Dear Third Ward Resident, I would like to thank everyone who participated in last month's City-wide Clean and Green Day. All of your efforts made a huge difference in beautifying our community. The 3rd Ward was proud to support the efforts of the following groups by supplying shovels, rakes, gloves, bags and other materials for their clean and greens: The Prairie Point Condo Association, Progressive Baptist Church, Wentworth Gardens, Bronzeville Retail Initiative and Bronzeville Neighborhood Collaborative, Oakwood Boulevard Neighborhood Association, Sankofa Group, Catholic Charities, the 4500 Indiana Block Club, Firman Community Services, Progressive Community Center and Vision House. I would also like to single out my Ward Superintendent Anthony Johnson, who, true to his helping nature, went above and beyond to deliver clean and green materials and coordinate pick ups with participants. AJ does a tremendous job keeping our ward beautiful every day; we are lucky to have someone with his dedication. I know many more of you contributed to the beautification of our neighborhoods, either on Citywide Clean and Green Day or on other occasions, and for that I thank you as well. May also marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Later in this newsletter you will read about how to participate in the popular and critically important Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Sunday, May 10th. But there is more you can do on a regular basis to protect you and your family members. Both Mercy and St. Bernard Hospitals offer free or reduced cost mammograms. Limiting your consumption of alcohol or exercising for 4 or more hours a week are thought to help prevent breast cancer. So is avoiding obesity, especially in older women. May is filled with great events, important announcements and fantastic opportunities. I hope that this letter provides you a glimpse into what is going on in our communities.

Sincerely,

Pat Dowell Alderman, 3rd Ward

Third Ward Newsletter

May, 2015

In This Issue

Third Ward Update 2-7

Events in and Around the Ward 8-11

Important Announcements 12-13

Employment and Training 14

Third Ward Star/May CAPS 15

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Third Ward Update

Summer Jobs for Youth - Apply by May 15th The City of Chicago has expanded its summer youth program to include even more opportunities for employment, internships and volunteer programming. If you are looking for a summer job through the City of Chicago, any of its partner agencies like the Chicago Police Department or the Park District, or with one of the hundreds of private employer partners, you must apply ONLINE by MAY 15TH. Visit www.onesummerchicago.org to apply. Opportunities are for youth ages 14 to 24. If you have been touched by the justice system, there is a special section when you apply called One

Summer Chicago Plus. If you have any question please email onesummerchicago@cityofchicago.org.

Arbor Day Celebration

Alderman Dowell and residents of the 4700 block of South Prairie Avenue, worked along side Mayor Rahm Emanuel to celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 24th by planting nearly a dozen trees on Prairie Avenue. This block like so many blocks across Chicago, lost many of its trees due to the infestation of Emerald ash borer. A wide scale tree planting effort is scheduled for this year with the goal of planting more than 11,800 trees in City neighborhoods. There are approximately 3.5 million trees in the City of Chicago, covering more than 17% of the total land area. If you need a tree trimmed, removed or planted, please call 3-1-1 with your request.

Phillips High School Students Receive $5 Million in Scholarships

Students at Wendell Phillips High School have been doing some wonderful things! Their dedication to hard work and personal growth resulted in this year's graduating class receiving $5 million in scholarship funds. That is up from $2.6 million from last year. Additionally, 314 colleges have extended acceptance letters to approximately 101 seniors, meaning that Phillips' young men and women have choices when it comes to college enrollment. Amazingly, multiple students have received over five-hundred-thousand dollars in scholarships each, including the top recipient at the school who was offered over eight-hundred and thirty thousand dollars in scholarships. Alderman Dowell would like to congratulate all of the Phillips High School students on their achievements, and extend her heartfelt thanks to the school's administration, faculty, staff, volunteers and parents for all of their work making this school year a great success.

Beethoven Elementary School Gets New Principal After an exhaustive search which covered many qualified candidates, the Local School Council for Ludwig Van Beethoven Elementary School has selected Dr. Marcus Alexander as their newest principal. Lets all welcome Dr. Alexander to our community and wish him the best as he delivers the educational supports Beethoven students, faculty and parents deserve. A native son of the South Side of Chicago, Principal Alexander was born in Altgeld Gardens and was a product of Brozeville's own Chicago Military Academy. Following his six years of service in the US Army, Dr. Alexander became a public school administrator. For the past six years, Dr. Alexander has been with CPS in various building and district-level roles, most recently serving as the Network Data Strategist for Network 7. Alderman Dowell would like to thank the LSC, parents and community for all the work they put in to get this very important hire done so that our students have the best chance to succeed.

Principal Alexander

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Mollison School is a Candidate for the International Baccalaureate Program Irvin C. Mollison Elementary is going through the process to become an International Baccalaureate (IB) school for its middle school students. The IB program prepares students to be global citizens through a rigorous academic curriculum based on world wide teaching standards. Students would take part in math, science, social studies/history, foreign language, English, design, music, art, PE and yes recess. The IB program has been very successful across Chicago - including here in the 3rd Ward at Ida B. Wells Elementary and Bronzeville Scholastic Institute - raising the bar for achievement among students. This is a great opportunity for the Mollison students.

