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Chicago Scholars is looking for mentors for Chicago teens, helping them with support for everyday life and as they look to the future. Please read below for details on how you can volunteer your time and experience to help a teen in this program.
Do you need help on your property tax exemption paperwork? Have questions for county staff that deal with property taxes? County Commissioner Luis Arroyo Jr. (8th District) and his staff will be working out of the 32nd Ward office on Tuesday the 28th of February from 3:00 - 6:00. Bring your second installment tax bill and any documentation you have and staff will assist you with your questions.
There is also a TIF Forum hosted by Cook County Clerk David Orr on March 2nd at 9 a.m. See below for details. I will be there with several panelists to discuss Tax Increment Financing in the county. Here's the Clerk's TIF 101 primer for those of you interested in learning more about the basics.
The Redflex red light camera company that was banned from doing business with the City of Chicago has been cleared to do business with us again. In a settlement with the City, Redflex has agreed to pay the City $20 Million in installments through 2023. Two Redflex executives and a City employee were convicted for their part in the bribery scandal. The Redflex scandal and red light cameras program has been well documented by David Kidwell at the Chicago Tribune. The reasoning by City Hall for reinstating RedFlex was based on the company's "acceptance of responsibility for its wrongdoing, its efforts at reform and its commitment to pay restitution." The Chicago Inspector General has also audited aspects of the red light camera program - details on their audits and investigative work on RLC's can be found here.
Based on the history of their performance and the scandal, this is one company that should be permanently banned from doing business with the City of Chicago.
There's some great ways to support your local school or park this late winter (spring), so take a look below at several upcoming events hosted by parents, organizations and businesses helping out the community.
Have a nice weekend,
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14th District Court Advocacy
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The 14th District Court Advocacy Subcommittee consists of district residents, community groups, members of the business community, and Chicago Police Officers. Through the court advocacy program, they are able to identify court cases that negatively affect the community. They attend court as a team to let crime victims know that they are not alone and to show the judge their concern about how these crimes impact their communities.
Court Advocacy meets the first Wednesday of the month at the 14th District at the following times:
March 1st at 6:30 pm; April 5th at 6:00 pm; May 3rd at 6:30 pm; June 7th at 6:00 pm; July 5th at 6:30 pm; August 2nd at 6:00 pm; September 6th at 6:30 pm; October 4th at 6:00 pm; November 1st at 6:30 pm; and December 6th at 6:00 pm.
14th District Community Policing Office
2150 N. California
312-744-1261
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| LAST REMINDER: Property Tax Exemption Workshop with Cook County Commissioner Luis Arroyo, Jr. |
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| Rock the Night Away! Fundraiser for Jahn School |
Please join Friends of Jahn on March 3rd for their second annual spring fundraising event, Rock the Night Away! They have a DJ, silent auction and a gift tree. Please visit www.friendsofjahn.org to purchase tickets. Margo will also have some for sale in the office. Tickets are $50 each and include food, beer and wine for the evening. All adults are welcome! Come mix and mingle with parents and teachers! Bring your friends!
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| Seeking Raffle Donations for Roscoe Village Bunny Hop & Easter Egg Hunt |
The Belmont Business Committee is excited to announce its third annual Belmont Bunny Hop on Saturday, April 1, 2017, 10am-2pm.
The Belmont Bunny Hop is a fun filled stroll and Easter Egg Hunt down Belmont Ave where kids of all ages can stop in participating businesses for activities, games, and treats.
The committee is looking for raffle donations from your business! If you would like to donate a raffle item please email the RVCC at [email protected] and drop off by March 1 so they can promote you for 4 weeks to potential attendees!
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| More Details for Roscoe Village Neighbors' Upcoming Neighborhood Watch Meeting |
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| Holstein Park Upcoming Workshops |
Look what Friends of Holstein Park has planned for 2017!
- Puppet Workshop for families in March
- Annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 8
- Making Mosaics Workshop for families (in conjunction with Bucktown Arts Fest, date tbd)
- Bucktown Yard Sale on May 20
- Shakespeare Workshop for families (date tbd)
- Bucktown Apple Pie Contest in October
- Astronomy Workshop for families AND a visit from Chicago Astronomers on August 5
- Gingerbread House Workshop on December 2
If you'd like to be involved in any of these projects, they'd love to have you! Contact [email protected]. By the way, online registration is now available for parks east of Western Avenue starting February 28th!
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| Cook County Clerk David Orr TIF Panel |
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| Help Support Burley School |
Casino Night is coming! Hosted by Friends of Burley, you are invited to p
lay the tables with your friends or socialize in the air of excitement only a Casino can create.
Ticket price gets you in the door and a stash of coins you can use to play games or to enter the raffle for great prizes. Just like past years, you can expect great food, drinks, amazing Sign Up Events from Burley families and staff, and creative class baskets full of treasures.
Also something to look forward to is the return of the photo booth... because you all will be looking fantastic. As matter of fact, check out photos from last year by clicking here!
Friends of Burley Winter Party
March 3, 2017
6 pm - 11 pm
Center on Halsted
3656 N. Halsted
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| Become a Chicago Scholar Mentor |
Chicago Scholars is transforming the leadership landscape of our city by resolving the fundamental barriers to success for academically driven, first generation college students from under-resourced communities. Through college counseling, mentoring, and by providing a supportive community to their scholars, they ensure that they realize their full potential as students and leaders.
Chicago Scholars is looking for mentors to for these children and YOU could be that valuable resource for these teens!
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| 32nd Ward Office |
Chicago, IL 60614
Monday - Friday
9 am to 6 pm
Ph: 773-248 1330
ward32@cityofchicago.
org
Please email or call us with any requests.
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Month of March
Community
POLICE Meetings
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| New Comcast Store Grand Opening |
| More on the Red Light Cameras |
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