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If you are a Cubs fan and heading toward Wrigley for the next game, the CTA is providing extra services to Wrigley. See details below. Police presence will be increased for the game on Saturday. There is
another police alert about robberies in the area. Please alert neighbors so they are also aware of the reported incidents. There have also been a
series of robberies on the 606 Trail. Police have stepped up patrols on the trail during nighttime hours but are encouraging people to always run or walk with a friend at night.
During the
city budget hearings taking place this week and next, the Mayor's staff reiterated their new approach to police manpower that includes
extensive hiring for the first time in several years. The number of newly hired police officers will increase slightly over the next few months, but no details about where probationary officers will be assigned has been released. If you would like to attend the police department briefing it is open to the public. The police portion of the budget hearings is slated for Thursday, October 27th on the second floor of City Hall and will start about 11 a.m.
Have a nice weekend,
Alderman Scott Waguespack
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| CTA to Provide Extra Service for Cubs Game |
Cubs NLCS playoff games will be on Saturday, Oct. 22 - Sunday, Oct. 23**. The Chicago Transit Authority (
CTA) plans to provide additional service for the Chicago Cubs v. Los Angeles Dodgers games (Games 6 and 7 of the NLCS) currently scheduled for those days. First pitch is at 7:08 p.m.
**Note: Sunday, Oct. 23 game is tentative at the time of this release.
- Red Line: Additional train service will be provided leading up to first pitch. Addison Red Line (wheelchair accessible) is closest station.
- Yellow Line: Train service between Howard and Skokie will be extended until midnight.
- Bus: Additional service on the #80 Irving Park and the #152 Addison. #8 Halsted and #22 Clark also recommended.
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| General Election Information |
The general election is on November 8, 2016.
On the ballot, people will be voting for President, U.S. Congressmen/Senator, State Comptroller, State Reps, State Senators, Water Rec Commissioners, various County positions,
Judges, and referenda questions.
Register to Vote!
Register to vote
online
deadline- October 23
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Qualifications to Register to Vote
To register to vote, you must:
- be a U.S. citizen
- be born on or before November 8, 1998
- live in your precinct at least 30 days before the election
- not claim the right to vote elsewhere
- not be in prison/jail serving time for a conviction. (Note: Ex-convicts who have completed their sentences and who meet all other requirements listed above are eligible to register and vote in Illinois.)
Click
here
to check your voter registration status.
Early Voting
Early voting started on September 29th at 69 W. Washington. Early voting at ward sites will start October 24th and run through November 7th. The 32nd Ward location is at the Bucktown/Wicker Park Library at 1701 N. Milwaukee, but you can vote at any early voting site in the city regardless of what ward you live in. Please click here
for more information on early voting.
Become a Judge of Election
Judges of election are the officials who are responsible for the conduct of the election in the precinct polling place. The job is challenging, interesting and personally rewarding.
In each precinct, the judges share in the responsibilities, the duties and the authorities that include:
- Opening the polling place and setting up voting equipment at 5 a.m. on Election Day
- Conducting a fair, impartial and secure election in the precinct polling place, allowing voting from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Tabulating the vote totals for the precinct and transmitting the results to Election Central after the polls close at 7 p.m.
Apply
online
to serve at the Nov. 8, 2016
General Election. (This is the recommended way to apply.)
The mail-in application is available
here.
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| 14th District: Gun Buy Back Program |
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| Mutt Strut This Weekend |
 Join Chicago Canine Rescue (CCR) on Saturday, October 22nd from 11 am to 3 pm at the corner of Southport and Newport!
The Mutt Strut
is CCR's most anticipated fundraiser of the year - a chance to get together with their doggie alumni, have some fun, and save some lives! Their block party style event includes a 1.5 mile walk through Chicago's beautiful Lakeview neighborhood, past historic Wrigley Field, and wraps up with activities for all!
This year they are celebrating the election - enjoy the inauguration of a canine President, "Presidential" contests, photo booth fun, parade (the walk), food, and refreshments.
Mutt Strut has pet experts and merchandise for sale from their sponsors, an extensive silent auction, dogs available for adoption, and so much more!
Have a great time and help save homeless pups!
Your donation to this event will go directly to saving and improving the lives of Chicago's neediest dogs. It is only with your help that we can make it happen!!
EVENT TO INCLUDE...
- Presidential Contests
- Ask the Expert with Steve Dale
- 1.5 Mile Walk...aka Parade
- Voting in the first-ever Canine Election
- Photo Booth Fun
- Team Challenges
- Canine Obstacle Course
- Music, Food and Beverages
- Adoptable Dogs
- Silent Auction
- Raffle Prizes
- K9 Cake Eating Contest
- Q+A with Dog Trainers, Experts, and Veterinarians
Find out more about the event by clicking here.
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| FREE Seminar from Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center |
Financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they're now considered "the crime of the 21st century." You may be asking yourself why? The answer is because seniors are thought to have a significant amount of money sitting in their bank accounts. Financial scams involving older adults also often go unreported or can be difficult to prosecute, so they're considered a "low-risk" crime. These crimes are devastating to many older adults and can leave them in a very vulnerable position with little time to recoup their losses.
Please join the Circuit Court of Cook County Elder Justice Center on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, to participate in a seminar discussion as part of its Senior Enrichment Seminar Series entitled "Common Financial Frauds and Scams that Target Seniors". A detailed description of topics to be discussed at the seminar is indicated below:
Topics to include
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- Learn about common financial frauds and scams such as reverse mortgages, home repair, Medicare prescription drug, and investment scams
- Understand the techniques criminals use to deceive seniors
- Discover what you can do to protect yourself
Seminar Speakers:
- Attorney Charles Gilbert Fergus, Senior Consumer Counsel, Consumer Protections Division, Office of the Illinois Attorney General
- Attorney Clarissa Palermo, Assistant State's Attorney, Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Unit, Cook County State's Attorney's Office
The seminar will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, in Courtroom 2005, on the 20th Floor.
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| ComEd and Peoples Gas Offer FREE Energy-Saving Products for Your Property |
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| City of Chicago Coordinates Yard Waste Pick-Up to Help Collect Fall Leaves and Debris |
As part of the citywide effort to clean up leaves before winter, the Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) is coordinating dedicated bagged leaf and other yard waste collection trucks this fall to assist residents in clearing their yards, parkways, and storm drains of leaf debris.
Residents can call 311 to request separate bagged leaf collection from October 17 through November 30. Leaves and other yard waste should be left in the alley or at the curb (wherever your garbage pickup is) for collection, and bagged separately from garbage in the black carts and separately from recycling in the blue carts. A DSS truck will collect the bags based on 311 requests and take it to be composted.
DSS will continue street sweeping throughout the fall to capture leaf debris in city streets and help prevent draining issues during the winter. Residents are also encouraged to clear curb lanes and areas around storm drains in order to prevent the sewers from becoming clogged.
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| Trick or Treating on the 606 |
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| APPLY FOR YOUR PROPERTY TAX REBATE! |
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| UChicago STEM and Upward Bound Program |
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| 32nd Ward Office |
Chicago, IL 60614
Hours:
Monday - Friday
9 am to 6 pm
Please email or call us with any requests.
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