Chicago Reports Record Tourism in 2014

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Don Welsh, President and CEO of Choose Chicago announced that Chicago broke the 50 million visitor mark for the first time in 2014 setting a new visitation record estimated at 50.2 million visitors. This is a 3.5% in-crease over 2013. Chicago's tourism industry is directly responsible for continued job growth, direct spending and tax reve-nue. Since 2010, the tourism and hospitality industries have added 9,800 jobs, generating $13.7 billion in direct spending by visitors and $871 million in total tax revenue. Over the past three years, the City of Chicago has gone from fifth to first in the country as a destination for meetings and conventions. According to Cvent Supplier Network, an event technology company that ranks 50 U.S. cities based on meeting and event booking, Chicago has leapfrogged perennial convention leaders Las Vegas and Orlando since 2012. In 2015, Choose Chicago has laid out an ambitious plan to continue expanding tourism in Chicago. Some of the highlights of the plan include: Opening a 4th office in Chengdu, China; launch ChooseTwo, an expanded partnership outreach program for new and diverse partners; integrate Choose Chicago into the State of Illinois economic development strategy; and successfully execute high profile events like the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament, the NFL Draft and ITU World Triathlon Grand Final.

Historic Firehouse Restaurant at 1401 S. Michigan to be Rebuilt The owner of the Chicago Firehouse Restaurant at 1401 S. Michigan, which was tragically damaged due to a fire late last year, has proposed to rehabilitate the property and reopen the restaurant. Because the restaurant is located within a historic building, the owner is required to submit a plan for review and approval to the Permit Review Committee of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. This ensures not only that the building safe and up to code, but that the rehab maintains the building's historic charm. Submitting a plan to the Commission on Chicago Landmarks is the first step in getting the popular

restaurant reopened. As more news about the Chicago Firehouse Restaurant comes available, Alderman Dowell will be sure to announce it publicly.

Open Space Proposal Will Preserve 42nd Street Garden With the support of Alderman Dowell, the 42nd Street Community Garden will be preserved and enhanced for local residents under plans approved by the City of Chicago. The garden at 42nd St. and Vincennes Ave. will be preserved for ongoing community use through its sale by the City to the NeighborSpace land trust, which provides liability insurance, infrastructure upgrades, and maintenance services for local gardening groups. NeighborSpace has a long, positive history managing community gardens on behalf of local residents, and has worked with the City of Chicago to preserve dozens of gardens across the City. The sale of the land to NeighborSpace ensures that the garden remains open for community use in perpetuity, meaning it will remain open space forever and can not be developed.

Temp. Bus Stop Change on 47th Street at Michigan Ave. Westbound Due to the construction of the Rosenwald Courts Apartments, the bus stop located on 47th Street

and Michigan traveling westbound is being temporary relocated from the farside to the nearside of the intersection. The change will take place on Wednesday, April 29th at 9:00 and be in effect until Wednesday, September 30th.

The Garden from Vincennes

Third Ward Update (Continued)

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Arterial Street Resurfacing Projects in the 3rd Ward

As part of its annual arterial street resurfacing program, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be resurfacing 31st Street between LaSalle St. and Giles Ave. in the 3rd Ward. The arterial street resurfacing program is done on a rotating schedule determined by CDOT in order to keep all of the City's major streets safe and smooth. The 3rd Ward has been a major beneficiary of the program in the past, including the resurfacing of long stretches of King Drive, State Street and Garfield Boulevard.

Alley Construction - E. 21st St. to E. Cullerton St., from S. Prairie Ave. to S. Calumet St. Alderman Pat Dowell and the Chicago Department of Transportation are pleased to inform you that the construction of a new alley will begin on Monday, April 27th. The alley is bounded by E. 21st St., E. Cullerton St., S. Prairie Ave. and S. Calumet St. Due to the construction the following changes will occur:

The alley will be closed from the parking entrance for 320 E. 21st St. to E. Cullerton St. for approximately four weeks, weather dependent.

There will be no access for garbage collection. CDOT is asking the property managers to coordinate with city representatives for relocating refuse containers.

Access along the alley to parking lots, parking garages and loading docks will be unavailable for the duration of the four week construction period.

Residents and businesses are advised to seek alternate access to the alley during this time. The project will be managed by CDOT. If you require additional information, please call 773-401-8489.

New Water Main - W. 43rd St. from S. Canal St. to S. Wentworth Alderman Pat Dowell and the Department of Water Management are pleased to inform you that DWM will install approximately 1,816 feet of 8-inch water main on W. 43rd St. from S. Canal to S. Wentworth Ave. Water main installation is anticipated to begin in mid-May with completion of the project in late August 2015. As part of the project, the eastbound traffic and parking lanes of W. 43rd St. will be resurfaced along with the repair of damaged parkway and sidewalk. After the new water main has been installed, the area will experience an increase in the availability of water for fire protection and domestic use. Every effort will be made to expedite project completion and minimize the inconvenience to residents. Should you have any questions regarding this project, please call Alderman Dowell's office at 773-373-9273 or the Department of Water Management at 312-744-4420.

New Water Main - E. & W. 16th St. from S. Clark St. to S. Wabash Ave.

