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WARD SERVICE OFFICE
1447 W. MORSE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60626
773-338-5796
www.49thward.org
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Good morning neighbors,
Alderwoman Hadden has been D.C. at the PolicyLink We Are the Founders Summit where she has been convening with thousands of other change-makers and champions civil rights and democracy to take on the the work of re-founding our nation. She also attended the 63rd anniversary of the NAACP March on Washington. She can't wait to tell you about it when she returns this week! In the meantime, check out the latest in news and events for the week ahead.
Have a safe and restful weekend,
The 49th Ward Team
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Click the links below to select the section that you want to read!
- CELEBRATIONS & APPRECIATIONS - good news for the week!
- WARD UPDATES - Community announcements, city services, and zoning/development updates
- INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATES - City services and infrastructure notices
- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - local events and ways to get involved
- ROGERS PARK ARTS - events, theatre, and other public arts news
- YOUTH SHINE IN 49 - school news, scholarship opportunities, and youth employment offerings
- NEED TO KNOW INFO - alerts, services, and government resources
- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES - links to resources housed on the 49th Ward website
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Celebrations & Appreciations
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Loyola Unveils Sister Jean Statue!
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Loyola students returned to campus for the 2026-2027 school year with a new statue of Sister Jean outside the Norville Center for Intercollegiate Athletics. The statue, made by artist Littleton Alston, commemorates Sister Jean's legacy and contributions to the Loyola University community.
Loyola University President Reed said during the unveiling, "Sister Jean was known as the chaplain to the basketball team, but was really chaplain to the whole campus. Her compassion, joy and unwavering care touched countless lives across our university and far beyond. This sculpture will invite us to sit, and to pause, to smile and to reflect, and it will stand as a lasting reminder of the extraordinary way Sister Jean made people feel seen, welcomed and valued.”
Read more about the new statue in Block Club Chicago.
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St. Ignatius Campus Community Survey Updates
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The community survey for the St. Ignatius Campus proposal closed on August 23rd with over 450 responses! Staff is compiling and analyzing the responses and will share the results with the community soon. Please keep your eye on this space for updates.
To learn more about the proposal, visit the 49th Ward website here. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at [email protected] or (773) 338-5796.
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Scheduled ComEd Service Disruption on September 1st
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A temporary six-hour electrical outage will occur due to local roof repair and vegetation work between Fargo, Jarvis, Ashland, and N. Sheridan. This is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 1st, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Approximately 360 residents will be impacted. Residents on this stretch who signed up to receive notifications from ComEd about the outage should have been notified on 8/24/26.
If you live in this address range and are unsure about how this outage may impact you, please call the ComEd customer service center at (800) 334-7661.
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Free Smoke Detectors and Wheel Clubs Available in the 49th Ward Office
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The 49th Ward Office has a limited number of free smoke detectors and steering wheel clubs, courtesy of the Chicago Fire Department. Both items will be made available during office hours on a first-come, first-served basis. One smoke detector and one wheel club will be provided per household.
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Share Your Input on a New Mural in Jarvis Square
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Jarvis Square will soon be home to a beautiful new mural design by local artist Oscar Joyo! Oscar and his team want your input on how they can make this mural the best representation of Jarvis Square and Rogers Park.
To complete the survey, visit bit.ly/JarvisMural. Learn more about Oscar Joyo and view his portfolio at oscarjoyoart.com.
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Appeal Property Tax Value with the Board of Review thru September 1st
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Rogers Park Township property owners can now appeal their assessed value through the Cook County Board of Review. Filing an appeal is one way that property owners can lower their property tax bill.
When a property owner files an appeal, they are not appealing the taxing bodies' levies; rather, they are appealing their property's assessed value. Filing an appeal will never result in a higher assessed value of the property, and property owners should file an appeal every year. If a property owner's appeal is accepted, the changes to the property's assessed value will be reflected on the second installment property tax bill received in 2027.
A step-by-step guide on how to file an appeal with the Board of Review is available here. Additionally, my office is partnering with Commissioner Steel, Alderman Vasquez, Leader Gabel, and Senators Simmons and Fine for a seminar on appealing your property tax assessment. The property tax appeal seminar will be held on Monday, August 31st, at 5:30 p.m. at the Rogers Park Branch Library, 6907 N. Clark. Make sure to bring a copy of your property tax bill for one-on-one assistance from an analyst on how to file an appeal.
