Current Initiatives
39WNU Endorses Michael Rabbitt for 15th District State Rep Appointment
39th Ward Neighbors United is proud to announce our endorsement of Michael Rabbitt for the 15th District State Representative appointment.
IL 15th House District Vacancy
On November 5, 2021, State Representative John D’Amico retired, leaving a vacancy in the 15th House District which covers most of the 39th Ward. We believe any process to appoint a new state representative should be transparent, publicly accessible, and informed by the needs of our community.
Civilian Oversight of Police Passes City Council — No Thanks to Alderperson Nugent
39th Ward Neighbors United celebrates the passage of Empowering Communities for Public Safety (ECPS), an ordinance for civilian oversight of the police in Chicago, but we are profoundly disappointed that 39th Ward Alderperson Samantha Nugent voted against the ordinance.
We Stand with Roosevelt High School
To our elected representatives, we are writing to ask that you speak at the next Board of Education meeting or write the Board of Education and CPS CEO and ask that they do not vote to approve the proposal to relocate Aspira Early College High School to Albany Park.
Asistencia para la Vivienda
Las solicitudes del Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) para el programa de pago de alquiler (Illinois Rental Payment Program) se abren el 17 de mayo. El inquilino debe tener al menos 30 días de retraso en el pago del alquiler.
Housing Assistance
Applications for the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP) open May 17. The tenant must be at least 30 days behind on the rent.
Fire John Catanzara
As constituents of the 39th ward, we are appalled with the recent comments of Chicago FOP President John Catanzara supporting the attempted insurrection by a white supremacist mob in the US Capitol this past Wednesday, January 6th, 2021.