October 8th Update

Dear Friend,

I have some bittersweet news to share with you. My Chief of Staff, Katherine has accepted a new career opportunity. Katherine has been a loyal part of the 38th Ward team for 14 years! She has always gone above and beyond for our constituents, and her contributions will be deeply missed. I truly appreciate all of the hard work and dedication that Katherine brought to our office and I wish her all the best on this new chapter!

Our current staff member, Dan will be stepping into the role as the new Chief of Staff. Make sure to stop by the 38th Ward Office to meet Dan.

The 38th Ward Office will be closed on Monday, October 12th in observance of Columbus Day. The office will reopen Tuesday, October 13th at 9am. Please note that there will not be black cart collection on Monday, October 12th. All City-collected refuse will be serviced Tuesday through Friday. Residents should ensure all black refuse carts are accessible throughout the week of collection, not solely on their regular day of collection. Recycling will not be affected.

Sincerely,

Alderman Nicholas Sposato

Meet Nobu! Nobu is a face for all seasons! He's 3 years old, ridiculously cute and ready to show you there is a lot more to him than just a handsome face. He's also playful, a highly qualified tennis ball advisor as well as a lap dog who clearly understands the importance of staying close to his people.

Nobu has range...and he would love to show you all of it! To see Nobu in action, click HERE.

For more information on Nobu 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 hosting a Vaccination Clinic at Merrimac Park TOMORROW from 10am to 2pm. Walk-ins are welcome but registration is recommended. To register for the Vaccination Clinic, click HERE or scan the QR code on the flyer below.

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.

Halloween is right around the corner and there are several festivities planned at schools and parks in the 38th Ward! Trunk or Treat events are very popular and help from businesses and community members are needed! Please consider volunteering to decorate your trunk and pass out candy to children or donate candy to your local park or school.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone involved in the planning of these awesome events that truly make our community special!

If you are looking for authentic Mexican dishes like burritos or tacos, check out Tacomotora! Tacomotora restaurant is located at 7710 W Belmont and is open seven days a week. They have a mobile food truck that you can find around Chicago and also offer catering! Check out their menu 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!

For more info on the Crestwood Fire Department position, click HERE.

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

For more info on the Flossmoor Fire Department positions, 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.