February 26th Update

Dear Friend,

Cook County Property Tax bills are available to view and pay online by clicking HERE. The first installment is exactly 55% of the previous year's total tax amount. Bills will be in the mail by March 2nd with the due date of April 1, 2026.

Property Tax Exemptions will be reflected on your second installment tax bill. If you received the Homeowner's Exemption and/or Senior Exemption, those will be renewed automatically. The Senior Freeze Exemption needs to be applied for annually as it is income based. All Exemption applications will be available in the coming weeks.

In observance of Casimir Pulaski Day, the 38th Ward Public Service Office will be closed on Monday, March 2nd. The office will reopen on Tuesday, March 3rd at 9:00am. Please note that there will be no refuse collection on Monday, March 2nd. Residents should ensure all black carts are accessible throughout the week, not solely on their regular day of collection. However, recycling will be collected as scheduled Monday through Friday without service interruptions.

Sincerely,

Alderman Nicholas Sposato

Meet Rex! Four-year-old Rex came into the shelter as a chipped stray. From the moment he walked through the doors, he's been searching, not for treats or toys but his owner. And for comfort and something familiar in a world that isn't.

Rex is a lab/coonhound mix, sweet and gentle. The kind of dog who leans into you like he's trying to hold himself together ❤️ He sure would love a home again!! To see Rex in action, click HERE and HERE.

For more information on Rex 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.

If you would like to make a monetary donation to St. Cyprian Food Pantry, it can be made online via PayPal. Please click HERE to support our local Food Pantry.

If you are looking for a Daycare Center, check out Noone Kiddies at 7401 W Irving Park. Noone Kiddies welcomes children from 6 weeks of age to 5 years old. They are open Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm. Scan the QR code on the flyer below or call 708-686-1056 for more info.

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!

To apply for the Lake Forest Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic position, click HERE.

The Palos Park Fire Department is accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedic positions until March 20th. 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.