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Don't forget the deadline for the property tax rebate is coming up quickly. Check out the info below for details on how to apply.
Last night the Progressive Caucus held another town hall meeting at Malcolm X Community College to discuss the 2017 City Budget. The Progressive Caucus has held several of these events over the past few years to discuss the budgets with residents and businesses from across the City. Last night was another great event and we heard from community members throughout the city on a myriad of issues, including childcare, small business support, mental health clinic funding, policing training and legal issues, and many more.
Ms. Khalifa, a crossing guard in the Lakeview area, spoke up about the removal of crossing guards from the police department and the lack of support for school kids when there is not a backup person. Crossing guards also pushed to get back their police uniforms as opposed to the traffic management style shirts they are now being asked to wear. If you know you're crossing guards, ask the about this issue the next time you take your kids to school. A pastor from the southside spoke up about cleaning our city up, metaphorically and literally. As he said,
"Clean up our city and crime goes down, we owe it to our kids to create community & economic development."
Several parents also spoke to us about the importance and need for funding of daycares, and access to resources for all children to receive early learning and early childhood opportunities.
The budget meeting provided plenty of opportunities to discuss the budget. This year's budget will have many amendments offered Monday to attempt to change some flaws and issues brought up during the 2 weeks of budget hearings. You can view the mayor's budget here, and provide input to me at [email protected].
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| Some of the Caucus members |
Finally, congratulations to the Chicago Cubs, and Cubs fans all around the world!
Have a nice weekend,
Alderman Scott Waguespack
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| Daylight Savings Reminder |
An extra hour of sleep? Yes, please! It's the end of Daylight Savings Time and a terrible reminder that winter is coming. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before heading to bed Saturday night!
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| Get Out and Vote! |
The general election is on November 8, 2016.
On the ballot, people will be voting for President, U.S. Congressmen/Senator, State Comptroller, State Reps, State Senators, Water Rec Commissioners, various County positions, Judges, and referendum questions.
Register to Vote!
If you missed the deadline to register to vote online, you can still register at any early voting location through November 7th. On Election Day, Nov. 8, 2016, you may register and vote only at
the precinct polling place assigned to your home address.
You must present two IDs, at least one of which shows your current address.
Qualifications to Register to Vote
To register to vote, you must:
- be a U.S. citizen
- be born on or before November 8, 1998
- live in your precinct at least 30 days before the election
- not claim the right to vote elsewhere
- not be in prison/jail serving time for a conviction. (Note: Ex-convicts who have completed their sentences and who meet all other requirements listed above are eligible to register and vote in Illinois.)
Click here to check your voter registration status.
Early Voting
Early voting at ward sites will run through November 7th. The 32nd Ward location is at the Bucktown/Wicker Park Library at 1701 N. Milwaukee, but you can vote at any early voting site in the city regardless of what ward you live in. Please click here for more information on early voting.
Become a Judge of Election
Judges of election are the officials who are responsible for the conduct of the election in the precinct polling place. The job is challenging, interesting and personally rewarding.
In each precinct, the judges share in the responsibilities, the duties and the authorities that include:
- Opening the polling place and setting up voting equipment at 5 a.m. on Election Day
- Conducting a fair, impartial and secure election in the precinct polling place, allowing voting from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Tabulating the vote totals for the precinct and transmitting the results to Election Central after the polls close at 7 p.m.
Apply
online
to serve at the
Nov. 8, 2016 General Election. (This is the recommended way to apply.)
The mail-in application is available here.
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| November is National Runaway Prevention Month |
Last week, we mentioned November was National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM).
During NRPM, the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) and its partners are raising awareness of the runaway and homeless youth crisis and the issues that these young people face.
This week, NRS is asking you to take advantage of the Facebook filter trend. They have created a filter for you to use over your Facebook profile and other social media to show the millions of
youths that run away each year that they are not invisible and they are not alone.
Simply use this link to get to the Twibbon account for the NRS and convert your photo to show your support.
Another thing you can do is considering bidding at their online auction. From a chef night to airplane tickets to Broadway shows, this sale has it all. To find out what you can get by giving, click here.
For more information about National Ruanway Safeline, click here or give their number to someone who could use it 1-800-RUNAWAY.
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| Chicago Animal Care and Control Events |
Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) holds events for low cost vaccines and microchips for your pets. They are also looking for volunteers to help keep these adorable critters happy until they find their forever homes. Speaking of forever homes, they also are looking for people who want to adopt a new family member. If you're interested in any of this, here's a list of upcoming events:
General Volunteer Orientation
Friday, November 11, 2016
5:00 pm
CACC Auditorium
2741 S. Western Ave.
CACC Low Cost Vaccine/Microchip and Tag Clinic
November 16, 2016
2741 S. Western
9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Adoption Events at the Chicago Wolves Game
November 26, 2016
7 p.m.
December 3, 2016
7 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont
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| Shredding and E-Recycling |
Are you worried about identity theft? Are you interested in protecting the environment and conserving natural resources? Then you should participate in the Wicker Park and Bucktown Community Shredding and Recycling Days!
The last Wicker Park & Bucktown Community SHREDDING AND E-RECYCLING DAYS, sponsored by WPB SSA #33, will take place on Saturday, November 12th from 10am - 12pm in the parking lot at A.N. Pritzker School, 2020 W EVERGREEN.
Paper Shredding by Shred It
Gather your old financial records, cancelled checks, credit card statements, love letters from your ex and watch them get destroyed in a matter of minutes, right before your very eyes. Thanks to Shred It, a portable document destruction company, you can have all of your sensitive paperwork shredded for free! There is a 3 box/bag limit; but you can have additional material shredded for $5 per box/bag.
Computer Recycling by PCRR
PC Rebuilders & Recyclers (PCRR) will be on hand to collect unwanted computer equipment. All hard drives are wiped clean by PCRR; full reporting is available upon request. PCRR refurbishes retired computers for schools, non-profits, and homes. Systems that cannot be refurbished will be recycled responsibly. PCRR will accept: Computers, laptops, monitors, printers, computer cables, mice, keyboards, fax machines, TVs, VCRs, DVD and MP3 players, video game consoles, cell phones, and video equipment. For additional information, please visit www.pcrr.com. NO HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES, PLEASE.
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| Property Tax Rebate Program APPLY NOW! |
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| 32nd Ward Office |
Chicago, IL 60614
Hours:
Monday - Friday
9 am to 6 pm
Please email or call us with any requests.
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