Property owners have until Tuesday, September 1, to file an appeal with the Cook County Board of Review. For more information, visit the Cook County Board of Review's website.
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49th Ward Shred-a-Thon September 13th
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The 49th Ward annual Shred-a-Thon event is back! Join us on Sunday, September 13th from 10 am-2 pm in the Byline Bank Parking lot at the northwest corner of Clark and Morse (6950 N Clark St) to have your documents shredded and recycled. You may bring a maximum of two boxes of documents per person.
Also, new this year, we will have electronics recycling! You may also bring one box of electronics for recycling in addition to two boxes of documents to be shredded. All electronics donated will have their data completely and securely erased.
Acceptable electronics include:
- Computers + Laptops
- Servers and Networking Equipment
- Monitors + TVs
- Printers + Scanners
- Phones and mobile devices
- Circuit boards and components
- Hard drives
See you there!
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Green Alley Slated for Construction between Rogers, Wolcott, Chase, and Honore
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Crews are slated to begin construction on a new Green Alley on Monday, September 14th, for the alleys bounded by Wolcott, Chase, Rogers, and Honore. The Green Alley program is an initiative through the Chicago Department of Transportation to create more environmentally friendly and resilient infrastructure throughout our city. Green alleys incorporate a variety of characteristics, including:
- Permeable pavement (asphalt, concrete, or pavers) that allows stormwater to filter through the pavement and drain into the ground instead of collecting on hard surfaces. This can reduce garage and basement flooding.
- Catch basins connected with a perforated pipe and installed in a retention trench to capture water and funnel it into the ground.
- High-albedo pavement, a lighter-colored surface that reflects sunlight instead of absorbing it, helping reduce the urban heat island effect.
- Recycled materials, such as concrete aggregate, slag, and recycled tire rubber.
Because of the scope of the work involved in constructing a green alley, these projects take longer than a typical alley resurfacing project. Once started, construction is expected to take approximately six (6) weeks, weather permitting.
As part of the green alley improvements, the existing pavement in the alley will be removed to install five new catch basins and two manholes to collect stormwater. Alley entrances will also be reconstructed where necessary, and speed bumps will be installed to manage vehicle speeds.
During construction, residential garbage will be moved curbside. The contractor's crews will post "No Parking" signs in advance of the project to designate areas where private dumpsters can be moved. Residential properties that have their garbage collected by the Department of Streets and Sanitation will need to relocate their garbage cans to the front of their property for curbside pick-up during the project.
While construction is underway, barricades will be placed to block the entrances to the alley, and access to garages from the alley will be unavailable for the duration of the project, starting on September 16th. Anyone who parks in the alley will need to seek alternative parking.
The contractor for this project is Summit Construction Company. They can be reached at 773-276-4600.
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OEMC August 11th, 12th, & 13th Storms Survey
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The Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) is reviewing damage from the severe storms that occurred August 11-13 and asking residents impacted by these storms to submit an initial damage assessment. The data collected from the survey will help determine whether the City can pursue additional relief options for residents. To fill out the survey, please visit the Illinois Residential Self-Assessment Survey website.
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Estes Water Main Replacement Updates
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The Department of Water Management (DWM) is installing a new water main in the 49th Ward on Estes between Ridge and Clark. Excavation of the north side of Estes (westbound lane, between Ridge and Damen) began on August 11th. Construction will only take place during the week. Only in cases of emergency will construction be done on a weekend.
Contractors have crossed the intersection of Estes and Damen. The installation of the water main will continue for the rest of the week, moving towards Wolcott. Once the planned installation work at the Estes and Wolcott intersection is complete, the contractors will work backward towards Ridge to install new fire hydrants. The contractors plan to replace all private drains and catch basin outlets to ensure IEPA compliance.
Connections will be made at Ridge, Damen, and Wolcott. The connection work will necessitate a temporary shutdown of the current water main, resulting in a temporary disruption to water service for residents in the impacted work area. Contractors tentatively plan to shut down the existing water main during the morning of Wednesday, September 2nd. Water service disruption should last no more than 8 hours to complete the necessary work. Once contractors connect the water main and open the valves, water service will be restored. Once the water main is connected, the contractors will initiate pressure testing, chlorination, and flush the line between Ridge and Wolcott.