Alderman Pat Dowell and the Department of Water Management are pleased to inform you that DWM will install approximately 1,275 feet of 8-inch water main on E. & W. 16th St. from S. Clark to S. Wabash Ave. Water main installation is anticipated to begin in mid-May with completion of the project in late July 2015. As part of the project the north half of E. & W. 16th St., will be resurfaced along with the repair of damaged parkway and sidewalk. After the new water main has been installed, the area will experience an increase in the availability of water for fire protection and domestic use. Every effort will be made to expedite project completion and minimize the inconvenience to residents. Should you have any questions regarding this project, please call Alderman Dowell's office at 773-373-9273 or the Department of Water Management at 312-744-4420.

Third Ward Update (Continued)

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Third Ward Update (Continued) Sewer Lining Program - E. Oakwood Blvd. from S. King Dr. to S. Vincennes Ave. Alderman Pat Dowell and the Department of Water Management are pleased to inform you that DWM is scheduled to work on a Sewer Lining Project on E. Oakwood Blvd. from S. King Drive to S. Vincennes Ave. on Monday, April 20th. This project will rehabilitate the existing sewer in your area without the conventional digging method. This sewer rehabilitation will minimize, if not eliminate, street cave-ins due to failure of old sewers. In addition, it will bring better drainage to your area and may help alleviate flooding during heavy rains. During work days, mobilization will start at 6:00 am. Actual work will begin at 7:00 am. Work is expected to be completed by 7:00 pm. No Parking signs will be posted in the immediate area of work a day before any scheduled work. Residents are urged to move vehicles away from the work site to avoid being towed. This project is expected to be completed by the end of April, 2015. If you have questions about the project, please call Alderman Dowell's office at 773-373-9273 or the Department of Water Management at 312-744-4420.

New Sewer Main - 57th St. from S. LaSalle St. to S. Lafayette Ave.; Lafayette Ave from E. 56th St. to E. 57th St.; Perry Ave. from E. 56th St. to E. 57th St.

Alderman Pat Dowell and the Department of Water Management (DWM) are pleased to inform you that DWM will install approximately 1,650 feet of new 24-inch sewer on: 57th Street from S. LaSalle St. to S. Lafayette Ave.; Lafayette Avenue from E. 56th St. to E. 57th St., and Perry Avenue from E. 56th St. to E. 57th St. Construction is projected to begin in Spring 2015, with the completion of the work in Summer 2015, weather permit-ting. Residents will be notified prior to work starting. In areas where the street is opened, the restoration of the street will consist of placing concrete in the sewer trench, installing ADA-compliant ramps, repairing the street and repairing the damaged parkway. After the new sewer is installed, the area will experience better draining and flooding during heavy rains will be reduced. Every effort will be made to expedite the project completion and minimize the inconvenience to residents. Should you have any questions regarding this project, please call Alderman Dowell's office at 773-373-9273 or the Department of Water Management at 312-744-4420.

Englewood Flyover Work to Require Dan Ryan Lane Shifts, Ramp Closures Metra and IDOT announced that ongoing construction of Metra's Englewood Flyover bridge will require lane shifts on the Dan Ryan Expressway express lanes between 63rd St. and 71st St. and ramp lane closures between the Dan Ryan and the Skyway starting April 13th until early September. The flyover is a new rail bridge over the Dan Ryan and over a set of Norfolk Southern freight tracks that opened last fall and has eliminated conflicts between Metra trains on the Rock Island Line and freight and Amtrak trains on the freight tracks. This year's phase involved tearing down the old railroad bridge and widening the new bridge.

Estimated Englewood Flyover Work Schedule April 2015 - Pier Demolition and Construction - 4 Remaining Nights May-June 2015 - Pier Construction - Daytime Work July 2015 - Girder Erection - 6 Nights August 2015 - Deck Construction - 4 Nights September 2015 - Concrete Deck Construction - Daytime Work

Please contact Doug Shuff at dshuff@ihcconstruction.com if you have any questions.

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Third Ward Update (Continued) Divvy Expansion in the 3rd Ward Additional Divvy stations are coming to the 3rd Ward. Divvy bikes offer a convenient way for people to travel within the Ward as well as popular locations across the city without having to deal with traffic or the cost of public transportation. Riders can sign up for $75 annual memberships which allow you unlimited 30 minute trips, or purchase 24 hour passes which allow unlimited 30 minute trips for $7 a day. As a reminder, riders are charged a small fee if they go over their 30 minute trip limit. Bikes can be dropped off and re-rented at any Divvy station, which resets your 30 minute trip time.

New Stations in the 3rd Ward: Calumet Ave. and 21st St. Prairie Ave. and 43rd St. State St. and Pershing Rd. Shields Ave. and 43rd St. Princeton Ave. and 47th St. Princeton Ave. and Garfield Blvd. Calumet Ave. and 51st St.

For more information on the Divvy Bike system or to sign up for a membership, please visit www.divvybikes.com.

Free Passes for the Brookfield Zoo Alderman Dowell is happy to offer free tickets and parking passes to Brookfield Zoo for 3rd Ward residents, while supplies last. There is a maximum of 4 passes per family. Please call the office at 773-373-9273 to request tickets. If you are awarded tickets, you will need to show proof of residency to receive them.

