Eat & Earn to Benefit the Get Behind the Vest Campaign Tomorrow, 2/26

Dear Chicago,



Throughout February, the 19th Ward and local businesses are collaborating to support the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's Get Behind the Vest Campaign. Tomorrow, February 26th, a portion of sales at both Flippin' Flavors (1848 W. 95th St.) and Open Outcry Brewing Company (10934 S. Western Ave.) will benefit the Get Behind the Vest campaign. Please mention the promotion or show the flyer below to ensure you are included in the fundraiser.

Thank you in advance for your ongoing support of this annual campaign.

Veteran Resources

Today, February 25th, the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County will be at the 19th Ward Office (3207 W. 111th St.) from 12:00-4:00 pm, to assist our military veterans and their families with disability related issues, financial assistance, and healthcare questions. Please remember to bring your DD-214 and a valid driver's license or state ID. Please take a look at the flyer below for details.

This event is co-hosted by Alderman Matt O'Shea, Senator Bill Cunningham, Representative Mary Gill, Representative Rick Ryan, and Commissioner John Daley

Sincerely,



Matthew J. O'Shea

Alderman, 19th Ward

19TH WARD UPDATES

CITY/STATE NEWS

Free City Colleges Aviation Course

The Chicago Department of Aviation is offering a free, online aviation career course this spring in partnership with City Colleges of Chicago.

The program is designed to introduce participants to careers in the aviation and airport industry, and for the first time, members of the CDA senior leadership team will serve as guest lecturers.

Please help spread the word to colleagues, partners, friends, and community members who may be interested in exploring opportunities in aviation. The first class is Tuesday, March 3rd.

More details and registration information can be found at flychicago.com/ACPP.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

COMMUNITY POLICING

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Illinois Secure Choice

Illinois Secure Choice is a state-facilitated retirement program that makes it easy to save for retirement. Since it launched in 2018, the program has brought retirement savings access to workers in every county across Illinois. Not only is Illinois Secure Choice open to employees who work for an eligible employer, the program is available to anyone who wants to enroll on their own and start saving. The program is open to employers who have at least 5 employees in every quarter of the previous year, have been in operations for at least 2 years, and do not offer or contribute to a qualified retirement plan.

You can read important disclosures, including information about investments, fees, and risks related to Illinois Secure Choice here.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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