Dear Third Ward Resident,

August is a fun and busy month! Kids are out of school and the city is bustling with activity. From outdoor concerts in the park to baseball games to parades, there is always something to do in Chicago in the summer. Nowhere is that more true than in the 3rd Ward. Events at Soldier Field and Grant Park, the historic Bud Billiken parade, my Back-to-School fair and a 3rd Ward Town Hall meeting all pack the August calendar. I hope you can join me for one or all of these events. The historic Bud Billiken parade steps off the morning of August 13th. Heading south along beautiful Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, the parade showcases the heart of Bronzeville in the 3rd Ward. This family-friendly event is a south side staple that everyone should see at least once. In preparation for the parade, my office works with the Depart-ment of Streets and Sanitation to set a thorough cleaning schedule along the route and surrounding area. Please do your part. Simply keeping your property clean will help us showcase the beauty of the neighborhood. If you need help, my office can supply your block club or neighborhood group with rakes, shovels, bags and other cleaning supplies. Just call or email us ahead of time to schedule drop-off and pick-up. In addition to the parade, I am once again hosting my annual Back-to-School Extravaganza on August 20th in Fuller Park starting at 10:00 am. Every year my office gives away thousands of free backpacks full of school supplies to local children and their families. But this isn't just about backpacks, there are plenty of fun free activities at the event. From free food, to games and prizes, this is a great time for all! I know its warm out now, but school is right around the corner. Join me and make sure you are ready. I am also hosting a Town Hall meeting on Monday, August 8th at 6:00 pm at Mt. Pisgah M.B. Church (4622 S .King Drive). Join me to learn more about what is happening in your neighborhood including updates on: the Obama Presidential Library, the 3rd Ward Parade of Homes, the Rosenwald Courts Apartments, my Safe Summer Initiative and more. These are just some of the many great events and programs coming this August. As always my newsletter lists many more fun things to do across the city, as well as a list of all of the Soldier Field events for the month. If you have any questions about what is happening in the area or if there is something we can help you with, you can reach my office anytime at 773-373-9273 or at Ward03@cityofchicago.org.

Sincerely,

Pat Dowell Alderman, 3rd Ward

Third Ward Newsletter August 2016

In This Issue

Third Ward Update 2-7

Events in and Around the Ward 8-10

Important Announcements 11-12

August Caps 13

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Third Ward Update

Ellis Park Grand Opening The new Arts and Recreation Center at Ellis Park (3520 S. Cottage Grove Ave.) officially opened on Saturday, July 9th. This project was made possible through a partnership between the 3rd and 4th Wards, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Park District and the Community Builders. The grand opening ceremony was widely attended by both community leaders and neighborhood residents who were all welcome to tour the new facility and learn about programming options in Ellis Park. The new facility provides ample space for local residents, art rooms, a fitness center, a basketball court and a spacious 32,000 sq. ft. pool! Summer classes are ongoing and fall classes start soon. If you are interested in learning more about the Ellis Park Arts and Recreation Center or to sign up for classes go to www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.

Obama Library Foundation Picks Jackson Park

After a long selection process, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have picked Jackson Park as the site for the Obama Presidential Library. The library is a wonderful gift to the entire city and in particular to Chicago's south side. Washington Park - which was also under final consideration for the Obama Presidential Library site - and its residents are resilient and undoubtedly will continue the positive progress the neighborhood has shown over the years despite not being picked to host the library. An official announcement and construction timeline will be available shortly.

City of Chicago Approves Property Tax Rebate Program With Alderman Dowell's support, the City of Chicago has authorized a property tax rebate program for eligible homeowners. To qualify, applicants must have a household adjusted gross income of less than $75,000. Rebates will be between $25 and $200, which is determined based on income and the size of a homeowner’s property tax increase. The average rebate is $150. Seniors are eligible for a larger tax rebate of up to $300. The application to claim your rebate is not yet available. The City expects to send out rebate checks to those that qualify and apply before the end of the year. The rebate is funded using $20 million of transfer tax money from the sale of the Chicago Skyway.