Dice Dojo Opens in the South Loop Conveniently located at 2134 S. Michigan, Dice Dojo offers customers a unique opportunity to gather and test our their gaming skills. Offering popular games like Settlers of Catan, Terra Mystica and King of Tokyo (you won't find traditional board games like checkers orMonopoly), customers are welcome to pick one of the hundreds of games off the shelf and compete against friends and strangers alike.

While Dice Dojo does not serve food or beer, customers are allowed to bring in their own food and beer or have it delivered to the shop. For more information about Dice Dojo,check out www.chicagolandgames.com.

Mattress by Appointment Grand Opening In need of a new mattress, call John Cook, owner of the brand new Mattress by Appointment located at 3851 S. Giles in Bronzeville. He can be reached at 773-548-7724. Call to set up your personal appointment and discover your perfect mattress feel.

Metra Women's History Month Donation Drive a Huge Success! In recognition of March as Women's History Month, Metra employees from more than eleven Metra sites, Alderman Dowell's office, and the offices of three other south side women-led Aldermen partnered to collect over 4,000 items to benefit Deborah's Place women's shelter. This fantastic success could not have been done without the generosity of the residents of the 3rd Ward who donated bags and bags of cloths, sundries and other valued items. Thank you to all who donated! Deborah's Place has three locations in Chicago and is the largest provider of supportive housing exclusively for women. Celebrating its 30th year in operation, Deborah's Place is recognized as an innovative leader among homeless services providers for women both locally and nationally. Thank you all once again for making this important event a success!

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Third Ward Update (Continued) DFSS Spring Senior Life Enrichment Guide Now Available The spring issue of the Chicago Department of Family and Support Service's (DFSS) Senior Life Enrichment Guide is now available at the 3rd Ward office, the department's regional and satellite senior centers, libraries and many other locations. The guide describes hundreds of offerings that will enlighten and entertain seniors throughout the City during this spring season. May is Older Americans Month, and it honors the 50th anniversary of the federal Older Americans Act with the theme "Get Into the Act." Chicagoans are invited to visit one of the DFSS Senior Centers throughout the City and celebrate this visionary legislation which continues to positively impact the lives of millions of our nation's older citizens. The contents of the guide are also posted online at www.cityofchicago.org/fss. Further information about DFSS and its programs is available by calling the Aging and Disability Resource Network (ADRN) at 312-744-4016.

Oil Tanker Rail Emergency Response Plan

The City of Chicago is proud of its heritage as the central hub of transportation in America. From our two airports, the interstate and thousands of miles of train tracks, this complicated network of transportation systems keeps Chicago economically vibrant. However, as is the case with any other network, our City's railways could pose a unique danger to residents should an accident occur. With that in mind, the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) has put in place an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) which outlines the City's response to incidents that require coordination with multiple agencies like the County, State, and Federal Governments or the private sector. The EOP addresses the need for coordinated emergency responses and operations to adequately prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters of all types including hazardous materials traveling by rail. The EOP addresses pre-deployment of resources, rapid deployment, warning and communications, evacuation and sheltering, and post-disaster response and recovery, all while clearly defining each stakeholder's responsibilities. Rest assured, the City, under the leadership of OEMC has a plan in place to protect residents in case of a rail emergency.

Zipcars in the 3rd Ward Zipcar offers members the option to share communal cars parked in convenient, publicly accessible locations across the city for as low at $7 a month. You can drive cars by the hour or day, with gas an insurance included. Hourly driving rates start between $8-10 depending on the type of vehicle. Here is how it works. Join Zipcar, and once you are approved, you'll get your Zipcard which unlocks hundreds of cars, trucks and vans across the city. When you want to drive, you can reserve a Zipcar for a couple hours a day or a whole day, online or on your phone via the Zipcar app. Both the online and the app reservation systems show you where the Zipcars in your neighborhood are located. Walk to the car and hold your Zipcard to the windshield which unlocks the car doors and drive! When you are done with the car, return it to the same parking spot and you are all done. Zipcar is looking to expand into the 3rd Ward, with its first two cars being placed at the47th Street Green Line parking lot in May. As other cars find homes in the ward, Alderman Dowell will be sure to announce their locations.

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Events in and Around the Ward TRC Senior Village Monthly Activities TRC Senior village hosts many great monthly activities for seniors and their families. Two of the most popular are their Health & Wellness classes and their monthly support group for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. If you are over the age of 55 and interested in attending a free exercise program, check out TRC Senior Village's Health & Wellness Center for free aerobics classes on Wednesdays and Fridays, and Tai Chi classes on Thursdays. The Center also offers a state-of-the-art fitness room. Additionally, if you are a grandparent raising your grandchild, please come and share your experiences, seek advice, or just listen at TRC's monthly support group meeting. Guest speakers are invited to attend and share resources on a bi-monthly basis. The support group offers free lunch during the meet-ings. For more information call Sean Dolan at 773-891-4143.

Where: TRC Senior Village (346 E. 53rd St.) When: Health and Wellness Classes (Aerobics - Wednesdays & Fridays @ 10:15 am, Tai Chi - Thursdays @ 11:00 am) and Grandparent Support Group (third Fridays from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm)

Oak Street Health Events Every month, Oak Street Health hosts many wonderful free events for the community, like computer classes, bingo and this month, a Mother’s Day celebration! For more information on how to participate, please visit www.oakstreethealth.com/events.