Contractors on site will continue to communicate any shutdowns in advance. Contractors are responsible for providing a 72-hour notice to each individual property before any water shutdown occurs.
No lead service line work or restoration work is scheduled for this week. The Department of Water Management (DWM) will relay any changes to our office.
A partial lane closure remains in effect on the northern side of Estes (westbound lane, between Ridge and Damen). With the lane closure in effect, local traffic will have limited access. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained for the duration of the closure.
"No Parking” signs will be posted on both sides of the street during construction hours (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM) where work is being performed. Parking will be allowed outside of work hours and on weekends. All signage will be placed 48 hours before work begins and will be limited to the block where work is actively taking place or being staged. Crews will work to preserve as much parking as possible. "No Parking" signs will only be posted where crews are actively working and the parking restrictions will move along as the crew makes progress in the project.
Residents in the affected address range (2040 - 1790 W. Estes Ave) should enter their contact information in the survey here. We receive weekly updates about this project and would like to relay information that may directly affect residents on this block.
Please contact our office with any inquiries at [email protected] or call 773-338-5796.
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Upcoming Street Grinding & Resurfacing Schedule
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Neighbors, please be advised of the upcoming street grinding and resurfacing schedule for the 49th Ward provided by the Department of Transportation. Please be aware of all orange CDOT signs in the public way to avoid being ticketed or towed.
Street resurfacing schedule:
- Glenwood Ave between Devon and Pratt (6400 - 6800 N Glenwood) - Scheduled for 9/2/26
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Loyola Divvy Station Temporarily Relocated
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A Divvy station on Loyola Avenue, adjacent to the Loyola CTA station, has been temporarily relocated to the Northeast corner of Sheridan and Arthur, under the viaduct. The relocation is part of Loyola's telecom work along Loyola Avenue south of the L tracks. Crews will be opening the curblanes along Loyola from Sheridan northwest to approximately 1225 W. Loyola to install fiber communication cabling. All impacted curblanes will be repaved, and the Divvy station will be returned to its original location upon completion of the work.
Asphalt restoration and paving work on Loyola in the impacted work area (phase 1D in the diagram above) is scheduled to occur within the first two weeks of September. All work in phase 1D of the telecom installation is scheduled for completion by September 25th.
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Farewell to Summer Reading Party August 30th
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Stop by the Farewell to Summer Reading Party at the Rogers Park Library on Sunday, August 30th from 2-4 pm.
Celebrate completing the adult summer reading challenge with friends new and old. Wear your hat and party like it’s the 1990s Scholastic Book Fair! There will be free pizza, generously donated by J.B. Alberto’s, along with friendship bracelets and button-making. All food and crafts are first come, first served!
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Night Out at Willye White Park September 3rd
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Join in on the fun at Willye White Park's Night Out event, Community Love Lines, on September 3rd. This evening will feature storytelling, drumming, a song circle, a stilt walker, and African dancing. While you're there, attend a resource fair tabled by several organizations in our community.
The event will take place on Thursday, September 3rd, from 4-7 pm at Willye White Park, 1610 W. Howard.
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Goodman Theatre's GeNarrations Classes Return to Willye White Park this Fall
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Registration for the upcoming sessions of GeNarrations, led by the Goodman Theatre and teaching artist Zahra Baker, opens on September 1st! Classes take place on Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 pm, September 22nd through November 4th at Willye White Park, 1610 W. Howard.
To sign up for a class and learn more, visit GoodmanTheatre.org/Registration.
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Upcoming Leone Beach Park Advisory Council Events
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Join the Leone Beach Park Advisory Council for a variety of programming throughout August and September. There's something for everyone!
- Sunday, August 30, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Drawing in Nature with local artist Kaden (Leone Beach Park, 1222 W. Touhy)
- Tuesday, September 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m.:
Night Out in the Parks: the Dinosaur of Lake Michigan puppet show (Leone Beach Park, 1222 W. Touhy)
For more information and to sign up to receive emails from the Leone Beach Park Advisory Council, email [email protected].
