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- 2. 2 │WWW.IAM7CHICAGO.COM STAFF Ward Superintendent Chief-of-Staff: Community Liaison: Public Affairs & Communications: Constituent Services: Newsletter Production Consultant Barry Isreal Nikol Miller Georgette Carter Angela Gay Otto John Horton Valerie Reynolds FALL 2014 ALDERMAN, 7TH WARD NATASHIA L. HOLMES MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL 7TH WARD
- 3. 7TH WARD │ 3 INSIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS 06 Spotlight Shiningalightonestablishmentsinourcommunity. 08 10 7Things Signupatwww.iam7chicago.comtoreceiveweeklyupdates! Progress Taskforces,legislation,&developmentsinthe7thward.
- 4. 4 │WWW.IAM7CHICAGO.COM City of Chicago—www.cityofchicago.org 311 City Clerk—www.chicityclerk.com (312) 742-5375 Chicago Police Department— www.chicagopolice.org 3rd District (312) 747-8201 4th District (312) 747-8205 Secretary of State—IL www.cyberdriveillinois.com (800) 252-8980 7th Ward Streets and Sanitation 900 E. 103rd St. (312) 745-0005 Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore 4th District (773) 783-2412 State Representative Barbara Flynn Currie 25th District (773) 667-0550 State Representative Christian Mitchell 26th District (773) 924-1755 State Representative Marcus C. Evans, Jr. 33rd District (773) 783-8492 State Senator Kwame Raoul 13th District (773) 363-1996 State Senator Donne Trotter 17th District (773) 933-7715 Congresswoman Robin Kelly 2nd Congressional District (708) 679-0078
- 5. 7TH WARD │ 5 “I AM 7. YOU ARE 7. WE ARE 7!” is a chant that you have heard me say at community events across the 7th Ward. Its purpose it is to unify every resident in the Ward, no matter your block or community area. This past summer, I kicked off a series of hours on residential and commercial blocks and parks within the 7th Ward. I was honored by the number of residents who stopped by to talk with me and my staff. Each of them acknowledged that our presence impacted areas that are known for undesirable activity. My goal is to continue the momentum of this summer by hosting many great events and programs for the fall and winter seasons, to round out 2014. I implore everyone to remain engaged with the 7th Ward Public Service Office so you won’t miss out on what we have in store for the remainder of the year. You can connect in a number of ways, including calling my office at 773.731.7777 or going the social media route by posting on my Facebook wall or tweeting to @Ald7Holmes. We are readily accessible and always willing to assist. Let’s hear it, magnificent 7th Warders: I AM 7. YOU ARE 7. WE ARE 7! Ald. Natashia L. Holmes 7th Ward
- 6. 6 │WWW.IAM7CHICAGO.COM APRIL TIMELINE M JUNE Visited with students at Ada S. McKinley Community Center and Rebecca Crown Center for storytime; Hosted the 2nd Annual 7th Ward School Administrator’s Roundtable; Held the first quarterly meeting of the 7th Ward Block Club Presidents’ Council; Participated in the annual citywide Clean & Green, where 7th ward residents worked together to help clean-up their neighborhood; and Hosted the 2nd Annual 7th Ward Commu- nity Resource Fair and Town Hall Meeting with the 3rd & 4th District Commanders. AUGUST Introduced a resolution calling on the Illinois Con- gressional Delegation to create a national gun registry; Launched the “IAM On Your Block” Office Hours initiative at 83rd & Colfax and met with residents and local businesses; Hosted the first-ever 7th Ward Trades & Appren- ticeship Fair; and Hosted the 7th Ward City Vehicle Sales at the Jef- fery Manor Library. Attended the gra Oak Street Health lon Park and The Shore; Co-hosted an Oba Library Film Scre Pope and Chicago Hosted IAM on Yo frey Manor and IA at Merrill Park; an Held first-ever 7th Clinic. JULY
- 7. 7TH WARD │ 7 September Co-sponsored legislation to increase the minimum wage for large employers; Spoke to residents at the Anti-Violence Youth March and Rally at Bessemer Park; Hosted the 7th Ward Real Estate Task Force Meeting; Attended and spoke at the 50th Special Olympics at Eckersall Park; Sponsored the 7th Ward Shred-a-Thon; Co-hosted the Joint Community Meeting on the Chicago Lakeside Development; and Guest speaker at the CPD’s 4th District Prayer Vigil for Peace. MAY Hosted grand finale of I Am in Your Park series at Rainbow Beach Park Met with new 4th District Police Commander Attended block club meetings Hosted Block Club Presidents’ Council Meeting Hosted I AM on Your Block in Calumet Heights Neighborhood Hosted Meet and Greet for Senator Dick Durbin Presented at the 2014 Edgar Fellows Program Attended National Night Out for 3rd and 4th District Police Departments Appeared on Comcast Newsmakers Hosted I AM in Your Park at Trumbull Park Hosted I AM on Your Block in South Shore Neighborhoods Hosted Back to School Health & Wellness Fair at Bessemer Park Attended SSA #49 Property & Business Owners Meeting and openings of h Center in Ava- Quarry in South ama Presidential eening with Ald. o Lakeside; our Block at Jef- AM in Your Park nd h Ward Legal
