July 23rd Update

Dear Friend,

Join us for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4th from 5pm to 8pm at Norwood Park, 5801 N Natoma. Come out to this family-friendly event and enjoy food trucks, music, activities for kids and much more! 

Support the Police T-shirts (S-XL $15) will be available for purchase. All proceeds from the sale of the T-shirts will go to 16th District National Night Out, Officer Bartholomew's family, and the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. This is a great opportunity to show your support for the police and to meet me, my staff, Alderman Gardiner, and Alderman Napolitano. Hope to see you there!

The Cook County Board of Review has officially opened the 2026 tax year session for appeals. Property owners may Pre-File an appeal of their 2026 property taxes with the Cook County Board of Review now, OR you can wait until the Assessor has finalized the property value and then file an appeal when your township's 30-day appeal period opens.

You are not required to submit comparable properties as evidence with your appeal. The Board of Review will provide the latest and most accurate data to substantiate your appeal. For step-by-step directions on how to file an appeal, click HERE.

The Department of Water Management is in the process of cleaning and installing restrictors in catch basin drainage structures in parts of the 38th Ward. The limits of the work are from Montrose to Addison and Narragansett to Laramie.

The Restrictor Replacement Program will assist with controlling the flow of water into the sewer system. By slowing down the flow entering the main sewer line, restrictors help prevent downstream pipes from becoming overloaded during heavy rain and peak use. This control reduces the risk of basement flooding and protects wastewater treatment plants from being overwhelmed. The project is expected to be completed in early August.

Sincerely,

Alderman Nicholas Sposato

Meet Baltimore! For us, it's the face and the personality. He's every bit as gentle and affectionate as he is adorable. Baltimore is such a good listener, even in his kennel. He leaps with joy when we call him over! How could anyone not want that type of joy daily...maybe you? To see Baltimore in action, click HERE.

For more information on Baltimore 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.

Wildflower Thrift and Gifts is a consignment store carrying gently used clothing, antique finds, and local art. They are located at 6025 W Irving Park and are open Thursday through Saturday from 11am to 5pm and Sundays from 11am to 4pm. For more information, call 773-657-3482.

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!

For more info on the Crestwood Fire Department position, click HERE.

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

For more info on the Flossmoor Fire Department positions, 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.