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Welcome to the 36th Ward Newsletter!

Our Newsletter is sent out every other Wednesday.
Scroll down for updates, upcoming events, and resources!

Pictured Below: 36th Ward Volunteer Clean Up with Ivy Hall on April 23!

36th Ward Earth Day Cleanups!

This past Saturday & Tuesday, my team hosted Clean Ups throughout the 36th Ward. We cleaned up all the way from Belmont Cragin to West Humboldt Park to West Town!

Dear 36th Ward Residents:

It's officially spring, and we're hard at work cleaning up our blocks! Thank you to all of the residents who joined us this past Saturday & Tuesday for our Community Clean Ups.

This Spring, we are hosting community clean-ups every Tuesday & Thursday from 5-7pm. Call our office at 773-745-4636 to schedule a Community Clean-Up on your block!

Want to Volunteer for a Clean Up? Sign up at bit.ly/volunteersvillegas! We will then send you more info about upcoming cleanups & where to meet. 💪

BLOCK PARTY INFO: DON'T WAIT, APPLY NOW!

Start preparing for your Summer Block Parties!

My staff is ready to assist you with Block Party permits and applications at our 36th Ward Offices in West Town and Belmont Cragin. We have all the info you need BELOW ⬇️

Apply for a FREE Jumping Jack Inflatable Playground (Bouncy House) for your Block Party! Jumping Jack Registration is NOW OPEN, first come first served. Register & get more info HERE.

⏰ Submit your requests as soon as possible - at least 30 days in advance of your Block Party! The more advance notice we have, the better.

Apply now for a Permit to host a Block Party. Print the Application HERE. Bring the completed Permit Application to the 36th Ward Office for approval.

Block party permits are for the use of Chicago residents and can only be applied for the street on which they reside. Businesses or outside organizations should apply for a festival permit.
Block Party Permits will not be issued for more than one (1) day in succession or to close any street for a commercial purpose.
A block party permit will only be issued for a single block (intersection to intersection).
Permits are issued on a first come, first served basis.

Download & Print a Block Party Petition HERE! Get Signatures from Your Neighbors & Bring the Signed Petition to our 36th Ward Office.

Start a Block Club! Organize Your Block to Improve Your Community. Learn more about Block Clubs HERE and Register a New Block Club HERE.

Sincerely,
Alderman Gilbert Villegas & the 36th Ward Team

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 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

Clothing Drive at 36th Ward West Town Office:
Every Tuesday & Thursday!

36th WARD CLOTHING DRIVE
We are hosting a clothing drive at our West Town Office, every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-5pm!

HOW YOU CAN HELP?
Bring your clean & gently used clothing and/or accessories during regular office hours and leave them in the designated area. We accept all gender, age, size clothing and accessories. No shoes please.

Location drop off:
36th Ward West Town Office - 2246 W Chicago Ave
Open 9am-5pm (closed 12:45-1:30pm for lunch)

For more information:
Email: [email protected]
Call the 36th Ward Office at 773-745-4636

Street Sweeping Starts in April! 🧹🧹🧹
Check out our map to see which days your street will be cleaned in 2024.

Look Up Your Address & Schedule HERE: bit.ly/ward36cleanschedule

POLICY UPDATES FROM ALDERMAN VILLEGAS

City Council Passes Alderman Villegas' Historic Legislation to Support Veterans Hiring & Affordable Housing

Last week, City Council passed 2 pieces of legislation that I sponsored to provide Chicago veterans with greater access to City Employment & Affordable Housing Units! I was grateful to stand alongside my colleagues Alderman Bill Conway @aldconway, Alderman Chris Taliaferro, and Alderman Andre Vasquez @40thward who co-sponsored this legislation. We stand with our veteran community! Semper Fidelis ⭐️

1. The first ordinance will establish a new requirement for Veterans Preference for at least 10% of housing units under the Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO).
2. The 2nd ordinance will establish a City-wide Veterans Hiring Preference Program for veterans to get hired in city job positions.

READ MORE HERE: Veterans Hiring & Housing Preference

APPLY FOR PROPERTY TAX SAVINGS
BY MONDAY, APRIL 29!!!

Apply for Property Tax Savings by April 29!

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.

36th Ward Programs and Events

This Saturday: Join us for Hands Only CPR Training at the 36th Ward Office!

In this FREE class, you will learn lifesaving chest compression techniques, taught by a Red Cross instructor.

*Please note: CPR Training Certification will NOT be provided*

WHEN: Saturday, April 27 at 10 AM - 12 PM

WHERE: 36th Ward Belmont Cragin Office, 6560 W Fullerton Ave, Unit C118-A

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

This April....
Adopt a Shelter Pet!

