Community Resources

26th Ward Events

Community Events

Public Notices & Resources

Job Board

Senior & Veterans

26th Ward Alerts

Need-to-know updates straight from our office — construction notices, city announcements, and anything affecting daily life in the 26th Ward.

Newsletter headline announcing $4.2 million budget approval for Hermosa Park improvements, including waterproofing and interior restoration, with a photo of a beige building with a red roof.
Newsletter headline announcing $4.2 million budget approval for Hermosa Park improvements, including waterproofing and interior restoration, with a photo of a beige building with a red roof.
Map of street sweeping schedule for 2026, with numbered sections of the area and a street sweeping vehicle at the bottom, and the text '*Updated* 2026 Street Sweeping Schedule' at the top.
Map of street sweeping schedule for 2026, with numbered sections of the area and a street sweeping vehicle at the bottom, and the text '*Updated* 2026 Street Sweeping Schedule' at the top.

26th Ward Office Events

Town halls, rides, walks, and gatherings hosted by our office. Come out, show up, and get involved.

Flyer for 26th Ward Logan Square Town Hall with event details and a photo of Jesse Fuentes.
Flyer for a community meeting at Yates Elementary School located at 1835 W. Richmond on August 17 from 6 to 7:30 PM. The flyer includes a photo of a smiling person, a map in the background, and informational text in Spanish about the event and how to participate.

Events in the Community

What's happening in the neighborhood? These are events organized by residents, organizations, and community groups across the 26th Ward. Have something coming up?

Submit it HERE, and we'll help spread the word!

A flyer for the 14th District Council, Chicago, promoting a community event featuring Austin Segal from Chicago Appleseed answering questions about Eileen O'Neill Burke's first 500 days. The event is scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 1419 W Blackhawk St. The flyer includes logos of the City of Chicago and Chicago Appleseed, a map of the 14th district, QR codes for livestream and sign-up, and contact emails. The agenda includes a Q&A with Austin Segal, discussion on censuring Councilor Laurent, and calls for CPD accountability. The next meeting is on Saturday, September 5, at 1 PM at Bucktown-Wicker Park Library, 1701 N Milwaukee Ave. The flyer urges stopping fascism and features social media links.
Poster for Millennium Park Summer Series with schedules for events including workouts, music series, and film series, with logos of Chicago, Chicago Public Media, and others at the bottom.
Flyer for Wellness Walks by Chicago Parks Foundation, offering free guided walk-and-talks in parks, held at Humboldt Park on select Wednesday evenings from May to September 2026.
Flyer for Wellness Walks by Chicago Parks Foundation, offering free guided walk-and-talks in parks, held at Humboldt Park on select Wednesday evenings from May to September 2026.
A promotional flyer for a Leadership Academy with a background photo of a conference room filled with diverse people attending a presentation.
Flyer for Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV event, scheduled for September 25, 2026, at Trina Dayila Community Service Center in Chicago. Includes event details, contact information, and a photo of IL Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
Flyer for community electronics recycling event by Midway Moving & Storage, offering free weekend electronic drop-off on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM at 2717 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL. The flyer emphasizes responsible recycling and junk removal, with a QR code and website for details.
A colorful flyer for a back to school fair featuring a backpack, school supplies like pencils, a ruler, paint palette, and a clock. Details include date, time, location, and rules for attending.
A colorful illustration of a yellow school bus with pink and purple accents promoting the Chicago Kid Fest event. The bus has two large blue windows with the words "KID FEST" and a sign on the front reading "CHICAGO." The event details are on an orange sign on the bus, indicating it is on Sunday, August 16, from 9 am to 1 pm, outdoors at 1018 N. California. The poster includes details about the event such as free samples, face painting, gamest, giveaways, and discovery opportunities. Logos of sponsors are displayed at the bottom of the poster, along with a QR code and a call to action to sign up for a free back-to-school bag.

Public Notices & General Resources

A running list of services, programs, and organizations that serve 26th Ward residents. Something for everyone.

