August 7 , 2015
For more information, click here to go to the 46th Ward Website

I am excited to host Back to School Events for students and families of the 46th Ward. Come out to one of our three events for some family-friendly fun! We will provide raffle prizes, activities for students, food for guests, and music. We are excited to partner with the Chicago Park District in hosting these events. One of our great organizations in the Ward, Kuumba Lynx, will be co-sponsoring our Clarendon Park event, providing activities and entertainment for students and families. Dates and times for these events are listed below.

As we start another school year, I am working with local principals and Friend of the 46th Ward Schools to see how my office can best support our local students. I will be featuring accomplishments and projects of different students throughout the school year. I look forward to see the great work of our 46th Ward students and teachers! 

Dates and Times for Back to School Events:

August 13th 6PM-8PM at Gill Park

August 15th 10AM-4PM at Clarendon Park

August 22nd 10AM-12PM at Broncho Billy Park


We hope to see you all there!
  Best,
 


NEWS
OPEN OFFICE HOURS EVERY MONDAY

Ald Cappleman is available next Monday evening from 5pm - 7pm for Open Office hours. Come in with any questions or ideas to help make the 46th Ward better for everyone. 

 

ANOTHER WAY TO ADDRESS CHRONIC CRIME

A quick and convenient way to report criminal activity to to use Text2Tip, which is a way of texting a chronic issue to the police. When you do this, your identity will not be sent to the Chicago Police Department. If you have a smart phone, simply do the following:

  • Create a new text message or SMS text on your cellular phone.
  • Enter the number 274637 (CRIMES) in the "TO" line.
  • In the message box, type the word CPD, a space, and then your crime tip information.
  • Hit "send" to send the text message 

SKILLED MANUFACTURING POSITIONS

Did you know that over two million skilled manufacturing positions will go unfilled in the next decade? Wondering how you can get one of these high-paying jobs? Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) offers free training in the manufacturing field for low-income or under/unemployed men and women, focusing on in-demand skills such as Computer Numerical Control (CNC), welding, and press brake machine operation. JARC places over 93% of its graduates in jobs starting at $12 - $15 an hour! Come to JARC's application sessions every Wednesday at 9 a.m. (4432 N. Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, 2nd floor). Have questions? Email crystalh@jane-addams.org or call 773-751-7106.

EVENTS
UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHTS
When: Saturday, Aug. 8 from 2pm - 9pm
Where: 5120 N. Broadway
From walking tours of the Uptown neighborhood,  to a sing-along at the Bezazian Library, to hearing a Jazz Fest preview at the Uptown Underground, the whole day will be packed with lots of fun. Click here for more details. 

SHAKIN' IT IN THE PARKS
When: Saturday, Aug. 8 at 2pm
Where: Clarendon Park
Join Chicago Symphonic Winds for an afternoon of family fun for people of all ages. Sing, dance, and shake to the classic wind band favorites by Gershwin, Bernstein, and Sousa, and others. This concert includes an interactive percussion activity and a take-home instrument of your own.

FREE SHOWING OF THE MOVIE "GREASE"
When: Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 8pm
Where: Sunnyside Mall
Sponsored by Uptown United and the Sunnyside Mall Committee, this is a fun movie for the entire family.

PUBLIC SAFETY MEETINGS
The 46th Ward Office is teaming up with the Police to have a series of public safety meetings to address chronic crime. Your participation will help make our community safer for everyone. Click here to find the schedule of the public safety meeting in your area. If you would like to go online to report a chronic issue, click here to learn how.

VISIT
SWEETHEARTS AND CRAFTS

Not only is this jewelry very unique and different, but it's also friendly to the environment. The owner, Marissa, works out of her home in Sheridan Park and while in college, realized that she had a real talent for doing crafts. From looking at her work, it's easy to agree. For more information and to learn how to purchase some of her hand-crafted work, click here.


    Paid for by Citizens for Cappleman. A copy of their report is on file with the IL Board of Elections.