Alderman Roberto Maldonado

01/18/2021

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let us remember that we can all make our community and world better, one small act of service at a time.

#26thward #mlkday #serveothers

01/18/2021

In observance of MLK Day, the 26th Ward office will be closed Monday, January 18.

01/18/2021

Here's the 2021 weekly service calendars for Blue Cart Recycling.⁣
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Severe weather and holidays can affect the collection schedule. In the event of a delay, please leave your carts out until they have been collected. For missed pickups, please call 311.⁣
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Confirm your pickup using this link -->⁣
https://www.recyclebycity.com/chicago/schedule

#keep26clean #recycle #bluecart

01/18/2021

Here's the 2021 weekly service calendars for Blue Cart Recycling.⁣
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Severe weather and holidays can affect the collection schedule. In the event of a delay, please leave your carts out until they have been collected. For missed pickups, please call 311.⁣
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Confirm your pickup using this link -->⁣
https://www.recyclebycity.com/chicago/schedule

#keep26clean #recycle

01/15/2021

🕯The City of Chicago is partnering with the Biden-Harris Administration for a National COVID-19 Memorial Service, titled "Brighter Together" to remember the lives lost to COVID-19. The virtual event will take place on Tuesday, January 19 at 6:00 p.m. CDT!

01/15/2021

The police 👮‍♀️ 👮‍♀️ of the 14th District have put together some tips in light of the uptick of carjackings and robberies.

Please be careful out there.
#keep26safe

01/12/2021

36 aldermen backing resolution calling for FOP president to resign

We demand Chicago FOP Catanzara resign

Ald. Roberto Maldonado (26th), chair of the City Council’s Latino Caucus, quipped that Catanzara should “join outgoing President Trump and become his caddy in the golf fields of Florida.”

https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2021/1/11/22224739/capitol-mob-catanzara-comments-city-council-resolution-resign-fop-police-union

The resolution further demands that, if Catanzara refuses to step down, the board of directors of FOP Lodge 7 vote to request his resignation.

01/10/2021

Free COVID-19 Testing
THIS TUESDAY, Jan. 12, 2021,
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture located 3015 W Division (Parking Lot) from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

✅ Nasal swab testing will be available
✅ No insurance necessary
✅ Results in less than a week

01/08/2021

Posted @withregram • @prcc_chgo El Centro Cultural Puertorriqueño en colaboración con la Asociación Latinoamericana de Motociclistas (LAMA) y el Alderman Maldonado ha estado organizando esta celebración del Día de los Reyes y distribución de regalos en Humboldt Park durante 26 años. Frente al COVID-19 y la gentrificación que amenazan con borrar esta comunidad, continuamos haciendo el trabajo para apoyar y celebrar a nuestra comunidad y su historia. Esperamos que hayas podido disfrutar de nuestra celebración. Queremos agradecer especialmente a West Town Bikes y Toys for Tots por ser parte de esta celebración este año. West Town Bikes donó 70 bicicletas renovadas para los niños de la comunidad y Toys for Tots donó centenares de regalos. Gracias Telemundo Chicago por compartir nuestra historia. Tenemos mucho respeto por quienes honran la historia de esta comunidad y estamos muy agradecidos por las nuevas y continuas colaboraciones.

The Puerto Rican Cultural Center in collaboration with the Latin American Motorcycle Association, and Alderman Maldonado has been organizing this Three Kings Day celebration and gift distribution in Humboldt Park for 26 years. In the face of COVID-19 and gentrification that threaten to erase this community we continue to do the work to support and celebrate our community. We hope you were able to enjoy our celebration. We want to give a special thank you to West Town Bikes and Toys for Tots for being part of this celebration this year. West Town Bikes donated 70 refurbished bicycles that went to children in the community and Toys for Tots donated hundreds of gifts. Thank you Telemundo for sharing our story. We have so much respect for those who honor the history of this community, and we are very grateful for new and continuing collaborations.

01/08/2021

My Statement on the fatal shooting in the #26thWard last night.

01/07/2021

Happy Three Kings Day! My staff was so good this past year, the Kings stopped by our office! 😂

On behalf of #26Ward Children thank you #LAMA and @prcc_chgo for helping to bring some normalcy to our families!