- 8. 8 │WWW.IAM7CHICAGO.COM EVENTS Located at 1715 E. 95th Street, Oak Street Health offers an outstanding primary care ex- perience, tailored to the unique needs of peo- ple with Medicare. Their approach combines offering personalized care at no additional cost, becoming partners with their patients, and believing that meaningful, caring relation- ships are the key to good health. events spotlights & DECEMBER Developers roundtable When: Dec. 4, 2014 Where: Grace Apostolic Faith Church 8233-57 S Exchange Ave Time: 9:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m. CONSTITUENT NIGHT When: Dec. 15, 2014 Where: 7th Ward Public Office Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- 9. 7TH WARD │ 9 SPOTLIGHTSchool Administrators Roundtable When: Oct. 10, 2014 Where: Russell Square Park Time: 4:00 p.m. CONSTITUENT NIGHT When: Oct. 20, 2014 Where: 7th Ward Public Office Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. HOUSING FORUM When: Oct. 27, 2014 Where: Powell Elementary School Time: 6:00 p.m.. - 8:30 p.m. October SENIOR HOLIDAY LUNCHEON When: Nov.17, 2014 Where: House of Israel Community Center Time:11:00 a.m. November CONSTITUENT NIGHT When: Nov. 17, 2014 Where: 7th Ward Public Office Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 7th ward legal clinic Topic: Probate and Real Estate When: Nov. 15 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Where: Greater Morning View
- 10. 10 │WWW.IAM7CHICAGO.COM 7things you need to know For details about any of these items, please visit the Community News at www.iam7chicago.com/ community-news/ or call 773-731-7777. enrollment in liheap The Low-Income Home Energy As- sistance Program (LIHEAP) is open for en- rollment for seniors (60 years and older) and people with disabilities. Peoples Gas is encourag- ing customers to apply for LIHEAP if they need assistance with their natural gas bills before the weather turns cold. Call the CEDA hotline at 800.571.2332 to enroll or for more information. 1 ROSELAND HOSPITAL MAMMOGRAPHY Every month is Breast Cancer Aware- ness Month at the “new” Roseland Community Hospital. Visit the hospi- tal to experience their new mammog- raphy system with state of the art technology, a quick and efficient pro- cess, 40-50% less radiation, and 2-3 times the resolution of other digital mammography equipment. Appoint- ments are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat- urday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, please call Rhonda Perdue at 773-291-1935. The Roseland Community Hospital is lo- cated at 45 W. 111th Street. 2 Small BUSINESS WORKSHOPS The Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection offers workshops every Wednesday and Friday. Work- shops vary each month and are con- ducted by City offi- cials and other part- ner organizations. Workshops are free and open to the pub- lic. Workshops are held in City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle, Rm 805. For more info call 312.744.2086. CHI-IDEAS CHIdeas is an online community forum to engage Chicago resi- dents and business- es in a discussion on how to improve City services at City Hall. The City poses specific questions on the site, and resi- dents respond with their own ideas or comment on ideas from fellow resi- dents. Make your voice heard by visit- ing www.chideas.org 6 7
- 11. 7TH WARD │ 11 Head start program The Ersula Howard Child Care Center of Ada S. McKinley is offering free, safe and quality child care services. Head start provides child development programming and children with disabilities are welcome. Contact the Center at 773.221.9711 to en- roll your child today! 4 7th ward task forces The 7th Ward Task Forces are comprised of committed and con- cerned volunteers throughout the entire 7th Ward. These volunteers aid in guiding the Alderman’s vision for community revitalization. If you live or have a business in the 7th Ward join one of the Task Forces by filling out an application at the 7th Ward Public Service. 3 Weatherization Assistance Program CEDA offers assistance for weatherizing your place of residence. Weatherization, especially before the winter months, is important as it helps keep your home safe and healthy. CEDA is able to assist with repairs to the heating systems, seal air bypasses and other draft areas, and increase attic, wall basement and crawl space insulation. For the nearest intake location, call the 7th Ward Public Service at 773.731.7777. 5 n -