January 29th Update

Dear Friend,

If you are in need of a smoke alarm, stop by the 38th Ward Office at 3821 N Harlem. Free smoke alarms will be available to 38th Ward residents with proof of residency, first come first served, and one per household while supplies last.

Don't forget to stop by the 38th Ward Office to pick up a free 2026 calendar magnet. Our office is open Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm. Hope to see you soon!

Sincerely,

Alderman Nicholas Sposato

Meet Fredo! They don't get much nicer than Fredo. He is a small powerhouse of fun, love and a can do attitude! Fredo was surrendered to us in November so he'e definitely ready to find a home where he is loved and has a comfy couch.

If you are looking for a loyal fun-sized buddy, Fredo is your guy. Come see why he has so many fans here. To see Fredo in action, click .

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

To attend the Letters from Home Concert, please RSVP to Dale Smith at: [email protected]

If you or someone you know is interested in learning English, Messiah Church at 6201 W Patterson is offering FREE English classes. Classes will be Mondays & Tuesdays from 4:30pm to 8:30pm OR Wednesdays & Fridays from 9am to 1pm. To register, text 847-414-0715 before February 9th.

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

This week we are highlighting a local restaurant serving up traditional Ukrainian cuisine! Magic Jug at 6354 W Irving Park prepares every dish with recipes passed down from generation to generation. They are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. To view their menu, click .

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!

Plumbers JAC Local 130 is accepting applications for admission into the plumbing apprenticeship program until February 13th. Click for more info and to apply.

Schiller Park is now accepting applications for Police Officers though February 2nd. For more info and to apply, click .

The Palos Park Fire Department is accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedic positions until March 20th. For more info, click .

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

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

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

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, .