Dear Third Ward Resident, The tragedy of Laquan McDonald's death is a turning point in our City's history. No longer can residents sit idly by and allow for "business as usual" to continue within the ranks of the Chicago Police Department, the Independent Police Review Authority, the Fraternal Order of Police or the State's Attorney's office. Fundamental changes must be made in how they work and how they are held accountable to the public, a public they are sworn to protect. Protests, marches and demonstrations are an effective tool for change. The march down the Magnificent Mile got the attention of leadership locally and media nationally. Now we must translate this passion into action. First and foremost, if you aren't already, I encourage you to register to vote (registration information can be found at www.chicagoelections.com). Voting is the most powerful tool to effect change. Second, many of your elected officials have publicly called for changes to the way the Chicago Police Department works and are hosting events/rallies to support those efforts. Be on the lookout for these events and join in when you can. Together, we can make this city work better for all its residents. The city has so much potential, and the holidays are a time for renewal. We must all dig down and return to the core values of what it means to be an American. Respect for your fellow man and acknowledging the dignity of all lives should be a main tenant by which all people interact with each other. This holiday season, let's put extra emphasis on respecting those around us, from our family and friends, to strangers we may meet, to the people who work so hard every day to make our City great. Happy Holidays everyone. I look forward to a new year full of hope, potential and renewal.

Sincerely,

Pat Dowell Alderman, 3rd Ward

Third Ward Newsletter

December 2015

In This Issue

Third Ward Update 2-6

Events in and Around the Ward 7-8

Important Announcements 9-10

Employment and Training

Third Ward Star 11

December CAPS

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Third Ward Update

Alderman Dowell Attends Veterans Day Parade On November 11th Alderman Dowell attended the 89th annual Veterans Day Parade hosted by Chicago Defender Charities. Veterans Day is about remembering the service of all U.S. military veterans, not only those who sacrificed their lives. In attendance to honor our veterans were high school bands, ROTC units, a host of city, county and state officials, and the Consul General of France. The celebration acknowledged the contribution of African Americans during World War I. The parade began at 43rd and King Drive and ended at the famous Victory Monument located at 35th and Martin Luther King Drive, where a formal ceremony was held. The victory monument was built to honor the Eighth Regiment of the Illinois National Guard, an African-American unit that served in France during World War I.

McCormick Place Event Center and Hotel Groundbreaking Alderman Dowell joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel, MPEA CEO Lori Healey, MPEA Chairman Jack Greenberg, and DePaul University President Rev. Dennis Holtschneider for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the new McCormick Place Event Center and Hotel. The 10,000 seat stadium and 1,200 room hotel will be located on land that is currently vacant along Cermak Road at Prairie Avenue. The McCormick Place Event Center is an entertainment and cultural anchor for development connecting the South Loop commercial corridor to the expanding Bronzeville neighborhood. Not only will this development ensure that Chicago remains a prime destination for tourism and convention business, but it continues the positive growth the 3rd Ward's Near-South Side communities have experienced since the end of the national recession. The Hotel is slated for completion by fall 2017. For renderings of the McCormick Place Event Center, please visit http://bit.ly/1QBlw95.

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Wendell Phillips Academy Winning on the Football Field and in the Classroom Wendell Phillips Academy High School (244 E. Pershing Rd.) has won the 2015 Illinois State 4A Football Championship! They beat Belleville Althoff 51-7 to claim the crown in front of a raucous crowd at DeKalb's Huskie Stadium They are the first Chicago Public League school to win a state championship in football. This is an amazing accomplishment for the players, faculty, staff, students and the community. Congratulations Phillips!! A celebration of their accomplishment will be held on Wednesday, December 2nd at 7:15 am on the front steps of the school. Join members of the community to welcome these fantastic scholar/athletes as they begin their day. A brief story and photos of this historic game can be found on the Chicago Tribune's website. This historic achievement is matched by unprecedented gains in the classroom. Once considered one of the poorest academic schools in the state, Phillips High School has now improved to a Level 2 rating. This is positive growth for both the students and the community and should also be celebrated. Thank you to Principal Matthew Sullivan, the teachers, staff and AUSL leadership for all they have done academically and athletically to help neighborhood children grow. Let's continue this positive trend and support our students, not only at Phillips but at all of our local 3rd Ward schools!