Where: Oak Street Health (4318 S. State) When: All month! Please check their web site for details

Shredding Event! Now that its spring, its time to rid your house of all the winter clutter that has been accumulating over the last few months. If you have sensitive documents you need to destroy, or just a lot of paper you don't know how to get rid of, the Hyde Park Bank is hosting a shredding event. For more information call 773-752-4600.

Where: Hyde Park Bank (1525 E. 53rd St.) When: Saturday, May 2nd from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Prom for a Purpose Chicago Embassy Church and the 007th District Police C.A.P.S. Domestic Violence Subcommittee are hosting Prom for a Purpose. Come to get prom attire, enjoy a fashion show & raffle, earn learning service hours, and get tips on building healthy relationships. Free food and entertainment will be provided.

Where: Chicago Embassy Church (5848 S. Princeton Ave.) When: Saturday, May 2nd from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Spring Parent Conference: Planting the Seed Growing as Parent Leaders Chicago Public Schools is pleased to invite residents to a spring parent conference. At the event, CPS and presenters will host workshops on topics like: building your school community garden, starting a "Friends Of Organization," re-storative practices and much more. Register online at cps.edu/parentconference2015.

Where: Whitney M. Young Magnet High School (211 S. Laflin St.) When: Saturday, May 2nd from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm

HACIA 8(a)/Federal Contractors Workshop All you need to know about doing business with the federal government. Presenting sponsor is Richard J. Hernandez, Founder of E-MBE.net. RSVP is required. Email your name, contact and company to NCintron@haciaworks.org.

Where: HACIA Offices (650 W. Lake St., Ste. 415) When: Thursday, May 7th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Events in and Around the Ward (continued)

Chicago Small Business Center on the Road

The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and the Small Business Center invites all small business owners and entrepreneurs to its FREE Small Business Center on the Road business expo with more than 40 exhibitors. The expo will include a tax clinic by the Center for Economic Progress, two workshops for entrepreneurs, a business start-up 101 workshop for CPS students, City of Chicago Business Consultants, a photographer for head shots and a networking hour. For more information call 312-744-6060 or visit www.cityofchicago.org/sbc.

Where: Arturo Velasquez Institute (2800 S. Western Ave.) When: Saturday, May 9th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Who Photo Retrospective

The Who will play AllState Arena on May 13th during their history-making world tour. A collection of local photographers will celebrate The Who's 50th anniversary with a collection of previously unseen images from the band's appearances in Chicago. Eleven photographers selected the best 60-plus images from their collections for this exhibit that features never-before-seen prints that span from the Kinetic Playground 1969, the 1970 Tommy tour at the Auditorium, 1971 Who's Next tour, Who by Numbers 1975 tour at the Chicago Stadium, 1980 Amphitheater, Quadrophenia tour and more. Tickets are $10. To purchase or for more information call 312-808-1286.

Where: Willie Dixon's Blues Haven Foundation (2120 S. Michigan Ave.) When: May 9th to June 15th

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure One of the most popular, powerful and important fundraising and awareness events nationally, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is coming to Chicago on Mother's Day. The race launches at Butler Field in Grant Park. Participants can choose from a 10k/5k timed run or a 5k/1 mile fun walk. Register online at www.komenchicago.org.

Where: Butler Field, Grant Park (Between Monroe and Jackson, Lake Shore Drive and Congress Parkway) When: Sunday, May 10th

The Best Day of My Life (So Far) Storytelling Group TRC Senior Village's storytelling group, The Best Day of My Life (So Far), is getting ready to start up again! If you are over the age of 55 and interested in sharing your stories and experiences, please join TRC for their first session! For more information call Sean Dolan at 773-891-4143.

Where: TRC Senior Village (346 E. 53rd St.) When: Tuesday, May 12th from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Foster Hope, Foster a Child Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is seeking qualified foster parents. There is a great need for foster parents in the community! Please join LSSI and find out how you can become a licensed foster parent. You can make an amazing impact on a child's life. For more information please contact Ramona Shaeffer at 312-949-4807 or ramona.shaeffer@LSSI.org.

Where: Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (10 W. 35th St., 12th Floor) When: Tuesday, May 12th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Victory Over Violence at Bronzeville Lighthouse In order to encourage peace when faced with public safety issues, Bronzeville Lighthouse Charter School along with SGI-USA Buddhist Lay Organization are sponsoring a viewing of the "Victory Over Violence" exhibit. In addition, they are conducting a night of dialogue to build a culture of peace in the community. Bronzeville Lighthouse wants to empower the Bronzeville community by having a hope-filled evening that encourages participants to launch their own personal peace movements. For more information please call 773-535-1460.

Where: Bronzeville Lighthouse Charter School (8 W. Root St.) When: Wednesday, May 13th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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Events in and Around the Ward (Continued) The Working Lunch Women Employed is hosting The Working Lunch, their signature annual event that brings together 1,000 business, education and community leaders in support of working women. This year's event will feature Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama as its keynote speaker. In her current role, Ms. Jarrett oversees the Offices of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs and chairs the White House Council on Women and Girls. Join Women Employed to learn from Ms. Jarrett's wealth of experience and for the opportunity to network with other working women. Tickets start at $150. For more information call 312-782-3902.

