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3rd Ward E-News for 6/4/26

Pat Dowell Ward 3 📞 773-373-9273 ✉️ ward03@cityofchicago.org
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Summary

Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward’s 6/4/26 e-news highlights several community announcements, including the June 21 reopening of the King Branch Library (3436 S. King Dr.) after renovations funded through the Chicago Community Works Challenge. It also announces Bronzeville Summer Nights (save the date) and lists multiple hiring events and job-related opportunities, plus that CACC pet adoption fees are being waived. No Third Ward zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings/ordinances were described in this issue.

Email from Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward

In This Issue

  • Bronzeville Summer Nights Save the Date
  • King Branch Library Reopens
  • CACC Pet Adoption Fees Waived
  • Emergency Medical Technician Jobs
  • A People's Plan Hiring Fair
  • The Home Stretch Homebuyer Event
  • South Chicago Hiring Events

King Branch Library Reopens


After a couple of months of renovations, the King Branch Library (3436 S. King Dr.) will reopen on Sunday, June 21st at 1:00 pm. The renovation included upgrades to the library’s children's section to foster family-based learning and engagement. The includse greater emphasis on Dr. King’s legacy in Chicago, as well as the beautification of select interior and exterior public spaces to help build stronger community relations. 


The renovation was funded by the Chicago Community Works Challenge. The Chicago Works Community Challenge invited neighborhood stakeholders to submit ideas for improvements to public parks, schools, libraries, and City-owned residential lots. The City received nearly 500 submissions through an online application which were then reviewed by a City of Chicago selection committee before being presented for public review during regional planning meetings. 

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