January 8th Update

Dear Friend,

Don't forget the Shared Cost Sidewalk Program opens Monday, January 12th at 6:00am and closes at 10:00pm. The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program is an extremely popular voluntary program in which property owners share the cost of sidewalk repair with the City. Thousands of Chicagoans have been a part of this program, taking advantage of the low cost, exceptional value, and ease of participation. 

The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program cost per square foot charged to property owners is well below what a private contractor would charge. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may qualify for a further discounted rate. Please note that if you applied for the program in previous years, you must apply again in 2026 if you wish to be considered for the 2026 program. Enrolling in the Shared Cost Sidewalk Program does not obligate you to proceed if the final cost is more than you can afford.

Applications will only be accepted through the City's 311 system by calling 311, through the City's service request website , or by calling the 38th Ward Office at 773-283-3838.

Sincerely,

Alderman Nicholas Sposato

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

I am pleased to inform you that you can donate to St. Cyprian Food Pantry online via PayPal. Please click if you would like to help support our awesome local Food Pantry.

If you need to rent a car, we have a car rental facility right here in the 38th Ward! Enterprise Rent-A-Car is located at 5358 W Irving Park. They have a wide selection of vehicles and a helpful staff ready to help. For more information or to book a vehicle, call 773-283-1001 or click .

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!

Plumbers JAC Local 130 is accepting applications for admission into the plumbing apprenticeship program until February 13th. Click for more info and to apply.

The Des Plaines Police Department is hiring for the position of Police Officer. Applications are due 1/16/26. For more info, click .

Schiller Park is now accepting applications for Police Officers though February 2nd. For more info and to apply, click .

Vernon Hills Police Department is accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officers now through January 29th. For more info and to apply, click .

The City of Sycamore is hiring Firefighters. Applications are being accepted now through January 30th. For info and to apply, click

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

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

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

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!

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