April 9th Update

Dear Friend,

The 2026 Jumping Jack portal opens on Wednesday, April 15th at 9am. The inflatable playground, provided by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, is available for free, Saturday, May 23rd through Sunday, September 6th. Applicants must reside on the block where the Block Party is taking place. Units are available on Saturdays and Sundays only and requests are filled on a first come first served basis. For more information or to apply, please click here.

Block Parties are a great way to meet and build relationships with your neighbors. If you would like more information on holding a Block Party, please call our office at 773-283-3838. Block party applications are available here or at the 38th Ward Office.

Sincerely,

Alderman Nicholas Sposato

Meet Moira! Moira loves to be close. She is treat motivated but takes them ever so gently. She knows sit and will inch her way as close to you as she possibly can. She still has her shy moments, but we think that's okay. Life before the shelter was not kind to her and we are turning that around. Moira needs a home that will let her set the pace and she will give you so much love in return.

For more information on Moira and the many other dogs waiting patiently to be rescued, click HERE or visit their Facebook page: CACC Adoptable Pets. To learn more about fostering, click HERE.

If you would like to make a monetary donation to St. Cyprian Food Pantry, it can be made online via PayPal. Please click HERE to support our local Food Pantry.

The Chicago Park District's summer Day Camp registration is on April 20th and 21st! In preparation, the Chicago Park District invites the public to an informational webinar to learn about new improvements to the 2026 Day Camp sign-up process. Click HERE to submit your questions about the registration process and to register for the webinar being offered at 12pm & 6pm on Tuesday, April 14th.

Chicago Early Learning is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year! For more information on these high quality preschool programs and to apply, click HERE.

RF Flowers at 5941 W Irving Park is a florist for all occasions. Stop by this family-owned business and see their lovely assortment of fresh floral arrangements. whether you're looking for a bouquet or houseplant, they've got you covered. Click HERE to visit their website.

The final section of our email is dedicated to job opportunities. If you are not in the market for a job, this concludes our email. Feel free to share this portion with someone that is on the hunt for a job!

For more info on the Crestwood Fire Department position, click HERE.

To apply for the Lake Forest Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic position, click HERE.

For more info on the Flossmoor Fire Department positions, click HERE.

The Woodridge Police Department is accepting applications for entry-level Police Officer. To learn more and to apply, click HERE.

The Village of Bensenville is accepting applications for Police Officer candidates. For more info or to apply, click HERE.

Metro Paramedic Services are currently hiring paramedics and firefighters in Glen Ellyn, New Lenox, Crete Township, Elwood, Troy, and Newport. To apply, click HERE.

You can search for city job opportunities and apply for one or multiple positions using a single online profile. CAREERS is available 24/7 and allows users to search for employment with the City of Chicago, review job announcements, complete a candidate profile, and apply for open positions - all without a single sheet of paper!

For more information and to apply for jobs with the City of Chicago, click here.