Roof, Porch and Emergency Heating Repair Program Application Dates Announced Two of the City of Chicago's most popular home repair grant programs have just released their application registration dates. The Roof and Porch Repair Program opens on Thursday, September 8, 2016. This program provides income eligible applicants a one-time service for roof and porch repair/replacement. Residents can register by calling the Department of Planning and Development at 312-744-3653. Online registration will also be available at www.cityofchicago.org/roofandporch. This is a highly competitive program and grants are awarded via lottery. The Emergency Heating Repair Program will be accepting applications starting on November 1, 2016. Proceeds from this program can be used for home heating projects like new furnaces, windows or other repairs. Residents can register for the lottery by calling 311 or DPD customer service at 312.744.3653. Online registration will also be available at www.cityofchicago.org/roofandporch. The application period runs from November 1st through April 1st.

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3rd Ward Job Fair On July 22nd, Alderman Dowell hosted the 3rd Ward Job Fair. The job fair was hosted in collaboration with Employment and Employer Services and the staff of the Mid-South Workforce Development Center. The event was held at the Charles Hayes Family Investment Center located at 4859 S. Wabash Ave. The 3rd Ward Job Fair hosted 35+ employers from a variety of industries and career tracks. Job seekers of all ages and experience levels came to apply for jobs on-site, network with hiring managers and gather information about employment opportunities. Over 300 job seekers attended the fair. In preparation for the event, Alderman Dowell hosted 2 job readiness trainings for interested job seekers. These training sessions helped prospective employees get ready for employers by providing tips on resume development and work ready behavior. These sessions were held on July 18th and July 19th. Alderman Dowell would like to thank the employers and job seekers who attended the 3rd Ward Job Fair.

Third Ward Town Hall Meeting at Sherwood School of Music On Thursday, July 28th Alderman Dowell hosted a Town Hall meeting at the Sherwood School of Music (1312 S. Michigan Avenue). Thank you to all of the residents who came that evening and to the presenters: Felicia Davis, Executive Director of the Public Buildings Commission; Tara Shelton, Principal of South Loop Elementary School; Captain Laurel Bresnahan, 1st Police District; John Nichols and Ken Carlson for the McCormick Place Event Center and Hotel; Terry Mister presenting 1948 S. Prairie; and Brian Freedman for the South Loop Traffic Task Force.

The meeting covered a wide variety of important topics like the new South Loop Elementary School building, public safety initiatives in the 1st District, updates on the new McCormick Place development and more. Alderman Dowell and the presenters also took questions - and helpful suggestions - from the audience. As always, a recap of the issues discussed can be found on Alderman Dowell's website at www.dowellforthirdward.com.Please join Alderman Dowell for her next Town Hall meeting on August 4th at Mt. Pisgah M.B. Church (4622 S. King Drive.

Arterial Street Resurfacing Projects in 3rd Ward Arterial streets - major traffic thoroughfares like 35th Street or King Drive - are resurfaced based on a rotating schedule determined by the Chicago Department of Transportation. This year the following 3rd Ward arterials will be resurfaced.

21st and Prairie Pocket Park Construction Starting Soon As part of the McCormick Place Event Center and Hotel Development, the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) is constructing a pocket park at 21st St. and Prairie Avenue. The park will contain a playground with a water feature for children, a plaza for eating and a large dog friendly area. The park will be maintained by MPEA but open to the public. Construction on the pocket park will begin by the end of August.

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Street Name Distance

26th Street Halsted St. to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr.

43rd Street State St. to Cottage Grove Ave.

51st St/Hyde Park Blvd. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. to Woodlawn Ave.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. 51st St. to Marquette Rd.

Pershing Rd. State St. to Cottage Grove Avenue

Root St. Emerald Ave. to Wentworth Ave.

