CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK SENIOR GUIDE Helpful tips and resources for ’s senior citizens

Susana A. Mendoza Clerk Mayor

City of Chicago CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE WELCOME FROM CITY CLERK SUSANA A. MENDOZA CITY HALL 121 North La Salle Street, Room 107 Chicago, 60602 312–74–CLERK (2–5375) Monday–Friday from 8 am to 5 pm Dear Friend, CITY CLERK SATELLITE OFFICE SOUTH My office created the Senior Guide to introduce you to various 5674 South Archer Avenue, Unit A programs and services available to Chicago’s senior citizens. The Chicago, Illinois 60638 resources are readily available, however, many times it can be 312–745–1100 difficult to find the necessary assistance or navigate all the options Monday–Friday from 9 am to 5 pm available to you.

This guide book lists brief descriptions of some of the government CITY CLERK SATELLITE OFFICE NORTH programs and agencies that provide helpful services. 5430 West Gale Street I encourage you to contact the various agencies to arrange for any Chicago, Illinois 60630 services or find additional program offerings from them. 312–742–5318 Monday–Friday from 9 am to 5 pm As always, please feel free to contact my office for further assistance. My staff and I will be happy to answerany questions Find us online: or concerns you may have. ChiCityClerk.com Please visit ChiCityClerk.com Thank you for your interest in the City Clerk’s Office. For more for a list of extended hours, limited hours and holiday closures. information on our services and programs, please visit ChiCityClerk.com and stay connected with us at Facebook. com/ChiCityClerk, Twitter.com/ChiCityClerk and YouTube.com/ Social Media: Facebook.com/ChiCityClerk ChiCityClerk. Twitter.com/ChiCityClerk Sincerely, Youtube.com/ChiCityClerk

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TELEPHONE RESOURCES CITY CLERK’S OFFICE STATE OF ILLINOIS PHONE NUMBERS General Information...... 312-74-CLERK (2-5375) General Information...... 312–793–3500 Vehicle Stickers and Residential Parking Permits Secretary of State...... 312–793–1010 Online or Mail City Sticker Purchases Attorney General...... 1–800–964–3013 Business License Treasurer’s Office...... 312–814–1700 Dog Registration Better Business Bureau...... 312–832–0500 Kids ID, Medical Ref. Card, Order Guide Books...... 312-744-2506 Commerce Commission...... 312–814–2850 City Council Legislation and Meetings...... 312-744-6870 Department of Insurance...... 312–814–2420 Department of Public Aid...... 1–800–447–4278 CITY OF CHICAGO PHONE NUMBERS General Information...... 311 WEBSITES Office of the City Treasurer...... 312–744–3356 City of Chicago...... www.cityofchicago.org Department of Revenue Cook County...... www.co.cook.il.us (Parking Tickets, Water Bills)...... 312–744–7275 State of Illinois...... www.illinois.gov Department of Transportation...... 312–744–3600 Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection...... 312–744–6249 Department of Family and Support Services...... 312–743–0300 Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities...... 312–744–7050 ...... 312–742–7529 ...... 312–747–4300 Department of Environment...... 312–744–7606 Department of Housing and Economic Development...... 312–744–4190

COOK COUNTY PHONE NUMBERS General Information...... 312–603–5500 Assessor’s Office (taxes)...... 312–443–7550 Treasurer’s Office...... 312–443–5100 Clerk of the Circuit Court (legal proceedings)...... 312–603–5030 Clerk of the Circuit Court (Birth, Death & Marriage Certificates)...... 312–603–5656 Recorder of Deeds Office...... 312–603–5050 Sheriff’s Office...... 312–603–6444 CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

