Vaccine Rates Not Improving
KN95 Masks Still Available
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On December 30 we reported that only 82% of people 12+ are vaccinated and 73% had received two doses in our Ward's two zip codes, 60614 and 60610.
Today, two weeks later, in 60614 and 60610, these numbers are unchanged. These zip codes also suffered a total of eight deaths last week, the largest number since before vaccines were available.
In 60645 (Rogers Park), by contrast, 91% of people over the age of 12 have received one dose with 83% having completed both.
Neighboring 60657, Lakeview, has 88% with one vaccine and 80% with two doses over age 12. Both 60657 and 60614 have an average age of 30.
If you or your business would like to host a vaccination event, please contact us and we will help arrange it.
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COVID-19 At-Home Test Kits
Available on Request
As part of President Biden's recent commitment to make testing more accessible to residents across the country, the federal government with the help of the United States Postal Service will be distributing free at-home test kits to American households.
The limit per household is four tests ad it will take about 7-12 business days to receive the orders.
You can request yours here.
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Distribution of KN95 Masks
Our office still has nearly 1,000 available masks left to distribute of the 20,000 allocated to our office from the City.
The remaining masks are available at our office during regular office hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. We will be distributing five per adult in a household, as long as supplies last. Please be aware that only one person at a time is admitted to the ward office and that masks are required.
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Get Tested
There are many testing locations in the neighborhood at pharmacies and immediate care locations in addition to those provided if you have a regular doctor.
Here are some close by:
MedStar: 2444 N Clark St., Walk-ins only. Open Mon-Sat 9 am -7 pm
Ally Health: 2246 N Clark St. Walk-Ins only. Open Mon-Sat 10 am - 6 pm
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Center for COVID Control Fraudulent Testing Practices
Block Club Chicago is continuing their investigation into the COVID test site Center For COVID Control, which had a local site at 2670 N. Lincoln Avenue, as well as 300 locations throughout the U.S.
Many of you have expressed to our office that your experiences with this site were unsatisfactory. After a battery of allegations have surfaced, its locations will be closed for the foreseeable future while investigations continue, including evidence that tests were not stored or properly processed. If you took a test at this center, please get retested elsewhere.
Please read the full report here. We encourage you to subscribe to Block Club, a non-profit local news source. |
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Write to Our Public Officials
Pick Up Some Postcards!
Every citizen and public official needs to work together to stop crime. While CPD does great work, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s office and Cook County Circuit Court Chief Judge Timothy Evans need to increase their efforts to hold criminals accountable.
All of our neighborhood organizations are joining together with our office to mount a postcard writing campaign to seek accountability. You can pick up postcards now at:
- 43rd Ward Office, 2523 N Halsted
- Old Town Triangle Association Office, 1763 N. North Park
- Corcoran's Grill & Pub, 1615 N Wells Street
- Starbucks, 210 W North Avenue
- Milito's Gas Station, 1108 W Fullerton
- Lakeshore Sport and Fitness, 1320 W Fullerton
- Starbucks, 1001 W Armitage
- Armitage Direct, 925 W Armitage Avenue (entrance on Bissell)
Postcards are pre-addressed. Please write about your personal experience with crime and why the city needs the support of our State's Attorney and judicial system with appropriate prosecutions, sentences, and bail. Click here for sample postcard language, and more information about the campaign.
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Interim Community Commission for
Public Safety and Accountability
Applications for Commission Members Open
Until February 4, 2022
In July 2021, we announced a compromise to create the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, which is part of a system of civilian oversight of the police, called the Empowering Communities for Public Safety (ECPS) ordinance.
This week, the City Council announced it is seeking applications by Chicagoans to be appointed to the Interim Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. If you are interested in being considered for an appointment please apply at this link.
Applications will be accepted through February 4, 2022.
You can find the application, list of qualifications, and procedures here.
In 2023, there will be elections for local representatives from each police district. If you would like to learn more about possibly running, you might want to sign up for updates from One Northside, a community action group that will be sending out information.
Mayor Lightfoot appointed Adam Gross as the first Executive Director of the Commission. Adam (a Francis Parker parent) worked as counsel to craft the ECPS ordinance, and was lauded by all sides for his integrity and fair mindedness.
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2022 Climate Action Plan Town Hall
Saturday, January 22nd, 2022 at 10 a.m.
With more than 10 years of new research and technology since Chicago’s first climate action plan in 2008, the city is updating its climate targets and driving meaningful funding to benefit individual Chicagoans and communities. To achieve this goal, City staff wants to hear from you. This is your opportunity to tell the City of Chicago what you want to see in the 2022 Climate Action Plan!
For more information on this event and the climate action plan, please click here.
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Local School Council Election Materials Now Available
One of the best ways for students, parents, and community members to get involved in our schools is to run for a seat on their Local School Council (LSC). LSC elections will be held on April 20, 2022 (elementary school) and April 21, 2022 (high school). To find out everything you need to know about becoming an LSC candidate, participating as a voter, or serving as a paid judge click here. Election paperwork can also be picked up at the CPS school where a candidate plans to run. |
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We Rise Together: Increasing Employment
Thursday, February 10th, 2021
12 p.m.
The best way to lift someone out of poverty is to give him or her a job. Can you provide one?
On February 10, 2022, from 12-1 p.m., the Executives’ Club of Chicago will host a program, moderated by Gloria Castilla, director of We Rise Together: For a Just and Equitable Recovery, to explore the roles of the public, philanthropic, and private sectors in strategies to increase employment in Black and Latinx communities. Panelists will explore asset-based approaches to building the skills infrastructure, including social enterprise for intermediate jobs, wraparound support for workers, and business practices that will help retain workers.
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