Spring is upon us, and it’s time to clean and beautify our streets! So join your neighbors for the Avondale Clean & Green!



Get all of the details on the Facebook event page! 

REGISTER HERE.

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! 

Rally for Abortion Rights: TOMORROW, May 14th

We’ve been fighting the destruction of reproductive justice rights and we will keep fighting.

💰 ABORTION RIGHTS DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

1. Chicago Abortion Fund (which serves Chicago and the Midwest region) 
*They are currently running a big fundraiser!
2. Other abortion funds across the U.S. Find one here!

3. Invest in Sexual Health Education- check out Illinois Caucus of Adolescent Health (ICAH)

4. Repro Legal Defense Fund: Legal defense for people prosecuted for having abortions

Hearing on CPS Budget Cuts on May 19th- Submit Comments ASAP! 

The hearing about budget cuts to CPS schools that Alderwoman Rossana advocated for has been scheduled for May 19th at 1pm, virtually.

You can read the hearing notice under “Notice” here. The agenda for the meeting will be posted on this same page under “Agenda”. 🚨 33rd Ward CPS community- now is the time to speak up and support funding for our amazing students, teachers, and CPS staff so that they can thrive this coming year! The meeting link will be posted soon- keep checking our Facebook page for info! 

📝 Submitting Public Comment Info:

1. Live video commentary: sign up by emailing education@aldermanscott.com by Tuesday, May 17th at 3pm. 

2. Written comment (no more than 2 pages): email to publiccomments@cityofchicago.org. Comments are accepted from 8:00 AM to 9:00 am on May 19th. They will go on the record and not be read at the meeting,

DUE AT MIDNIGHT TODAY! Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot: Money for Chicagoans Impacted by COVID

Do you need financial support to recover from the COVID pandemic? The Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot begins this April, and is offering 5,000 Chicagoans $500 per month for twelve months, with no strings attached. Chicagoans will be selected through an open application and a citywide lottery.

APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL TONIGHT AT 11:59 PM!

Neighborhood Events

1. Ravenswood Manor Garage Sale: THIS SUNDAY, May 15th
Check out the garages to visit here!

2. Avondale Gardening Alliance Seedling Swap and Plant Sale: THIS SUNDAY, May 15th

3. Create/Space- A Mental Health Community Conversation: May 16-17th

Housing Support in the Ward 

1. How to Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment: May 25th

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Zoning Update: Lexington Homes Proposal for former Gordon Technical High School 

The community and the 33rd Ward Office do not support Lexington Homes’ proposal. 

Furthermore, as you may have heard, the City of Chicago’s ward boundaries will change as of next year – following the 2023 municipal election. The new ward boundaries will unite California Park and the former Gordon Tech site with portions of Irving Park and Avondale in the 35th Ward. 

We have spoken with 35th Ward Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa and he has committed to not supporting a zoning change at the former Gordon Tech site until the completion of a robust community process, and that – like us – he does not support Lexington Homes’ proposal.

Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa is well known for his work on historic preservation and his robust community-driven zoning process – his zoning process that has been recognized as a model by national policy think-tanks and urban planning academics. 

As can sometimes be the case with high profile development proposals like this one, there have been some rumors and inaccuracies shared about this development proposal. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact us or contact Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa with any questions or concerns regarding this or any other city matter.

33rd Ward Office: (773) 840-7880 or info@33rdward.org. Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa’s Office: (773) 887-3772 or ward35@cityofchicago.org. 

Senior Opportunities

1. Free Senior Resource Fair: May 20th 

► Rules of the Road Review Course: 10 – 11:30 am
►Vision Screening: 11:30 am
► Location: Copernicus Center Annex | 5214 W Lawrence Ave
► Free Parking 

2. Open House for Seniors: May 25th

Have Medicaid? Update your address to keep it!

Congratulations to Roosevelt HS Students!

The students from the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Program at Roosevelt High School had their Capstone project and served an amazing Italian feast for the school community this week. Congratulations on an amazing event! 

Covid-19 Updates

1. Free at-home COVID-19 Tests 

Free test kits are now available from the federal government. Submit your information here to receive four rapid antigen tests to your home. 

Need help applying? Call our office at 773-840-7880. 
2. At-Home VaccinationsGet 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!

3. 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. Public Health Alert: Avian Flu, Remove Your Bird Feeders
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is encouraging people to remove their bird feeders and bird baths until May 31st to fight an outbreak of avian flu.

2. 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