CITY CLERK PROGRAMS AND SERVICES CITY CLERK PROGRAMS AND SERVICES YEAR–ROUND CHICAGO CITY CITY VEHICLE STICKERS VEHICLE STICKER SALES Anyone who lives in Chicago and In 2014, the Office of the Chicago owns a vehicle must purchase City Clerk moved out of the horse and display a current Chicago and buggy era and into the 21st City Vehicle Sticker. You have 30 Century. The seasonal Chicago days from the day you move to City Vehicle Sticker rush, which the City or buy a car to purchase started in 1908, is now a thing of the Chicago City Vehicle Sticker. the past. After many years of long More than $120 million in revenue lines and frustrated customers, is raised each year from the sale City Clerk Susana A. Mendoza of vehicle stickers with all funds introduced a new way of doing dedicated to repairing City streets. business: Year–Round Sales. Vehicle sticker sales now take As of May 2014, Chicago City place throughout the year rather Vehicle Stickers are $85.97 for than during a short, six–week passenger vehicles, $136.54 period each summer. for large passenger vehicles and $202.28 for a small truck. The shift to Year–Round Sales Seniors age 65 or older receive a was historic and resulted in a discounted rate of $30.34 for one vastly better customer service passenger or large passenger experience, shorter wait times and vehicle. reduced overtime spending. The new Year–Round Sales To learn more about Year–Round program will provide most Chicago Sales, visit ChiCityClerk.com. motorists with a new renewal date starting in the summer 2014. A $60.00 late fee is applied to the purchase of a vehicle sticker unless the motorist has documentation showing they moved to the City or purchased their car in the last 30 days. Only purchase your vehicle sticker from an authorized vendor. You can locate vendors on our website, ChiCityClerk.com. Display of a counterfeit vehicle sticker may result in a $1,000.00 fine and vehicle impoundment. If you suspect a vehicle sticker is counterfeit, please call the City Clerk’s Investigation Division at 312–742–9217. If you witness the sale of an unauthorized vehicle sticker, call 911. CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

CITY CLERK PROGRAMS AND SERVICES CITY CLERK PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL PARKING KIDS ID CARD PERMITS AND GUEST PASSES The City Clerk Kids ID card Throughout the City there program is a free identification are more than one thousand card for all Chicago children. The residential parking zones card, which features the child’s designed to make parking easier fingerprint, photo and identifying for residents of each zone. Signs marks, is designed for parents posted in the zones alert you to to keep with them in their wallet. the zone number and parking If a child is reported missing, the restrictions. You can only park information on the card can help on these streets if you have a aid in the investigation. Chicago City Vehicle Sticker with that specific zone number listed After reporting the child missing on it or if you receive a Residential to police, parents or guardians Parking Daily Permit from a can call the number on the card resident of that parking zone. and the City Clerk’s Office will work with law enforcement to Residential Parking Daily Permits provide the child’s information. All are used in residential parking information is stored in a secure zones by guests of someone who database in the City Clerk’s Office. lives in that zone. They are valid for 24 hours and sold in sets of 15 The City Clerk’s Office encourages for $8.00 per set. These permits all parents to help safeguard their are available for purchase at City children by participating in the Clerk Office locations and online Kids ID program. at ChiCityClerk.com. Up to 30 passes may be purchased per The office recommends that household in a 30 day period. parents or guardians update their child’s photo and card information at least every two years. Cards are available at the City Clerk’s City Hall Office and Archer Street Satellite Office and at select community events. For more information, please call 312–744–2506 or visit the Kids ID program page or community event page at ChiCityClerk.com. CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

CITY CLERK PROGRAMS AND SERVICES CITY CLERK PROGRAMS AND SERVICES MEDICAL REFERENCE CARD DOG REGISTRATION The City Clerk Medical Reference As a responsible and caring dog Card is a free wallet–sized card owner, it is important to register available to all Chicagoans. The your dog with the City of Chicago. card is a handy reference card to be In the event your dog strays, the used in the event of an emergency. finder can call the City Clerk’s Medical personnel can check the Office at 312–744–DOGS(3647) reference card before assisting with the dog registration number you in treatment. on the tag and we will help reunite you with your dog. A portion The Medical Reference Card of your dog registration fee is contains: photo, name, address, allocated to Animal Care & Control date of birth of the resident, and spay/neuter programs. emergency contact and doctor’s contact information, any known The cost to register your dog is medical conditions or allergies, $5 for a sterilized dog ($2.50 for blood pressure and any insurance senior dog owners) or $50 for an company information. This information unsterilized dog ($5 for senior can be very valuable when a person dog owners). is injured and unable to communicate their medical needs. You can register your dog at all City Clerk Office locations, Medical Reference Cards are online at ChiCityClerk.com, or available at the City Clerk’s City Hall call 312–744–DOGS to have an Office and Archer Street Satellite application mailed to you. Office and at select community events. For more information, please call 312–744–2506 or visit the Medical Reference Card program page or community event page at ChiCityClerk.com. CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

