Maldonado Talking
26th Ward Alderman Roberto Maldonado 
  Get a 2nd chance by learning how to expunge records this Friday, Nov. 11th .  Give a 2nd chance to a homeless vet next Friday, Nov. 18th 
 
The Winter Standdown for Homeless Veterans--where veterans supply homeless veterans with food, clothing and services--will take place on Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Northwest Armory.

This one day event is intended to prepare homeless veterans for the difficult winter months, focusing on winter clothing and housing resources. It is expected to serve between 700 and 800 veterans from the Chicagoland area.

Humboldt Park's Northwest Armory has been home to hosting Standowns for homeless veterans since 1993.
 
Services will include:
  • Lunch
  • Flu shots
  • Housing information/applications
  • VA benefit information, review of possible discharge upgrades
  • Department of Human Services and Social Security information/applications
  • Employment opportunities
  • Legal Assistance
  • Haircuts
  • Women's services
  • Delicious meals and food to go
What: Winter Stand Down for Homeless Veterans
When: Friday, November 18th
Doors open: 8:00am
Elected officials arrival: 9:30am
Where: Northwest Armory, 1551 N. Kedzie Ave.
 
 
Second Chance Expungement Summit for   Adults, Juveniles, & Immigrants
 
           Friday, November 11, 2016
         St. Michael's Center
           8235 S. South Shore Dr.
Registration starts: 10:00 a.m. - ends 4:30 p.m.
Doors are closed at 4:00 p.m.
 
  • FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE & PREPARATION!
    • Volunteer Attorneys On Site- to Assist with Expungement and Sealing Application Preparation
    • Adult Felony & Misdemeanor Sealing
    • Juvenile Record Expungement
    • Clemency & Certificates Information
    • APPLICATION, PREPARATION, & FILING ONLY APPLIES TO INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
       
BRING YOUR CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION (RAP SHEETS) **
ADULT CASES : To get faster service at the Summit, also bring Certified Dispositions (may be obtained prior to the summit from the Clerk of the Circuit Court for $ 9.00/CASE).
ADULT RECORDS CHICAGO CASES : Request your Rap Sheet from the Chicago Police Department, Access and Review Dept. 3510 S. Michigan, Chicago. NO LATER THAN October 31, 2016. Fee: $16.00. Hrs. 8:30-12:00 Call: 312-745-5508

NOTE* AFTER "2002" YOU CAN BRING YOUR CRIMINAL HISTORY FROM THE SUBURBS OF COOK COUNTY. ( ADULTS ONLY ).

JUVENLLE RECORDS CASES : GO ONLY TO 3510 S Michigan: No Suburban Rap Sheets. $16.00 fee.

For Suburban Cook County cases: Obtain your criminal case(s) information (Rap Sheets) from the local police agency where you were arrested by requesting a Right to Access and Review. Contact your local police agency for more details.
Guest Speakers:
Jason Swan (Financial Expert) Chatham Business Association, SBDI
Lavonte' Stewart Sr., MPA, Associate District Director, 13th District Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul
James Cannon: Workforce Development: JOB INFORMATION SEMINAR
     Access Community Health Network
     Circuit Court: Honorable Dorothy Brown-Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County and Bush Block Club.
   Sponsored by: Bush Block Club