Official page for Chicago's 33rd Ward and Alderman Rossana Rodriguez. Our ward is located on Chicago's northwest side and includes portions of Avondale, Irving Park, Ravenswood Manor, and Albany Park.
Operating as usual
🎄♻️🌲 Recycle your Holiday Tree on January 23!
Below are 25 locations around the city where you can take your holiday tree on Saturday, January 23, to recycle. Recycled trees will be turned into mulch and wood chips to be used by the Chicago Park Districts and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.
Before dropping off your tree, please remember to remove all ornaments and lights. This program is only for trees and does not include wreaths or garlands.
This week, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation released an educational one-pager Illinois residents to reference when trying to navigate their state relief options. This one pager covers the topic of evictions, mortgages and student loans.
Open document in your browser: https://www.idfpr.com/forms/COVID19/Information%20for%20Borrowers%20Struggling%20with%20Debt%20During%20the%20COVID-19%20Pandemic%201-2021.pdf?fbclid=IwAR13PIB5TG0LfrS5-oquLKwwt4q-ut9acao2sLpufviwpbcA-52lPHYIdgY
My office has been working with neighbors along Elston Avenue to address issues of incorrect zoning on their residential properties. Read more about the upcoming zoning changes we are submitting to the Zoning Ordinance Administration.
https://33rdward.org/rezoning-across-n-elston-avenue-in-ward-33/
North River Youth Council is partnering with Care for Real to give away supplies to neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity. Our office will be a drop off location for supplies on Tuesdays and Thursdays through January 16th, 10AM-5PM at 3001 W Irving Park Rd.
Here is what you can donate:
- Magic Gloves (knit, stretchable gloves)
- Unused Hats
- Shampoo (full sized bottles)
- Conditioner
- Hand Soap/bars
- Body Wash
- Deodorant
- Hand Warmers
- Toilet Paper
- Hand Sanitizer
Si usted o alguien en su familia han batallado (o están en el proceso de batallar) el cancer de seno, Erie Centros de Salud los invita a participar en un grupo de apoyo cada primer miércoles del mes. Este grupo tendrá reuniones virtuales y en Español. Si le gustaría participar pueden mandarle un correo electrónico al e-mail: [email protected]
2021 Shared Cost Sidewalk Program Opens Monday 1/11!
The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program will open Monday, January 11, 2021, from 6AM to 10PM! You can register for this program only 1 day a year. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The program will usually reach capacity quickly, so we encourage you to apply early.
You can apply on the City’s 311 system online by visiting https://311.chicago.gov, through the free CHI311 phone app or by calling 311. Our team is happy to assist you in your application if you need.
Read more about the Shared Cost Sidewalk Program below:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdot/provdrs/street/svcs/shared_cost_sidewalkprogram.html?fbclid=IwAR24TuiYTj9wN4qin6VxxedDhDqAgMdWqFoo_WllNbY5xqlfu-at6OiNxAQ
Feliz víspera de Reyes a todos quienes celebran! Que la alegría de dar y de cuidar siempre nos acompañe.
Happy Three Kings day! May the joy of giving and caring be always with us!
🚧 CONSTRUCTION NOTICE ⚠️
Please be advised of the upcoming road closure in Albany Park at Whipple and Lawrence. The Department of Water Management (CDWM) was just approved to start their project as early as tomorrow. If you use Lawrence to commute home or to work, please be prepared to adjust your commute as this intersection will be close to traffic for approximately 6 weeks.
Detour is as follows:
➡️ Eastbound on Lawrence: Kedzie (north) to Foster, Foster (east) to Western, and Western (south) back to Lawrence.
⬅️ Westbound Lawrence: Western (north) to Foster, Foster (west) to Kedzie, and Kedzie (south) back to Lawrence.
This project is a part of the city's "Building A New Chicago" initiative. CDWM will be installing an underground sewer structure which will improve the way water flows in the sewer and significantly minimize issues of flooding. Read more about the construction plan in the images below.
If you wish to speak with someone working on the project you may contact Trevor McIntyre at (630) 474-4560. Questions or concerns may also be directed to Lilia in our office at 773-840-7880.
📆Upcoming Community Meetings regarding CPS School Reopening
As CPS Families prepare for schools to reopen, we encourage parents and community members to attend upcoming virtual community meetings.