Where: The Fairmont Chicago (200 N. Columbus Drive) When: Thursday, May 14th from noon until 1:30 pm

Volunteers of America of Illinois' 2nd Annual Hope Walk The Hope Walk is a 1.5 mile walk in an effort to raise awareness and funds needed to provide supportive services to Veterans struggling or in crisis that are served by the Volunteers of America of Illinois (VOA of IL). Presently, VOA of IL serves more than 600 Veterans every year who are in crisis or at-risk of serious instability. Hope Walk will not only allow VOA of IL to raise awareness about the challenges Veterans face, but it will also provide an opportunity to generate resources to more effectively meet the needs to the Veterans they serve. To register, call 312-564-2300.

Where: Hope Manor I (3053 W. Franklin Blvd.) When: Saturday, May 16th at 10:30 am

HACIA Construction Documentation, Contracts and Change Orders Workshop The certification workshop will cover the top ten important provisions that should be included and what to look out for in a construction contract. In addition, it will cover how change orders alter and amend an underlying agreement. Sponsored by Kelly Kronenberg Attorneys at Law. RSVP is required. Please email your name, contact and company to NCintron@haciaworks.org.

Where: HACIA Office (650 W. Lake St., Ste 415) When: Thursday, May 21st from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Future Superstars Basketball Camp Hosted by NBA/Overseas Player Kiwane Garris, this two-day basketball camp is open to 3rd through 8th graders. Kiwane is a popular and notable figure in Chicago for his dedication to giving back to neighborhood residents and using his notoriety as a conduit to engage youth and young adults in sports related programming. To sign up visit www.fshoops.net. Enrollment is $25. If you have any questions please contact Kiwane at fshoop22@gmail.com.

Where: Taylor Park (39 W. 47th St.) When: May 23rd & 24th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Fred Anderson Park Grand Opening Celebration Members of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Music (AACM) will perform live on the Fred Anderson Park stage during the official grand opening celebration for this new Chicago Park District park named in honor of Chicago's beloved musician, mentor and composer, Fred Anderson. The program will feature the AACM Great Black Music Ensemble conducted by Mwata Bowden. Parking and food will be available.

Where: Fred Anderson Park (1611 S. Wabash) When: Sunday, May 31st at 1:00 pm

Fuller Park Events Fuller Park is happy to announce two important and entertaining events co-sponsored by Alderman Dowell that focus on the issue of human trafficking. Human trafficking affects the lives of countless people across the globe, predominantly women and children. Through events like this residents will get a better understanding of human trafficking and how we here in Chicago may be able to help. For further information please call 312-747-6144.

Movie in the Park - The Dream Catchers Where: Fuller Park (331 W. 45th St.) When: June 5th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Walk-a-Thon Against Human Trafficking Where: Fuller Park (331 W. 45th St.) When: June 13th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

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Events in and Around the Ward (Continued) Expungement Summit and Ex-Offender Job Seminar If you have been touched by the criminal justice system and would like to apply to have your record expunged or sealed, The Honorable Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County is offering an opportunity to clear your criminal record. The application, preparation and filing only applies to incidents that occurred in Cook County and can include:

Adult felony and misdemeanor expungement - $120 per petition + mailing and copy fees

Adult felony and misdemeanor sealings - $120 per petition + mailing and copy fees

Juvenile record expungement - $124 per petition + mailing and copy fees

Clemency and certificate information

Be sure to bring your criminal history documents with you to the event. If your conviction was a result of a drug offense, drug test results are required. You can get a drug test at ACCU Lab Medical Testing, 2600 S. Michigan Ave., Ste. 212, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Drug testing will also be available at the summit. You must have a photo ID. The cash only test costs $22. Volunteer attorneys will be on site to provide free legal advice and assist with expungement and sealing applications. Child support services, identity theft, job training, housing, and veterans resources will also be available on site. For more information, call 312-603-5200 or 4641 or visit www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org.

Where: Living Word Christian Center (7600 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park, IL) When: Saturday, June 6th from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm

Ward Sticker Sales

The City Clerk's Office is bringing City Sticker Sales to the 3rd Ward for ONE DAY ONLY this summer. Unlike years past, due to the switch to year-round sticker sales from the one-a-year old system, Clerk will only be selling city stickers to constituents with June and July renewals. If your sticker is not due for a renewal in June or July, the Clerk will not be able to sell you a new city sticker. Please bring your renewal form or state vehicle registration ID and license plate information with you to purchase a new sticker. If you are not able to purchase a sticker during the Ward Sticker Sales day, you can still purchase your city sticker online, at the City Clerk's and Department of Finance offices, or at one of 350 partner locations.

