Alt Text: Flyer promoting a free senior homeowner workshop hosted by Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin. The flyer features photos of older adults and a portrait of Melissa Conyears-Ervin. The event, titled “Senior Home Equity Solutions,” provides information on home equity options, reverse mortgages, property tax relief, aging-in-place services, and resources for Illinois seniors. The workshop takes place on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Auburn Gresham Satellite Senior Center, 1040 W. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60620. The schedule includes a presentation at 11:30 a.m. and a resource fair at 12:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Presented in partnership with Rate and the Cook County Assessor’s Office. Website: chicagocitytreasurer.com.

Senior Home Equity Solutions

by | June 20, 2026 | Featured | 0 Comments

Are you a senior homeowner looking for ways to access your home equity, reduce property tax burdens, or learn about programs that support aging in place?

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COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DRIVE 2026

by | April 13, 2026 | Featured | 0 Comments

Alderman David Moore is calling the 17th Ward to action — all year long. The 2026 Community Clean-Up Drive runs every 4th Saturday of the month. Pick up litter, clear vacant lots, plant flowers, and take pride in where you live. Scheduled dates:- April 25- May 23-…

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HEART & SOUL FOOD PANTRY

by | April 13, 2026 | Featured | 0 Comments

No one in the 17th Ward goes hungry on the 2nd Saturday. New Joy Divine Full Gospel Church runs the Heart & Soul Food Pantry every second Saturday of the month — free and open to the community. Pastor Tim & Kelli Howard and the New Joy family are holding it…

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Alt Text: Community notice flyer from the 17th Ward Public Service Office in Chicago, featuring Alderman David Moore and the City of Chicago seal. The notice provides storm recovery and service updates following a recent storm that caused power outages, downed trees, blocked streets, and non-functioning streetlights. It explains that the ward office is coordinating with city departments to clear debris and respond to resident concerns. The flyer lists emergency and service contact information, including 911 for life-threatening emergencies, 311 and the CHI311 app for city service requests, and 211 for senior emergency services. It also provides power outage reporting information for ComEd, including the outage website, mobile app, text reporting option (“OUT” to 26633), and phone number (1-800-334-7661). Residents are encouraged to contact the 17th Ward office at 773-783-3672 or ward17@cityofchicago.org for additional assistance. The flyer closes with the message: “A Clean Community, Is A Safe Community, Is A Working Community,” and includes the office address: 1344 W. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60620.