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Census Forum + Job Fair
Every 10 years, the federal government conducts a headcount of every person living in the country as part of the U.S. Census.
The number of people counted in the Census determines how more than $800 billion in transportation, education, healthcare, housing, and other resources is distributed to states and local communities. Funding for SNAP. Illinois representatives. School lunches. Plans for highways. Census results will affect you and our community every day!
This is why it is critical that everyone is counted in the 2020 census. This includes children, green card holders, and hard-to-reach populations. The Census is also a great short-term job opportunity.
I am pleased to co-sponsor the 2020 Census Forum so that 44th ward and other Northside residents can learn more about the 2020 census and how to apply for Census jobs.
The forum will take place on Tuesday, March 10 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Truman College McKeon Lobby, 1145 W. Wilson Ave. Enjoy refreshments from local restaurants while you learn about the importance of the 2020 Census and how you can help to ensure that everyone is counted.
Supporting Documents/Information
Fifth Third Bank – Bike the Drive 2020
Chicago Treasurer Dollars & Sense Event
Managing Stormwater at Home
Climate Change and Stormwater
There have been lots of stories this winter about the rising levels in Lake Michigan, the erosion of many of the city’s beaches and flooding along the lakeshore. As we see warmer winters and more intense storms, the Chicago Department of Water Management would like to remind you that there are simple steps you can take to help keep water out of our basement.
- Do not dump fats/oils/greases in private drains or public catch basins.
- Avoid running a dishwasher or washing machine during storms.
- Disconnect downspout connections from the sewer system. Make sure to direct flow to areas with permeable surfaces that can properly absorb the stormwater or use rain barrels to collect the rain directly from the downspouts.
- Install rain gardens, green landscaping, or stormwater trees in your yard to help retain rainwater.
- Resurface driveways, parking pads, or patios with permeable pavement.
Additional information can be found at: https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/water/supp_info/conservation.html
Supporting Documents/Information
City of Chicago Construction Summit 2020
Tax Prep Chicago 2020
APPLICATION FOR PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
The Cook County Board of Review and Chicago City Council have passed ordinances to authorize a property tax abatement in their jurisdictions for the surviving spouses of Cook County’s fallen heroes. The program services surviving spouses of a fallen police office, soldier or rescue work. This program will recognize and honor the ongoing impact of this sacrifice on these families.
The program can abate up to 100% of a surviving spouse’s Cook County and City of Chicago property tax liability. The Cook County Board of Review will administer the program and surviving spouses apply for the abatement directly with the Board of Review.
A link to the application and instructions can be found here: https://www.cookcountyboardofreview.com/sites/default/files/files/abatement_application_w.pdf
2020 CityArts Program
DCASE is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2020 CityArts Program, offering grants to nonprofits arts and culture organizations of all sizes. This year’s program will include opportunities to apply for general operating grants across all artistic disciplines, as well as project grants in alignment with the City of Chicago’s Year of Chicago Music. Project grants will support initiatives that have the potential to impact the Chicago music sector at large.
Complete eligibility criteria and applications are available at chicagoculturalgrants.org.
Complete applications must be received by Friday, February 28, 2020, at 5pm CST in order to be considered. Applicants will be notified of results in July 2020.
All applicants are encouraged to attend one of the application assistance workshops with the Grants Team at Claudia Cassidy Theater on the second floor of the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) on the following dates/times:
- January 28, 9:30-11:30am
- February 3, Noon-2pm
- February 4, 5:30-7:30pm
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events,
78 E. Washington St., 4th Fl., Chicago, IL 60602
Alderman Tom Tunney’s 2020 Shredding Events
Pappas: Tax relief program helpssenior citizens struggling to pay Cook County property taxes