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Chicago Receives $25 Million to Revitalize Garfield Blvd. Green Line Station The historic Garfield Boulevard Green Line station will be completely remodeled thanks to a $25 million U.S. Department of Transportation Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant to the CTA. This grant will support infrastructure improvements to the existing station and track structure as well as restore the former "Alley L" station across the street. This project, in conjunction with the investments being made by the University of Chicago, the private sector and its partners for the Arts Block in Washington Park promises to revitalize the neighborhood by serving as an anchor for local development.

Magnetar Youth Investment Academy Announces Gift to Three 3rd Ward Schools The University of Chicago in partnership with the Magnetar Captial Foundation has announced a $5 million gift to support financial literacy education for k-12 students in Chicago. This four and a half year partnership will service 50 Chicago-area high schools, including Wendell Phillips Academy, Bronzeville Scholastic Institute and Perspectives Joslin in the 3rd Ward. Over the past five years, the Megnetar Youth Investment Academy has successfully though financial and consumer literacy to students before they graduate from high school helping them make smart financial choices and avoid debt.

Work on George Washington Statue on 51st and King to Begin Shortly Work on he statue of George Washington off of the corner of 51st St. and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Drive is scheduled to start on Monday, August 8th. The site ill be fenced and prep work will begin in anticipation of removing the stone pedestal on August 11th. Completion of

the project is still on track for November 11th. As was previously reported, rehabilitation will include building a new foundation approxi-mately 25 feet due south of the current location in order to help prevent possible vehicular damage, and the bronze horse and rider will be laser cleaned and analyzed to determine if further action is necessary.

ComEd Tree Trimming Season Starting Soon Arborists performing vegetation management for ComEd are trimming trees across the city over the next 3 months. Please be on the look-out for courtesy reminders from ComEd alerting residents to tree trimming in their area. For more information please call 1-800-334-7661 or visit ComEd.com/trees.

New Water Main Installed The Department of Water Management has recently completed the installation of a new water main at the following locations: Shields Ave. from 47th St. to 48th Pl., 51st St. from Shields Ave. to Wells St., 48th Pl. from Shields Ave. to Wells St., and Princeton Ave. from 47th St. to 51st St. The new pipe has been pressurized, disinfected, tested and approved. All of the water services have been switched from the old main to the newly installed water main. Over the next few weeks we will begin to fully restore the street. Currently a concrete cap is in place so that traffic is no longer impacted by the construction. The restoration schedule is subject to change and may be impacted by adverse weather conditions. Asphalt is not available during winter months, which may delay the final restoration of the street. Flushing after Your Service Line has been Connected to the New Water Main Now that your old water main has been replaced and your water service has been connected to the new water main, it is important to flush your plumbing of any sediment, rust or metals, including any lead to maintain water quality. Sediment, rust and metals, including any lead may collect in the aerator screen located at the tip of your faucets. These screens should be removed prior to flushing. To flush your system:

1. Find the closest available tap (an outside hose spigot, laundry sink faucet or bathtub) that is not used for drinking water. Fully open the cold water tap and let the water run for at least 5 minutes. Next flush any other cold water faucets on that floor for at least 5 minutes.

2. Move to the next highest floor and repeat

3. Move to additional floors in sequence and flush any taps or faucets for at least 5 minutes If you have any questions or concerns about your water quality, or if you would like to have your water tested, please call 311. For additional advice and information visit www.epa.gov/il/advice-chicago-residents-about-lead-drinking-water.

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June 311 Requests June 2016 Streets and Sanitation Requests 23rd and Wabash Closed for Sewer Repair The Department of Water Management is closing the intersection of 23rd St. and Wabash Ave. starting August 1st for two weeks to repair a collapsed sewer. The detour route for vehicles is Cermak Road. For more road closure information please call the 3rd Ward Public Service Office at 773-373-9273.

