16th Ward E-Newsletter

November, 2024

16th Ward Service Office

1137 W. 63rd St., Ste. C

Chicago, Illinois 60621

Tel: (773) 306-1981

Email: info@16thward.org

www.16thward.org

Office Hours:

Monday 9 AM - 7PM

Tuesday 9 AM - 5 PM

Wednesday 9 AM - 5 PM

Thursday 9 AM - 5 PM

Friday 9 AM - 1 PM

Sat. & Sun. - CLOSED

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Message from Alderman Stephanie Coleman

Greetings Neighbor,

As we prepare for the week, I want to update you on several key initiatives and events happening across our ward:

Arterial Street Resurfacing:

We continue improving our ward's infrastructure with street resurfacing projects. Current efforts include 59th Street from Wallace to Racine and Halsted Avenue from 65th to 69th. These upgrades are designed to provide safer and smoother commutes for all residents.

007th District Community Conversation:

The Chicago Police Department’s 007th District is hosting a Community Conversation focused on strategic planning to address safety and community concerns. Your input is vital in shaping our neighborhood’s future.

Turkey Giveaways Across the Ward:

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, several organizations are hosting several turkey giveaways to support families during the holiday. A special turkey giveaway will take place at Beautiful Zion MBC, 1406 W. 64th St., on Saturday, November 23rd, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Come by and let’s celebrate this season of gratitude together.

FEMA Assistance Deadline – November 19, 2024:

If you or your family were impacted by July storm, please remember to complete and contact FEMA TONIGHT to ensure you receive the assistance you need.

Budget Update:

The Committee on Budget is continuing department budget hearings to ensure fiscal responsibility and community-focused priorities. I also want to share that my colleagues and I have unanimously rejected Mayor Johnson’s proposed $300 million property tax hike. I remain committed to protecting the 16^th Ward from undue financial burdens.

Lastly, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Elder Leon Daniels. His legacy and contributions to our community will never be forgotten.

If you have any questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the 16th Ward Service Office for all your city service needs at (773) 306-1981.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we’ll keep building a stronger, more united 16th Ward.

Dedicated to the 16th Ward,

ALDERMAN STEPHANIE D. COLEMAN

Chicago Police Districts

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Impacted Chicago Residents and Businesses can apply for FEMA Assistance on a wide variety of help needed due to the Severe Weather and Flooding Damage from July 13 through July 16, 2024

Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications is working with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and FEMA/Office of Homeland Security to provide additional information and services to those affected by severe weather. For details on FEMA assistance for the July 13-16 storms (DR-4819-IL), visit FEMA.gov/disaster/4819

FEMA is offering a wide variety of help to residents and businesses affected by the July 13 - 16, 2024, severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding. Homeowners and renters in Cook, Fulton, Henry, St. Clair, Washington, Will, and Winnebago counties who suffered damage are encouraged to apply. Chicago Assistance Toolkit - FEMA Disaster 4819

Residents with property damage from the July 13 - 16, 2024, severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding in Cook, Fulton, Henry, St. Clair, Washington, Will, and Winnebago counties are encouraged to apply for federal assistance if they haven’t done so already. There are several ways to start the process:

Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov.
Use the FEMA mobile app.
Call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362. Multilingual operators are available. If you use video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has a Business Recovery Center open in their Chicago SBA District Office located at 332 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 600 open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Businesses can also find information on how to apply for a low-interest SBA loan to assist with disaster recovery at the following link: Disaster assistance | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov).

FEMA can provide money to eligible applicants for help with serious needs, paying for a temporary place to live, home repairs and other needs not covered by insurance. FEMA assistance is limited to primary homes only, or the place you live more than six months of the year. Second homes, vacation homes or homes used as vacation rentals do not qualify for FEMA assistance.

Money provided by FEMA does not have to be repaid and may include:

Serious Needs: Money for lifesaving and life-sustaining items, including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, breastfeeding supplies, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation.

Displacement: Money to help with housing needs if you cannot return to your home because of the disaster. The money can be used to stay in a hotel, with family and friends or other options while you look for a rental unit.

Home Repair or Replacement: Money to help you repair or replace your home damaged by the disaster. The money can also help with pre-existing damage to parts of your home where the disaster caused further damage.

Rental Assistance: Money you can use to rent housing if you are displaced from your home because of the disaster.

Personal Property: Money to help you repair or replace appliances, room furnishings, and a personal or family computer damaged by the disaster. This can also include money for books, uniforms, tools, additional computers and other items required for school or work, including self-employment.

Child Care: Money to help you pay for increased or childcare expenses caused by the disaster.

Transportation: Money to help you repair or replace a vehicle damaged by the disaster when you don’t have another vehicle you can use.

Learn more at fema.gov

For additional information on disaster relief emergency preparedness information, visit the OEMC website at Chicago.gov/OEMC. Follow the Office of Emergency Management and Communications on Facebook (@coemc), X /Twitter.com (@ChicagoOEMC), Instagram (chicago_oemc_911), and

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The Chicago Bungalow Association in partnership with ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, provide customers with free home energy services and improvements.

The program offers a free Home Energy Savings assessment for your home to identify ways to help manage energy use that may include free and discounted energy saving products.

Weatherization improvements may be available to certain eligible customers. Qualifying customers must meet additional criteria, including but not limited to household income eligibility requirements.

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Additional Housing Resources

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The LIHEAP grants for PY2024 in Cook County are depleted until October 1st, 2024. Check for updated priority periods. Apply for People’s Gas Share the Warmth program for up to $200 towards past-due bills. City of Chicago homeowners may receive rate reductions on utility bills and debt forgiveness through the Utility Billing Relief program.

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Employment & Resource Opportunity

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After School Matters (ASM) is now accepting Chicago teens’ applications for their Fall programs running September 23 - December 14.

Teens ages 14-18 can choose from hundreds of programs in the arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM, to discover their passions and develop new skills for life beyond high school. Teens earn a stipend for their participation.

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Resources for Seniors

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Senior Only DMV Centers(No Appointment Needed)

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has launched two “Senior Only” walk-in centers in the Chicago area. The two locations include the Evanston Civic Center, 2100 N. Ridge Road in Evanston and Seat Geek Stadium, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview.

Seniors at these locations will not need appointments, as these walk-in centers are specifically designed to meet their needs.