6th Ward E-Newsletter

September 2024

Dear Residents of the 6th Ward,

I hope everyone had a great Labor Day Weekend!

I'm excited to share some 6th Ward updates from August, highlighting our community's achievements!

Service Requests: In August, we completed 225 service requests, addressing a wide range of community needs and concerns, including trimming/removing 12 trees in the ward and installing 3 disabled parking poles.

Community Beautification: Below you will see ongoing efforts to beautify our community at 7601 S. Evans.

If you see an area that needs to be cleaned or has any city-related issues or concerns, please contact our office at 773-241-3100 to submit service requests for any city-related issues or concerns.

6th Ward Event Highlights

On August 4th, we hosted our 2nd annual Back to School Family Fest, attracting over 150 residents. Families enjoyed free book bags for the new school year, fresh produce, and various community activities, including special appearances by Elmo and Friends and exciting bounce houses. The event also featured numerous vendors showcasing their businesses. Thank you to everyone who attended. We’re already looking forward to next year’s celebration.

Twice a month, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers assistance with healthcare, enrollment, disability and compensation, employment, and financial support to those who served our country. If you or someone you know is a veteran, we encourage you to attend our Veteran Heroes Thursdays. The next dates are September 12th & 26th from 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm, at Martin Temple AME Zion on 69th and Cottage Grove.

Over 50 veterans have already received the resources they need. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity.

Every month, the 6th Ward Farmers Market keeps getting bigger. With over 40 attendees, the market on August 17th was a success despite the rain. From fresh produce to harvested honey, the Farmers Market is a one-stop shop for residents to mix, mingle, and support our local businesses. The final market of the year is on September 21st from 9 am - 12 noon on 85th and Calumet, so if you haven’t attended yet, I encourage you to join us. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community experience. If you're interested in being a vendor at the upcoming market, reach out to Karen at 312-375-0442. It's free!

On August 15th, over 25 residents of the 6th Ward attended the Hope & Career Fair, eager to discover their next career goals. With over 20 vendors in one setting, the fair made it easier for attendees to take steps toward achieving their aspirations. Join us at the upcoming Career Fair on September 19 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at Tuley Park.

Last month's music series was a hit! Saxophonist Marqueal Jordan took the stage and did not disappoint. A little over 200 attendees gathered in the park for a peaceful night of jazz. Special thanks to our vendors for keeping the crowd well-fed throughout the evening. Join us for the final session in the music series on September 9th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in Cole Park.

I also hope all students, teachers, and staff had a great first week of school. I was happy to attend Tie-Tuesdays at Dixon Elementary School. An initiative to unify and elevate young men created by Tie Tuesday Foundation. Here in the 6th Ward, we have some of the leading academic performing schools in the city of Chicago.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our community. Together, we are making the 6th Ward a better place for everyone.

Yours in Service and Community,

Alderman William E. Hall

6th Ward Events & Resources

Alderman Hall's 6th Ward September Events

Community Based Events

City Resources/News

The Department of Procurement Services (DPS) is hosting the annual Procurement Symposium.

Join DPS in person for workshops and government contracting information from subject-matter experts from the City of Chicago, Sister Agencies, Cook County, the State of Illinois, Federal Agencies, Financial Institutions, and Assist Agencies.

The Procurement Symposium is a full day of activities, including keynote speakers, workshops, exhibitors, and networking opportunities. The event is designed for the vendor community to garner tools and resources to help the business community to understand and bid for government contracting opportunities. In addition, you can register for individual workshops to create a custom Vendor Fair experience that meets your needs.

Good Food Fund

Funded by the City of Chicago

The Good Food Fund provides food and beverage businesses with grants for labor, construction or capital improvements, supplies, transportation and distribution, or working capital. This is the second and final round of Good Food Fund grants.

Review the application questions here before applying.

To view answers to frequently asked questions, click here or watch the webinar recording here.

The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF)

SBIF provides grant funding for permanent building improvements and repairs across the city. 

Offered by the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) to tenants and owners of industrial and commercial properties, SBIF grants are funded by Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenues in designated TIF districts citywide. 

Program participants can receive grants to cover between 30 percent and 90 percent of the cost of remodeling work, with a maximum grant of $150,000 for commercial properties and $250,000 for industrial properties.

The grant, which is administered by SomerCor on the City’s behalf, does not have to be repaid.

Senior Resources

Youth & Education Opportunites

Apply Now to an ASM Program!

Apply for an After Schools Matter program and gear up for interviews! Most programs require an in-person or virtual interview to:

• Connect with the instructor
• Share why you want to participate in the program
• Discuss your other obligations during the session and how the instructor can best support you
• Answer any questions you have

For programs not hosted at an ASM building: Instructors will contact teens about an interview via email.

For programs that are hosted at an ASM building: Interviews will start this week - swipe for details.

Employment Opportunities

Looking for a job? Check out the open positions with the City! Click here to see the full list of job openings across various departments at the City of Chicago. 

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