Events & Community Resources

26th Ward Events

Community Events

Public Notices & Resources

Job Board

Senior & Veterans

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

26th Ward Alerts

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.
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.

26th Ward Office Events

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

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!

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 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.
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 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.
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.
Collage of four children with different ethnic backgrounds smiling, with text promoting bilingual foster homes and contact information for the NYAP LA Jornada program.
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 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 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.

Senior & Veteran Resources

Flyer for Rincon Family Services community care program for seniors, with photos of elderly people and caregivers, describing services and eligibility in Spanish.

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

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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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 Board

City of Chicago Job Board

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.

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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.