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Next Weird Book Club Meeting: September 16th
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Do you like science fiction, fantasy, horror, or other just plain strange books? Meet fellow weird readers to discuss strange and speculative fiction at Weird Book Club, a 21+ book discussion group that meets at Rogers Park Social on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
This month, the Weird Book Club is reading Blob by Maggie Su. Encountering a gelatinous pile of goo outside a bar one night, protagonist Vi decides to take it home and...mold it into her perfect partner! What could go wrong?
Reserved book club copies are available to check out at the Rogers Park Branch information desk, while supplies last. Many titles are also available as eBooks or eAudiobooks on the Hoopla and/or Libby app.
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Jazz Night at L'Angolto Italiano September 19th
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Sentieri Italiani and L’Angolo Italiano have collaborated to host a Jazz Night on September 19th from 6:30-8:30 pm. Enjoy small bites and beverages accompanied by John Roothaan on Piano, Charles Jaffe on Drums, and Lou Marini on Bass.
Tickets can be purchased via Zelle - [email protected] - by September 14th. Sentieri member tickets are $70.00, and non-member tickets are $80.00.
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Senior Movie Day at the 24th District September 23rd
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The 24th District will host its September Senior Movie Day on September 23, 2026, at 1:00 pm, at the 24th District station, 6464 N. Clark. The featured movie will be Spirit of the Marathon, which features marathon runners from the Rogers Park community!
To register, email Daniel Gajewski at [email protected]. Popcorn and water will be provided. Only 30 seats are available, so sign up fast!
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Glenwood Sunday Market Open
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The Glenwood Sunday Market is back every Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., until October 25 (except for August 16). We love this fantastic annual tradition and are excited to celebrate its 17th year in the Rogers Park community!
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Events at the Rogers Park Branch Library
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The Rogers Park Branch Library (6907 N. Clark) offers a variety of events and programming for people of all ages. Make sure to check out a list of their upcoming events and register to attend one. More information is available on its website here.
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First Friday Music Series Featuring _copycats_ on September 4th
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The Rogers Park Business Alliance's First Friday Music Series will feature the _copycats_ this month. The event will take place on Friday, September 4th, starting at 6 pm, at the Loyola Red Line Station near Blaze Pizza at 6550 N. Sheridan.
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Lifeline Theatre Presents: A Wrinkle in Time
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Ever since her father vanished under mysterious circumstances, Meg Murray’s life has been spiraling out of control. But one dark and stormy night, Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which appear with a promise to help rescue him from the monstrous darkness that threatens the universe.
Join Meg, her brother Charles Wallace, their pal Calvin, and a host of extraterrestrial friends and foes as they journey into the heart of a terrible evil in the hope of reuniting a fragmented family.
A Wrinkle in Time previews at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood, on Friday, September 11. The show will open on September 14th and run through October 18th. Learn more and purchase tickets online.
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6311 Arts Presents: Portrait Mode and Trying to Keep it Together
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6311 Arts Gallery has a new show! “Portait Mode” features artists Mr. Brooks, Alejandra Guerrero, Hector Hernandez, Eddwin Meyers, Harry Sudman, and Adrian Zavala. “Trying to Keep it all Together” features Bryan Eaton. The shows will run from August 29th through October 17th. These showings will be accompanied by Sculpture by Kara James and Video by DePaul Experimental Film.
For more information, visit 6311 Arts' website.
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The Factory Theater Presents: Muffed
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Catch the Factory Theatre’s production of "MUFFED; A Recounting of Farmington, Maine’s 43rd Annual Chester Greenwood Day Devised by the Members of the Meaningful Action Theatre Company and Produced by David New." Don’t let the long title fool you — this IS a full production of a show about a group of actors presenting a reading of their documentary theatre piece about Chester Greenwood Day, the day dedicated to Chester Greenwood, Maine state hero and earmuff inventor.
The show runs August 18th through September 20th at The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard. Tickets are available at the Box Office or on The Factory Theater's website.
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Reduced Transit Fares for Students
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Thanks to additional funding from the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act, the cost for Chicago’s students to ride the CTA and PACE is now just 75 cents per ride! This fare is available any time of the day, any day of the week, even during summer and school breaks, for all K-12 students with a valid Student ID. For help getting started, families can visit the student reduced fare pages on CTA, Metra, or Pace.