Where: 3rd Ward Community Service Office (5046 S. State) When: Saturday, June 20th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

The Bronzeville Ball Celebrate the spirit of Bronzeville and the legacy of Chicago Youth Centers' Elliott Donnelley Youth Center - which features Bronzeville's only swimming pool - with a toast to the Center's 90th anniversary hosted within its urban art garden. Join the hottest crowd in town, including honorary chairs Alderman Pat Dowell, The Jesse Owens Family and the Donnelley Family. Get down to music from The Jazz Institute and the Chicago Catz, and mingle with Chicago artist Hebru Brantley. Funds support the children and families of Bronzeville. Individual tickets are $75 and the VIP E xperience is $150. To register contact Vakarie Christian at 312-913-1700 x 424 .

Where: CYC-Elliott Donnelley Youth Center (3947 S. Michigan) When: Friday, June 26th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Save the Dates at Chicago Women's Park, July 14th & August 27th

Chicago Women's Park & Gardens will be host to several great special events this summer, so save the date! Below are two very special events officially scheduled but the Park will have exciting news on other movie in the park and concert in the park events to be announced soon.

Concert in the Park Presented by Lakeside Bank Featuring the VanderCook College of Music Where: Chicago Women's Park and Gardens (1801 S. Indiana) When: July 14th Movie in the Park Presented by PDNA and the Chicago Park District Screening The Incredibles Where: Chicago Women's Park and Gardens (1801 S. Indiana) When: August 27th

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Important Announcements Safe Haven Summer Program 2015 The Office of Faith Based Initiatives of Chicago Public Schools is pleased to announce the Safe Haven Summer Program for 2015. Safe Haven is a partnership between CPS and the Faith Community and sites are located across the city at various houses of worship. Safe Haven is a reliable and no cost alternative for CPS students and parents during critical high violence periods in the city. Students will engage in workshops that focus on positive conflict resolution, anger management, anti-bullying, and financial literacy. The Safe Haven program will run from July 6th to August 14th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday. For more information, contact CPS at 773-553-2500 or email faithbased@cps.edu.

After School Matters Summer Applications are Now Open After School Matters (ASM) provides thousands of opportunities for teens at no cost. Participants will be eligible to earn a monetary stipend and learn valuable skills in exciting areas like art, communications, science, sports and technology. As part of the program, teens will work with professional instructors who are among the best in their fields. After School Matters programs are offered at community organizations, parks, high schools and libraries throughout Chicago, as well as downtown at the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts (66 E. Randolph). To participate in ASM, teens must be Chicago residents at least 14 years of age and are currently enrolled in a CPS high school (a limited number of opportunities are available to teens who attend non-CPS schools). To sign up go to www.afterschoolmatters.org/teens.

Year Up Program Year Up is an intensive, one year program focused on preparing motivated young adults (ages 18-24 with a high school diploma or GED) for corporate careers in information technology. The first 6 months of the program are dedicated to coursework in the areas of information technology, business communications and professional skills. After successful completion of the coursework, the students are then placed in a six month internship with companies like JP Morgan Chase, Google and Bank of America. Through the program students have the ability to earn college credits for free, as well as an educational stipend totaling $500 per month while they are in class and up to $800 per month while on internship. Year Up places 100% of qualified students in internships and 86% are employed or in school within 4 months of completing the program. Graduates have an average starting salary of $30-45,000 per year. First prior applications are due Friday, May 1st. For more information, contact Emily Heins at eheins@yearup.org or at 312-726-5300 x 4526.

CHA Scholarships The Chicago Housing Authority will award over 200 scholarships between $1,000-2,500 to residents enrolled in college for Fall 2015. Visit www.thecha.org/scholarship to apply. A 2.5 GPA is recommended for applicants. Residency will be verified. Applications are due May 20th.

Take City Colleges of Chicago Courses for Free CHA's partnership with the City Colleges of Chicago covers the costs of books, fees and tuition year-round, even if you are currently enrolled at another institution. Work with your current institution's academic advisor to ensure courses will transfer and then attend a CHA/CCC info session to enroll. Call 312-553-2830 and visit http://bit.ly/cha-ccc for more information. Registration is open now!

Fuller Park Day Camps The Chicago Park District offers day camps at Fuller Park (331 W. 45th St) for children ages 6 to 13. Camp begins June 29th and ends August 7th. Campers attend programming between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm for the low cost of $77. Early bird drop-off between 8:00 am and 10:00 am is offered for an additional $26. Late camp from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm is also offered for $26. For more information, please visit the Fuller Park field house or call 312-747-6144.

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Important Announcements (cont.) Williams (Daniel Hale) Park Day Camps The Chicago Park District offers day camps at Williams (Daniel Hale) Park (2710 S. Dearborn St.). The standard 6-week day camp runs June 29th though August 7th. Online camp registration began Tuesday, April 14th and in-person registration started Monday, April 20th. Campers must be at least 6 years old but no older than 13. Camps run from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm every day and cost $120 a person. Early bird drop-off starting at 8:00 am costs $41 and late pick-up until 5:00 pm is available for $21. Late summer day camps which run from August 10th to August 14th are offered for $30 a person. To sign up for camps, please visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com or call 312-590-5993.

Chicago Youth Centers' Summer Enrichment Program Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) offers two-week Summer Enrichment Program sessions for children and teens ages 5-16. The program is designed to allow your child to learn new skills, discover talents, build self-esteem and develop friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Throughout the 2-week session, CYC staff will work with children and teens to enhance reading and math skills, build resiliency and strengthen critical thinking skills through experimental learning. Programming is provided Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with early drop-off and pick-up options available. Tuition is $250 a session. For more information, please contact CYC at 773-268-3815 or visit www.chicagoyouthcenters.org.

