Dear Third Ward Resident,
There are a lot of events and services available in the month of May and I hope you and your friends, family, and neighbors can take advantage of them. In this edition, you can find important updates on the swine flu as well as resources for education, youth services, food, housing, and other social services. As we work to make improvements to the ward and the weather gets warmer, there will be an increase in construction projects. So please be mindful of worker safety as you drive by. I am excited to welcome several new businesses to the ward that will help stimulate the local economy and provide jobs to people in our community. As always, I ask that you share these resources with anyone you know who may benefit from them, but may not have access to the internet.
May 09 Newsletter Click here
Although its hard to tell by the weather, Spring is here which means warmer weather and more construction. In regards to construction, there has been much concern over Chicago’s receipt of federal stimulus money and the city's plans for it. Additionally, there has been increased excitement over the Olympics with the coming
visit from the International Olympic Committee. With maximum community participation, both of these could greatly benefit our community. Among other items in this newsletter, you will find information about what is being done to protect the interests of our community and how you can get involved. With the economic recession still occurring, you may also find several resources that may be of use to you or someone you know. I encourage you to become engaged in your community events because as you can tell from the stories in this newsletter, they are a very effective way to create the type of community in which we would all like to live,
work, and play.
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I can not think of a better way to usher in Black History Month 2009 than with the inauguration of our country's first African-American President. It was truly a historical event of great significance to people from all walks of life. President Obama's roots in community organizing have not been forgotten as he consistently asks for our help in building great communities like the ones in the 3rd Ward. I encourage you to get involved with some of the activities as well as take advantage of the resources listed in this edition of the newsletter. Change is in the air, but it begins with us!
February 09 Newsletter Click here
Congratulations to
President Barack Obama
on this historical day! As President Obama stated in his inaugural address, "For as much as government can do and must do, it is ultimately the faith and determination of the American people upon which this nation relies." I hope the information in this e-mail will provide you with a few local resources to answer his call to action. In this spirit, I ask that you spread the word about important events and resources within our community to those who may not be able to receive these updates. As we enter this new era, I look forward to continuing my work with you.
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Year in Review
January, 2009
Dear 3rd Ward,
With the economic situation and the foreclosure crisis, 2008 was a particularly difficult year for many of our residents. In Chicago, the percentage of foreclosures ranged from a decrease of 6.8% to an increase of 186.4% with the 3rd Ward being slightly below the average by showing an increase of 40.1%. Still, this is a significant number and thankfully, there are organizations and individuals in the 3rd Ward who care enough to help by donating basic necessities and/or their time. The 2008 year in review contains many examples of how working together as a community makes the 3rd Ward a better place to live and do business. Being the eyes and ears of our community means that my office can better handle crime-related issues as well as other concerns such as vacant buildings and educational improvement. These are all difficult, but necessary tasks for which I ask continued support from the community. If you are interested in volunteering to do some clerical work for my office or want to get involved with one of our committees related to pets, seniors, the Olympics, and/or special events, please contact us at (773) 373-9273. I wish everyone a happy new year and am looking forward to continuing our work together in 2009.
Happy Holidays,
Pat Dowell,
Alderman, 3rd Ward
August news from Aldermanic Office of the Third Ward
Dear Constituent,
August was certainly a busy month in the 3rd Ward! The best progress is made when we have maximum community participation, so I hope you will take a minute to review some of the initiatives we took last month and take advantage of the upcoming events and services we have in our community. You can scroll over or click on the images for more information. As always, I ask that you share this newsletter with our residents who may not have internet access or who are unable to read it for other reasons. Thank you and enjoy the rest of your summer!
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As summer officially begins, there are an increasing number of events and projects taking place in our ward. As always, I do my best to keep you informed with the hope that our residents will be able to utilize social services, be aware of developments that may affect them, and enjoy the summer activities we have scheduled.
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It has been a very exciting time with all of the local and national elections. Even so, we need to remain focused on the issues facing the Third Ward. Included in this edition is information about services the state, city, and ward are offering that will address some of these issues. Please pass this information along to anyone who may be able to utilize these services, but does not have access to a computer.
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Ald. Pat Dowell
Senator Durbin discussed issues affecting Chicago's 3rd Ward over breakfast with Chicago Alderwoman Pat Dowell on September 15, 2007. Afterward, Dowell led Durbin on a tour of the ward.
9/15/2007
Chicago
(Crain’s) — Alderman Pat Dowell (3rd) spoke to more than 150 people this week at an event celebrating the 15th anniversary of Women in Planning + Development. Ms. Dowell, who was elected earlier this year, talked about her career and how her role in planning changed when she moved from working for the city to being a politician. Ms. Dowell was one of the earliest members of WP+D.
A networking and cocktail reception preceded Ms. Dowell’s talk. WP+D got support for the event from Holsten Real Estate Development Corp. and the Marshall Bennett Institute for Real Estate at Roosevelt University, which co-hosted the event. It took place Wednesday at Roosevelt University.
Kristina Nance, left, of Roosevelt University and
Marva Boyd of Boyd Realty Group.
