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1st District Police Alert - Robberies, CPS Mask Updates, Free Tax Help, Recovery Grants, Jobs
In This Issue:
- 1st District Police Alert - Robberies
- CPS In-School Mask Updates
- Chicago Recovery Grants
- Free Tax Webinar
- CPS Hiring Custodial Workers
- Millennium Park Residency Program
- Legal Tips on Buying a Home
- 2022 Arts and Public Life Performance Residency
- Civic Orchestra of Chicago Free Concert
Message from CPS on In-School Mask Requirements
Dear CPS Colleagues and Families,
You may recall that on February 4, a downstate court issued a legal decision regarding Governor Pritzker’s requirements for COVID-19 safety measures in schools. This decision was immediately appealed by the Illinois Attorney General, and today, we received the results of that appeal.
Late last night, the appellate court confirmed that CPS has the authority to enforce key COVID-19 safety measures, including the required use of masks by all students and staff while they are at school.
We are gratified by the court’s decision, as universal masking and other proven safety measures are what have allowed us to provide our students with the in-person learning environment they need throughout this school year. We will continue to follow these proven protocols until such time as our public health partners advise us that restrictions can be safely lifted.
We are encouraged to see COVID-19 cases dropping, and we remain optimistic about what this will mean for our school communities in the future. For now, though, our top priority must continue to be safety and stability for CPS students, staff, and families.
Sincerely,
Pedro Martinez
Chief Executive Officer
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago Recovery Grants:
Less Than $250,000
Provides additional opportunities for the City to invest in catalytic local development, expanding upon existing investments and support from the Department of Planning and Development (DPD).
Application deadline for second review is March 10th
Prior to the opening of the online application, applicants can use the below PDF of application questions and required documents as a guide to gather the necessary information to apply. Applications will only be accepted by the online link that will be posted in early January.
For advice and potential resources to help with your application, please go to the Community Development Grant Resources page.
Apply to the Millennium Park Residency Program
Application Deadline: Friday, March 4, 2022
DCASE invites Chicago-based organizations and cultural producers that share DCASE’s commitment to providing high-quality, free programs to participate in a new Millennium Park Residency Program (MPRP). This residency opportunity will open Jay Pritzker Pavilion and other Park cultural amenities for organizations to curate, develop and produce free public programs and performances. With leadership support from the Millennium Park Foundation and Pritzker Foundation, DCASE will provide four grants up to $150,000 to nonprofit cultural organizations. Funds will be awarded in June/July 2022, in time to begin planning and community engagement that will lead up to the performances or programs in 2023.
Apply for a CityArts Program Grant
The goal of DCASE’s CityArts Program is to encourage the attainment of artistic excellence and financial stability, and to incentivize innovation related to citywide priorities. This year’s program will include opportunities to apply for general operating grants across all artistic disciplines, as well as special project grants to support Chicago's dance community. For eligibility criteria and other details, visit ChicagoCulturalGrants.org.
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