Instructional infographic about helping trees grow, showing watering and mulching tips, with a diagram of a tree, soil root zone, and containers of water.
A man wearing glasses and a pink shirt and a young boy in a blue shirt are smiling and waving at the camera inside a room with a colorful background. There is a flyer advertising rental units and tenant services for Chicago landlords.
Map showing shelter pickup locations with bus icons and parking lot labels, and text about resources for homeless individuals, including shelter, showers, and laundry services, at 2241 S Halsted St.
Flyer for Northwest Center Housing Services featuring a house in a circular frame on the right, logo at the top left, and information about homebuyer counseling, foreclosure prevention, post-purchase support, and educational workshops, with a red badge indicating 'New' for the homeowner relief program.
Pink flyer inviting artists and performers to submit proposals for public artwork and cultural activations at Chicago transit stations, with details on funding, application deadline, and contact information.
Green background flyer promoting New Leaf Illinois, a state-funded network to help clear cannabis convictions, with contact number 872-NEW-LEAF and website newleaff Illinois.org. Features water droplets on a plant.
Flyer for CASA CENTRAL violence prevention and intervention program featuring a photo of a happy family with a father, mother, and baby. It includes contact information, service hours, and additional community resources in Chicago.
Collage of four children with different ethnic backgrounds smiling, with text promoting bilingual foster homes and contact information for the NYAP LA Jornada program.
Flyer for Old Irving Park Community Clinic highlighting free healthcare services for adults without insurance, including doctor visits, mental health, vaccines, flu tests, and physical exams. It features images of medical staff, a patient, and a consultation room, with contact information and clinic hours in English and Spanish, and a map to the clinic located at 5425 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL.
Flyer for Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program with checkboxes, listing tenant and housing provider documentation requirements, a QR code, and contact information for eviction help in Illinois.
Flyer for pet food pantry event organized by Canine Crews. The event runs from Friday at noon until Saturday at noon at 1616 N Washtenaw Ave. The flyer features an image of various cats and dogs and indicates donations of dog and cat food, treats, and basic supplies are needed. QR codes for donations via Venmo and Zelle are included.
Flyer for CASA Central's Violence Prevention & Intervention Program with images of women and children, details on services for domestic violence victims, and contact information.
Flyer for Old Irving Park Community Clinic offering free health care services, including doctor consultations, mental health care, COVID-19 vaccines, flu shots, and physical exams. The flyer includes photos of medical staff and patients, clinic address at 5425 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL, and contact information.
Flyer for Rincon Family Services community care program for seniors, with photos of elderly people and caregivers, describing services and eligibility in Spanish.
A flyer for Veterans Assistance services from the Commission of Cook County. The flyer highlights free shuttle services for transportation, including from Hines VA Hospital, Evanston Vet Center, Orland Park Vet Center, and Chicago Heights Vet Center to the VACCC main office. It lists services like rental and mortgage assistance, bus passes, fuel cards, hygiene assistance, records request, food assistance, burial costs, utilities, and more. Contact information including phone number, email, website, and QR code for shuttle times and access procedures are also included. The flyer has images of people on a bus, with a woman driving and others seated.
Flyer for the Chicago Senior Risk Assessment Program by the Chicago Fire Department, featuring images of people receiving safety assessments, the Chicago skyline, and logos of the fire department and emergency medical services.
Flyer for Rincon Family Services Community Care Program helping seniors live independently at home with non-medical support from supervised home aides, featuring images of elderly adults with caregivers.
Flyer from the Center for Disability & Elder Law advertising free legal services for various legal issues including housing, end of life planning, simple divorces, consumer disputes, and adult guardianship. Features a photo of two elderly women hugging and smiling. Contact information and service details are included.
Flyer for Veterans Assistance program by the Cook County Commission of Cook County, Illinois, providing information about emergency financial services, veteran benefits assistance, shuttle services, contact details, and hours of operation at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center in Chicago.
A flyer from the Center for Disability & Elder Law offers free legal services for housing issues, legal planning, simple divorces, and consumer disputes. The flyer features a photo of two women hugging, with contact information and a list of services in Spanish.
Flyer from the Department of Family and Support Services and NE Healthcare Services offering free chore services for Chicago residents aged 60 and over, including short-term homemaking and heavy-duty cleaning, with contact information at the bottom.
Flyer for becoming a JASC Homemaker, featuring a photo of a caregiver with an elderly woman, and text detailing benefits, roles, contact information, and mission of JASC.

Senior & Veteran Resources

A running list of services, programs, and organizations that serve 26th Ward seniors.

Job Board

Close-up of a newspaper section titled "Jobs find your career," with focus on Technology Careers and Education Careers sections.
Close-up of a newspaper section titled "Jobs find your career," with focus on Technology Careers and Education Careers sections.
Job posting for Co-Executive Director (Community Development) including position summary, responsibilities, schedule, and benefits with a 'Learn More' button.
Promotional flyer for Greater West Town Shipping & Receiving Training, highlighting logistics, forklift operation, warehousing, and career opportunities with a 12-week program, skills assessment, and job placement support.
Exterior of the CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) train station with modern architecture, large glass windows, red overhang, and a sign that reads 'cta'.

The City of Chicago is committed to assisting residents in their pursuit of finding a job. This page contains information on where residents can find job opportunities in the government, public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

City of Chicago Job Baord
Humboldt Park Health recruitment flyer with the text 'We Are Hiring' filled with images of healthcare professionals, encouraging skilled healthcare workers to apply online at www.hph.care, with a QR code and LinkedIn job listing link.
Flyer for Chicago Women in Trades with information about programs including T.O.P., welding, and building Illinois, with photos of women in trades gear and contact details at the bottom.
Flyer recruiting for emergency medical technician position in Chicago. Highlights salary of $48,060, requires high school diploma or GED, Illinois EMT certification, and valid Illinois driver's license. Includes QR code and job number for application.
A digital flyer with a purple background and white text, featuring the JASC logo and lantern decorations at the top. The flyer calls for volunteers and interns for operations such as landscaper and event assistant, and marketing roles including social media intern, management, website content, community outreach, research, and a senior WordPress designer. It provides a website link and email for more information and questions.
mHUB logo at the top, with a background pattern. Below, a large dark rectangle with white text repeating 'WE'RE HIRING' multiple times. The caption states mHUB is hiring to keep up with growth.
Poster in Spanish advertising technical training programs for women in construction trades, including welding, with contact information and images of women in hard hats.