OPEN OFFICE HOURS EVERY MONDAY
Every Monday from 5pm - 7pm, residents can stop by the 46th Ward Office to see Ald. Cappleman with no appointment necessary. Also, Ald. Cappleman regularly visits residents living in larger buildings for a question/answer session about the happenings throughout the ward and the city. If you would like to schedule a meeting, email us at info@james46.org or call 773-878-4646.
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS UNDER THE VIADUCTS
Ald. Cappleman asked the City to step up its efforts to find housing for people living under the Wilson & Lawrence viaducts along Lake Shore Drive. In response, Thresholds was awarded a grant specifically to reach vulnerable populations and they are beginning this program at these two viaducts. Thresholds was chosen because they are well known for successfully getting people stuck in the cycle of chronic homelessness into permanent housing. Other involved social services will be encouraged to coordinate and collaborate with Thresholds to facilitate this intervention that is focused on stronger outcome measures.
ADDRESSING RECIDIVISM AT COOK COUNTY JAIL
At Ald. Cappleman's urging, the City will be launching a new initiative in collaboration with the Cook County Sheriff's Office where Chicago residents released from Cook County Jail and in need of ongoing mental health services will be linked to a provider upon exiting for ongoing treatment and support services. This effort will be another step to end the revolving door of people with serious mental illness going in and out of jail. Ald. Cappleman is pleased that Thresholds has been awarded this grant as well.
EARLY VOTING BEGINS THIS MONDAY, MARCH 23
There will be a run-off election for both Mayor and Alderman in the 46th Ward. You can vote in the run-off election even if you didn't vote in February's election. Early voting will be at
Truman College (free parking in the garage) and
other city-wide locations
Monday - Saturday (March 23 - April 4) from 9am - 5pm, and on Sunday March 29 from 9am - 3:00pm.
People have died for the right to vote. Please make your voice heard.
MEET THE STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPS: UPLIFT'S TITANS
Last Friday, Uplift's Titans won State Championship. Their hard work paid off and both the 46th Ward and the City of Chicago are proud of this wonderful accomplishment. Go Titans!
FREE TAX SERVICES FOR QUALIFIED RESIDENTS
The City of Chicago is again offering free tax services to individuals earning up to $25,000 or families earning up to $50,000 per year. For more information, click
here.
RESIDENTIAL STREET SWEEPING BEGINS APRIL 1
The annual street sweeping season begins Wednesday, April 1, 2015. During this time, temporary parking restrictions are posted the day before a street is scheduled to be swept. The 2015 street sweeping schedule will be available beginning March 23,
here .
