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30th Ward Service Office
3348 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60641

Phone: 773-794-3095
Fax: 773-794-8576

HOURS

Monday - Thursday
8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Every 1st and 3rd Saturday
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ward Night
Monday 5 pm - 7 pm

   
 

                          

 

                      HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE

Harold Washington College is a learning-centered institution of higher education that offers accessible and affordable opportunities for academic advancement, career development, and personal enrichment. The College is committed to upholding high institutional and academic standards and to understanding and improving student learning.

For more information contact:

Theresa Moss-Doby, Executive Director

Business and Industry Services 

30 East Lake Street

Chicago, Illinois 60601


ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Minimum Wage News

Illinois' Minimum Wage Increases to $7.50 on July 1, 2007
Governor Blagojevich reminds Illinois employers and workers that the state’s minimum wage increases to $7.50 an hour starting on July 1, 2007. The minimum wage will increase by an additional 25 cents in each of the following three years to $7.75 on July 1, 2008; $8.00 on July 1, 2009; and $8.25 on July 1, 2010. On Dec. 18, Gov. Blagojevich signed into law legislation increasing the state minimum wage to $7.50 per hour on July 1, 2007. The minimum wage will increase by an additional 25 cents in each of the following three years to $7.75 on July 1, 2008; $8.00 on July 1, 2009; and $8.25 on July 1, 2010.

For more information visit: http://www.state.il.us/agency/idol/laws/Law105.htm


PULASKI-NORTH-KOSTNER-ARMITAGE

Community Meetings

Every 4th Thursday of Each Month promptly at 6:00 p.m.

At Hermosa Christian Community Church

1701 N. Tripp Ave

Topic Discussed at the meetings:

  • Discussions and trainings of various topics concerning neighborhood and City programs

  • Discussions/planning in regards to improving our community

  • Announcements of community events

The CAPS meeting for this area are on the same day and begin at 7-8 p.m. These meetings are used to discuss criminal activity that is going on in your neighborhood.


Historic Chicago Bungalow Initiative

“Celebrating Chicago Bungalows”

Resident interested in certifying your home an official bungalow you may register your property.  As a member of the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association you are entitled to many advantages and benefits, including access to loans and grants, vouchers and discounts.

Upon approval of certification, the certified or subsequent bungalow owner will receive the Historic Chicago Bungalow Initiative medallion, suitable for placement upon the newly certified Historic Chicago Bungalow, entitling the Bungalow owner to the benefits outline in the initiative.

For more information visit www.chicagobungalow.org


Office of the State Treasurer Bright Start College Savings Program

 Bright Start is Illinois’ 529 saving plan for college. Since its inception in April 2000, more than 145,000 families have opened accounts and more than $2.3 billion has been invested for future college expenses. A new account can be opened for as little as $25, and there is great flexibility in making future contributions which can be used for colleges around the nation

The Bright Start College Savings Program is open to parents, grandparents, relatives, friends - anyone who wants to save for a loved-one's higher education, including yourself. It's easy to open an account, make additional contributions and manage your account. Along with the federal tax-free treatment of qualified withdrawals (non-qualified withdrawals are subject to taxes and penalties), there are special tax benefits for Illinois Residents.

 For more information visit: www.brightstartsavings.com


FREE BREAST & CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING

Available for uninsured woman through Illinois Breast & Cervical Cancer Program

Check your eligibility . The call is free
1-888-522-1282

For more information visit www.missiongreenlight.org


HELP END HOMELESSNESS
HOME TO STAY-FURNITURE DONATION

Your organization can support the effort to end homelessness in Chicago by conducting a furniture drive in your community.

If your organization wants to participate in the program call the Chicago Department of Human Services: 312.746.8545.
 

Donations are collected by the Salvation Army and are tax-deductible


PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

 NEED HELP PAYING FOR MEDICINE? HELP HAS ARRIVED.

 If you don’t have prescription coverage and can’t afford your medicines, call 1-888-4PPA-NOW, or go to www.pparx.org. More than 2,500 brand-name and generic medicines are covered. You could get them FREE or NEARLY FREE.

Call today 1-888-PPA-NOW or visit www.pparx.org


CTA UPDATES/INFORMATION

CTA | Chicago Transit Authority - What's New

CTA | Chicago Transit Authority - Finance


"NETWORKING FOR FOOD SECURITY"

Do you want to apply for food stamps? Cash assistance? Free health insurance for yourself and your children? Do you want referrals to organizations in your neighborhood that give out free food?

If so, call the Illinois Hunger Coalition's Hunger Hotline at
1-800-359-2163
Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm
or
Illinois Hunger Coalition
312-629-9580
www.ilhunger.org
 


CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT

Examination Announcement and Application Procedure at

C.P.D. RecruitmentTeam - Unit 123

3510 S. Michicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60653
Office: 312-745-5960
Fax: 312-745-6714


www. cityofchicago.org/police
e-mail: recruitment@chicago.police.org


2008 LANDLORD TRAINING CLASSES

The City's Landlord Training Program is part of a comprehensive strategy to ensure our neighborhood and well-maintained. The program is designed to teach building owners, landlords, managers and residents how to:

- keep criminal activity out of their buildings
- practice preventive building and crime maintenance
- screen tenants properly
- become a part of CAPS (Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy) partnership
- recognize dishonest tenants
- manage and maintain buildings that are free of building code violations and illegal activity

The free program lasts approximately three hours. Both Department of Buildings and Chicago Police Department employees facilitate and teach. The written materials are distributed during the session.

All classes begin at 6:30 pm. Registration starts at 6:00pm.

17th District Police Station
4650 N. Pulaski Rd.


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