Chicago Women's Park - Proposal to Honor Historic Chicago Women Chicago Women's Park and Gardens was opened in 2000 to honor the contributions that women have made to the city throughout its history. The clearest symbol of this is currently the monument to Jane Addams by Louise Bourgeois, installed in the park in 2011. Aside from this beautiful installation however, little else in the park or in its vicinity illuminates the contributions of women to Chicago's history. The Chicago Women's Park and Gardens Advisory Council has released a proposal to supplement the existing facility with historical artwork featuring Chicago's great women leaders. The fieldhouse at 18th and Indiana can be both a beacon for the park and a gateway to learning and greater awareness. The four massive bays of windows running along Indiana Avenue offer unparalleled opportunities to introduce tourists and residents to the face of some of the women who helped shape our city. The area just inside the entryway is also a wonderful space to offer more details about the contributions made by select individuals. For more information about the proposal, please visit the Chicago Women's Park and Gardens Advisory Council Facebook page.

CPS Network 9 School Progress Report Chicago Public Schools breaks down its schools into large geographical groups called "networks." The vast majority of the 3rd Ward's public schools reside in Network 9, which covers parts of Bronzeville, Washington Park, Fuller Park, Hyde Park, Woodlawn and more. Charter schools, private schools and other specialty schools have their own network structure. Every year the schools are graded on a scale from 1+, which is the highest rating to 3, the lowest. This 5 level scale (1+, 1, 2+, 2, 3) gives parents, families and students a clear picture of a school's performance so they can make informed decisions on student education. Network 9 showed exceptional growth and performance in its schools. In the 3rd Ward both Beasley and Williams High School received a level 1 rating, ranking them among the best schools in the city. In addition, Beethoven went from a level 3 school to a level 2. Congratulations to these schools on their fantastic achievements! For a full list of school performance data, visit CPS' website at www.cps.edu. As was the case throughout this process, the priority is the students. Alderman Dowell has received a commitment from CPS to work with the students and families of Bronzeville Lighthouse to ease the transition to a new school.

Third Ward Update (Continued)

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Bronzeville Lighthouse Charter School's Contract Not Renewed by Board of Education The Chicago Board of Education voted to not renew the contract of Bronzeville Lighthouse Charter School (8 W. Root Street) citing the schools poor academic performance. The school is currently rated Level 3, CPS lowest level, after falling from a Level 2 school last year - the second lowest level. Not renewing the school's contract effectively closes the school in fall 2016. Current students are allowed to finish the 2015/2016 year at Bronzeville Lighthouse but will have to relocate to another school for the following year. CPS is providing individualized support to all affected students so that they can be matched with a school that fits their unique needs. Alderman Dowell was notified of the potential non-renewal at the same time as the school in mid-November. Immediately Alderman Dowell met with Bronzeville Lighthouse leadership to get a better understanding of what is happening at the school on a day-to-day basis and to hear the issues raised by Bronzeville Lighthouse leadership. Following that meeting, Alderman Dowell arranged a face-to-face meeting between Bronzeville Lighthouse staff and CPS leadership to discuss some of the specific points Bronzeville Lighthouse made in response to the school closure announcement. Despite this meeting and the efforts of Bronzeville Lighthouse leadership at the Board of Education hearing, the Board decided to not renew Bronzeville Lighthouse's contract. This decision falls squarely within the sole jurisdiction of the Board of Education and CPS. Charter schools are not guaranteed to have their contracts renewed and are renewed based on a number of factors, including academic performance.

Winter Overnight Parking Ban Starts December 1st In order to ensure that the most critical roadways in Chicago are kept open to full capacity at all times, the City of Chicago instituted and vigorously enforces a Winter Overnight Parking Ban on 107 miles of vital arterial streets from 3:00 am to 7:00 am between December 1st and April 1st, regardless of snow. Motorists who ignore this permanently posted seasonal tow zone face a $150 towing fee (minimum) in addition to a $60 ticket and an initial $20 daily storage fee. Streets subject

to the overnight parking ban in the 3rd Ward include: State Street from 600 south to 2200 south; Cermak Road from

State Street to Dr. Martin Luther King Drive; and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive from 2600 south to 5500 south A map of all of the winter overnight parking ban streets and other winter parking information can be found at www.cityofchicago.org/dss.