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No-Cost Vaccines Available for Students
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Throughout the fall, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) will be providing student vaccines required by CPS at no cost to families. These include the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) and varicella (chickenpox), as well as seasonal vaccines for the flu and COVID-19. Please visit the CDPH website for complete details on immunization clinics and upcoming vaccine events.
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Bethel House Back-to-School Event August 29th
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Join Bethel House International for its Back-to-School Community Outreach Event on Saturday, August 29th, from 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, at the church at 7006 N. Clark.
Bethel House has partnered with AT&T, healthcare professionals, and a banking professional to provide additional resources and education to children and families attending the event.
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VFW Scholarship Opportunities
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The Veterans of Foreign Wars is offering two scholarships for students entering sixth through twelfth grade!
The Patriot’s Pen scholarship is a $5,000 award for middle schoolers and requires a 300-400 word essay on the subject “What a Veteran Taught Me About America”. The Voice of Democracy Scholarship is a $35,000 award for high schoolers requiring a 3-5 minute voice essay on the same topic.
Apply by October 31st!
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Proactive Rental Inspections Community Meeting August 29th at Truman College
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The Proactive Rental Inspection working group is hosting its north side community meeting at Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson, on Saturday, August 29th, at 10 a.m. Attend the community meeting to learn more about proactive rental inspections and share your experience with substandard rental housing. These stories will inform the recommendations that the working group makes later this year.
The working group is the result of the Chicago Healthy Homes Coalition efforts, which have been calling for the establishment of a Proactive Rental Inspection (PRI) program in Chicago for more than a decade. Earlier this year, the coalition successfully advocated for the creation of a working group. The working group is led by the Mayor's Office and requires bringing together City Departments and other stakeholders to review the City's many different existing rental inspection programs and make recommendations for how the City can transition to proactive rental inspections.
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Learn More about Beconing a District Council
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Are you interested in becoming an elected District Councilor? If so, join an info session to learn how to represent your neighbors on policing and public safety issues.
The information sessions run every other Wednesday and select Saturdays through October 21st. Register for a session below:
Wednesdays at 12:30 pm: bit.ly/2027DCElectionsLunch
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm: bit.ly/2027DCElectionsDinner
Select Saturdays at 11:00 am: bit.ly2027DCElectionsSaturday
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Apply for the Community Engagement Response Team's (CERT) Fall Training Program
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The City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) invites residents to register for the Community Engagement Response Team (CERT) training program for Fall 2026.
This volunteer program was developed by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) in 1985 and implemented nationally by FEMA in 1993. CERT members train for a minimum 27 hours of classroom and 3 hours hands-on practical skills in the following areas before becoming a registered volunteer:
- Disaster preparedness
- Fire safety & utility controls
- Light search and rescue
- Team organization
- Disaster psychology
- Terrorism response
- Disaster medical operations
Upon completion of the class, participants have the option to become a Chicago Citizen Corps CERT volunteer and assist professional emergency services in various deployments. Past participants have played a role in emergency exercises and assisted the City of Chicago during various large-scale emergencies such as the response to COVID-19, Emergency Operations Center activations, and other natural disasters. Other special events that CERT volunteers assist in are the Chicago Air and Water Show, St. Patrick’s River Dyeing, Chicago Marathon, Summertime beach safety patrols, and more.
Residents can register online by clicking here.
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Second Installment Property Tax Bills Now Available
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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced that property owners can now go to cookcountytreasurer.com to view, download and pay their Second Installment bill for the 2025 Tax Year.
The Treasurer’s Office plans to mail 1.8 million bills to Cook County property owners on or before Sept. 1. Those 2025 second installment bills will be due a month later on Oct. 1.
Property owners who wish to view, download, print out and electronically pay their bills should visit cookcountytreasurer.com. Once there, select the blue box labeled “Pay Online for Free” and enter the address or Property Index Number (PIN).
Taxpayers also can pay at nearly 400 Chase Bank locations in Illinois, including those outside Cook County, or at more than 100 participating community banks. But if you choose to pay in person at a bank, you must bring your physical bill or a copy. Taxpayers can also pay at the Treasurer’s Office at 118 N. Clark St., Room 112, in downtown Chicago.