HibbardElementarySchool
➡️ LSC Meeting Tuesday 1/5, 7:00pm
North River Elementary School
➡ LSC Meeting: Wednesday 1/6, 3:00pm
Bateman Elementary School
➡ LSC Meeting: Wednesday 1/6 , 3:00pm
Albany Park Multicultural Academy
➡ Parent Advisory Committee Meeting (PAC): Thursday, 1/7, 8:30am and 5:30 pm
➡ LSC Meeting: Friday 1/8 at 6:00 pm
Cleveland Elementary
➡ LSC Meeting: Thursday 1/21 , 4:30pm
Virtual meeting information for this week can be found at: https://33rdward.org/calendar/
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Dear community,
As we all know, CPS has decided to reopen schools and there are a lot of worries from teachers, staff and families. I have heard from many parents who are trying to figure out what to do to make themselves heard.
Many of us Alders have expressed to CPS, CEO Janice Jackson and Mayor Lightfoot that we do not support reopening schools right after the holidays and without all safeguards in place. The vast majority of families have expressed that they do not feel safe and won’t be sending their children back. I would love to hear from the LSC’s in our schools about any meetings being scheduled to discuss this issue. I invite all the LSC’s in our 33rd Ward elementary schools to come together with community and express your thoughts about the reopening plan. We are here to support your efforts and amplify your voices.
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Querida comunidad,
Como sabemos, CPS ha decidido reabrir las escuelas y hay muchas preocupaciones por parte de los maestros, el personal y las familias. Muchos de nosotros concejales le hemos expresado a CPS, la directora ejecutiva Janice Jackson y la Alcaldesa Lightfoot que no apoyamos la reapertura de las escuelas inmediatamente después de las vacaciones y sin todas las salvaguardias establecidas.
La gran mayoría de las familias han expresado que no se sienten seguras y no enviarán a sus hijos de regreso. Me encantaría escuchar de los LSC de nuestras escuelas sobre si hay reuniones programadas para discutir este tema. Invito a todos los LSC de nuestras escuelas primarias del distrito 33 a que se reúnan con la comunidad y expresen sus pensamientos sobre el plan de reapertura. Estamos aquí para apoyar sus esfuerzos y amplificar sus voces.
https://www.wbez.org/stories/reopened-cps-classrooms-will-range-from-empty-to-nearly-full-often-based-on-income-and-race/49eb8bef-b0ee-4cc9-994a-b10c46b97edd
Data obtained by WBEZ show a stark socioeconomic divide. Only 32% of low-income students eligible to return to the classroom are expected back.
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Hello neighbors,
I wanted to give you an update on a letter we sent to the Inspector General Joe Ferguson requesting an investigation on the handling of Ms. Anjanette Young’s case. Since we won’t be sending out a Newsletter this week I wanted to let you know that we received a follow up response from him and I’m sharing it below. We will have more information for you about the case and the work we are doing to advance transparency and accountability in our city in the coming weeks.
Querida comunidad:
Quería darles una actualización sobre una carta que enviamos al Inspector General Joe Ferguson solicitando una investigación sobre el manejo del caso de la Sra. Anjanette Young. Como no enviaremos un boletín informativo esta semana, quería informarle que recibimos una respuesta de seguimiento y la comparto a continuación. Tendremos más información sobre el caso y el trabajo que estamos haciendo para promover la transparencia y la rendición de cuentas en nuestra ciudad en las próximas semanas. El texto de la carta traducido al español abajo.
“Concejal Rodríguez-Sánchez (y todos):
Estoy dando seguimiento a mi correo electrónico del 23 de diciembre de 2020 acusando recibo y proporcionando una respuesta preliminar a su “Solicitud de investigación independiente del manejo del caso de la Sra. Anjanette Young del 22 de diciembre del 2020” por parte de la Oficina del Inspector General (OIG).
Creo que los eventos en los días recientes justifican una actualización antes del fin de semana festivo; esos hechos incluyen la divulgación pública ayer de lo que se está caracterizando como una parte de los correos electrónicos de la Oficina de la alcaldesa relacionados con el manejo del caso de Young, y una declaración relacionada de la Oficina de la alcaldesa que indica que la OIG estaba investigando el asunto, que se ofreció sin ninguna consulta o representación de la OIG.
Mientras continuamos buscando información y evaluando el cargo, la autoridad y las actividades, ya sean en curso o previstas, de otras entidades, incluido específicamente el Consejero Especial designado por la Alcaldesa y la Oficina para Responsabilidad Policiaca (COPA), tenga en cuenta que la OIG ha iniciado y está procediendo con una investigación formal sobre los aspectos de la ejecución de la orden de registro en la casa de la Sra. Young y el manejo de sus consecuencias por los departamentos y funcionarios de la ciudad.