#3kingsday #lama

01/06/2021

Chicago Christmas Tree Recycling 2021

Don't throw out that Christmas tree! Last year, over 17,000 Christmas trees were composted, just through the City's program. Those efforts diverted an estimated 620,000 pounds from landfills.

Beginning Jan. 9 to 23, you can recycle your tree at two dozen parks including the Humboldt Park Boathouse, 1369 N. Sacramento Ave.

https://www.recyclebycity.com/chicago/brief/christmas-tree-recycling

Here are the 25 Chicago Park locations where you can recycle your tree starting Jan 9th!

01/06/2021

🛑 DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT let your children walk on the frozen lagoon in Humboldt Park. It is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. 🛑

01/01/2021

Posted @withregram • @prcc_chgo Estaremos regalando juguetes a los primeros 500 jóvenes en el día de los Reyes en ¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo

01/01/2021

2020 may not have been the year we all hoped it to be, but it taught us so much! ⁣
We were stretched beyond and challenged beyond belief, but it did not break us! Families reconnected and spent quality time together, neighbors and strangers came together to help one another, and we supported as many small businesses as we could. We made it! I am grateful for another 365 days, 365 more opportunities to make 2021 all we desire it to be!

12/29/2020

UPDATE:

Mr Rodriguez has been found and safely returned home! Thank you to all who searched and prayed for him and his family.

🚨🚨MISSING SENIOR ALERT!! 🚨 🚨

Hi Chicago - Humboldt Park Área Friends!!
We need your #help and prayers!!!!
My 85 year old father went to Cermak Produce - North Ave
(North Ave. And California)this Monday Dec. 28 morning at 8:30 am to buy limes, and has not come home as of 4:50pm. We believe he got lost (he is starting to become forgetful). If you know anything or see him please reach out to me.
Mar Margaritha Aguayo
773-552-7478

His info:
Rafael Rodríguez
85yrs old
170lbs
Lives on W Thomas St.
Mainly speaks Spanish
Facial Distinctive: missing some of his top teeth
Wearing: Black Coat, grey baseball cap, khaki pants.
Is driving a Navy Blue 2004 Honda CRV - SUV
Plate:
2124182

Thank you so much.
Please feel free to share.

12/25/2020

From my family to yours, I wish you a safe and joyous Christmas.

12/22/2020

Please be careful out there. Two of these carjacking incidents occurred in the 26th Ward.

What you can do:
• Be aware of this crime and alert your neighbors.
• Pay special attention to any suspicious subjects loitering in the area.
• Ensure that existing surveillance cameras are functional.
• Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of the offender(s)
including any vehicle description and license plate information.

12/22/2020

Voyage2Success is a certified woman & minority-owned licensed and insured general contractor construction company. They are looking to hire about 50 individuals as Snow Removal Technicians over the next 2 weeks from our community. Pay will range from $12.50 - $15.60 per hour or $75 - $125per day⁣
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All interested individuals should sign and return an application & job description on or before December 24th @ 5pm contact them as soon as possible at [email protected]

12/18/2020

One Fair Wage

Thank you for including me in this morning's discussion regarding the safety and compensation for our restaurant workers.

The High Road Kitchens program provides funding for restaurants to hire or rehire workers and feed those in need. In return, participants are asked to transition to paying One Fair Wage and increase equity through hiring and training practices.

To apply to the grant program, please visit: http://www.bit.ly/chicagohighroadgrant

https://fb.watch/2sH1bcbG8D/

Please join One Fair Wage, RAISE, and Chicago electeds for an exciting announcement!

12/17/2020

This week the Chicago City Council voted unanimously to approve $12 million to build the Nancy Y. Franco Maldonado Paseo Boricua Arts Building. This development was the dream of my late wife, Nancy, and it is named after her to honor her vision.⁣
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The beauty about this development is that there will be 25 new affordable live and work units for Latino artists. The first floor will have an area for live performing arts and the commercial space next to it will be a Latin American Wine Bar with spirits from the Caribbean. ⁣
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I also want to thank Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara and Department of Housing and Development Commissioner Maurice Cox because they have been very supportive of this development from the very beginning. This vision will soon become a reality.⁣

12/15/2020

Please spread the word! Chicago Park District and the Wonderland Express will be distributing toys Sat. Dec. 19th at the Humboldt Park Field House from 10am - 12pm. The event will be outside. Spread the Word!