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Employment and Training

Chicago Youth Centers Job Vacancy Notice Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) is the City's largest and most established urban youth organization. Since 1956 CYC has been empowering youth by providing supportive services and programs that present a path to positive outcomes for every child. CYC's Elliot-Donnelly location at 3947 S. Michigan is seeking temporary seasonal full-time aquatics coordinators, lifeguards and food aides and youth workers to work in their Summer Enrichment Program. The program is designed to allow children to learn new skills, discover talents, build self-esteem and develop friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Qualified candidates may submit a cover letter and resume directly to recruiter@chicagoyouthcenters.org or by fax to 312-913-1857.

Lillie's Park Grill & Cafe Now Hiring Lillie's Park Grill & Cafe, Inc. is looking to hire 24 motivated, professional, courteous friendly and restaurant savvy individuals to join their team! Lillie's is hiring lead counter servers, counter servers and prep cooks. All applicants must be certified through the Serv-Safe Food Program. Lead servers must have a managers certificate. Applicants will work at one of the three Forest Preserves of Cook County Aquatic Centers: Green Lake Family Aquatic Center, Whealan Pool Aquatic Center, or Cermak Family Aquatic Center. For more info or to apply, send your resume to lillieshotdogs12@yahoo.com before May 25th.

Section 3 Jobs CHA residents can apply for employment with the CHA and its contractors through the Section 3 job portal at https://section3jobs.thecha.org. To apply for a position listed in the system, residents must log on and complete an applicant profile. New job announcements are sent via email and complete applications will be provided to their hiring contractors.

Summer Youth Employment Program CHA engages 6,000 youth in summer programs, including students ages 16-24 though the Summer Youth Employment pro-gram. Stipends range from $600 a participant to $1,000 for job coaches. To be considered for CHA jobs, register on two web sites starting April 1st. www.onesummerchicago.org and http://youth.thecha.org.

Youth can also work through the Summer Advantage program which hires CHA residents, including college students, to serve in the Learn & Earn program, a summer program focused on academic enrichment and career exploration for 13-15 year olds. Summer hiring is on-going. Learn more about the positions at http://bit.ly/cha2015SA.

Chicago Urban League Citywide Job Fair Through its partnerships with employers, non-profits and government agencies, the Chicago Urban League is hosting a city-wide job fair. If you are interested in employment opportunities, or just want to see what is out there, this event is for you. The Urban League is also hosting an Employment and Empowerment Series Monday, June 15th and Tuesday, June 16th. For more information please call 773-624-8800.

Where: UIC Forum (725 W. Roosevelt Rd.) When: Wednesday, June 17th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Career Planning Seminar Life Development Center and the Nigerian American Professionals Association (NAPA) have teemed up to host a career planning seminar entitled "Your Career is a Marathon, Not a Sprint." Learn how to write a winning resume, the do's and don'ts on how to interview, useful salary negotiation techniques, how to dress for success and all about lateral and upward movement in your career. The cost for the seminar is $10 for non-NAPA members. A reception following the conclusion of the seminar is planned for Norman's Bistro (1001 E. 43rd St) from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Where: The City Light International Assembly (824 E. 43rd St.) When: Saturday, May 16th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

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Join Alderman Pat Dowell in congratulating 3rd Ward resident Frank Adams on being selected as an Extraordinary Rising Star by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). As a Rising Star, Frank receives a $25,000 scholarship sponsored by Target for his junior and senior years at a Historically Black College and University. Additionally, Frank gets the honor of participating in UNCF's 36th Annual An Evening of Stars, hosted by Anthony Anderson.

Frank is a sophomore physics major at Clark Atlanta University.

He completed an internship in the summer of 2014 at a STEM elementary school where he and 20

other college students mentored 3rd through 8th graders and hopes to build on his love of physics

with additional work/internship opportunities this coming summer.

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 Star

1st District 2nd District

131/132 May 9th @ 7 pm 1st District Station (1718 S. State)

133 May 20th @ 7 pm Trinity Church (125 E. 26th St.)

211 May 11th @ 6:30 pm Il. College of Optometry (3240 S. Indiana)

212/214 May 5th @ 6:30 pm Mandrake Fieldhouse (3858 S. Cottage Grove)

213/215/224 May 13th @ 6:30 St. Elizabeth's (4058 S. Michigan)

7th District

221/223 May 19th @ 6:30 pm King Center (4313 S. Cottage Grove)

225/231 May 14th @ 6:30 pm Coppin AME Church (5627 S. Michigan)

711/712 May 26th @ 6:30 7th District Station (1438 W. 63rd)

9th District

915 May 12th @ 6:30 pm 9th Dist. Station (3120 S. Halsted)

924/931/933 May 5th @ 6:00 pm Park Federal Bank (1823 W. 47th)

925 May 20th @ 6:00 pm St. Gabriel's Church (4500 S. Wallace)

934/935 May 19th @ 6:00 pm Westhaven Homes (850 W. Garfield)

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

May CAPS Meetings