🎉

Pet adoption fees are waived EVERY WEEKEND at Chicago Animal Care and Control! CACC is full of wonderful pets that need YOUR help to find homes.

Adoption Hours: 12-6pm every day
Location: Chicago Animal Care and Control - 2741 S Western Ave

To learn more, scan the QR code or go to: Chicago Animal Care and Control

Introducing...
WARD WEDNESDAYS!

Every Wednesday on social media, I spotlight the people, businesses, and cultural institutions of the 36th Ward. Check out our latest posts here:
36th Ward Instagram

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.

RESOURCES & GRANTS

Calling all High School Seniors: Apply for a College Scholarship from the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE)!

AABE has scholarships for African American, Hispanic, and Native American high school seniors heading to college & pursuing a major in the STEM field (science, tech, engineering, and math). Apply by April 30th for the chance to win a scholarship of $3,000 or $5,000!

APPLY HERE

https://aabescholarship.awardspring.com/.../Schola.../271462

CHI BLOCK BUILDER

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Want to purchase a vacant lot? ChiBlockBuilder applications are OPEN!

A new application round to purchase City-owned vacant lots is OPEN NOW - APPLY ASAP. Through an online portal and universal application, ChiBlockBuilder streamlines the sale of City-owned vacant land to residents, community groups, non-profit organizations and developers.

Visit Chicago.gov/BlockBuilder for more information. Need assistance? Email [email protected] or call 312.935.1030.

[ES] ¡Reserve esta fecha! El plazo de solicitud de ChiBlockBuilder se abre el 1 de abril de 2024

El lunes 1 de abril de 2024 a las 10 a. m. se abre una nueva ronda de solicitudes para comprar lotes municipales vacantes. Por medio de un portal en línea y una solicitud universal, ChiBlockBuilder agiliza la venta de terrenos municipales vacantes a residentes, grupos de la comunidad, organizaciones sin fines de lucro e inmobiliarias.

Visite Chicago.gov/BlockBuilder para obtener más información. ¿Necesita ayuda? Envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llame al 312.935.1030.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES!

🔎 The CTA is Hiring for Full-Time Positions! Check out the job openings & apply below:

⭐ Construction Inspection & Investigation Safety Marshal: https://chicagotransit.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400004Y&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

⭐ Senior Construction Safety Officer: https://chicagotransit.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400004X&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

⭐ Construction Safety Officer: https://chicagotransit.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400004Z&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

⭐ Senior Project Manager, Construction Safety Policy: https://chicagotransit.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=24000051&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

⭐ Coordinator, Construction Safety Administration:
https://chicagotransit.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=24000050&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

Are you looking for a JOB? The Chicago Department of Streets & Sanitation is NOW HIRING!

Apply by April 30:

Project Coordinator Job (starting at $67,656/year)

Search for Job 393872: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobdetail.ftl

Are you looking for a JOB? The Chicago Department of Streets & Sanitation is NOW HIRING!

Apply by May 1:

Tree Trimmer Jobs (starting at $32.11/hour)

Search for Job 395987: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobdetail.ftl

Looking for a Job?
Citywide Career Fair on April 25

Doors open at 10:00am. Employers will be there to talk to you about job opportunities. Bring your updated resume and be prepared to complete online applications!

WHERE: Malcolm X College Gymnasium, 1900 W Jackson Blvd
WHEN: Thursday, April 25 at 10:00am-2:00pm

For help with resumes and interview skills, visit: levelupajc.org

APPLY FOR ONE SUMMER CHICAGO:

Spring Break is the perfect time to apply for summer jobs! With #OneSummerChicago, youth ages 14-24 can can learn new career skills, expand on their own creativity & make new friends; all while making money!

Apply by May 3rd at 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

Looking for a Summer Job? Become A Chicago Lifeguard! Take the Lifeguard Swim Test on May 4.

Apply today at:
https://bit.ly/ApplyNOW-Lifeguard & get ready for summer

Calling all attorneys!

The City of Chicago Department of Law is HIRING for Open Attorney Positions. Apply online today!

There are opportunities for Entry Level, Mid-Career, and Senior Level Attorneys.

Click the link to apply & learn more: https://www.chicago.gov/.../supp.../attorney_vacancies.html

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

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.

🗑♻️ 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. You can also call our office at 312-744-4324.

PROMOTING COMMUNITY 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

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

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36th Ward Alderman · 6934 W Diversey Ave · Chicago, Illinois 60707 · USA

Street Sweeping Starts in April! 🧹🧹🧹 Check out our map to see which days your street will be cleaned in 2024.

City Council Passes Alderman Villegas' Historic Legislation to Support Veterans Hiring & Affordable Housing

Apply for Property Tax Savings by April 29!

Street Sweeping Starts in April! 🧹🧹🧹
Check out our map to see which days your street will be cleaned in 2024.