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Type Number

Streets and Sanitation - Sanitation Code Violations 58

Family and Support Services - Human Services 52

Animal Care and Control 49

CDOT - Electrical Operations 49

DWM - Water Issues 48

Streets and Sanitation - Street Operations 46

Streets and Sanitation - Rodent Bating 39

Bureau of Forestry 34

Department of Buildings - Building Code Viola-tions

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DWM - Sewer Issues 29

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CPS Lead Water Testing Update Chicago Public Schools continues to test its buildings for lead in the drinking water. The testing program will cover all 529 school campuses, starting first with the oldest buildings that serve the youngest students. Testing for the 324 schools serving Pre-K students which were built before 1986 was scheduled to be completed by June 21, 2016. The remaining testing will be done after the start of the 2016-17 school year. If lead is found, the fixture is shut down and a remediation plan is put in place. Updated lead water testing results for 3rd Ward schools are below: For more information please visit CPS' lead testing site at http://www.cps.edu/Pages/LeadTesting.aspx.

City Council Amends Recycling Ordinance to Reflect Current Industry Standards City Council today amended the Chicago Recycling Ordinance to reflect the most current standards within the recycling industry. The ordinance now provides greater clarity to property owners regarding their recycling requirements while also giving city officials stronger enforcement capabilities. Under the amended ordinance, property owners of multi-unit residential, office and commercial establishments will now be mandated to provide source-separated, single stream recycling; the most commonly used collection method in the industry. Property owners will also be responsible for implementing an ongoing educational program that includes posting signage, providing adequate carts and sending written notice to tenants about the changes. The new Chicago Recycling ordinance will take effect on January 1, 2017.

Right Turning Vehicles Yield to Bikes Sign to be Installed at Roosevelt and Michigan Intersection In order to warn vehicles of bike and pedestrian traffic, the Chicago Department of Transportation is installing new signage reading "Right Turning Vehicles Yield to Bikes" on the northeast corner of Roosevelt Road and Michigan Avenue. This is necessary due to the placement of the Roosevelt Road bike lanes on the sidewalk instead of on the street where they are traditionally found. This can cause an issue as vehicles may not realize that there are bikes crossing the intersection. The new signage will alert vehicles to this conflict and hopefully reduce the risk of accidents.

Chicago Police Department Highlights New Public Safety Tactics In order to combat crime in the City, the Chicago Police Department has implemented a series of new public safety strategies. These include community relationship building, gang fighting initiatives, legislation to hold repeat gun offenders accountable for their actions, and missions targeted to the City's worst offenders. To build trust between the community and the police, the Chicago Police Department has launched the Bureau of Organizational Development. Led by Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, this division will implement recommendations from the U.S. Department of Justice and from the Mayor's Task Force on Police Accountability, focusing on community relations, integrity, and education and training. On the streets, the police arrested 34 alleged Latin Kings members charged with participating in a range of illegal activities. This supplements the July raid that resulted in the arrest of 88 offenders. Furthermore, in 2016 the Chicago Police Department has made of 1,900 gun arrests and seized more than 5,000 guns. And because guns are so prevalent on Chicago's streets, Superintendent Eddie Johnson worked with Illinois state lawmakers to introduce legislation to hold repeat gun offenders accountable for their actions by setting more stringent time-served guidelines, while still allowing judges discretion to impose appropriate sentencing. These are just some of the may new initiatives undertaken by our local police force to address public safety in Chicago.

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School Results School Results

South Loop None Drake One 3rd floor fountain

Wells One 1st floor fountain Beethoven None

Beasley Room 234 sinks 1 & 2, pool area fountain, kitchen wash sink

Burke Near boy's bathroom main office

Sherwood None Dewey None

Mollison None Woodson One 1st floor sink

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New Initiatives in Place to Help Seniors Transition to and Through College Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have launched two new programs to assist seniors transition to college. First, this year CPS will pilot a senior seminar curriculum in 13 high schools helping more than 2,000 seniors as they prepare to enter college. This seminar, designed by a CPS citywide high school working group and Thrive Chicago, will launch at select schools across the City. Second, to ensure college bound high school graduates follow through on their plans to enter college in the fall, CPS is directly engaging 6,600 recent graduates with text messages to remind them of key milestones related to enrollment, financial aid, and counseling, throughout the course of this summer. The effort is particularly important because research indicates nearly 40 percent of high school graduates nationwide who are planning to go to college fail to show up in the fall. Pride of Place Scholarship Shimer College still has space and financial aid for students interested in enrolling later this month. Shimer College offers a $1,000 scholarship each year to a student enrolling from the 3rd Ward. Located on the campus of IIT, Shimer College offers small, discussion-based classes centered around classic texts. Shimer students are critical thinkers who love to learn. For details about this scholarship, to schedule a campus visit, or to apply for admission visit www.shimer.edu.