La próxima semana haremos una declaración adicional para aclarar al Consejo y al público que comprende la investigación de la OIG, que está siendo examinado y por quién, y qué hará la OIG en el contexto general.
Respetuosamente,
Joe Ferguson
Oficina del Inspector General”
City snowplows have been clearing residential streets. Our 33rd ward is at 100% for inside streets. Many thanks to our ward Superintendent and the Streets and Sanitation crews doing the work out there to keep us safe.
You can use use our city's plowtracker to check where city snowplows are in real-time:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/streets/supp_info/plowtracker.html
During snow storms, this Plow Tracker map will show real-time locations of city plows and salt spreaders.
Below is an update on COVID-19 cases, testing, and vaccinations in Chicago. The city is in phase 1a, which means we are vaccinating health care workers and long-term care facility residents.
Read more at Chicago.gov/covidvax
TODAY'S COVID-19 DATA UPDATE:
Positivity rate: 8.4% (⬇️ from 10.2% last week)
Daily tests: 13,546 (⬇️ from 14,366 last week)
Daily cases: 1,075 (⬇️ from 1,282 last week)
Chicagoans vaccinated: 20,353 💉
See the data ➡️ chi.gov/3nYfGni.
Come by the Drake Gardens and join amazing neighbors in a socially distant afternoon. There’s music, pizza, apple cider, space for children to play, a giving tree, warmth by the fire and great company. Stop by!
Today is the start of Kwanzaa, a weeklong celebration that honors African heritage in African-American culture. Today is dedicated to Umoja (unity) and the remaining days are dedicated to self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. May the seven principles of Kwanzaa guide us to a better year 2021 and a better society for all. Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate!
Merry Christmas to all celebrating today. May the joy of giving and receiving love and solidarity accompany us today and into the year 2021. Best wishes from your 33rd ward team.
Felíz Navidad a quienes celebran hoy! Que la
alegría de dar y recibir amor y solidaridad nos acompañe hoy y durante el nuevo año. Los mejores deseos para ustedes de parte del equipo del distrito 33!
A reminder that the State's eviction moratorium has been extended to January 11, 2021. We also want to share a resource called Rentervention, a website that helps tenants with common housing issues and can connect you with pro Bono lawyers who can help. It was created by Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing, the Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois, and other advocates.
Queremos recordarles que la moratoria para desalojos en el Estado de Illinois fue extendida hasta el 11 de enero. También queremos compartir esta página web dónde puede encontrar información y ayuda con asuntos comunes en el área de vivienda y tener acceso a asistencia legal gratuita. La página fue creada por el Comité de Abogados por Mejor vivienda, el Fondo de Abogados de IL y otros activistas.
https://rentervention.com/about/
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Renny is here to help you! If you’re a Chicago Tenant that needs help with a housing issue, you’re in the right place. Rentervention is a program of Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing, a nonprofit organization. Rentervention is free and confidential. Get Brief Advice from a Volunteer Attorn...
Congratulations to the winners of our first annual Winter Holiday Decorating Contest! It was a joy to take a small trip around our ward and see how many families took the time to brighten up their blocks with the spirit of the season.
Make sure to pay a visit to our winners!
1st place: Heitz Winter Wonderland
2nd Place: Noe & Miriam at 3932 N Whipple
3rd Place: Holiday Cheer at the Balloon House
Happy holidays from all of us at the 33rd Ward Aldermanic Office!
⏰ Holiday Hours
Please be advised that the Ward office will be closed tomorrow, December 23 through January 1, 2021.
If you are in need of city services during that time, please call 311 or log on to 311.chicago.gov
Happy holidays to all and we wish you a safe and relaxing season.
Chicago's 311 provides easy access to information & services for Chicago residents, businesses, and visitors. With CHI311 you can submit service, track and follow service requests throughout the city.
🗑 Please be advised of the change in your garbage and recycling pick-up days due to the upcoming holidays:
❗️There will be no garbage or recycling collection on Friday, December 25, 2020 and Friday, January 1, 2021.
All city-collected garbage and recycling will be serviced Monday to Thursday.
Waste Management will be collecting recycling Monday through Thursday, with any Friday collections being moved to Saturday.
Please ensure all black garbage carts AND blue recycling carts are accessible throughout the week, not solely on your regular day of collection.
