RESOURCES FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY COVID-19
$1,000 Rent or Mortgage Assistance - Apply by 5pm on April 1st.
A one time emergency grant of $1,000 for your rent or mortgage is now available for Chicagoans who have lost their jobs, had their hours cut or otherwise been impacted by the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Check these household income limits here and apply for the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Grant if your household income falls below these limits.
The fund will award 2,000 Grants of $1,000 each. Half of these grants will be awarded through a lottery system, while the other half will be distributed by non-profit community organizations across the city. Gather these items, then apply for the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Grant.
Emergency Grants for Bars & Restaurants- Apply by 5pm on April 1st.
Hospitality Emergency Grant Program: Eligible: Bars and restaurants with a valid license to serve food or liquor and who generated revenues of less than $1 million in 2019. Hotels with a valid license (hotels, motels other lodging establishments) and who generated revenues of less than $8 million in 2019. Grant Amounts vary – Please go to the program link for more information: https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/SmallBizAssistance/Pages/EmergencySBAIntiatives.aspx. Businesses can submit an application online here: Landing Page, English Application, Spanish Application.
Emergency Food, Food Stamps & Medicaid
The Greater Chicago Food Depository has over 700 partners with emergency food at no cost. Search for a location here and make sure to call before you go.
The Food Depository also has a benefits outreach team to help Chicagoans apply for food stamps, now called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid benefits.
Eligibility is determined by household income. Those affected by recent COVID-19 related job losses may qualify. For help filing, call 773-843-5416 Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply directly with the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Unemployment Filing is Now Scheduled by First Letter of Last Name
Due to the a large volume of unemployment claims, Illinois Department of Employment Security announced yesterday a sweeping set of initiatives designed to accommodate the record-breaking number of unemployment claims:
For Online Filing: Those individuals seeking to file online can use the IDES website.
Comprehensive list of resources and information is here.
A one time emergency grant of $1,000 for your rent or mortgage is now available for Chicagoans who have lost their jobs, had their hours cut or otherwise been impacted by the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Check these household income limits here and apply for the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Grant if your household income falls below these limits.
The fund will award 2,000 Grants of $1,000 each. Half of these grants will be awarded through a lottery system, while the other half will be distributed by non-profit community organizations across the city. Gather these items, then apply for the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Grant.
- prior pay stub, bank account statement, or tax filing
- an Unemployment Insurance claim, a notice or message from your employer or previous employer, or another form of documentation that indicates your changed employment status
Emergency Grants for Bars & Restaurants- Apply by 5pm on April 1st.
Hospitality Emergency Grant Program: Eligible: Bars and restaurants with a valid license to serve food or liquor and who generated revenues of less than $1 million in 2019. Hotels with a valid license (hotels, motels other lodging establishments) and who generated revenues of less than $8 million in 2019. Grant Amounts vary – Please go to the program link for more information: https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/SmallBizAssistance/Pages/EmergencySBAIntiatives.aspx. Businesses can submit an application online here: Landing Page, English Application, Spanish Application.
Emergency Food, Food Stamps & Medicaid
The Greater Chicago Food Depository has over 700 partners with emergency food at no cost. Search for a location here and make sure to call before you go.
The Food Depository also has a benefits outreach team to help Chicagoans apply for food stamps, now called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid benefits.
Eligibility is determined by household income. Those affected by recent COVID-19 related job losses may qualify. For help filing, call 773-843-5416 Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply directly with the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Unemployment Filing is Now Scheduled by First Letter of Last Name
Due to the a large volume of unemployment claims, Illinois Department of Employment Security announced yesterday a sweeping set of initiatives designed to accommodate the record-breaking number of unemployment claims:
For Online Filing: Those individuals seeking to file online can use the IDES website.
- Illinois residents whose last names begin with the letters A-M will be asked to file claims on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Those residents whose last names begin with the letters N-Z will be asked to file claims on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- All residents can file on Saturdays.
- Those residents with last names beginning with letters A-M will be asked to call Tuesdays and Thursdays between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- Those residents with last names beginning with letters N-Z will be asked to call Mondays and Wednesdays between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- All residents can call on Fridays between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Comprehensive list of resources and information is here.
Building Affordability into the 26th Ward
Ald. Maldonado has been keeping the 26th Ward affordable for our neighbors and the next generation. In the last 2 years, his support has resulted in nearly 200 new or rehabbed apartments added to the housing stock in the 26th Ward. He even added 6 single family homes for $247,000 each.
Long-time residents, who rebuilt the Ward, have earned their right to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Long-time residents, who rebuilt the Ward, have earned their right to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Rebuilding the Ward, Preventing Crime, Developing Bustling Retail
Since 2009, Ald. Maldonado has accelerated the rebuilding of the 26th Ward, which started when residents united to counteract the lack of city services in the Ward. He has sunk over $10 Million into the Ward, building safe streets, bringing schools near-by and good businesses that serve residents' needs.
Tackling Crime Head On
Ald. Maldonado has pressed to fill police shortages, pushed for "hot spot" monitoring to be standard, and pressed to ban all guns. He has shut down shady businesses that cheat customers, keep their stores unsanitary, and allow gang members to loiter.
For 9 years, Maldonado has held a monthly joint meeting with the District Commanders to prevent crime and catch criminals. For the last 2 years, he has pressed CPD to fill police shortages in 12th & 14th Districts.
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In 2016, "Hot Spot" policing drove out gang members,
forced a landlord to make repairs, and stopped loitering nearby.
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Maldonado installed cameras throughout the Ward because they prevent crime. A 2011 study in the Humboldt Park area reported that cameras were responsible for a 12% drop in crime.
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Are you looking for city services...or want to meet the Alderman on Ward Nite?
When you need a new garbage can, disabled parking, graffiti removed or a block party permit, call our office at 773-395-0143. More here...
