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No Memorial Day Garbage and Recycling Collection on Monday, 5/25

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Alderman Matthew J. O’Shea (19th Ward) is reminding residents that there will be no city garbage or recycling collection on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, with collection resuming Tuesday, May 26. Other than holiday scheduling information, the newsletter highlights state and community items such as Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings and applications for Chicago Youth Works (deadline May 29).

Email from 19th Ward Office

Dear Chicago,



In observance of Memorial Day, there will be NO garbage and recycling collection on Monday, May 25th. All city-collected garbage and recycling will be serviced starting Tuesday, May 26th. Residents should ensure all black and blue refuse carts are accessible. If your garbage or scheduled recycling has not been picked up, please email me at mattoshea@the19thward or call the 19th Ward at (773) 238-8766. 


For the 2026 non-scheduled garbage collection dates, visit here.


For more information, review the Zone 6 2026 recycling calendar.


Our office will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th. I hope all residents enjoy a happy and safe holiday.  


Sincerely,



Matthew J. O'Shea

Alderman, 19th Ward

19TH WARD UPDATES

CITY/STATE NEWS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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 OPPORTUNITIES

Apply for Chicago Youth Works! Applications close May 29th.

 

Chicago Youth Works applications are open! This youth employment program provides summer opportunities for Chicagoans ages 14-24. Interested in learning more or applying? Click here.

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