Kedzie Ave is FINALLY being resurfaced and paved from Foster all the way to Elston, which is nearly all of the 33rd Ward!
With all of the great input from our community and through several rounds of Participatory Budgeting, Kedzie will be getting some really exciting safety upgrades: bike lanes, a red stamped crosswalk, and curb extensions and bump outs.
In This Week’s Newsletter
Quick Links
*Want more information on community opportunities and job postings? Check out our Community Bulletin!
Neighborhood Events
1. Easter Egg Hunt at Drake Gardens: TOMORROW April 16th
2. Albany Park Clean & Green with the 33rd Ward Office: April 30th
Want to be part of the Clean & Green team? FILL OUT THE FORM TO JOIN!
3. Northwest Brewfest: April 30th
Housing Support in the Ward
1. Mortgage Assistance Pre-Application Event on the Northwest Side: TOMORROW April 16th, at NEIU EL Centro
*Learn more about the Illinois Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) program here.
2. Support Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment for a Fair Refund: April 27th
Sign up with this form!
3. Extension of Department of Family and Support Services Rental Program
*Latest update regarding 3601-3633 N California – Lexington Homes
After a series of community meetings and conversations with neighbors in the fall and winter of 2021, our office denied the rezoning application from Lexington Homes for the site located 3601-3633 N California in December of 2021. The applicant was seeking a zoning change from RT-4 / C1-1 to RM-5.5 and Residential Waterway PD, a change that the vast majority of our ward neighbors were opposed to. Our ward office’s letter of non- support concluded our Community Driven Zoning and Development (CDZD) process, a process that functions separately from city review processes.
Earlier this year, Lexington presented revised plans to the Department of Planning and Development (DPD). Per DPD, the application has been in an ongoing state of revision since its initial filing date. The project, however, has not been presented to our office with a request for rezoning. We are now awaiting DPD’s comments on Lexington Homes revisions and regardless of whether Lexington chooses to pursue a zoning change or not with our office, all parties have agreed to host another Public Community Meeting to discuss the revised plans in the very near future. This meeting will be hosted by our 33rd Ward Office and will include representatives from Lexington Homes, DPD, and a question and answer portion for our neighbors. Our office will continue to open up avenues to receive feedback and questions from neighbors and we remain committed to advocating for what neighbors feel is best for their communities. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our office at info@33rdward.org or call 773.840.7880.
Local Youth Opportunities
1. For all Northwest Side youth: PAID storytelling program for DACA/Undocumented youth- Claiming Our Space- Stories of Hope & Courage
APPLY IMMEDIATELY- Starts April 20th!
2. Hibbard School: Pre-K registration open April 19th, K-6th Grade new student registration open April 18th
3. Horner Park Challenger Division Little League Sign Up
Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot: Money for Chicagoans Impacted by COVID- OPEN APRIL 25th!
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.
*Sign up for updates here so you don’t miss the application officially opening!
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. Coffee with the 17th District Commander
2. 17th District CAPS Meetings
The 17th District has resumed beat meetings in-person.
Next CAPS meeting, Beat 1733: April 20th at 6:45pm, Athletic Field Park, 3546 W Addison.
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