January 22nd Update

Dear Friend,

Due to the extreme cold weather predicted for tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd, the 38th Ward Office will be closed. We will be checking voicemails and emails throughout the day. If you need immediate assistance, please call 311. I apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause, however, the safety of my constituents and staff are of the utmost importance. It is strongly recommended to stay home during the extreme temperatures. Our office will reopen on Monday, January 26th at 9am.

It is important during colder temperatures to take certain steps to protect the pipes in your home. Please take a moment to read the tips below from the City of Chicago Department of Water Management to prevent your pipes from freezing. Also, remember to check on your elderly neighbors and relatives. Taking precautions during winter months will help us get through the cold weather safely.

Please do not leave your pets outside for long periods of time, especially during the extremely cold weather that we have been experiencing. Pets are at risk for hypothermia and frostbite due to the colder temperatures. Make sure your pet has updated contact information on their collar. Keep an extra close watch on your pets in order to prevent them from getting lost as animal shelters are at full capacity.

Sincerely,

Alderman Nicholas Sposato

Meet Duna! Duna is all about fun and looking adorable while doing it! She was found tied up outside the shelter as she likely watched her whole world drive away. But Duna didn't let that define her. She arrived needing some serious TLC for her skin and coat, but she is already looking better! Duna is petite, silly and absolutely adored by the volunteers who spend time with her. Come meet her! To see Duna in action, click and .

For more information on Duna 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.

If you are a fish tank owner or are considering purchasing an aquarium, make sure to visit Ocean Design Aquarium at 7542 W Addison. Ocean Design Aquarium has high quality freshwater fish, shrimp & live plants. This family-owned business has all of the supplies needed for your aquarium! To visit their website, 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 .

Vernon Hills Police Department is accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officers now through January 29th. For more info and to apply, click .

The City of Sycamore is hiring Firefighters. Applications are being accepted now through January 30th. For info and to apply, 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, .