CITY CLERK PROGRAMS AND SERVICES CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION CULINARY KIDS PROGRAM The Office of the City Clerk is Culinary Kids Initiative educates the official record keeper for all elementary school children, legislation. from grades three through eight, The City government impacts on the importance of a healthy each of our lives in great and diet. A well–rounded meal is an small ways on a daily basis. On important part of our daily lives. average more than 1,000 pieces of Our children need the proper legislation are considered at each nourishment to excel both City Council meeting. At times, physically and mentally. Working following City Council and finding with chefs and nutritionists, the legislation that most impacts we demonstrate how healthy you can be confusing. The City alternatives to fast food are Clerk’s Office is here to help. both easy and affordable. It’s a known fact that a proper diet Our online Legislative Information fuels our children for a successful Center provides quick and easy educational experience. Eating public access to City Council healthy today, contributes to legislative documents and resources. being healthy tomorrow. For more This includes all City Council information on the Culinary Kids legislation with corresponding City Program, please call (312) 744–0151. Council meeting videos, a Legislative Search page with advanced search features, City Council Committee reports and information on all 50 aldermen. The Legislative Information Center is accessed fromChiCityClerk. com or Chicago.legistar.com. The Center contains legislation since December 2012. Historical legislation is being migrated into the Legislative Information Center from the archived legislative pages on ChiCityClerk.com. CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE OFFICES Following are just some of the ALDERMEN: Find information CITY HALL features found on the Legislative about all 50 aldermen, including 121 North La Salle St., Room 100 Information Center: their contact information and Chicago, Illinois 60602 a list of all legislation he or she (312) 744–4016 LEGISLATION: Search and find has sponsored. Don’t know your TDD: (312) 744–6777 detailed information about City Alderman? Use our convenient Monday–Friday from 9 am–5 pm Council legislation. Use the Detailed Find Your Alderman lookup tool www.cityofchicago.org/fss Search feature to find legislation on this page. by Sponsor, Committee referral, Northeast Senior Center general topic and legislative status, RSS FEEDS AND ALERTS: 2019 W. Lawrence Ave. such as introduced, passed, or Create a unique user ID to sign (312) 744–0784 deferred and published. Each piece up and receive automatic e-mail of legislation also has a legislative updates and RSS feeds on TDD: (312) 744–0320 details page that includes each legislation that matters to you. Monday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm record’s legislative history and the You can also set up a customized Saturday 9 am–4 pm full text of each file. legislative search and alert page on the site. Northwest Senior Center MEETING CALENDAR: Find 3160 N. Milwaukee Ave. detailed agendas for City Council For more information about the (312) 744–6681 meetings, including links to each Legislative Information Center or TDD: (312) 744–0321 agenda item’s legislative history, for questions about legislation Monday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm text and corresponding City Council and using the site, contact the Saturday & Sunday 9 am–4 pm videos. In addition, you can find all City Clerk’s Council Division at City Council committee notices, 312–744–6870. Southeast Senior Center agendas and summary reports. 1767 E. 79th St. (312) 747–0189 COMMITTEES: Locate detailed TDD: (312) 744–0322 information on each City Council Monday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm Committee, including committee Saturday & Sunday 9 am–4 pm membership, contact information and committee websites. Southwest Senior Center 6117 S. Kedzie Ave. (312) 747–0440 TDD: (312) 744–0323 Monday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm Saturday & Sunday 9 am–4 pm Central West Senior Center 2102 W. Ogden Ave. (312) 746–5300 TDD: (312) 744–0319 Monday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm Saturday & Sunday 9 am–4 pm CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE OFFICES SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE OFFICES Downtown: Renaissance Court North Center 78 E. Washington St. 4040 N. Oakley (312) 744–4550 (312) 745–4029 TTY: (312) 744–6777 Monday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm Monday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm Saturday & Sunday 9 am–4 pm Portage Park 4100 N. Long Abbot Park (Roseland) (312) 744–9022 49 E. 95th St. Monday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm (312) 745–3493 Monday–Friday 8 am–4 pm Pilsen 2021 S. Morgan Auburn Gresham (312) 743–0493 1040 W. 79th St. Monday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm (312) 745–4798 Monday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm West Town/Logan Square 1615 W. Chicago Austin (312) 743–1016 5071 W. Congress Parkway Monday–Friday 9 am–5 pm (312) 743–1538 Monday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm Kelvyn Park 2715 N. Cicero Chatham (312) 744–4016 8300 S. Cottage Grove Monday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm (312) 745–0385 Monday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm Englewood 653–657 W. 63rd St. (312) 745–3328 Monday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm Norwood Park 5801 N. Natoma (312) 744–4016 Monday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm Edgewater 5917 N. Broadway (312) 744–4016 Monday–Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm Garfield Ridge 5674–B S. Archer (312) 745–4250 Monday–Friday 8:30 am–3 pm CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE OFFICES SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE OFFICES For information or to register for any of the following programs, contact the Department of Family and Support Services at 312–743–0300 or visit www.cityofchicago.org/fss. INFORMATION AND GOLDEN DINER PROGRAM ASSESSMENT FOR SENIOR AND MEALS ON WHEELS SERVICES The Golden Diner Program nutritious meals delivered to frail, Information and Assessment is legal assistance, senior housing provides Chicago’s seniors (over homebound seniors who have no key to determining which city information, caregiving resources, 60 years of age) with hot, nutritious support systems in place to assist services and programs are avail- employment services, and life lunches at nearly 70 community them in shopping or preparing meals. able for senior citizens and for enrichment programs. Call 312–744– sites throughout Chicago each eldercare service providers. 4016 or visit www.cityofchicago.org/ weekday. In addition to the meals, Central Information and As- fss to get started on your assessment seniors can participate in many sessment is located in City Hall today. of the activities such as health with five community locations education, speakers and trips in each regional senior center. that are offered at the Golden This assessment will determine Diner program sites. The Meals eligibility for many city servic- on Wheels program provides es including, but not limited to, home delivered meals, medi- cal transportation assistance, senior companion program,