Washington Park Chamber of Commerce Receives 2016 Neighborhood Enhancement Grant The South East Chicago Commission (SECC), in partnership with the Hyde Park Kenwood Community Conference and Hyde Park Bank are proud to award the Washington Park Chamber of Commerce with a 2016 Neighborhood Enhancement Grant. This grant will fund the 55th Street Business Beautification Project which includes landscaping and installations along the Garfield Boulevard corridor on vacant and business lots. This is one of six grants awarded by SECC, which started the grant program in 1999 to fund high-impact neighborhood beautification projects led by local groups, non-profits and community leaders.

XS Tennis Village Update Construction of The XS Tennis Village has started at the former Robert Taylor site at 53rd St. and State St. The XS Tennis Village is a 116,000 sq. ft. facility that will house 12 indoor tennis courts, 15 outdoor courts, an outside track, 1 indoor basketball court, 2 outdoor basketball courts, 9,800 sq. ft. fitness center, 5 multipurpose/meeting rooms, as well as a juice bar and cafe. The development is projected to take 11 months and open in the summer 2017. General Contractor Summit Design & Build has committed to providing construction job and contracting opportunities to qualified 3rd Ward residents. Any interested tradesmen or women should make sure that all current and updated resumes are on file with the 3rd Ward office.

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Events in and Around the Ward Join Your Local Police District for National Night Out August 2nd National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement by offering a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Local events on August 2nd will include prizes, food, and entertainment for all ages!

1st District Daystar School (1550 S. State, rear parking lot) 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 312-745-4381 2nd District 4421 S. State St. 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm 312-747-5109 9th District Fuller Park (341 W. 45th St.) 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm 312-747-3501

Google Workshop for Nonprofits West Loop Community Organization, in partnership with Google will be presenting a free workshop for Nonprofits. The workshop will cover Google Ad Words Grant, YouTube for Non-Profits and Google Apps for Nonprofits. Space is limited - you must RSVP at chicago@google.com.

Where: Google Chicago (320 N. Morgan St.) When: Thursday, August 4th from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm

Young Professionals Summer Mixer Skyline Council and Glessner House Museum present an evening for young professional organizations to meet, mingle and network while celebrating the museum's 50th Anniversary. A National Historic Landmark, Glessner House was designed by noted American architect Henry Hobson Richardson and completed in 1887. $20 donation which includes tour of home, light nibbles, wine and beer in the outdoor courtyard.

Where: Glessner House Museum (1800 S. Prairie Avenue) When: Thursday, August 4th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

3rd Ward Town Hall Meeting Alderman Dowell is hosting a Town Hall meeting which will discuss the Obama Presidential Library, the 3rd Ward Parade of Homes, the Rosenwald Courts Apartments, her Safe Summer Program and much more! For information please call 773-373-9273.

Where: Mt. Pisgah M.B. Church (4622 S. King Drive) When: Monday, August 8th at 6:00 pm

Camp Northerly Chicago Parks Foundation presents Camp Northerly, Chicago's only urban camping experience. At the camp, you get the Goose Island brewer's base camp, Chop Shop cookout, Dark Mater Coffee infusion experience, Clif Bar s'mores station, a live fireside concert and more. Funds raised by the Chicago Parks Foundation go directly back to conserving and supporting Chicago's parks. Tickets are $185 for a pre-set tent, $165 if you bring your own. Register at campnortherly2016.eventbrite.com. For more info visit events@chicagoparksfoundation.org. This is a 21+ event.

