, April 1.

SCROLL DOWN FOR INFORMATION ABOUT:
➡️ 36th Ward Street Sweeping Schedule
➡️ Upcoming 36th Ward Events
➡️ Property Tax Saving Information
➡️ Job Opportunities, Job Fairs, and Resources
➡️ Police Beat Meeting Schedules for 2024 (11th, 12th, and 25th Districts)
➡️ And much more!

Sincerely,
Alderman Gilbert Villegas & the 36th Ward Team

CONTACT THE 36TH WARD OFFICE
For all service requests and questions, call our office at 773-745-4636 or send an email to [email protected]. Please include your name, home address, and phone number so my staff can best assist you.

As a reminder, we have two 36th Ward Offices to serve our constituents: one in West Town, and one in Belmont Cragin.
Both offices are open Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. We are closed for lunch from 12:45pm to 1:30. Stop by to ask questions and get connected to resources!

VISIT OUR OFFICES:

36th Ward Belmont Cragin Office
6560 W Fullerton Ave
Unit # C118 - Suite A
Chicago, IL 60707

36th Ward West Town Office
2246 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Street Sweeping Starts on Monday, April 1st!

- Street Sweeping starts on April 1. Check out our interactive map to see what days your street will be cleaned in 2024.
- Look up your address HERE to find your Zone & Schedule: bit.ly/ward36cleanschedule

UPCOMING OFFICE CLOSURE:
In observance of Good Friday, the 36th Ward Offices will close
at 2pm on March 28 & will be fully closed on March 29.

SAVE THE DATE:
Neighborhood Clean-Up on Saturday, April 20th!

36th Ward Clean-Up ♻️

Join us on Saturday, April 20 for a 36th Ward neighborhood clean-up!

From 8:30am to 2:00pm, help us clean up our streets with your neighbors and with Belmont Cragin Corridor Ambassadors! 🌳 🌎 🌿

⬇️ SIGN UP HERE! ⬇️
bit.ly/volunteersvillegas

Let's protect our Earth & keep the 36th Ward clean! Sign up to help, and we'll send you a location.

UPDATE ON RE-INSTATING THE 13TH DISTRICT POLICE STATION IN WEST TOWN

"West Town Neighbors Back Non-Binding Measure To Reopen Closed Police District"

READ ARTICLE HERE

We want to thank everyone who voted on the primary election this past Tuesday. Because of you, our referendum to call on Mayor Johnson and CPD Superintendent Snelling to bring a police station or a satellite office to our community passed with overwhelming support. The hard work continues to keep our leaders accountable for the safety of our communities! We are committed to keep pushing for this police station, and we thank you for making your voices heard! Stay tuned for more updates in the coming months!

FILMING NOTICE: Monday April 1 in West Town

APPLY FOR PROPERTY TAX SAVINGS!

➡️ Apply Now for Property Tax Savings!

Tax exemption applications for the 2023 tax year are now available online. Exemptions are savings that contribute to lowering a homeowner’s property tax bill. The most common is the Homeowner Exemption, saving a property owner an average of $950 dollars each year. As a reminder, exemptions are reflected on the second installment property tax bill. See the full list of exemptions here.

Here are 3 key things that homeowners should be aware of when applying for exemptions.

	1. New homeowners, first-time applicants, or those that need to reapply can now do so online. Homeowners are strongly encouraged to apply online so there is a digital record of their application.
	2. The automatic renewals related to COVID-19 have ended. Homeowners need to resume annual filings for the “Senior Freeze” and Veterans with Disabilities Exemptions. Seniors and Veterans that need to reapply will be mailed application booklets in the mail this month.
	3. The automatic renewal of the Homeowner, Senior, and Persons with Disabilities Exemptions will continue, and postcards will be mailed to households confirming that no action is needed.

How to check your exemptions
If homeowners are unsure of their existing exemptions, they can check by reviewing their “Property Details” and review the Exemption History & Status section.

Applications are available in multiple languages
The Assessor’s Office is proud to announce that exemption forms are available in English, Spanish, Polish, and simplified Chinese languages. Applications can be downloaded at www.cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions. Paper applications are also available at our branch offices. Click here to see a list of our branch offices and to schedule an appointment.

Join a virtual workshop
Homeowners can join virtual exemptions workshops on Facebook and YouTube at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, in English and on Thursday, March 14, in Spanish. For a list of upcoming in-person and virtual outreach events, visit www.cookcountyassessor.com/event-list.

36th Ward Programs and Events

36th Ward Community Outreach Day: April 9!

Get connected with:
1. Property Tax Help
2. Veterans Assistance
3. Forest Preserves Events & Permits

Where: 36th Ward Office
6560 W Fullerton Ave #C118-A

Every week, join us for the 36th Ward Vet Connect!

My office has resources for veterans, active military personnel, and military families. Staff from the VA and VACCC are there to assist you

No appointment needed!

WHEN: Every Tuesday 10am-2pm & First Thursday of Every Month 5-8pm
WHERE: 36th Ward Belmont Cragin Office - 6560 W Fullerton Ave #C118

Introducing...
WARD WEDNESDAYS!

Every Wednesday on social media, I will spotlight the people, businesses, and cultural institutions of the 36th Ward. Coming soon this March!