SENIOR SAVE DISCOUNT GRANDPARENTS RAISING PROGRAM GRANDCHILDREN The free Senior Save program Grandparents heading house- links seniors to valuable holds face unique challenges discounts offered by Chicago that make it difficult to provide for businesses. All Chicago residents their grandchildren beyond basic age 60 and older are eligible to needs. The Department of Fam- receive a Senior Save discount ily and Support Services supports card which can be applied for at these families with counseling, senior service centers, Golden emergency financial assistance, Diner sites, fitness class locations and legal assistance. and CHA senior buildings. A list of participating businesses is included in a discount directory. The Senior Save card helps keep Chicago affordable for everyone. CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE OFFICES SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE OFFICES For information or to register for any of the following programs, contact the Department of Family and Support Services at 312–743–0300 or visit www.cityofchicago.org/fss. SENIOR SHUTTLE FITNESS AND HEALTH SERVICE AND OTHER PROGRAMS TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS Senior Centers offer various programs for seniors based on Seniors can participate in a free The Taxi Access Program (TAP) wellness and health programs. their own individual goals. The weekly transportation to nearby is available to seniors that meet The Chicago Fitness Plus program program offers monthly talks with grocery stores, including Aldi, specific requirements under helps senior citizens achieve wellness nurses, dietitians and Dominick’s or Jewel Food Stores. the Regional Transit Authority’s and maintain a high level of pharmacists. Wellness programs Handicap accessible buses are American with Disabilities Act physical and mental wellness. The at senior centers provide the latest available upon request. This is program. The service provides program features air–powered information on disease prevention a great opportunity for seniors door–to–door transportation to weight training equipment, and health promotion. to meet neighbors and make seniors at reduced rates. exercise bikes, treadmills and new friends while shopping in free weights. Professional fitness the convenience and safety instructors and trainers lead of a large group. In addition, older adults in strength building, specialized transportation is aerobic and flexibility exercises available for eligible seniors. and can customize training