To find your recycling pick-up day, you can type in your address in the link below:
https://www.recyclebycity.com/chicago/schedule
View your collection schedule and get a reminder before each pickup. You decide how and when you want them. #knowyourday
🗳 Registration is closed but it's not too late to vote in the 2021 Participatory Budgeting process!
Online registration closed on Thursday night but the PB Committee has decided to extend the deadline for residents to submit their votes until after the holidays on January 8, 2021.
Here is how you can cast your vote in 2021 Participatory Budgeting:
➡ IF YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE: Check your e-mail! you should have received your voting instructions and a unique access code. E-mail [email protected] if you are having trouble finding it.
➡ IF YOU DID NOT REGISTER TO VOTE: Click below to download a paper ballot. You may fill out a paper ballot and the voter oath and e-mail it to [email protected] OR drop your ballot off at the Alderman’s Office on the week of January 4 – January 8, 2020 (call 773-840-7880 before dropping by).
https://33rdward.org/participatory-budgeting/
Whatever gifts you’re looking for this holiday season you can find them in the 33rd Ward! Thank you to all the local businesses who helped me get through my own list and provided some great eats along the way ❄️.
Here are the local businesses I had the absolute pleasure of supporting:
Bucket O' Blood Books and Records
You Are Beautiful
Lincoln Antique Mall
Anchor Baby Vintage
Jays True Hardware Store
a. favorite design
Dulce De Leche Cafe
El Quetzal Restaurant
We ask that our neighbors stay safe and find some joy where you can among community. Thank you to every neighbor who has brought a little joy to me and my friends and family.
📣 REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT at 11:59PM! #PB33
To vote online in our 2021 Participatory Budgeting process you need to register first by clicking this link:
➡http://33rdward.org/participatory-budgeting/
Remind your neighbors, friends, and family to get registered before it closes. You will have until Sunday at 11:59PM to vote but you will NOT be able to register to vote online after tonight.
If you registered, check your e-mail again! We have sent voting instructions and can re-send if you do not find them. Call us at 773-840-7880 or e-mail [email protected] if you need assistance!
📣 REGISTRATION CLOSES THIS THURSDAY 12/17!
We are getting ready to wrap up voting season for our 2021 Participatory Budgeting Process which will determine how we spend our Infrastructure funds next year.
Register by Thursday night so you can vote online
➡️ 33rdward.org/participatory-budgeting/
If you live in the 33rd Ward and are older than 14 years old, you qualify to vote!
If you signed up and did not receive a registration e-mail please check your spam folder. If it's not there, give us a call at 773-840-7880 -- there's a chance your e-mail had a typo!
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about a proposed ordinance to prevent violence in Chicago and promote police accountability.
Today we talk about Crisis Response in Chicago.
Today we talk about the importance of Park Advisory Councils and a new effort to create one for River Park.
Today we talk about the end of the eviction moratorium, tenant rights in the face of potential mass evictions, organizing and resources.
Today we talk about the increase in COVID cases in Chicago's Latinx community
We are out assessing the damage caused by this afternoon’s storm. Please, make sure you report any damage to 311 and make sure to include pictures. If you see a power line, call 911.
Today we talk with John Friedmannabout how to save our Ash trees! tune in.
City Council updates with Ald. Carlos Ramirez Rosa
Today we talk about space activation in the 33rd Ward with our very own Veronica Tirado Mercado.
Today we talk about the state of our neighborhoods and business in relation to Phase 4 and COVID. Our guests are Dr. Shameen Abbasy from Swedish Covenant Hospital and Thomas Applegate from North River Commission.
Today we talk with the 33rd Ward team about the things that we are working on at the ward level. We will also have some legislative updates.
Today we will talk about the Police Free Schools Ordinance with Stacy Davis Gates and how Restorative Justice has impacted the discipline and wellbeing of students at Roosevelt High School with José and Marlen, Deans of Discipline.
Participatory Budgeting in the 33rd ward.
Today we talk about Participatory Budgeting in the current context. What are the possibilities of a democratic budgeting process for our ward and city.
Today we are going live from the 33rd Ward to make sense of this moment with Keeanga Y. Taylor, Ugo Okere and Reyna Wences.
Today we talk to youth organizations making difference in our communities in the times of COVID19. With us today youth from Communities United, 33rd Ward Youth Council and Chi-Nations Youth Council.
Today we will be talking about the root causes of violence in our communities and public health and community based strategies to address it. With us today Dr. Troy Harden from the NEIU, MSW program, Dr. Angela Sedeño from Kedzie Center and Damon Williams from Let Us Breathe Collective.
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