12/15/2020

Coat drive this Thursday! Spread the word!

12/13/2020

There was such a great turnout today for the McCormick YMCA coat drive! On behalf of the community thank you to all of the volunteers who braved the cold and those who donated warm coats for those in need. I hope our donation of holiday cookies and hot chocolate and coffee from Dark Matter Coffee warmed you up!

12/12/2020

Posted @withregram • @prcc_chgo Aprovecha la promoción que ofrece ¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo. $5 de descuento para los primeros 20 visitantes! Este sábado y domingo 10:30 am - 5:00 pm en 2559 W. Division Street #ShopSmall #SupportSmallBusiness #smallbusisnesssaturday

12/12/2020

Protect your loved ones! The CDPH/Rush/A Safe Haven isolation center is available and free for Chicagoans who have tested COVID-19 positive and are in need of a safe place to isolate and heal to get back on track.

12/11/2020

In partnership with @LUCHA_Chicago @AldermanLaSpata we are bringing Free COVID-19 testing to our communities! ⁣
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Sunday, Dec 13th⁣
8am - 4pm⁣
1152 N. Christiana

12/11/2020

Small Business Assistance

DEADLINE DECEMBER 15TH!!

Apply for the Illinois Business Interruption Grant!
Funding is available for businesses impacted by COVID-19 and funding may be used to help businesses with working capital expenses, including payroll costs; rent; utilities and other eligible operational costs.
https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/SmallBizAssistance/Pages/C19DisadvantagedBusGrants.aspx

View up to date information on how Illinois is handling the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) from the State of Illinois Coronavirus Response Site

12/10/2020

Posted @withregram • @garciasautoparts Chicago residents! Catalytic converter theft is on the rise getting closer to the holidays. This repair is very costly. Sometimes an upward of 1k if you don’t have full coverage!Take proactive measures to ensure this doesn’t happen to you especially if you have a car that is well off the ground like an SUV!!
1. When possible, park in well lit areas
2. If you have a garage spot, use it!
3. Consider an alarm that’s sensitive to vibrations.
4. Consider getting full coverage if don’t have it already.
5. Consider getting a “cat clamp” that is offered on many vehicles.
#autoparts #autorepair #tirerepair #familybusiness #exhuast #cataliticconverter #theft #proactive #insurance #fullcoverage #holidayseason #covid_19

12/10/2020

Happy Hanukkah!

12/09/2020

Pritzker College Prep campus will be a free COVID-19 testing site today Wednesday, December 9th, from 10am-4pm.
The school is located at 4131 W Cortland St.

This is a walk up site with no parking. Tests will be given in the school gym so please dress accordingly.

12/09/2020

Use of Force Policies for Public Review and Comment | Chicago Police Department

I encourage residents to please review and comment on CPD's revisions to its Use of Force policies.

Use of Force Policies for Public Review and Comment Use of Force Policies for Public Review and Comment The Chicago Police Department’s Use of Force policies have been revised to more clearly reflect our longstanding commitment to, at all times, act in a manner consistent with the sanctity of huma...

12/09/2020

JOBS! JOBS! JOBS!⁣
CTA is currently hiring! ⁣
https://chicagotransit.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&portal=101430233

12/07/2020

In partnership with #LUCHA_Chicago #AldermanLaSpata we are bringing Free COVID-19 testing to our communities! Spread the word and wear your masks!⁣
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Sunday, Dec 13th⁣
8am - 4pm⁣
Parking Lot in front 1152 N. Christiana⁣
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#gettested #COVID #Staysafe #WearaMask

12/07/2020

The University of Illinois has a website to help find places offering free food and meals in the local community. ⁣
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By ZIP, you can also locate stores and markets accepting SNAP/LINK or WIC coupons. Call ahead to verify days and hours of operation.⁣
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https://go.illinois.edu/FindFoodIL