Where: Northerly Island ( 1300 S Linn White Dr.) When: Friday, August 5th at 5:00 pm to Saturday, August 6th at 10:00 am

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Events in and Around the Ward (continued) 13th Annual Health, Fun and Fitness Fair Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-03) in conjunction with the Human Resources Development Institute are proud to host the 13th Annual Health, Fun and Fitness Fair. The event will feature free food, books, book bags, physicals and health screenings, plus an AT&T shredder! For more information call 312-949-1908 or email sena-tor03district@gmail.com.

Where: Illinois Institute of Technology (33rd and State St. - field north of Crown Hall) When: Saturday, August 6th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Camino a Su Casa At this event, Spanish Coalition for Housing will offer an opportunity to learn about the home buying process, access resources to improve your financial fitness, and discover homebuyer assistance programs, all in one place and at no cost to you. Representatives from banks, real estate agents, government agencies, community organizations, and much more will join Spanish Coalition for Housing at Camino a Su Casa and enter for a chance to win raffle prizes from Pete's Fresh Market, the Chicago White Sox, the Brookfield Zoo, the Chicago Cubs, Marcello's Father and Son Restaurant, the Shedd Aquarium, and Lou Malnati's!

Where: Arturo Velazquez Institute (2800 S. Western Avenue) When: Saturday, August 6th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

George F. Harding Playlot PAC Meeting The Park Advisory Council (PAC) for George F. Harding Playlot would like to invite you to their next upcoming community meeting. Be a part of your local park's future!

Where: Taylor Park (39 W. 47th St.) When: Saturday, August 6th at 11:00 am

2016 Nextdoor Neighborhood Potluck Serving Bridgeport, Bronzeville, Douglas, Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland and Washington Park families, neighbors and businesses. Bring a dish that can serve 10+, a chair or blanket and your favorite stories about life in the neighborhood. Plates, cups, cutlery, ice and a grill will be provided. Call Erica at 847-452-9854 for more details.

Where: Mandrake Park (901 E. Pershing Road) When: Saturday, August 6th from noon to 4:00 pm

End of Life Choices: Planning Ahead The Circuit Court of Cook County's Elder Justice Center, as part of their Free Senior Enrichment Seminar Series, is proud to present "End of Life Choices: Planning Ahead." This free event will discuss issues to consider regarding your wishes for end-of-life care, how to have conversations about death with your loved ones, finding peace in being "good to go" and dealing with emotional, legal and financial issues in advance. To register please call 312-603-9233.

Where: Richard J. Daley Center (50 W. Washington, Room 2005) When: Thursday, August 11th from noon to 1:30 pm

Advanced Life Skills Training for Teens and Parents If you are feeling overwhelmed and need to plug into your Safe Space Community with Motivating the Teen Spirit (MTS), Metropolitan Community Church is ready for you. This free program will teach teens about emotional prosperity and how to make smart life choices. Similarly, parents can learn about communication techniques to support their children. For more information and to register call 312-933-8214.

Where: Metropolitan Community Church (4610 S. Prairie Ave.) When: August 12th and 13th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Events in and Around the Ward (continued) Lab: Social Media The Arts & Business Council of Chicago, as part of their Nonprofit Development Workshop series, is hosting an event entitled "Lab: Social Media." This session will cover how to creatively and effectively leverage social media tools to grow and engage your audiences. For more information and to register, visit www.artsbiz-chicago.org/events.

Where: Beverly Arts Center (2407 W. 111th St.) When: Monday, August 15th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

3rd Ward Back-to-School Extravaganza Join Alderman Dowell for the 9th Annual Back to School Extravaganza! This year will be bigger and better than ever with entertainment, free back to school supplies for students, food and resources for parents and families. School supply donations for the Back-to-School Extravaganza can be made at the 3rd Ward Public Service Office (5046 S. State) and are due by August 8th. For more information call 773-373-9273.

Where: Fuller Park (331 W. 45th St.) When: Saturday, August 15th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

DuSable Picnic Join the DuSable Campus family for a picnic. Bring your own food and music, entertainment, games and more will be provided. $5 donation.

