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⭐️ Illinois Primary Election is Here ⭐️

Vote by March 19! Early Voting Open Now!

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⭐️ Illinois Primary Election Info ⭐️

Chicago voters head to the polls on Tuesday, March 19. Early Voting is NOW OPEN in Chicago! Here's what you need to know.

⏰ Vote Early

Early Voting is NOW OPEN in all 50 Wards of Chicago! Any voter can vote at any site, no matter where you live in the city. Choose from any of the 52 sites across Chicago - to learn more and find a site near you, go to:
https://chicagoelections.gov/voting/early-voting

You can also register to vote or drop off mail-in ballots at any early voting site.

Click here to enter your voter information and find the Early Voting sites near you!

Click here to download the full Early Voting schedule and sites for the March 19, 2024 Presidential Primary Election

📫 Vote by Mail

to vote by mail. The deadline to apply to vote by mail is March 14, so apply TODAY!

Go to: https://chicagoelections.gov/elections/vote-by-mail/2

You must mail in your completed ballot or return it to a by March 19. The ballot must be postmarked by March 19 in order for it to be counted.

🗳 Vote on Election Day

The location of your polling place may have changed. Polling place hours are 6 am to 7 pm. If you're in line by 7 pm, you're entitled to vote - so stay in line!

We recommend to go EARLY in the day to avoid long lines!

Any Chicago voter can vote at any site on Election Day, no matter where you live in the city.

📋 Research Your Ballot

Use the League of Women Voters nonpartisan guide to find your ballot, learn about the candidates, and save your choices to take with you to the polls.

⌛️ Voter Registration Is Still Open!

You can still register to vote in-person, during early voting or on election day. You can register at any voting site or polling place. Make sure to .

🔎 Still have questions?

Visit the Chicago Board of Elections website HERE: chicagoelections.gov

SAVE THE DATE:
36th Ward Easter Event on Saturday, March 23rd!

36th Ward Photos with the Easter Bunny! 🐰💐

Join Alderman Villegas for a 36th Ward Easter Celebration on Saturday, March 23rd. Stop by our Belmont-Cragin Office to take pictures with the Easter Bunny!

RSVP HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/789177653106627/?active_tab=discussion

APPLY FOR PROPERTY TAX SAVINGS

➡️ Apply Now for Property Tax Savings!

Tax exemption applications for the 2023 tax year are now available online. Exemptions are savings that contribute to lowering a homeowner’s property tax bill. The most common is the Homeowner Exemption, saving a property owner an average of $950 dollars each year. As a reminder, exemptions are reflected on the second installment property tax bill. See the full list of exemptions here.

Here are 3 key things that homeowners should be aware of when applying for exemptions.

	1. New homeowners, first-time applicants, or those that need to reapply can now do so online. Homeowners are strongly encouraged to apply online so there is a digital record of their application.
	2. The automatic renewals related to COVID-19 have ended. Homeowners need to resume annual filings for the “Senior Freeze” and Veterans with Disabilities Exemptions. Seniors and Veterans that need to reapply will be mailed application booklets in the mail this month.
	3. The automatic renewal of the Homeowner, Senior, and Persons with Disabilities Exemptions will continue, and postcards will be mailed to households confirming that no action is needed.

How to check your exemptions
If homeowners are unsure of their existing exemptions, they can check by reviewing their “Property Details” and review the Exemption History & Status section.

Applications are available in multiple languages
The Assessor’s Office is proud to announce that exemption forms are available in English, Spanish, Polish, and simplified Chinese languages. Applications can be downloaded at www.cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions. Paper applications are also available at our branch offices. Click here to see a list of our branch offices and to schedule an appointment.

Join a virtual workshop
Homeowners can join virtual exemptions workshops on Facebook and YouTube at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, in English and on Thursday, March 14, in Spanish. For a list of upcoming in-person and virtual outreach events, visit www.cookcountyassessor.com/event-list.

ALDERMAN VILLEGAS IN THE NEWS

HACIA Hispanic Leadership Award ⭐️
Last week, Alderman Villegas received the Hispanic Leadership Award at HACIA's 44th Annual Awards Banquet! The Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) promotes diversity & opportunity in the construction industry. Learn more at:
www.haciaworks.org

Advocating for Chicago Families
On March 7, Alderman Villegas led a press conference with parents and community members at City Hall to demand the Illinois State Legislature support a fully-elected Chicago Board of Education. Chicago residents should have the power to make decisions for their children's education!

TAKING CARE OF OUR COMMUNITY

KEEPING OUR WARD CLEAN

Stop by the 36th Ward Office to get a "Pick Up After Your Pet" Sign! With the warm weather starting up again, it's important to remind our neighbors to clean up after their pets. Let's keep our streets clean together!

Residents, please REMOVE any and all materials that you are using in the street to save yourself a parking spot. If things are seen on the parkway, they will be moved out of the street. If they are placed there again, the Chicago Department of Streets & Sanitation will remove these materials.

🗑♻️ We're recruiting volunteers for our 36th Ward Community Clean Up! Join your neighbors to help make our ward a cleaner place. If you want to help, reach out to us at [email protected].

As always, please REPORT any excess trash you see on the streets. Put in a request to 311.chicago.gov & email a picture to [email protected]. Be sure to include the address and a description of the issue in the email.

