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Do You Know How Proposed

Zoning Changes Will Impact You?

I look forward to seeing you there.

Alderman, 5th Ward

Mobile DMV Returns to the

Fifth Ward Office This Saturday

Storm Spoiled Your Food?

Apply for a $150 Grocery Gift Card

Thursday Is the Deadline for In-Person

Low-Interest Loan Applications

Disaster Loan Outreach Centers are open through September 3

This is the last week for residents and businesses impacted by the July 27, 2026, severe storms to apply for low-interest loans at the Small Business Administration's two Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOC). The Chicago location will be open through this Thursday, September 3.

CITY OF CHICAGO DLOC LOCATION

Chicago Public Library Pullman Branch

11001 S. Indiana Ave.| Chicago, IL 60628

Monday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tuesday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thursday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment in advance at appointment.sba.gov.

The loans will provide qualifying homeowners, renters, businesses, and certain nonprofit organizations with assistance for damages not covered by insurance.

Apply in Person

Homeowners and renters can apply for up to $500,000 in low-interest loans to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners or renters can apply for up to $100,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property such as appliances and furniture. Businesses and some not-for-profits can borrow up to $2 million to cover physical damages.

You Can Also Apply Online

To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance. Those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability can dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is October 19, 2026. The deadline to return economic injury applications is May 18, 2027.

Note: All impacted residents, regardless of where they live, can go to any DLOC site, even if it is not their county or municipality. Each location will have a Spanish translator available.

Don't Regret That You Never Learned Life-Saving Skills

The City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) invites residents to register for the Community Engagement Response Team (CERT) training program for Fall 2026.

Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6-9 PM (Please arrive early to find parking) from Tuesday, Sept. 15th, to Thursday, Oct. 15th:

OEMC

1411 W. Madison Street

Chicago, IL 60607

CERT members train for a minimum of 27 hours of classroom training and 3 hours of hands-on practical skills in the following areas before becoming a registered volunteer:

Disaster preparedness
Fire safety & utility controls
Light search and rescue
Team organization
Disaster psychology
Terrorism response
Disaster medical operations

Participate in the Police Superintendent Search Online

The Chicago Department of Law Is Hiring Attorneys

The City of Chicago has just announced new openings for attorneys. If you or someone you know is seeking a new position or has just passed the Illinois Bar exam, please share this information.

SHAKMAN EXEMPT

Deputy Corporation Counsel - Finance and Real Estate Division

Deputy Corporation Counsel - Revenue Litigation Division

SENIOR ATTORNEYS (ACC Supervisor and Chief)

Four (4) divisions are hiring:

Employment Litigation, Special Federal Litigation, Torts, Real Estate

MID-LEVEL ATTORNEYS (ACC III)

Five (5) divisions are hiring:

Constitutional & Commercial Litigation, Torts, Employment Litigation, Special Federal Litigation, Collections, Ownership and Administrative Litigation

ENTRY to MID-LEVEL ATTORNEYS (ACC I and II)

Two (2) divisions are hiring:

Legal Information and Prosecutions, Building and License Enforcement

For more information, contact:

Shelley A.D. Sandoval

Director of Attorney Recruitment & Professional Development

City of Chicago Department of Law

2 N LaSalle St., Suite 560

Chicago, IL 60602

312-742-0335

Or visit:

www.cityofchicago.org/law

Leverage the City of Chicago's

Job Search Resources

The City of Chicago has created an online resource for those searching for positions in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. You can find these opportunities listed year-round on the Careers page on the City's website. I encourage job seekers to take advantage of this terrific resource.

Get Free Health Screenings

During Your Birth Month

Hyde Park Farmers' Market

Approaching the End of the Season

What Else Is Going on in the Fifth?

Tomorrow: Join the

Community Wealth Forum

Merrill Garden

Saturday Mornings in September

Obama Presidential Center

Click calendar for details

Thursdays through October 8: Walk at the OPC

Walk at Your Pace at the Obama Presidential Center

The Obama Center has launched a weekly exercise program called "At Your Pace," in partnership with Peace Runners 773, a non-profit organization that advocates for health equity.

Each session begins at Jackson Park Field next to Home Court with a guided warm-up, followed by a group walk or run. The route travels through the OPC campus and surrounding park. There's no performance pressure. You can take breaks whenever you need to, and move in a way that feels right for you.

September 3 and every Thursday until October 8, 2026

9:15 a.m. Check in/Registration

9:45 a.m. Dynamic Warm-Up

10 a.m. "At Your Pace" Program

11 a.m. Cool Down

The "At Your Pace" program is free, and registration is optional.

It's Almost Time for Commissioner Lowry's Annual Health & Resource Fair

FREE Museum Days Remain

Schedules

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Free for Illinois residents on Aug. 24-27 and 31 and Sept.1-2, 8-10, 15-16, 20-23, and 27-30; griffinmsi.org.

Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Free for Illinois residents on Aug. 26 and Sept. 8-10 and 14-15; adlerplanetarium.org.

Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave. Free for Illinois residents on Thursdays (July 30 and Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27) from 5 to 8 p.m.; artic.edu.

Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St. Free for Illinois residents on Aug. 13 and 27 and Sept. 7 and 24; chicagohistory.org.

Field Museum, 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Free for Illinois residents every Wednesday (July 29 and Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26); fieldmuseum.org.

Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S. Morgan St. Free admission on the third Friday of each month (July 31 and Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28); heritageasianart.org.

Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. Free for Illinois residents on Tuesdays (July 28 and Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25) from 5 to 9 p.m.; Every Tuesday through Aug. 25, the MCA hosts a free contemporary jazz concert. mcachicago.org.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. Free for Illinois residents on Aug. 24-26, and Sept. 8-11, 14-18, 21-25 and 28-30; naturemuseum.org.

Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Free for Illinois residents from 5 to 9 p.m. on July 28 and Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 26; sheddaquarium.org

For Lovers of the Printed Word...

Enjoy the Celebrity DJ!

Alderman Yancy will be bringing the beats.

HBCU RUN & BRUNCH

Saturday, September 19, 2026

📍 RAINBOW BEACH

⌚ RUN 6.2 MILES or RUN OR WALK 3.1 MILES

🧇 BRUNCH ON THE YARD IS BACK! - IF RUNNING ISN'T YOUR THING, REGISTER TO PULL UP!

Another Popular HBCU Event

Scholars, their parents/guardians, and youth leaders are invited to attend the annual HBCU College Fair hosted by Imani Pearls Community Development Foundation (IPCDF), the nonprofit arm of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated^®, Chi Omega Omega Chapter.

Learn what is required to apply to prestigious HBCUs. The fair will include:

College representatives from various HBCUs providing on-site information about their institutions
A college-planning resource corner
A chance for seniors to enter a book scholarship raffle

Pre-register at www.ipcdf.org/events.

It Pays to Know

Your Beat Officers

Attending 2nd or 3rd District Community Policing (CAPS) meetings provides opportunities to connect with your local beat officers, address your concerns, and exchange valuable information. All of it contributes to a safer, stronger community.

Not sure of your beat number? Call (312) 747-7004. Learn more.

WANT FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES?

If you couldn't attend our Back-to-School Celebration and would like free school supplies, simply drop by the Fifth Ward office at 2230 East 71st Street.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have plenty on hand.

Are you a nonprofit organization with a program or event that will benefit Fifth Ward residents?

Please send your information and flyer at least two weeks in advance to [email protected]

ALWAYS KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE FIFTH!

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Alderman Desmon Yancy | 2230 E. 71st Street | Chicago, IL 60649 US