Where: DuSable Football Field (4900 S. State Street) When: Saturday, August 27th from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

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Soldier Field Events Parking restrictions are in place for the South Loop during all Chicago Bears football games as well as other events hosted at Soldier Field. Vehicles parked in the South Loop without a valid Soldier Field Parking Pass or Soldier Field Guest Pass are subject to ticketing or towing. For a complete list of Soldier Field events, please visit www.SoldierField.net/events. The 3rd Ward is providing the list below as a courtesy to residents and visitors and does not assume liability for the accuracy of the monthly list of Soldier Field events. All Soldier Field events are subject to change, including cancellation or the scheduling of additional events. It is your responsibility to adhere to the parking restrictions in place.

3rd Ward Small Business Improvement Funds Available The City of Chicago, along with its partner Somercor, operates a program to assist business with various capital ex-penses called the Small Business Improvement Fund, or SBIF for short. To find out if you are eligible for SBIF financing and what SBIF funds can be used for please go to www.somercor.com/sbif.

Between August 1st and August 31st the 47th/State TIF district in the 3rd Ward will be accepting SBIF applications. If you have any questions about the SBIF application process please call Somercor directly at 312-360-3300.

BTN Big 10K & 5K Coming August 6th The annual Big Ten Network 10K and 5K race is scheduled to run through portions of the 3rd Ward on Saturday, August 6th from 6:00 am to 11:30 am. This is a large race that will cause limited road closures for the area. Please visit www.btnbig10k.com for the course map.

L.A.T.E. Ride with Friends of the Parks August 13th The annual L.A.T.E. Ride sponsored by Friends of the parks is rolling through portions of the 3rd Ward on Saturday, August 13th into Sunday, August 14th. While this is an overnight ride, there will be some associated street closures. Go to www.lateride.org for a map.

Chicago Triathlon August 28th The Chicago Triathlon, on a new, modified course will be held on Sunday, August 28th. A course map and additional information can be found at www.chicagotriathlon.com.

NWEA-MAP Testing for Non-CPS Students The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) currently utilizes the Northwestern Evaluation Association Measures of Academic Progress (NWEA-MAP) for the eligibility/selection process for students applying to Selective Enrollment Elementary and High Schools and other schools with academic requirements (CTE-College and Career Academies, IB High Schools, Magnet High Schools, and Military Academies). For students who do not currently attend a CPS school, and will be applying to any of the aforementioned programs for grades 5-9 for the 2017-2018 school year, the NWEA will be offered free of charge at multiple locations around the city. For more information about testing and application instructions go to www.cpsoae.org.

Important Announcements

Bears Family Fest - Saturday, August 6th at 12:30 pm

Bears vs. Broncos Pre-Season - Thursday, Au-gust 11th at 7:00 pm

Biggest Loser Race - Saturday, August 13th at 7:30 am

Rock the Night 5K - Friday, August, 26th at 7:00 pm

Bears vs. Chiefs Pre-Season - Saturday, August 27th at noon

High School Football Classic - Sunday, August 28th at noon

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UChicago Upward Bound Program UChicago Upward Bound (UCUB) is a free year-round program that prepares students to graduate from high school and college. The program consists of a six-week summer session and academic year activities. Activities include: College course work for transferable credit, University Residence Hall experience, early involvement classes, after school tutoring, college exam prep, financial aid application assistance and more. To qualify, applicants must be 9th-12th grade students at Dyett, Hyde Park, Hirsch or Phillips High Schools or reside in Douglas, Greater Grand Crossing, Washington Park or Woodlawn. Additional academic requirements may apply. For information about the program or how to apply, call 773-702-8288 or email osp-cp@uchicago.edu.

Educare Chicago Accepting Head Start/Early Head Start Applications Educate Chicago is currently accepting applications for children six weeks to five years old for their Head Start/Early Head Start program. The program year begins September 6th. More information about the program can be found at www.educareschools.org. Educare is located at 5044 S. Wabash Avenue.

