The 2022 Shared Cost Sidewalk Program will be opening for applications on January 10th from 6AM - 10 PM. Applications are taken on a first-come first-served basis. Applications will be accepted through 311 by either calling 311 or visiting https://311.chicago.gov. You may also call our office at 773-840-7880 if you would like help submitting your application. Read more below: 2022-SCSP-Overview-and-FAQ_Program-OpeningDownload
Rental Assistance Program from City of Chicago (Closes on January 31, 2022) RentalAssistanceProgramFlyer-Winter2021-EnglishDownload DFSS_RAP_FAQDownload Rental Assistance from the State of Illinois (closes January 9, 2022) The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP) is NOW accepting applications through Sunday, January 9, 2022. If your household or your tenant has experienced hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for rental assistance. Grant amounts will vary and will be matched to the tenant’s specific needs. Tenants are eligible to receive a one-time grant of up to $25,000 paid directly to their landlord on their behalf. However, if the landlord choosesContinue
Due to COVID-19, the City's Department of Public Health will not be hosting the regular Flu Shot Walk-up Clinics around in the community but there are still a handful of upcoming events where you can get free flu shots with or without insurance. If you have insurance, you may call a local CVS or Walgreens pharmacy to schedule your flu shot. Contact information can be found on the City of Chicago's website map here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/flu/home/vaccine-finder.html If you are uninsured here is how you can get your flu shot: Schedule an appointment at a free City of Chicago Clinic Uptown WICContinue
You can vote early or on Election day (November 3). We encourage you to consider voting early to avoid the long lines and possible crowds expected on Election Day. Early Voting (now until November 3) 33rd Ward Site: Bateman Elementary School4220 N Richmond Street (entrance on Sacramento Side)Site Hours (for all locations)Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 7PM Saturday - Sunday 9AM - 5PM At ANY early voting site you will be able to: Register to voteUpdate your voter registration (bring two forms of ID)Drop your mail-in ballot in a secured drop box You can vote at ANY early voting site.Continue
Effective immediately, liquor-only establishments may apply to use the Expanded Outdoor Dining Permit to operate on the sidewalk immediately in front of or adjacent to their establishment. Previously, these areas were reserved for food-serving establishments only via the sidewalk café permit. Now, while food establishments should still use the sidewalk café permit, liquor establishments without a Retail Food license can apply for an Expanded Outdoor Dining Permit in areas that are typically sidewalk cafes. To apply, businesses must identify a partner food establishment so that food would be available in the outdoor areas. Sidewalk outdoor areas must leave six feet ofContinue
UPDATE: For Election Day, March 17th, some polling locations have been relocated. You can look up your updated polling location here. In the 33rd Ward: The polling location at the Kedzie Inn (17th Precinct) has been moved to McFetridge Sports Center (3842 N. California) The polling location at Hanul Family Alliance (18th Precinct) has been moved to Hibbard Elementary (3244 W Ainslie St)The polling location for Rock Counter (Precinct 22) has been moved to McFetridge Sports Center (3842 N. California) Early voting in the Illinois Primary Election is now open. We want to make sure that you have all theContinue
