February 12th Update

Dear Friend,

The Chicago Department of Transportation is proposing a new network of bikeways in the Portage Park neighborhood. Take a moment to view the video of the proposed corridors and types of infrastructure. The video along with a survey for residents and a RSVP link for an in -person community meeting on March 5th can be found HERE.

Just a reminder that we are closed today February 12th in observance of Abraham Lincoln's birthday, and we will reopen tomorrow at 9am.

The 38th Ward Service Office will be closed Monday, February 16th in observance of George Washington's birthday. We will reopen Tuesday, February 17th at 9:00am. While City of Chicago offices will be closed, 311 will remain open for non-emergencies and garbage pickup will remain unaffected.

Sincerely,

Alderman Nicholas Sposato

Meet Cocktails! Cocktails is just under a year old and arrived as an owner surrender. Stunning, affectionate and most content when she's flopped upside-down requesting belly rubs. And keeping up her beauty routine is classified information! 

She's just the right size; not too small, not too large. Agile, playful and a big fan of fetch. She jumped into playgroup and had a blast hanging with the boys. Chicago, the facts are in... now come meet her!

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

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

I'm pleased to inform you that the McDonald's at 3540 N Harlem is now open! The 38th Ward Office has received many calls inquiring about the opening date. Residents were happy to hear that our local McDonald's is back in business. This location suffered a grease fire which caused them to close back in January of 2025.

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!

To apply for the Lake Forest Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic position, click HERE.

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

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

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

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

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, click here.