1200 S. Indiana Avenue Residential Tower Clears Plan Commission

Already approved in 2007, a small amendment to the proposal for a new 76-story, 829-foot residential tower at the corner of Indiana Avenue and Roosevelt Road has passed the Chicago Plan Commission. The Plan Commission is a 22-person body consisting of members of the public as well as government officials. The tower is the first phase of a three phase development centered around the intersection. Construction on the tower is expected to begin in late 2016 and will include 792 units, 622 parking spaces and amenities like an indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness center and gathering spaces. The developer has also made strong commitments to the community by investing in the preservation of local historical landmarks and parks and has committed to implementing a fair minority and women-owned business contracting plan. Investments will be made in Webster Park, Chicago Women's Park and Gardens, Armstrong Park, 2nd Presbyterian Church and Quinn Chapel AME Church.

Sidewalk Snow Removal FAQ Living in Chicago means dealing with winter weather and the City of Chicago mandates that sidewalks must be clear of snow. This applies to residents, businesses and property owners. Business owners that rent space adjacent to sidewalks and some landlords of residential and commercial properties (check your lease agreements!) are responsible for removing snow, just like residents. Snow must be removed as soon as possible after it falls. Snow that falls between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm must be removed by no later than 10:00 pm. Snow that falls between 7:00 pm and 7:00 am must be removed by 10:00 am. You can be fined for failing to shovel your sidewalks. When shoveling, please do not shovel the snow onto the right-of-way (streets, bus stops, parking spaces). If you are a senior or are disabled and need assistance clearing your sidewalks, you can call 311 to be matched up with a Chicago Snow Crops volunteer. The City does its best to match volunteers with requests, but during heavy snow falls there are always more requests for snow removal than volunteers available, so please do not solely rely on Chicago Snow Corps for your snow removal needs. If someone has not cleared their sidewalks, please call 311 and make a "snow - uncleared sidewalk" request. When calling make sure the problem is the sidewalk (not streets, parking lots or alleys) and provide a specific address where the problem is occurring.

Third Ward Update (Continued)

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Third Ward Update (Continued) Chicago Plays! Invests in 3rd Ward Parks Launched by Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Park District in March 2013, the new "Chicago Plays!" Playground Program is a five-year playground renovation project. The program targets the replacement of equipment at 325 aging playgrounds throughout the city. In 2013, 50 playgrounds were rehabilitated through the program. Additionally, 11 soft surface playgrounds were rehabbed, ensuring that families across the city have access to a safe and inviting playground. The community planning process has begun for Chicago Plays! investments in 4 parks in the 3rd Ward: Aspen, Birch, Metcalfe and Poplar parks. In addition Taylor Park will receive Chicago Plays! investments but has not started the community planning process. These parks are scheduled for project completion in 2016. For more information on the Chicago Plays! program please go to www.chicagoparksfoundation.org.

October 311 Requests

October 2015 Streets and Sanitation Requests

Request Type Number of Requests

Department of Family and Support Ser-

vices - Human Services

129

CDOT - Electrical Operations 58

Buildings - Vacant Buildings 50

Streets and Sanitation - Rodent Bating 41

DWM - Central Dispatch 32

Streets and Sanitation - Sanitation Code

Violations

31

BACP - Prosecutions 19

Streets and Sanitation - Forestry 18

Streets and Sanitation - Recycling 18

Streets and Sanitation - Traffic Services 17

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Third Ward Update (Continued) Go Bagless When Blue Cart Recycling - Starting 2016 Beginning January 1, 2016 all recyclables must be placed in the blue recycling cart loose without a bag. Recyclables contained in bags of any kind will no longer be accepted. This will not only help the environment, but also reduce unnecessary costs incurred by the City as a result of contaminated blue carts. Plastic bags hinder the recycling process by not allowing haulers to see if other non-recyclable materials are in the blue cart, contaminating the stream of otherwise good recycling materials and damaging the equipment at the sorting facility. Currently five materials can be recycled in Chicago blue carts. They include:

Plastic containers (plastic bottles and containers with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7)

Glass (jars and bottles)

Metal (aluminum, tin, or steel cans, foil and pie tins)

Cartons (milk cartons, juice cartons and aseptic containers)

Paper (flattened cardboard, office paper, file folders, magazines, catalogs, newspapers, junk mail, tele-phone books, etc.)

