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18th Ward Community News & Updates!
Derrick G. Curtis
Alderman, 18th Ward
Home Energy Savings Webinar
Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EG-8sya8R96BjHHu0_njUw
SHORT registration link: tinyurl.com/web220120
Understanding Cable Options and Reducing Robocalls Webinar
Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 5:30 pm
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9LThaRK6Rd2yuznoWQxnqA
SHORT Registration Link: tinyurl.com/220127
Shared Cost Sidewalk Program
***2022 Program Opens to New Applicants on January 10, 2022 from 6AM to 10PM ***
The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program is an extremely popular voluntary program in which property owners share the cost of sidewalk repair with the City. Thousands of Chicagoans have been a part of this popular program, taking advantage of the low cost, exceptional value, and ease of participation.
The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program cost per square foot charged to property owners is well below what a private contractor would charge. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may qualify for a further discounted rate.
Applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. The number of participants is based on availability of funds. The program typically reaches capacity quickly, so you are encouraged to apply early. Please note that if you applied for the program in previous years, you must apply again in 2022 if you wish to be considered for the 2022 program. Applications will only be accepted through the City’s 311 system by calling 311, through the City’s service request website https://311.chicago.gov, or through the free CHI311 mobile apps on iOS Apple and Android. The property owner’s contact information and the property address are required at the time of request.
Click on the links below for more information on the program.
As always, residents can report other sidewalk conditions to 311 by phone or via the city website.Overnight Winter Parking Restrictions Began: Wednesday, December 1
In order to ensure that the most critical roadways in Chicago are kept open to full capacity at all times, the City of Chicago enforces a Winter Overnight Parking Ban on 107 miles of arterial streets from 3:00 am - 7:00 am between December 1 and April 1, regardless of snow
A separate snow-related parking ban exists for another 500 miles of main streets, which is activated if there is at least two inches of snow on the street, no matter the time of day or the calendar date.
Any streets impacted by either the Winter Overnight Parking Ban and the ban on parking on certain streets when there is at least two inches of snow have permanent signs posted
Failure to comply with these parking bans can result in a vehicle being towed or relocated, as well as tickets and additional fees. More information on winter parking restrictions can be found on the City's website.
Upcoming OMEE Webinars
· What resources are there currently available for small businesses?
OMEE hosts “Online with OMEE” every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month to go over federal, state, local, and private resources for small businesses. Join us for our next session to learn more about financial resources available.
Online with OMEE - Overview of financial resources for small businesses
Wednesday | January 19, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Register HERE
Wednesday | January 26, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Register HERE
OMEE & Illinois SBDC presents a monthly webinar series called Advancing the Development of Minority Entrepreneurship (ADME). ADME is an informative workshop experience where subject matter experts in the field of business share information with Illinois entrepreneurs in order to help them be successful.
Each month we will offer a dynamic discussion on a business topic. This month the discussion is on creating a strong vision and goals for your business in the new year. We will also discuss where to turn for help with your goals.
· For more webinars from OMEE please click
State of Illinois
· Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (personal resource), helps eligible low-income households pay for home energy services. For more information, please click HERE.
· Illinois Angel Investment Tax Credit Program, “encourages investment in innovative, early-stage companies to help obtain the working capital needed to further the growth of their company in Illinois.” For more information please click HERE.
· Back to Business (B2B) Grant Program – CLOSED
o You can verify the status of your application by going to the portal and entering the username and password you used to create your application account. You can find the portal HERE.
§ If you have questions feel free to reach out to a community navigator, SBDC, or myself.
· For a complete list of DCEO grants, please visit click
· R3 RESTORE. REINVEST. RENEW., a grant program that funds the following five areas: civil legal aid, economic development, reentry, violence prevention, and youth development. For more information, please click HERE. Deadline March 1, 2022.
· Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) Implementation Grants, a grant program open to county units of government and judicial circuits. For more information please click HERE. Deadline is January 18, 2022
Local Governments
· Kane County
o Community Support Grants, a program open to nonprofits that provide services or aid in the following areas: mental health, homeless shelters, or food pantries. For more information click HERE or to apply click HERE. Deadline is January 31, 2022.
· City of Chicago
o Chicago Recovery Grants for Community Development, a grant program to support local commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing development. Open to business owners, etc. For more information please click HERE. Deadline for Round 1 is January 31, 2022 and Round 2 is March 10, 2022.
o Small Business Improvement Fund, for more information, please click HERE. Deadline varies.
Community/Private Resources
· (open nationwide) Upskilling Initiative, a training grant from AARP and United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for businesses covering training costs for employees over 50 years of age. For more information please click HERE.
· (open nationwide) Comcast Time to Rise, grants that would provide marketing, creative, media, and technology services to businesses. For more information please click HERE. Deadline is January 15, 2022
· (open nationwide) UPS Ignite Program featuring ‘The Lonely Entrepreneur’, program offering women and minority owned businesses with resources valued at $500.00. For more information please click HERE. Deadline is January 31, 2022.
· (open IL statewide) Founders First CDC Job Creators Quest Grants, grant program for small businesses to obtain growth capital. For more information please click HERE. Deadline is February 4, 2022.
· (open nationwide) Invoice2Go Grow Grant, grant opportunity for minority owned small businesses. Click HERE for more info. Deadline is February 28, 2022
[773-284-5057] [ward18@cityofchicago.org]
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