We want to hear from YOU! Want us to feature your business or someone you know? Send an email to [email protected] with your recommendation.

RESOURCES & GRANTS

The deadline to apply for the City's Rental Assistance Program is tomorrow, Thursday, March 28th!

Funding is limited!

Apply now at:
chicago.gov/fss/RAP

CHI BLOCK BUILDER

Want to purchase a vacant lot? ChiBlockBuilder applications open April 1st!

A new application round to purchase City-owned vacant lots opens at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024. Through an online portal and universal application, ChiBlockBuilder streamlines the sale of City-owned vacant land to residents, community groups, non-profit organizations and developers.

Visit Chicago.gov/BlockBuilder for more information. Need assistance? Email [email protected] or call 312.935.1030.

CHI BLOCK BUILDER

¡Reserve esta fecha! El plazo de solicitud de ChiBlockBuilder se abre el 1 de abril de 2024

El lunes 1 de abril de 2024 a las 10 a. m. se abre una nueva ronda de solicitudes para comprar lotes municipales vacantes. Por medio de un portal en línea y una solicitud universal, ChiBlockBuilder agiliza la venta de terrenos municipales vacantes a residentes, grupos de la comunidad, organizaciones sin fines de lucro e inmobiliarias.

Visite Chicago.gov/BlockBuilder para obtener más información. ¿Necesita ayuda? Envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llame al 312.935.1030.

With tax season upon us, Tax Prep Chicago is providing FREE tax preparation services to eligible lower-income Chicagoans!

For households earning up to $64,000 or individuals earning up to $32,000 annually. Available from January 27 through April 15, 2024 at various sites

www.TaxPrepChicago.org

[ES] PREPARACIÓN GRATUITA DE IMPUESTOS: Para hogares con ingresos hasta $64,000 o individuous con ingresos hasta $32,000 al año. Servicios estarán disponibles del 27 de Enero al 15 de Abril, 2024 en varios sitios de Chicago y suburbios

www.TaxPrepChicago.org

For more information:
- Visit the City’s tax assistance website at www.TaxPrepChicago.org
- Call or text the City’s 2-1-1 helpline
- Visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov and type “free tax help” in the search box or call (800) 829-1040

JOB OPPORTUNITIES!

Chicago Park District is hiring an Inclusion Aide for Special Recreation!

This is a part-time position for $20.81/hr. Must be 18+ to apply.

Applications due April 10 at 11:59pm!

APPLY TODAY AT:
ChicagoParkDistrict.com/Jobs

Check out Chicago Park District's Teen Opportunity Fairs!

Learn about summer jobs, park programs, and resources available!

The next Job Fair is Saturday, April 6 at 10am-1pm at Malcolm X College.

FREE EVENT - Register today: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/teen-opportunity-fairs

APPLY FOR ONE SUMMER CHICAGO:

Spring Break is the perfect time to apply for summer jobs! With #OneSummerChicago, youth ages 14-24 can can learn new career skills, expand on their own creativity & make new friends; all while making money!

Apply by May 3rd at onesummerchicago.org

ONE SUMMER CHICAGO:

Empleos para jóvenes de 14 a 24 ânos

Ahora Aceptando Solicitudes De Empleo. Aplicar Antes Del 3 De Mayo.

APPLY TODAY:
www.onesummerchicago.org

This summer, work for the parks!

Chicago Park District is now hiring Lifeguards, Recreation Leaders, and Junior Laborers!

See all summer jobs online & apply now: ChicagoParkDistrict.com/Summer-Jobs

¡Este verano, trabaja en nuestros parques!

Chicago Park District tiene trabajos disponibles. Salvavidas, Líderes de recreación, y Obreros júnior!

Mira todos los trabajos de verano y aplica hoy: ChicagoParkDistrict.com/Summer-Jobs

KEEPING OUR WARD CLEAN

Stop by the 36th Ward Office to get a "Pick Up After Your Pet" Sign! With the warm weather starting up again, it's important to remind our neighbors to clean up after their pets. Let's keep our streets clean together!

Residents, please REMOVE any and all materials that you are using in the street to save yourself a parking spot. If things are seen on the parkway, they will be moved out of the street. If they are placed there again, the Chicago Department of Streets & Sanitation will remove these materials.

🗑♻️ We're recruiting volunteers for our 36th Ward Community Clean Up! Join your neighbors to help make our ward a cleaner place. If you want to help, reach out to us at [email protected].

As always, please REPORT any excess trash you see on the streets. Put in a request to 311.chicago.gov & email a picture to [email protected]. Be sure to include the address and a description of the issue in the email.

PROMOTING PUBLIC SAFETY
- Our office works closely with the Chicago Police Department and the Cook County Sheriff's Office to respond to crimes and keep our residents safe.
- As a reminder, always CALL 911 whenever you see a crime or suspicious activity occurring. That is the only way for CPD to know when & where to target their responses.
- Attend a community meeting with your Police District! At the bottom of this email, you will find the CAPS Police Beat Meeting Schedules for the 11th, 12th, and 25th Police Districts. Find your Police District & Beat here: operations.chicagopolice.org/FindMyDistrict

POLICE BEAT MEETING SCHEDULES:
11th, 12th, and 25th Districts

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36th Ward Alderman · 6934 W Diversey Ave · Chicago, Illinois 60707 · USA