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS HOME REPAIR SERVICES The Lifelong Learners Program is AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE a continuing education program Low income senior homeowners that brings City College of may qualify for free minor home Chicago classes to the Regional and safety repairs, such as Senior Centers. Classes are free light plumbing, replacing faulty and open to Chicagoans 60 light fixtures, repairing weather years of age and older. Students stripping and caulking, installing register at the Senior Center access grab bars and similar where their preferred course is repairs. The Housing Assistance offered. Classes offered may program provides older adults include learning Spanish, digital with help in relocating to photography, or various art emergency shelters or finding programs. For more information affordable senior housing. One– on this program, please call 312– on–one guidance is also available 744–4016. in identifying nursing homes, supportive living apartments and assisted living homes. CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE OFFICES SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE OFFICES For information or to register for any of the following programs, contact the Department of Family and Support Services at 312–743–0300 or visit www.cityofchicago.org/fss. LIFE ENRICHMENT SENIOR CITIZEN WATER PROGRAMS BILL SAVINGS Each City senior center offers Senior citizens may be able to save a wide variety of programs on their water bills. If they qualify, designed to help keep senior they could receive an exemption citizen active, introduce them to of the sewer charge on all future new activities and provide social water bills. In order to qualify, opportunities. Activities include residents must be at least 65 musical entertainment, trips and years old, own the property and tours, dances and holiday parties. occupy it as the principal place of A complete schedule of upcoming residence, have a separate water life enrichment programs can be meter and not have a balance on found at each senior center. an existing water bill. To inquire about this discount, contact the City of Chicago Department of Water Management, Senior Citizen Exemptions department, at 312–744–4426.

VOLUNTEER SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY OPPORTUNITIES TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS Retired seniors can help There are a variety of discounts homebound elderly and have a and exemptions available to rewarding experience in the Senior senior citizens who own homes in Companion Program. Another Chicago. Some of these include volunteer program popular with Citizen Assessment Freeze seniors is the Foster Grandparent Exemption and the Senior Citizen Program. This program gives Tax Deferral. volunteers an opportunity to make a difference in a child’s For the latest information about life. This program also gives the any of the Senior Citizen property senior volunteer a presence in the tax relief programs, contact the community and an opportunity Cook County Assessor’s office to be around other seniors. at 312–443–7550 or visit www. Volunteers provide a positive cookcountyassessor.com/ adult image for children by tutoring exemptions. and mentoring children in , day care centers and rehabilitation centers. CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE OFFICES SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE OFFICES For information or to register for any of the following programs, contact the Department of Family and Support Services at 312–743–0300 or visit www.cityofchicago.org/fss. ILLINOIS MEDICAL VETERANS CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS The Veterans Care program The State offers additional programs. For more information, offers affordable, comprehensive assistance to those in need who Contact the Illinois Department of healthcare to veterans across are 65 years of age or older, blind Healthcare and Family Services Illinois. Under this program, or disabled through the Aid to the Health Benefits Helpline at veterans pay a premium of $40 or Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD) 1–800–843–6154 or 1–800– $70 depending on income. They program. This assistance is available 447–6404 (TTY). receive medical, limited dental to those who receive Supplemental and vision coverage. Security Income (SSI) and those with incomes higher than SSI This program assists veterans standards. The Illinois Department with limited incomes. For more of Healthcare and Family Services information on Veterans Care, call also administers the Medicaid 1–877–4VETSRX. and medical assistance grant