Yard waste, household chemicals, computers and other non-recyclable material can not be placed in the blue recycling cart. For more information on the new regulations please go to the Recycle by City Chicago website at www.recyclebycity.com/chicago.

Tiny Homes Competition Comes to the 3rd Ward The Tiny Homes Design Competition focuses on youth who are unstably housed who also want to attend college (including City Colleges). The competition launched in mid-November and the collaborators will display the winner (as a sample only) at a Tiny Home Summit next April at the University of Illinois Chicago. The competition is using the 4300 block of South Vernon as a test location. Tiny Homes are usually under 400 square feet, but can be beautifully designed. They can also be a much lower cost solution than traditional institutional housing. The idea is to take four city lots and place 12-15 units on the property - plus a community gathering space - and have it managed by a non-profit. These homes can be constructed for approximately $60,000 per unit, which can be 75% or more less expensive than large-scale buildings. This is a paper exercise only, no units will be built on the land. For the competition's website please visit www.tinyhomeschicago.org.

Homeowners Permit Assistance Program Changes The Department of Buildings is streamlining their permit and inspection process in order to reduce the time it takes to obtain a building permit. After a review of where permits were being issued, the Department found that it issued only 270 permits out of a total of 37,000 permits at their Neighborhood Residential Permit Centers. This is not the best use of valuable City resources and they have made the decision to relocate the Homeowners Assistance Program to City Hall, Room 900, effective December 1, 2015. At City Hall, the Department of Buildings will have a designated person available every day to assist homeowners as opposed to the current two days a week allocated at the neighborhood centers. Furthermore, managers and supervisors will be immediately available to resolve any questions or issues that may arise during the process. Conveniently, Zoning is also located on the same floor so residents can get their zoning issues addressed at the same location. Other City services including the Revenue offices at both the Kedzie and Addison locations will continue to remain open. The Department of Buildings can be found online at www.cityofchicago.org/buildings.

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Events in and Around the Ward Elliott Donnelley Youth Center Resource Fair The teens of the Elliott Donnelley Youth Center are hosting a resource fair for young adults age 18-34 as part of their Service Learning Exchange project. The fair will connect participants with employment, education and other social service resources. For more information on the resource fair, please call the Elliott Donnelley Youth Center at 773-268-3815.

Where: Elliott Donnelley Youth Center (3947 S. Michigan Ave.) When: Thursday, December 3rd from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Become a U.S. Citizen - Citizenship Workshop To be eligible for citizenship you need to be a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) for at least 5 years, or 3 years if you are married to a U.S. Citizen. At the workshop you can receive a legal review with an attorney, get assistance filling out your N-400 application and have your application mailed to the USCIS on your behalf. For more information and a list of things to bring with you to the workshop please call 312-949-9980.

Where: Uptown Public Library (929 W. Buena Ave.) When: Saturday, December 5th from 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Bronzeville Winterfest is Here! (BRI) Bronzeville Retail Initiative's Annual Winterfest is here! The goal of BRI is to facilitate the development of vibrant, walkable, retail corridors that build on Bronzeville's rich retail and entertainment history, while serving the needs of modern-day residents and destination shoppers, and providing local employment and ownership opportunities.

