Dear Neighbor,
Our next 41st Ward Zoning Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 6:30 pm at Olympia Park located at 6566 N. Avondale Avenue. We have one proposal:
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6558 N. Milwaukee Ave – Request to change zoning from B3-1 to B2-2 to construct a three story building containing 9 condos (3 bedroom).
All are welcome to attend, we hope you can join us.
Sincerely,
Anthony Napolitano
41st Ward Alderman
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The Chicago City Clerk's Mobile City Hall in the 41st Ward on June 15th has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Property Tax Exemptions
Property tax exemptions are savings that contribute to lowering a homeowner’s property tax bill. The most common is the Homeowner Exemption, which saves a Cook County property owner an average of $973 dollars each year.
The automatic renewal of some exemptions due to COVID-19 has ended. This means that those receiving the "Senior Freeze" and Veterans with Disabilities Exemptions must reapply this year.
To determine which exemptions are currently being applied to a residence, homeowners can review their Property Details, then review the Exemption History and Status section to determine which exemptions they received.
New homeowners and those that need to reapply can do so by completing the online application.
If a homeowner believes they are entitled to exemptions in previous tax years, a Certificate of Error application can be filed to redeem past savings. *Click Here* to learn how to file.
Please Note: Exemption deductions only appear on the Second Installment Property Tax Bill.
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Chicago Jumping Jack Program
Each year, the Jumping Jack Program delights children across Chicago. This inflatable playground, provided by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, is available for FREE and runs from Saturday, May 27 through Sunday, September 3, 2023.
The Jumping Jack is limited to Residential Block Parties within the city limits of Chicago.
- The 2023 Jumping Jack registration portal will open on Monday, April 17. The application is best completed on a computer using Google Chrome.
- Applicant must reside on the block where the Residential Block Party is taking place.
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Inflatables are only available on Saturdays and Sundays. Requests are typically highest on Saturdays – please consider Sundays.
- Requests are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If the date does not appear in the drop-down list, it is already full and unavailable.
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If the incorrect date is selected in error, the applicant MUST email JumpingJack@cityofchicago.org for further instruction. If it's a last minute date change the applicant must re-apply.
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Applicants MUST complete the Block Party Permit Information Form and receive a permit from their Alderman’s office in order to hold a Block Party. More information online.
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Alderman Napolitano Passes Historic Legislation
Over the last three months Alderman Napolitano passed two historic pieces of legislation. On December 12, 2022, the full Chicago City Council passed Alderman Anthony Napolitano’s Chicago Criminal Accountability Ordinance. This legislation allows Chicago Police Officers the authority to issue a municipal violation to criminals caught in illegal possession of a firearm. The violation carries a fine of up to $5,000 for the first offense or up to 90 days in jail. A second offense carries a fine between $10,000 and $20,000 or up to 180 days in jail. These violations are issued in addition to State charges. Gun violence has wreaked havoc on our city. The States Attorney’s revolving door approach has done nothing to punish criminals. This Ordinance forces criminals to answer to the City of Chicago when the State’s Attorney lessens or drops State charges.
On January 18, 2023 Alderman Napolitano's Vape Ordinance passed the full City Council. Alderman Napolitano worked with his aldermanic colleagues, the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, and our local community to pass this much needed legislation to protect our children and curb the explosion of vape stores throughout our communities. This legislation now requires a special Vape License when a business’s vape product sales exceed 20% of their total revenue. It also implements a 1,000 foot distance restriction between retail vape stores as well as any retail tobacco store. Finally, this ordinance doubles the fines for tobacco sales to minors to a range of $2,000 to $10,000. Alderman Napolitano was honored to have the support of the American Lung Association and the Respiratory Health Association on this ordinance.
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NO-FEE CITY STICKER FOR VETERANS
The Chicago City Council voted to pass and codify the City Clerk's No-Fee Veterans City Sticker pilot into a permanent program that now also includes small trucks. Veterans who have a VETERAN designation on their Illinois Driver's License or Illinois State ID are eligible to receive a free Vehicle City Sticker.
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41st Ward Weekly Business Boost
Each week we feature a local 41st Ward Business on Facebook. If you own or operate a business in the 41st Ward and would like to be featured, please contact our office at ward41@cityofchicago.org
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See Something Say Something
Help us maintain our beautiful ward. Download the CHI311 App today. Remember if you see something, say something!
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Neighborhoods throughout Chicago have been negatively affected by online, temporary home and room rentals. These online rentals are on the rise and may pose a threat to our community by facilitating pop-up parties and illegal activity. These "hotel-houses" may also have a negative impact on property values. The quality of life in our neighborhoods is paramount and we need your help banning these "hotel-houses" on your block and throughout the 41st Ward.
*CLICK HERE* and find out how you can ban hotel-houses in your precinct.
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The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection's FREE business education workshops are now available as WEBINARS!
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*SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES*
Our local businesses desperately need our help! Many businesses have made adjustments to accommodate you during this crisis including free delivery and curbside pickup. For more information please contact:
Edison Park Chamber of Commerce
(773) 631-0063 | amanda@edisonpark.org
Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce
(773) 763-3606 | info@norwoodpark.org
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Find career opportunities with the City of Chicago
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FOLLOW US!
If you utilize social media, please consider following us at the links provided below.
41st WARD APB was created to provide text alerts notifying residents of changes in ward services and to share important ward information. Although this service is provided by Twitter, you do not need a Twitter account to sign up.
To sign up for text alerts, text follow 41stwardapb to the phone number 40404.
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41st Ward Service Office
7442 N. Harlem Ave.
Chicago, IL 60631
TEL: (773) 631-2241
FAX: (773) 631-2479
EMAIL: ward41@cityofchicago.org
Paid for by friends of Anthony Napolitano
STAY CONNECTED!
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