Chicago Plant Rescue The Chicago Plant Rescue (CPR) sidewalk program is designed for businesses to donate perennial plants to Chicago community gardens. CPR visits a business to determine if they have perennial plant material, offers the business a donor plaque and social media coverage for their donation and then transports your tax-deductible donation to a community garden. To participate call 314-707-1016 or email info@chicagoplantrescue.com.

New Summer Senior Life Enrichment Gide Now Available In the new Summer 2016 Senior Life Enrichment Guide you will find hundreds of free and low-cost activities, programs and resources courtesy of the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services. Topics include: benefits eligibility checkups, how to keep a healthy home, citywide wellness programs, September Seniorfest details and special events, classes and support groups. The Senior Life Enrichment Guide is also available online at www.cityofchicago.org/fss.

Filing a Police Complaint Have you been mistreated by a member of the Chicago Police Department? Has a Chicago police officer said something inappropriate, used unnecessary or inappropriate physical force, or have you seen a police officer mistreat someone else? If so let the Independent Police Review Authority know. You can file a complaint in person or by mail at 1615 W. Chicago Ave., 4th Fl,, Chicago, IL 60622, online at www.iprachicago.org or on the 24 hour complaint line at 312-746-3594.

Community Programs Accelerator Applications Now Available The Community Programs Accelerator, an initiative of the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement, assists local groups with organizational capacity building. The application will be used to select organizations for the Accelerator's Core and Associate programs, as well as identify potential project-based partnerships in the next academic year. An information session at the Community Programs Accelerator (5225 S. Cottage Grove Ave. 1st Floor) will be held on August 2nd at 5:30 pm. Applications are available at uchic.ag/applyCPA and are due August 19th.

Free GED Testing Classes Improve your skills in: reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, GED preparation and computer assisted learning. Make strides to get the education you deserve. Classes are held at Chicago Bee Branch Library (3647 S. State St. - 2nd Floor). For more information please call 312-747-3468 or email janetwright251@yahoo.com.

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Attending and participating in the Chicago Police's Community Policing Program (CAPS) is one of the best ways to address crime and quality of life issues in your neighborhood. By attending CAPS meetings, you can share important information with the police that will assist them in making arrests and preventing crime as well as receive valuable information about resources that promote homeowner and community safety. Visit www.chicagopolice.org to find out what district you live in and click on each district title to learn more about what is happening in your neighborhood

Third Ward Alderman Pat Dowell | 5046 S. State St. | Chicago, IL. | (773) 373-9273 | ward03@cityofchicago.org www.dowellforthirdward.com | Facebook.com/aldermanpat.dowell | Twitter: @aldpatdowell3rd

Hours: Mon.—Wed.: 9am-5pm Thurs.: 12-8pm (Ward Night from 6-8), Fri.: 9am-1pm, Every Third Sat.: 10am-1pm

August CAPS Meetings

1st District

131/132 Tuesday, August 16th @ 7:00 pm Hilliard Apts. (30 W. Cermak)

133 Wednesday, August 17th @ 7:00 pm Dearborn Homes (2930 S. Dearborn)

2nd District

211 Monday, August 8th @ 6:30 pm Il College of Optome-try (3240 S. Indiana)

212/214 No Beat Meeting - Na-tional Night Out

213/215/224 Wednesday, August 10th @ 6:30 pm St. Elizabeth's (4058 S. Michigan)

221/223 Tuesday, August 16th @ 6:30 pm King Center (4313 S. Cottage Grove)

225/231 Thursday, August 11th @ 6:30 pm Coppin AME Church (5627 S. Michigan)

7th District 9th District

711/712 Thursday, August 25th at 6:30 pm Sherwood Park (5701 S. Shields)

915 Tuesday, August 9th @ 6:30 pm 9th District Station (3120 S. Halsted)

924/931/933 No Beat Meeting - National Night Out

925 Wednesday, August 17th @ 6:00 pm St. Gabriel's Church (4500 S. Wallace)

934/935 Tuesday, August 16th @ 6:00 pm Westhaven Apts. (850 W. Garfield)

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