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STAFF
Ward Superintendent
Chief -of -Staff :
Communi ty Liaison:
Publ ic Affa ir s & Communica tions:
Const i tuent 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
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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
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“ 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
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APRIL TIMELINE
MAY
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.
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
Attended the grand openings of Oak Street Health Center in Ava-lon Park and The Quarry in South Shore;
Co-hosted an Obama Presidential Library Film Screening with Ald. Pope and Chicago Lakeside;
Hosted IAM on Your Block at Jef-frey Manor and IAM in Your Park at Merrill Park; and
Held first-ever 7th Ward Legal Clinic.
JULY
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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
Attended the grand openings of Oak Street Health Center in Ava-lon Park and The Quarry in South Shore;
Co-hosted an Obama Presidential Library Film Screening with Ald. Pope and Chicago Lakeside;
Hosted IAM on Your Block at Jef-frey Manor and IAM in Your Park at Merrill Park; and
Held first-ever 7th Ward Legal Clinic.
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EVENTS
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events
spotlights &
DECE
MBER
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.
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SPOTLIGHT School 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.
spotlights &
Octo
ber
SENIOR HOLIDAY LUNCHEON When: Nov.17, 2014 Where: House of Israel Community Center Time:11:00 a.m.
Novem
ber
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
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7 things 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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.