Where: 3763 S. Wabash Avenue When: Saturday, December 5th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Health Care Enrollment and Resource Fair Mercy Hospital, Access Community Health Network and the Timothy Community Corporation are hosting a Health Care Enrollment and Resource Fair. To help with the enrollment process, please have your Social Security Number, employer and income information, tax information, a valid government issued ID, policy numbers for any current health plans and proof of U.S. citizenship. Programs offered at the Health Care Enrollment and Resource Fair include:

Health care application and renewal assistance for the for the marketplace and Medicaid

Information about the new individual shared responsibility payment fee

Basic health screenings

Home safety information

Job training information Where: Timothy Community Corporation (4351 S. Drexel Ave.) When: Saturday, December 5th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

The Community Coat Giveaway Led by Rev. Curlee and Mrs. Lisa Adams of St. Paul CME Church, the Community Coat Giveaway will provide winter coats for individuals in need. For information on the coat giveaway please call the church at 773-536-1723.

Where: St. Paul CME Church (4644 S. Dearborn St.) When: Sunday, December 6th at 1:30 pm

Christmas on 55th Street The Washington Park Chamber of Commerce invites you to a very special Christmas on 55th Street featuring Christmas caroling, Christmas photos and raffle prizes. Hot chocolate, cookies and other refreshments will be served. For more information please call 773-312-8973.

Where: The Arts Incubator (301 E. Garfield Blvd.) and the Currency Exchange Cafe When: Tuesday, December 8th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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Events in and Around the Ward (continued)

National Teachers Academy Open House The National Teachers Academy (NTA) is hosting an open house for families interested in enrolling their students for the 2016-2017 academic year. NTA offers a rigorous Pre-K through 8th grade curriculum taught by award winning teachers with a focus on world language, digital learning and art and music instruction. The school also boasts partnerships with the CYSO, Hubbard Street Dance, Purple Asparagus and more. Please visit www.nta.auslchicago.org for more information. Free parking is available in the school lot on 23rd Street.

Where: National Teachers Academy (55 W. Cermak) When: Wednesday, December 9th at 6:30 pm

H.O.Y.C.E. Youth Center Presents a Season of Giving Join H.O.Y.C.E for an afternoon of fun featuring family friendly activities, holiday entertainment and a toy giveaway (must pre-register). Limited spaces are available for the toy giveaway so register at www.hoyceyouthcenter.org or call 872-444-6923. H.O.Y.C.E. is also looking for donations of unwrapped new toys, refreshments, decorations, gift cards, transportation and monetary donations . To donate please contact Janet at hoyceyouthcenter@gmail.com.

Where: Bronzeville Retail Initiative (3763 S. Wabash Ave.) When: Saturday, December 19th from 10:00 am to 2:00 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 Toy Drive

The 3rd Ward Public Service Office is holding its annual toy drive to benefit needy families in the ward. If you have new or unopened toys for children up to 12 years of age, please drop them off at Alderman Dowell's office at 5046 S. State St. by December 14th. For more information please call 773-373-9273. Thank you and happy holidays!

Pride of Place Scholarship 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.

Need Health Insurance, Sign Up Today During Open Enrollment Illinois' health insurance marketplace GetCovered.Illinois.gov is enrolling individuals and families for 2016 health care coverage between November 1st and December 15th for coverage to start on January 1st. Open enrollment continues through January 31, 2016. If you don't sign up by then, you will not be eligible to sign up for coverage next year unless you are eligible for special enrollment.

The State of Illinois and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have worked together to develop a net-work of workers to assist residents in obtaining health care coverage. Whether calling a Navigator, In-Person Coun-selor or Certified Application Counselor, all of these workers have undergone rigorous training and are prepared to provide residents with information about options available and guide you through the enrollment process. In the 3rd Ward you can find Navigators and In-Person Counselors at:

Certified Application Counselors are available at:

The Inner-City Underwriting Agency at 1631 S. Michigan Ave. (312-341-9080) also serves as an insurance broker or agent. For more information go to www.getcovered.illinois.gov

Important Announcements

December 5th at 9:00 am - Santa Hustle Chicago 5K

December 5th at 10:00 am - Breakfast with Santa at Soldier Field

December 6th at 12:00 pm - Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers

