Today the US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade–which for 50 years protected our ability to make decisions over our bodies and our reproduction. It’s a brutal moment in history that threatens to take us back to the time when so many died from unsafe, illegal abortions. 

I want to remind us all that our right to legal and safe reproductive care is protected in Illinois. We will do everything we can protect and support all people in need of abortion care. 

I’m working with my colleague Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa and legal advocacy groups to ensure our city is a sanctuary for anyone seeking to provide, receive or assist in abortion care.

In July, we will introduce an ordinance to codify sanctuary for abortion care in our city.

We know that overturning Roe vs Wade is only the beginning- they are also coming after contraception, affirmative gender care, same sex marriage, and our undocumented neighbors.

But we won’t go back. We will protect each other. We will win. JOIN US TONIGHT FOR A PROTEST AT 5:30PM IN FEDERAL PLAZA!

PROTEST INFORMATION HERE.

We are committed to creating sanctuary for everyone, to a society where everyone belongs, and to systems and structures of care that will allow us to care for our bodies and make the right decisions in a safe and compassionate way.

SUPPORT PEOPLE ACCESSING ABORTIONS BY DONATING TO:

1. Chicago Abortion Fund (serves Chicago and the Midwest region) 
2. Midwest Access Coalition (serves Chicago and the Midwest region) 
3. Find other abortion funds across the U.S.!
4. Repro Legal Defense Fund: Legal defense for people prosecuted for having abortions 
5. Learn to fundraise to support people accessing abortions with the National network of Abortion Funds Fundraising Toolkit, and donate to them directly! 

*Continued education: Abortion Resource Kit

In This Week’s Newsletter

Quick Links 

*Want more information on community opportunities and job postings? Check out our Community Bulletin!

*Block party applications are open! Read more under “Form” on the Neighborhood Services page, and apply here! 

33rd Ward Early Voting Info for the June 28th Primary Election

Early voting for the 33rd ward will be located at: Congregation Of The Resurrection Bldg, 3633 N. California Ave.

Election Day voting (Tuesday, June 28th) polling locations (open 6AM-7PM) for the 33rd Ward are here, on page 33.

Thank you to Flavors of Albany Park!

Every year we look forward to Flavors of Albany Park and every year it brings so much joy. Thank you to North River Commission for hosting this beautiful display of creativity, community, and celebration of culture! 

Neighborhood Events

1. First Annual 312 River Run, June 25th

2. A Model of Community Building: Radical Hospitality, Hope, Healing, June 29th (virtually)

3. Avondale Yard Sale, July 3rd

4. Horner Park Brew Fest, July 15th

CPS Summer Meals Program, free breakfast and lunch starting June 27th

Children attending CPS summer programs—and all Chicago children between 1 and 18 years old—are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch at any school where summer programs take place! Find CPS locations to get meals here! 

Youth Opportunities

1. Chicago Summer Programming
*Chicago Public Schools programming found here, and you can call your local school for more information!

2. 2022 Illinois Dream Fund Accepting Applications for Undocumented Students in Illinois, due July 15th

3. Summer Job: PlayBound– play with children during local Block Parties! 

Full Tuition Scholarship Available for Northeastern Illinois University 

Northeastern Illinois University is partnering with Hope Chicago to fund postsecondary scholarships and non-tuition costs for Chicago Public Schools graduates and their adult family members eager to return to school and update their skills. Apply here!

Small Business Resources

Small Business Insurance Made Easy, June 28th (Spanish) Virtually

2. Avondale Neighborhood Plan: A Discussion with Local Business Owners, June 29th

Small Business Spotlight: Lebanon Bites

Check out our new neighborhood restaurant Lebanon Bites at 4639 N Kedzie for delicious Lebanese food!

From their signature dessert made with fresh cream and rose water syrup to their Traboulsiye made from flat, thin dough with minced meat, they are sure to be a new local favorite! 

Together We Heal Creative Place Program Grants Open: Apps due July 20th

Covid-19 Resources

1. Children as young as 6 months can now get a COVID-19 vaccine!

Upcoming family vaccination clinics at City Colleges of Chicago, 9am-2pm
*Reservations recommended but walk-ins accepted
*For ages 6mos-4 years old

• Saturday, June 25 – Kennedy-King College, 6301 S. Halsted St.
• Saturday, July 2
  • Richard J. Daley College, 7500 S. Pulaski Rd. 
  • Wilbur Wright College, 4300 N. Narragansett Ave.
• Saturday, July 9
  • Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd.
  • Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson Ave.
• Saturday, July 23 – Kennedy-King College
• Saturday, July 30 – Richard J. Daley
  College and Wilbur Wright College

2. You are now eligible for 8 MORE free at-home COVID rapid tests!

Residential households in the U.S. are now eligible for 8 free at-home tests on USPS.com.  

3. At-Home Vaccinations: Get your whole family vaccinated at home! CDPH is offering vaccination appointments at home for up to 10 family members. Click here to set up your appointment!

4. Vaccinations

CPS Students: 

– Permanent sites
– Mobile Events
– School-Based Health Centers
–  Sign up for weekly COVID testing at CPS

33rd Ward Vaccination Events

1. Theodore Roosevelt High School

2. Swedish Hospital: Walk-In’s Welcome

* More information on City testing sites here!

Community Safety Updates

1. Tips for staying safe and having a great time at Pride events this month! 


2. Stay healthy and safe during the heatwave! 

3. 17th District CAPS Meetings

The 17th District has resumed beat meetings in-person. 

Information about Beat Meetings here.

Please contact the 17th District Community Policing Office / CAPS, if there are any questions or concerns.

Email: caps.017district@chicagopolice.org

Telephone: 312-742-4588