STREET SWEEPING TEXT ALERT SYSTEMI am launching a Street Sweeping Text Alert System. This text notification system will have two positive effects. The number of tickets issued should be considerably reduced, and 1st Ward streets will be more thoroughly cleaned.
The 1st Ward had previously used an e-mail alert system but I feel that text messaging will be a far more effective way to alert residents.
Once residents sign up they will receive two text messages, one the night before and one the morning of, to remind them to move their vehicle and avoid a $50 ticket.
A big piece of my job as Alderman is to utilize technology that makes residents lives easier and this program combines convenience with savings.
I am funding this program so it will be free for 1st Ward residents.
To sign up for these notifications follow this link and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office. CAPS MEETINGS SCHEDULE
Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) is a partnership between the police and community members who participate in community policing efforts in the area by engaging in neighborhood problem-solving to reduce crime. A neighborhood area is grouped to form a CAPS Beat. Beat meetings offer the opportunity for residents to meet their local police officers and for the officers to address concerns directly from community members.
Find your district and beat here.
Beat meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and every month this list will be updated with the date of your next meeting. Your involvement is critical to make our community safe.
13TH DISTRICT (312) 746-8350
BEAT
1311 – Norwegian Hospital, 1044 N. Francisco – 4th
Tuesday 7/27
1312 – St. Helens Church, 2301 W. Augusta – 2nd Tuesday 7/13
1313 – Smith Park, 2526 W. Grand – 1st Thursday 8/5
1322 – 13th District Station – 937 N. Wood – 1st Wednesday 8/4
1323 – Norwest Settlement, 1012 N. Noble 2nd Floor – 3rd Wednesday 7/21
1324 – Goldblatt’s Building, 1615 W. Chicago – 2nd Thursday 8/12
14TH DISTRICT (312) 744-8290
BEAT
1411 – Resurrection Church,
3045 N. Francisco – 3rd Monday 7/19
1421 – Salem Good News Bible, 2038 N. California – 4th
Wednesday 7/28
1423 – Casa Central, 1343 N. California – 3rd Wednesday 7/21
1424 – Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen – 2nd Wednesday 7.14
1431 – Chase School, 2021 N. Point - 1st Thursday 8/05
1432 – Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley – 3rd Thursday 8/19
1433 – Pulaski Park, 1419 W. Blackhawk – 2nd Thursday Even Months 7/13
1434 – Chicago Public Library, 1701 N. Milwaukee - 2nd Monday 7/12 – (6:30
p.m.)
19TH DISTRICT (312) 744-5983
BEAT
1913 – 19th District Station, 2452 W. Belmont
– 1st Tuesday, Odd Months 9/7
Any questions don’t hesitate to contact my office at (773)
278-0101.
Chicago Housing Authority Opens Wait List
Chicago Housing Authority’s
Family Housing Wait List Lottery!
Online Registration will be open June 14, 2010 - July 9, 2010
For the first time in a decade, the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is opening its Family Housing Wait List. This is the list used by the CHA to fill rental units as they become available in CHA-owned properties across the city.
There will be 40,000 families selected by lottery for CHA’s Family Wait List. The lottery will be conducted at the end of a four-week period during which anyone eligible can register for the lottery. Those selected will be offered housing as it becomes available.
Registering is FREE & easy:
1. Go to this website during the registration period (June 14 - July 9)
2. Fill out the registration form online
3. Click and send
For eligibility guidelines see Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For more information, call 866-7-thecha (866.784.3242) or 311 and to receive updates on your phone text INFO to 75309.
*For reasonable accommodations or to find out where you can get assistance completing the application, call 866-7-thecha (866.784.3242)Street Sweeping Season Begins April 1st
Street Sweeping season begins; 4.1.2010 and runs, weather permitting, through 11.30.2010. It is important that residents move their cars on the day of their scheduled sweep to help keep the community clean.
The 1st ward is divided into 9 sweeping zones. Zones 1 through 8 have a permanent schedule. Zone 9 will be swept on Mondays and notification will be provided by temporary signs, hung at least 24 hours in advance. Click here for more information.
Tuesday Ward Night
Starting April 13, 2010, the weekly Ward Night extended office hours will be taking place on Tuesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. through 8 p.m. This change will create more opportunities for 1st Ward constituents to meet Alderman Moreno.
US Census - 10 Questions, 10 Minutes, 2010!
1st Ward residents, are you ready for the Take 10 Challenge? From March 15 to March 17, the U.S. Census Bureau will be delivering Census 2010 questionnaires to every household in the 1st Ward. This year’s Census questionnaire is the shortest in history: there are only ten questions and it only takes ten minutes to complete. Census forms will be accepted from the time of delivery though April 15. We ask that everyone participate as an accurate count ensures that our community receives its fair share of federal funding and resources for much needed services such as health care, education, and roads.
Assistance from the State Treasurer's Office
The Illinois State Treasurer's office has various loan programs designed to help small businesses, struggling homeowners, persons with disabilities, military veterans and more! For more info, contact the Illinois State Treasurer's Office at Illinois">http://www.treasurer.il.gov/