Lastly, payments can be mailed to the Cook County Treasurer’s Office, with the taxpayer’s PIN, contact and property information included. The canceled check serves as the receipt
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Residents Impacted By Storm May Be Eligible to Receive a One-Time $150 Gift Card for Groceries
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The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) announced that households that experienced an extended power outage of two (2) consecutive days or more due to severe storms this summer may be eligible for one-time food assistance to help cover the cost of lost perishable foods. Using Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding, storm-impacted eligible households may receive a one-time $150 Visa grocery gift card.
Eligibility Requirements
- City of Chicago residency
- Household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines, required by CSBG and determined by the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Documentation from ComEd verifying a power outage of two (2) consecutive days or more. See attached FAQ for details on confirming a power outage.
Eligible residents can visit one of the six DFSS Community Service Centers (CSCs) to apply. For locations and contact information, residents should visit chi.gov/CSC or call us at 312-743-0300.
Because funds are limited, eligible residents should contact their nearest CSC in advance to confirm availability and to schedule an appointment.
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U.S. Small Business Administration Offering Low-Interest Loans to Residents & Businesses Impaced by July 27th Storms
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will establish Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOC) for residents and businesses impacted by the July 27, 2026, severe storms to apply for low-interest loans. The City of Chicago DLOC location will be open Thursday, August 20 through Thursday, September 3.
CITY OF CHICAGO DLOC LOCATION
Chicago Public Library Pullman Branch
11001 S. Indiana Ave.| Chicago, IL 60628
Hours:
Monday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday Closed
Customer service representatives will be on hand at each DLOC to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help individuals complete their application. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment in advance at appointment.sba.gov.
Online Applications
To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS), and the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) are working with the SBA to provide assistance to residents impacted by the July storm with disaster loan assistance. The loans will provide qualifying homeowners, renters, businesses and certain nonprofit organizations with assistance for damages not covered by insurance.
Homeowners and renters can apply for up to $500,000 in low-interest loans to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners or renters can apply for up to $100,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property such as appliances and furniture. Businesses and some not-for-profits can borrow up to $2 million for physical damages.
The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and private nonprofit organizations that have suffered financial losses as a direct result of the disaster. However, the SBA cannot offer disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers or ranchers, except for those operating small aquaculture enterprises.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is October 19, 2026. The deadline to return economic injury applications is May 18, 2027.
Note: All impacted residents, regardless of where they live, can go to any DLOC site, even if it is not their county or municipality. Each location will have a Spanish translator available.
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Federal Changes to Medicaid Begin January 2027
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Cook County Health estimates that nearly three out of every ten patients could be uninsured due to federal government cuts to healthcare that will go into effect in January 2027. This is more than double the number of patients from just a few years ago. Cuts to our healthcare system affect everyone. A strong healthcare system keeps our communities healthy and helps stop the spread of communicable diseases.
To respond to healthcare cuts, Cook County is partnering with healthcare providers and helping patients navigate changes in coverage. The State of Illinois also recently joined a 26-state coalition suit to challenge the changes to Medicaid work requirements.
If you or someone you know could be affected by federal changes, visit GetMedicaidFacts.com to learn about your options.
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Share Feedback to Inform
Police Superintendent Search
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The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) announced five community listening sessions across Chicago as part of its nationwide search for the next Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department. Feedback gathered during these sessions will help inform the Commission’s search and evaluation of candidates before it submits three finalists to the Mayor for consideration later this fall, as required by ordinance.
Residents who are unable to attend a listening session are encouraged to submit feedback through the Commission’s online community feedback form at ccpsa.chicago.gov.
For more information about the Superintendent search, upcoming engagement opportunities, or to submit feedback online, visit CCPSA's website.
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Divvy Memberships Start at $5/Year
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Low-income Chicagoans may qualify for the Divvy for Everyone (D4E) program. This program offers access to the Divvy bike network across the city starting at just $5 a year. Learn more and sign up at divvybikes.com/d4e.
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Connect with Your Elected Officials
Want to get connected with your other elected officials? Find links to sign up to their newsletters and website information below!
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