PROMOTING PUBLIC SAFETY
- Our office works closely with the Chicago Police Department and the Cook County Sheriff's Office to respond to crimes and keep our residents safe.
- As a reminder, always CALL 911 whenever you see a crime or suspicious activity occurring. That is the only way for CPD to know when & where to target their responses.
- Attend a community meeting with your Police District! At the bottom of this email, you will find the CAPS Police Beat Meeting Schedules for the 11th, 12th, and 25th Police Districts. Find your Police District & Beat here: operations.chicagopolice.org/FindMyDistrict

SUPPORTING VETERANS

Every Tuesday (and the first Thursday of every month), my Belmont-Cragin Office hosts the 36th Ward Vet Connect! My office has resources for veterans, active military personnel, and military families. Walk-ins are encouraged. No appointment needed!

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WHEN: Every Tuesday from 10am-2pm
First Thursday of Every Month from 5pm-8pm
WHERE: 36th Ward Belmont Cragin Office, 6560 W Fullerton Ave Suite C118

CONTACT THE 36TH WARD OFFICE
For all service requests and questions, call our office at 773-745-4636 or send an email to [email protected]. Please include your name, home address, and phone number in your email so my staff can best assist you.

As a reminder, we have two 36th Ward Offices to serve our constituents: one in West Town, and one in Belmont Cragin.
Both offices are open Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. We are closed for lunch from 12:45pm to 1:30. Stop by to ask questions and get connected to resources!

VISIT OUR OFFICES:

36th Ward Belmont Cragin Office
6560 W Fullerton Ave
Unit # C118 - Suite A
Chicago, IL 60707

36th Ward West Town Office
2246 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

36th Ward Programs and Events

Every week, join us for the 36th Ward Vet Connect!

My office has resources for veterans, active military personnel, and military families. Staff from the VA and VACCC are there to assist you

No appointment needed!

WHEN: Every Tuesday 10am-2pm & First Thursday of Every Month 5-8pm
WHERE: 36th Ward Belmont Cragin Office - 6560 W Fullerton Ave #C118

Introducing...
WARD WEDNESDAYS!

Every Wednesday on social media, I will spotlight the people, businesses, and cultural institutions of the 36th Ward. Coming soon this March!

We want to hear from YOU! Want us to feature your business or someone you know? Send an email to [email protected] with your recommendation.

Crime Prevention Seminar on Thursday, March 14 at 5pm

Let's keep our neighborhood safe! The 11th Police District is hosting a Crime Prevention Seminar.
The seminar will be focused on robberies, vehicular hijackings, and motor vehicle thefts.

WHEN: Thursday, March 14 at 5pm
WHERE: Westside Learning Center, 4624 W Madison St

To Apply, Scan the QR code or Visit:
https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=6329-DSS-2024&fbclid=IwAR2ThwKN4z1USWjLSBtx9wG-v7wRHbELPjgkBqajZlhaY5jcMpuEZkr33o8

JOBS & RESOURCES

Looking for a JOB?

Chicago Public Schools is hiring!

Tomorrow morning, CPS is hosting a JOB FAIR for full-time and part-time positions! Bring your resume to the event. Register here: bit.ly/CPSJobFair31424

WHEN: Thursday, March 14th from 10:00am - 1:00pm
WHERE: 2651 West Washington Blvd (Garfield Park Gymnasium)

To apply for CPS jobs online, visit: www.cps.edu/careers

Is your teenager looking for a summer job?

Check out Chicago Park District's Teen Opportunity Fairs!

Learn about summer jobs, park programs, and resources available!

The next Teen Opportunity Fair is this Saturday, March 23 at 10am-1pm at Kennedy-King College.

FREE EVENT - Register today: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/teen-opportunity-fairs

With tax season upon us, Tax Prep Chicago is providing FREE tax preparation services to eligible lower-income Chicagoans!

For households earning up to $64,000 or individuals earning up to $32,000 annually. Available from January 27 through April 15, 2024 at various sites

www.TaxPrepChicago.org

[ES] PREPARACIÓN GRATUITA DE IMPUESTOS: Para hogares con ingresos hasta $64,000 o individuous con ingresos hasta $32,000 al año. Servicios estarán disponibles del 27 de Enero al 15 de Abril, 2024 en varios sitios de Chicago y suburbios

www.TaxPrepChicago.org

For more information:
- Visit the City’s tax assistance website at www.TaxPrepChicago.org
- Call or text the City’s 2-1-1 helpline
- Visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov and type “free tax help” in the search box or call (800) 829-1040

APPLY FOR ONE SUMMER CHICAGO:

Jobs for Youths Ages 14-24

Now Accepting Applications! Deadline May 3.

APPLY TODAY:
www.onesummerchicago.org

ONE SUMMER CHICAGO:

Empleos para jóvenes de 14 a 24 ânos

Ahora Aceptando Solicitudes De Empleo. Aplicar Antes Del 3 De Mayo.

APPLY TODAY:
www.onesummerchicago.org

This summer, work for the parks!

Chicago Park District is now hiring Lifeguards, Recreation Leaders, and Junior Laborers!

See all summer jobs online & apply now: ChicagoParkDistrict.com/Summer-Jobs

¡Este verano, trabaja en nuestros parques!

Chicago Park District tiene trabajos disponibles. Salvavidas, Líderes de recreación, y Obreros júnior!

Mira todos los trabajos de verano y aplica hoy: ChicagoParkDistrict.com/Summer-Jobs

Are you looking to start or grow your own business? Attend the City of Chicago's BACP Small Business Expo on March 14!

At this remote event, you will get access to business resources, workshops, and more! Register today at: Chicago.gov/bizexpo

Calling All Arts & Culture Nonprofits! The 2024 CityArts Program grant application is NOW OPEN!

Chicago arts and culture nonprofits of all sizes and artistic disciplines can apply for CityArts grants. Apply by March 25 at 5pm CT at: ChicagoCulturalGrants.org

POLICE BEAT MEETING SCHEDULES:
11th, 12th, and 25th Districts

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