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By Alderman Samantha Nugent

39th Ward Updates

39th Ward Newsletter

January 7, 2022

Dear Neighbor,

I have heard from residents who are frustrated with the closure of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) earlier this week. I share your frustration. Students should be learning with their teachers at school. According to public health experts, this is possible with safety protocols. I am in contact with all of our 39th Ward School Communities and CPS to ensure conversations are ongoing and individual school needs are being communicated.

Please note that meals are available at schools from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. If you need childcare, CPS provides Safe Haven sites throughout the city; click here to learn more.

Winter weather and temperatures have arrived. Please check in on your neighbors. If you or someone you know is having issues with their heat, please call our office. Utility assistance programs are available for homeowners, and the Chicago Heat Ordinance requires landlords to supply heat to rental units during colder months.

Property owners are responsible for clearing sidewalks of snow and ice. If snow falls overnight, a path that is at least 5 feet wide should be cleared by 10 a.m. If the snow falls during the day, it should be cleared by 10 p.m. If you see a property that has not been shoveled, please call our office and we will contact the property owner. Failure to clear the sidewalks can result in fines.

The City’s vaccine requirement took effect on Monday. The Chicago Vaccine Requirements applies to: indoor dining, indoor fitness, and indoor entertainment and recreation venues where food or beverages are served.

Finally, I want to wish each of your a Happy New Year. One of the great things about the holiday season is the opportunity to say “thank you.” It is my honor to serve as Alderman of the 39th Ward. Thank you.

Very truly yours,

Alderman Samantha Nugent

39th Ward Updates

Albany Park Library Vaccine Event

We hosted a COVID-19 Vaccine Event in partnership with Swedish Hospital and State Senator Ram Villivalam at Albany Park Library. Over 140 vaccines were distributed. Visitors also had the chance to write Holiday cards to patients, doctors, nurses, and staff at Swedish Hospital. We are thankful for all the work Swedish does to keep our Ward healthy.

Sauganash Women's Club

Edgebrook Women's Club

I enjoyed celebrating the holiday season with the Edgebrook Women's Club and the Sauganash Women's Club.

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City of Chicago Announcements

Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter

The Department of Water Management (DWM) reminds you to take precautions to prevent pipes from freezing and causing costly damage to homes.

Specifically, homeowners should:

Maintain adequate heat in their homes.
Insulate pipes, particularly those outside or on the perimeter of the residence.
Run a trickle of cold water on each floor of the home at the points furthest from the location of the main water service into the home.
Make sure that there is warm air circulating in any area where there are water pipes. This includes garages and unheated areas of the home.
Remove all garden hoses from hose bibs and cover the bibs with Styrofoam hose bib insulating caps.

If pipes do freeze, do not use candles or any open flame to thaw them. Use a hair dryer or heating pad. Learn more at www.cityofchicago.org/water

Lead Service Line Program Taking Applications

There are two City-assisted lead service line replacement programs for homeowners who would like to replace their lead service lines. If you live in a single-family or two-flat home built before 1986, it is likely that you have a lead service line. Click the link below to learn about these two programs and see if you qualify.