6th Ward E-Newsletter

June 2024

Dear Residents of the 6th Ward,

Welcome to our new electronic newsletter, designed to serve as a valuable resource for our community. As your alderman, I am happy to use this platform to keep you informed and engaged with all that is happening in our ward and city.

This newsletter will serve as your primary resource for community updates, essential city resources, employment opportunities, and more. We are committed to ensuring that you have access to the information and resources that directly impact our neighborhood.

I encourage you to stay connected with us. Together, we can work towards building a stronger, more vibrant neighborhood where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement. We look forward to serving you and working together to create a better future for all residents of the 6th Ward.

Neighborly,

Alderman William E. Hall

6th Ward Constituent Requests & Updates

May Hall Highlights

We're excited to share some 6th Ward updates from May, highlighting our community's incredible achievements!

In May, we answered 423 calls to our office, providing essential resources, offering a helping hand, and connecting residents with necessary departments. We also installed 12 Residential Disabled Parking Signs in May, improving accessibility in our neighborhood. Thank you for embodying the true spirit of community!

409 E. 71st street clean-up before and after

In addition to fulfilling constituent requests, we are thrilled to announce a $32 million grant for affordable housing for seniors on the vacant land at 8340 S. King Drive. This site will soon be home to Park Manor Senior Residences. Construction is set to begin in early 2025, with the first residents moving in by 2026. This exciting project will bring jobs for residents and provide homes for seniors in the 6th Ward.

Thank you to the residents who joined us at the City-wide Clean & Green event with Mayor Brandon Johnson. What an amazing turnout it was! Your enthusiasm and dedication to keeping our community clean and vibrant is truly inspiring.

Together, we collected an impressive amount of litter, beautified our public spaces, and demonstrated the power of community action. Events like these showcase our collective commitment to making our neighborhoods a better place to live.

Stay tuned for more opportunities to get involved and make a difference. Let's keep up the great work, and here's to a fantastic summer ahead!

Over the past several months, our office has assisted over 30 veterans with resources, including access to healthcare, employment, disability, and financial assistance. We thank the Department of Veterans Affairs for providing these services to our community and for supporting those who served our country.

At last month's Hope & Career Fair, students from Chicago State University, Englewood STEM High School, and Menta Academy Chicago-South all attended in impressive numbers. It was inspiring to see so many young people eager to explore career opportunities and connect with potential employers just in time for summer break.

We look forward to continuing this momentum and supporting our community’s professional development. Stay tuned for the next Hope & Career Fair on June 20th at Hamilton Park!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered at the 6th Ward Community Green & Clean event in preparation for the Montford Point Marine Monument Rededication last month.

Together, we beautified the area with flowers and cleared away debris, demonstrating our pride and respect for this historic event.

It was an honor to host the rededication and flag-raising ceremony at the Montford Point Marines monument site last month.

A special shout-out to the two living heroes, Mr. John Vanoy and Mr. Hubert Burks, both WWII veterans, whom we had the privilege of honoring during the ceremony.

Thank you to our partners and speakers for making this event a success. Special thanks to Leo Florist for providing the wreath for the wreath-laying ceremony, Sergeant First Class Kevin Dunn, the Englewood STEM JROTC for raising the flags, Julian Calderon for donating his Marine flag, and Chi-Cares for providing lunch.

As we move into June, please remember to submit service requests for any issues or concerns.

Together, we can accomplish even more and make a lasting difference in our community.

Wishing you a wonderful June ahead!

6th Ward Events & Resources

City Resources/News

Jumping Jack Program

Apply Online starting on Monday, April 15 at 8am

Every year, the Jumping Jack Program brings joy to children all over Chicago with its inflatable playground. And the best part? It's completely FREE! Running from May 25 to September 1, 2024, this is an event you don't want to miss.

Before you get jumping, here's what you need to know:

Application Information:

• Limited to residential block parties within Chicago.
• Registration opens on April 15 at 8 am.
• Make sure to fill out the application correctly to receive confirmation.
• Requests are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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General Rules:

• Inflatables are for residential block parties only.
• One inflatable provided per approved block party for four hours.
• Set-up and pick-up times are fixed between 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm.
• Inflatables must be set up on pavement, asphalt, or concrete.



And much more! Be sure to review all the details before applying. Get ready for a summer of fun with the Jumping Jack Program!

Housing Resources

Health Resources

Youth & Education Opportunites

The Samaiya Butler HBCU Scholarship

Applications for the scholarships are open.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. June 14. 

Business Resources

Employment Opportunities

Exciting news for our community! We're thrilled to announce the Early Learning Career Expo, organized in partnership with the City of Chicago, Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS), Chicago Public Schools (CPS), University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship (CELWS), Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE), and Early Childhood Workforce Partnership. This fair is an amazing opportunity for those interested in the early childhood education sector to connect, network, and explore various career and educational paths. Our goal is to bring together educators, administrators, and aspiring professionals to strengthen and support our early childhood workforce.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, June 29th, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: UIC Student Center East, 750 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607

We invite you to share this exciting event with your networks. Whether you're looking to attend as a participant or vendor, we encourage you to join us. Your support and help in spreading the word will be invaluable in making this event a success.

To register as an employer/participant, please use the Participant Registration form.

To register as a vendor, please use the Vendor Registration form.

Thank you for your continuous support and dedication to advancing early childhood education in our community.

For any questions or concerns regarding this event, please contact ECRC@cityofchicago.org.

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