December 13th at 12:00 pm - Chicago Bears vs. Washington Redskins

Illinois College of Optometry

3241 S. Michigan Ave.

312-949-7888

Chicago Urban League

4510 S. Michigan Ave.

773-624-8809 / 773-451-3591

Henry Booth House 2907 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 205

312-949-3600

Friend Family Health Center 25 W. 47th St. 773-702-0660

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Santa Hustle 5K Reminder and Road Closure Information The Santa Hustle 5K benefiting the American Cancer Society will be returning to Soldier Field on Saturday, December 5th at 9:00 am. With about 5,000 runner expected, there will be congestion on Lake Shore Drive, however, all roads west of Lake Shore Drive will remain open. Road closures include: Waldron Dr. (5:00 am to 2:00 pm), S. Museum Campus Drive (McFetridge Dr. to McCormick Place tunnel service road from 8:00 am to 10:30 am) and Ft. Dearborn Dr. (from McCormick Place West tunnel to 31st St. from 8:45 am to 10:00 am). For a more detailed map of the road closures and the course route, please visit www.santahustle.com/chicago/

University of Chicago Charter Schools Accepting Applications The University of Chicago Charter Schools prepare 100% of its students for college acceptance and graduation through a Pre-K to 12 superhighway which cultivates critical thinkers and leaders. If you would like your student to attend one of the UChicago Charters, applications are available now and are due by Monday, February 22, 2016. Applicants are welcome to attend one of the information sessions listed below (all sessions begin at 5:00 pm):

An admissions lottery will take place on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Woodlawn Campus located at 6420 S. University Ave. The lottery is open to the public but attendance is optional and will not affect the lottery outcome. Questions? Email admissions@uchicagocharter.org or call 773-834-2865.

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.

SECC Partners with People's Gas for the Green Healthy Neighborhoods in Action Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses The South East Chicago Commission (SECC) is launching its Green Healthy Neighborhoods in Action's (GHNA) Energy Efficiency Business Reimbursement program in partnership with People's Gas. The program offers free energy efficiency assessments to businesses, churches, community organizations and other established businesses in the Woodlawn and Washington Park communities. These assessments identify natural gas-saving opportunities and re-bates available to pursue efficiency upgrades. To get started, call 855-849-8928 to schedule an appointment for a free energy assessment and installation of free energy-saving products. To apply for the Energy Efficiency Business Rebate Program visit www.seccchicago.org/app/ghna-energy.To learn more about People's Gas Natural Gas Savings Small Business Program go to www.peoplesgasrebates.com.

Important Announcements (continued)

North Kenwood/Oakland (Pre-K to 5) 1119 E. 46th St. 12/08 or 01/19

Donoghue (Pre-K to 5) 707 E. 37th St. 12/02 or 1/27

Carter G. Woodson (6-8) 4444 S. Evans St.

12/09 or 1/26

Woodlawn (6-12) 6420 S. University Ave.

12/03 or 1/28

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Employment and Training

Sears Technician Interview Event Sears is seeking professionals with electro-mechanical repair experience to support their customers with their appliance repair needs. Sears provides the truck, tools, uniforms, a cell phone and a laptop. They dispatch directly from your home. Workers are never on-call or work Sundays. If you are committed to customer service and have appliance repair experience or strong electro-mechanical background, Sears has big plans for your future. In order to be considered you must apply at jobs.sears.com. Candidates will need to apply online first by Monday, December 7th to be considered for interviews. Interviews are being held on December 10th and 11th, 2015 at Sears' National Headquarters, just under an hour away at Hoffman Estates, IL. For more details call 877-827-9419 or email technician.recruiting@searshomepro.com.

Bronzeville Resident Launches African Food Delivery App Taking a page from other food delivery services like Peapod, entrepreneur Boyede Sobitan and co-founder Fola Dada have launched OjaExpress which delivers traditional African foods straight to a customer's door through a convenient online app. It is often difficult to find quality traditional African foods, or its impossible to get to the store, so OjaExpress will deliver the food directly, hassle free. The app is free and allows users to make special requests, like specific ways you would like a particular piece of meat to be cut. In the upcoming version currently in development, users will be able to order items by recipe so they can recreate some of their favorite dishes right at home.

To get the app, please visit your cellular service provider's app store.

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

There are no CAPS meetings in December. See you in January!

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