IILLINOIS CARES RX MEDICARE Illinois Cares Rx provides To be eligible for Illinois Cares Medicare is a federal Medicare Prescription Drug Plans prescription drug assistance to Rx, you must apply for the governmental health insurance add prescription drug coverage to low–income seniors and disabled program and meet certain program available to people age Original Medicare, some Medicare persons. For participants enrolled eligibility qualifications. To find 65 or older or determined disabled Cost Plans, some Medicare in Medicare Part D, Illinois Cares out if you qualify for either of the individual and is administered by Private Fee–For–Service Plans Rx helps lower the participants’ Illinois Cares Rx plans, call the the Social Security Administration. and Medicare Medical Savings copayments and cost–sharing. Senior Health Benefits Hotline There are a variety of programs Account Plans. Illinois Cares Rx provides direct at 1–800–226–0768 or 1–877– within Medicare. prescription drug coverage for 204–1012 (TTY). Medigap policies help pay some of participants who are not eligible The Original Medicare is a fee– the healthcare costs that Original for Medicare. for–service plan that covers many Medicare doesn’t cover. If you are health care services. You can go in Original Medicare, you could Illinois Cares Rx consists of two to any doctor or supplies that is get a Medigap policy to help cover benefit levels: Illinois Cares Rx Plus enrolled and accepts Medicare. the extra healthcare costs. and Illinois Cares Rx Basic. Illinois Cares Rx Plus covers almost all Medicare Health Plans are like For more information about prescription drugs. Illinois Cares HMOs and PPOs. These plans are Medicare, call 1–800–MEDICARE Rx Basic covers prescription drugs sponsored by Medicare and run or visit www.mymedicare.gov. used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s by private companies. When you disease, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, join one of these plans, you are still glaucoma, heart disease and its in Medicare. Some plans require related conditions, lung disease referrals to see a specialist. They and smoking–related illnesses, provide all of your Part A (hospital) multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, and Part B (medical) coverage. and Parkinson’s disease. These plans may include prescription drug coverage. CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE OFFICES For information or to register for any of the following programs, contact the Department of Family and Support Services at 312–743–0300 or visit www.cityofchicago.org/fss. LEGAL SERVICES FOR SENIORS There are a number of services The Department of Family and in Chicago to assist senior Support Services can assist citizens with legal questions you in finding legal resources. involving will and estate matters Contact them at 312–744–4016 as well as public aid eligibility or 312–744–6777 (TTY). The and Social Security benefits. Clerk of the Circuit Court of One of the organizations is the Cook County is available to Legal Assistance Foundation bring its services to the various of Metropolitan Chicago. The senior citizen facilities in Cook LAF represents seniors (60 and County. The Clerk of the Circuit over) in all areas of law, with an Courts office is available to emphasis on consumer fraud, educate senior citizens about homeownership preservation, the daily functions of the office elder abuse, Medicare Part D. and how to utilize the many There are no financial limitations services available. To schedule on eligibility although the LAF this program at a senior center concentrates on helping people or for more information, call 312– who cannot afford to pay for 603–5030. legal representation. CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

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1.) Moreno, Proco “Joe”...... (312)744–3063 8.) Harris, Michelle...... (312)744–3075 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 300 City Hall...... Room 200 Ward Office...... 2740 W. North Ave. Ward Office...... 8539 S. Cottage Grove Blvd. Phone Number...... (773)278–0101 Phone Number...... (773)874–3300

2.) Hopkins, Brian...... (312)744–6836 9.) Beale, Anthony...... (312)744–4096 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 200 City Hall...... Room 200 Ward Office...... 1400 N. Ashland Ave. Ward Office...... 34 E. 112th Pl. Phone Number...... (312)643–2299 Phone Number...... (773)785–1100

