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8th Ward Weekly
Week ending
March / 4 / 2017
Hello 8th Ward Neighbor,
Hello to all of our Great 8th Ward Residents,

As a reminder, I am accessible via multiple outlets. Email (michelle.harris@cityofchicago.org), 
Facebook (Alderman Michelle Harris), Twitter (@Aldermanharris), as well as having Constituent night every Monday night from 6:00P.M to 8:00P.M.

You can always call my office, which is located at 8539 S. Cottage Grove, if you have any questions or concerns. The number is 773-874-3300.

I look forward to serving you in 2017 and beyond.  
8th Ward Streets and Sanitation Garbage Pick Up Change

As of last week, the 8th Ward Garbage pick up map has changed. We will now have garbage pick up on four of the five days of the week, in various areas of the ward. After multiple calls and email from residents, it has come to my attention that the previous email was difficult to access. Below I have attached the map which should make it easier for you to access. If you continue to have issues please contact my office.

For the old 8th Ward Garbage Pick Up map, please click the link below:

Old Garbage Pick Up Map

For the New 8th Ward Garbage Pick Up map, please click the link below:

New Garbage Pick Up Map

8th Ward Clean & Green

On Saturday, April 22nd, you and your neighbors can make an immediate difference in your community by volunteering for Chicago’s citywide Clean & Green Day of Service.  Clean & Green is a great opportunity for residents, school groups and community organization to team up and beautify area in their neighborhood.  The City will provide the brooms, rakes, shovels and bags needed for clean-up projects. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

For more information call Alderman Harris' office at 773-874-3300.

For more information click the link below: 

YWCA TechGYRLS

TechGYRLS is a youth empowerment program designed to raise girls’ interest and confidence in the critical areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). The TechGYRLS program will help young girls ages 9-14 develop the usage of technological tools, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in any profession they pursue 

For more information please click the link below:

TechGYRLS

Senior Employment Opportunities

Are you a senior looking for work? Do you know a senior that is looking for work? If so, this may be valuable information for you.

CAPS is hosting Orientations any Monday in March 2017
CAPs at Cottage Grove
8455 S Cottage Grove
773-846-6383

Please share this information with you friends, family, and neighbors

For more information please click the link below:

Senior Employment Program

Open and Active Job Opportunities

Attached is a list of employment opportunities Open and Active Jobs that are available to all eligible Chicago area residents.

For more information on any of these opportunities, please call 773-538-5627.

For the various job opportunities please click the link below:

Open and Active Job Opportunities

Growing Home Information Sessions

Growing Home is hosting information sessions for our 14-week, paid, on-the-job training program, starting on April 3, 2017.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • At least 18 years old
  • Currently unemployed
  • Able to read, write and do math at a 6th grade level
  • Chicago resident
Growing Home hires individuals to work as Production Assistants on our urban farm and participate in our job-readiness program.  Growing Home considers applications for individuals who meet all of the above qualifications as well as those who may have been previously incarcerated, have misdemeanor or felony convictions and those who are currently on parole or probation.

For the various job opportunities please click the link below:

Growing Home Informational Flyer

Alderman, Around The Ward
Chicago Park District
The 8th Ward is home to 6 Park District Fieldhouses. Each Park houses its own creativity, and its own programs. Below you will find links to each individual Park and its programs.







The Chicago Park District has various events occurring throughout the City of Chicago. Often times, these events are free to the public.

For more information on these events, please click the link below:

More Job Information
Upcoming Job Fair

TCA Health

When:
Wednesday, March 1
10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

Where:
1029 E. 130th Street Chicago, IL 60628 (East Wing)

Description:
Available Positions:
  • Medical Assistants
  • Medical Record Clerk
  • Physician Assistants
  • Clinical Nurse Manager
  • Patient Service Representatives
  • Administrative Assistants Scheduling Coordinator

  Please bring resume and dress to impress! 
 
For any questions or concerns please contact Human Resources: (773) 995-6300 or email hr@tcahealth.org

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Please Visit Alderman Michelle A. Harris' Community Calendar Frequently for upcoming Job Fairs....


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Job Lists

Senior Seminar Series

Below is a link to a ”Free” Senior Enrichment Seminars being presented by the Cook County Elder Justice Center, at the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois on the dates indicated below:           

Thursday 

March 9, 2017 

11:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Topic: 

"Financial Literacy:  Managing and Protecting Your Assets

  • Budgeting your income
  • Managing your credit and debit
  • Building and protecting your assets

Location: 

Richard J. Daley Center

50 West Washington Street

CL-115 | Concourse Level

Chicago, Illinois 60602

TO REGISTER CONTACT:

The Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center

(312) 603-9233

8th Ward Website

The 8th Ward website is designed to help local residents, businesses and community groups find quick answers to questions about city services and programs. On this site you'll find links to the most requested city services and other useful resources located within the 8th Ward. Please visit Aldermah Harris' website at  www.aldermanmichelleharris.net