December 31st Update

Dear Friend,

As we wrap up 2025, I am overwhelmed with appreciation of the residents in the 38th Ward! The generous donations that we have received for St Cyprian Food Pantry, Animal Care & Control, Toys for Tots, Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation, and the 16th District Police mean so much! Your support and faith in me are truly appreciated. I wish all of you a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year!

There will be no City services on Thursday, January 1st due to New Year's Day. Please be sure to have your black and blue carts out and accessible throughout the week to allow Streets and Sanitation crews to service them. In observance of the holiday, the 38th Ward Office is closed today and will remain closed until Monday, January 5th at 9am.

Sincerely,

Alderman Nicholas Sposato

Meet Biff! He's smart, fun and has a smile that just won't quit. Biff came to us quite underweight and needing some serious TLC. He has soaked up the love and is looking and feeling so much better! Now he is ready to take that bright smile out of the shelter and into a home. To see Biff in action, click HERE and HERE.

For more information on Biff and the many other dogs waiting patiently to be rescued, click HERE or visit their Facebook page: CACC Adoptable Pets. To learn more about fostering, click HERE.

I am pleased to inform you that you can donate to St. Cyprian Food Pantry online via PayPal. Please click HERE if you would like to help support our awesome local Food Pantry.

The 38th Ward is home to Velour restaurant offering modern Ukrainian cuisine at 4742 N Cumberland. Velour uses natural ingredients only in all of their meals and handcrafted desserts. To view the menu, click HERE.

The final section of our email is dedicated to job opportunities. If you are not in the market for a job, this concludes our email. Feel free to share this portion with someone that is on the hunt for a job!

Plumbers JAC Local 130 is accepting applications for admission into the plumbing apprenticeship program until February 13th. Click HERE for more info and to apply.

The Des Plaines Police Department is hiring for the position of Police Officer. Applications are due 1/16/26. For more info, click HERE.

The Woodridge Police Department is accepting applications for entry-level Police Officer. To learn more and to apply, click HERE.

The Village of Bensenville is accepting applications for Police Officer candidates. For more info or to apply, click HERE.

Metro Paramedic Services are currently hiring paramedics and firefighters in Glen Ellyn, New Lenox, Crete Township, Elwood, Troy, and Newport. To apply, click HERE.

You can search for city job opportunities and apply for one or multiple positions using a single online profile. CAREERS is available 24/7 and allows users to search for employment with the City of Chicago, review job announcements, complete a candidate profile, and apply for open positions - all without a single sheet of paper!

For more information and to apply for jobs with the City of Chicago, click here.