3.) Dowell, Pat...... (312)744–2690 10.) Sadlowski Garza, Susan...... (312)744–3078 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 200 City Hall...... Room 200 Ward Office...... 5046 S. State St. Ward Office...... 10500 S. Ewing Ave. Phone Number...... (773)373–9273 Phone Number...... (773)768–8138

4.) Burns, William D...... (312)744–2690 11.) Thompson, Patrick D...... (312)744–6663 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 300 City Hall...... Room 200 Ward Office...... 435 E. 35th St. 1st Floor Ward Office...... 3659 S. Halsted St. Phone Number...... (773)536–8103 Phone Number...... (773)254–6677

5.) Hairston, Leslie...... (312)744–6832 12.) Cardenas, George...... (312)744–3040 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 300 City Hall...... Room 200 Ward Office...... 2325 E. 71st St. Ward Office...... 3476 S. Archer Ave. Phone Number...... (773)324–5555 Phone Number...... (773)523–8250

6.) Sawyer, Roderick T...... (312)744–6868 13.) Quinn, Marty...... (312)744–3076 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 200 City Hall...... Room 200 Ward Office...... 8001 S. King Dr Ward Office...... 6500 S. Pulaski Rd. Phone Number...... (773)635–0006 Phone Number...... (773)581–8000

7.) Mitchell, Gregory...... (312)744–6833 14.) Burke, Edward M...... (312)744–3380 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 200 City Hall...... Room 302 Ward Office...... 2249 E. 95th St. Ward Office...... 2650 W. 51st St. Phone Number...... (773)731–7777 Phone Number...... (773)471–1414 CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

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15.) Lopez, Raymond...... (312)744–4321 23.) Zalewski, Michael...... (312)744–6828 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 300 City Hall...... Room 203 Ward Office...... 1650 W. 63rd St. Ward Office...... 6247 S. Archer Ave. Phone Number...... (773)306–0837 Phone Number...... (773)582–4444

16.) Foulkes, Toni...... (312)744–6850/6854 24.) Scott, Michael Jr...... (312)744–6839/6849 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 300 City Hall...... Room 200 Ward Office...... 1504 W. 63rd St. Ward Office...... 1158 S. Keeler Ave. Phone Number...... (773)863–0220 Phone Number...... (773)533–2400

17.) Moore, David...... (312)744–3435 25.) Solis, Daniel...... (312)744–6845 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 300 City Hall...... Room 304 Ward Office...... 1344 W. 79th St. Ward Office...... 1645 S. Blue Island Ave. Phone Number...... (773)783–3672 Phone Number...... (773)523–4100

18.) Curtis G., Derrick...... (312)744–6856 26.) Maldonado, Robert...... (312)744–4198 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 300 City Hall...... Room 200 Ward Office...... 8359 S. Pulaski Ave. Ward Office...... 2511 W. Division St. Phone Number...... (773)284–5057 Phone Number...... (773)395–0143

19.) O’Shea, Matthew J...... (312)744–3072 27.) Burnett Jr., Walter...... (312)744–6124 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 200 City Hall...... Room 300 Ward Office...... 10400 S. Western Ave Ward Office...... 4 N. Western Ave., Unit 1C Phone Number...... (773)238–8766 Phone Number...... (312) 432–1995

20.) Cochran, Willie B...... (312)744–6840 28.) Ervin, Jason C...... (312)744–3066 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 300 City Hall...... Room 200 Ward Office...... 6357 S. Cottage Grove Ward Office...... 2602 W. 16th St. Phone Number……………...... ……………………………………...... (773)955–5610 Phone Number...... (773)533–0900

21.) Brookins Jr., Howard...... (312)744–4810 29.) Taliaferro, Christopher...... (312)744–8805 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 200, City Hall...... Room 300 Ward Office...... 9011 S. Ashland Ave., Unit B Ward Office...... 6272 W. North Ave. Phone Number……………….……...... ……………………………...... (773)881–9300 Phone Number...... (773)235–6460

