High School 101: Seminar for Parents on Tuesday, September 29th

Dear Chicago,



If you are the parent of a 7th or 8th grade student, now is the time to start the search for your child's high school. The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and I will host High School 101, an online seminar designed to help guide parents through the high school selection process this Tuesday, September 29th at 7:00pm.

A representative from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will provide an overview of how to navigate the GoCPS Application Process for the 2027-2028 application cycle. In addition, representatives from the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences and Morgan Park High School will be present to provide information about their schools and answer any questions.

Families in the 19th Ward have many choices when it comes to high school. Please join us for information and tips to help you navigate the process. This free seminar will be conducted entirely via Zoom; to sign up, please click here or visit the 19th Ward website. For more information, please check out cps.edu/gocps for family resources and updates.

Sincerely,

Matthew J. O'Shea

Alderman, 19th Ward

19TH WARD UPDATES

The 18th Annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Family Walk will take place on Saturday, November 28th. Remember, anyone who signs up by Friday, October 30th (5:00pm) can request a free upgrade to a hooded sweatshirt. Choose the sweatshirt option during registration to guarantee availability. Otherwise, a long-sleeve T-shirt will be provided at packet pick-up. 

Proceeds from this year's race will again benefit the John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and the 19th Ward Youth and Community Foundation. Online registration will remain open until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25th. In-person registration will be available on Friday, November 27th, and on the day of the race. Registration is now available at www.the19thward.com. Those who register BY 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25th, will be guaranteed a Beverly Hills Turkey Trot long-sleeved event T-shirt and gift bag. 

In addition, the 19th Ward will host a breakfast after the race. The cost is $5 per person or $25 per family, and tickets can be added to your cart during registration or online separately until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25th, and at the door. Breakfast will be in the gym at Christ the King School.

Sponsorship Opportunity

Interested in becoming a Beverly Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run and Walk sweatshirt/t-shirt sponsor? If so, please contact [email protected] for more information. Shirt sponsors will have their business prominently listed on the back of our race shirts given to over 2,000 participants of this year's event. The deadline to become a sponsor is Monday, October 26th.

CITY/STATE NEWS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Historic Bethany Union Church to Host Annual Steak Fry

The Historic Bethany Union Church of Chicago invites the community to its Annual Steak Fry on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Guests will have the option of enjoying either steak or chicken. A free-will offering will be received.

The event will take place at:

Historic Bethany Union Church of Chicago

1750 West 103rd Street

Chicago, Illinois 60643

Please RSVP as soon as possible by calling the church at 773-779-0123.

Everyone is welcome to join us for an evening of delicious food, fellowship, and community! 

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 AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

This e-mail message is paid for and authorized by the 19th Ward Democratic Organization and not at taxpayer expense.