22.) Muñoz, Ricardo...... (312)744–9491 30.) Reboyras, Ariel E...... (312)744–3304 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 300 City Hall...... Room 300 Ward Office...... 2500 S. St. Louis Ave. Ward Office...... 3559 N. Milwaukee Ave. Phone Number...... (773)762–1771 Phone Number...... (773)794–3095 CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

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31.) Santiago, Milly...... (312)744–6102 39.) Laurino, Margaret...... (312)744–7242 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 300 City Hall...... Room 200 Ward Office...... 2521 N. Pulaski St. Ward Office...... 4404 W. Lawrence Ave Phone Number...... (773)278–0031 Phone Number...... (773)736–5594

32.) Waguespack, Scott...... (312)744–6567 40.) O’Connor, Patrick...... (312)744–6858 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 300 City Hall...... Room 300 Ward Office...... 2657 N. Clybourn Ward Office...... 5850 N. Lincoln Ave Phone Number...... (773)248–1330 Phone Number...... (773)769–1140

33.) Mell, Deb...... (312)744–6825 41.) Napolitano, Anthony...... (312)744–3942 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 200 City Hall...... Room 200 Ward Office...... 3001 W. Irving Park Ward Office...... 7442 N. Harlem Ave. Phone Number...... (773)478–8040 Phone Number...... (773)631–2241

34.) Austin, Carrie M...... (312)744–6820 42.) Reilly, Brendan...... (312)744–3062 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 200 City Hall...... Room 200 Ward Office...... 507 W. 111th St Ward Office...... 325 W. Huron, Suite 510 Phone Number...... (773)928–6961 Phone Number...... (312)642–4242

35.) Ramirez–Rosa, Carlos...... (312)744–6835 43.) Smith, Michele...... (312)744–5685 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 200 City Hall...... Room 300 Ward Office...... 2710 N. Sawyer Ward Office...... 2523 N. Halsted Phone Number...... (773)887–3772 Phone Number...... (773)348–9500

36.) Villegas, Gilbert...... (312)744–4324 44.) Tunney, Thomas...... (312)744–3073 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 200 City Hall...... Room 300 Ward Office...... 6934 W. Diversey Ave. Ward Office...... 3223 N. Sheffield Ave Phone Number...... (773)745–4636 Phone Number...... (773)525–6034

37.) Mitts, Emma...... (312)744–8019 45.) Arena, John...... (312)744–6841 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 300 City Hall...... Room 300 Ward Office...... 4924 W. Chicago Ave. Ward Office...... 4754 N. Milwaukee Ave Phone Number...... (773)745–2894 Phone Number...... (773)286–4545

38.) Sposato, Nicolas...... (312)744–6857 46.) Cappleman, James...... (312)744–5694 Email...... [email protected] Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 200 City Hall...... Room 300 Ward Office...... 3821 N. Harlem Ave. Ward Office...... 4544 N. Broadway Phone Number...... (773)836–0036 Phone Number...... (773)878–4646 CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

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47.) Pawar, Ameya...... (312)744–3180 Area Central – 1 Email...... [email protected] Detective – 5101 S. Wentworth Patrol – 1718 S. State St. City Hall...... Room 200 001 1718 S. State St. Ward Office...... 4243 N. Lincoln Ave 002 5101 S. Wentworth Ave. Phone Number...... (312)744–4021 003 7040 S. Cottage Grove. 008 3515 W. 63rd St. 009 3120 S. Halsted St. 48.) Osterman, Harry...... (312)744–6860 010 3315 W. Ogden Ave. 012 1412 S. Blue Island Email...... [email protected] 018 1160 N. Larrabee St. City Hall...... Room 300 Ward Office...... 5533 N. Broadway Phone Number...... (773)784–5277

49.) Moore, Joe...... (312)744–3067 Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 300 Ward Office...... 7356 N. Greenview Ave Phone Number...... (773)338–5796

50.) Silverstein, Debra L...... (312)744–6855 Email...... [email protected] City Hall...... Room 300 Ward Office...... 2949 W. Devon Ave. Phone Number...... (773)262–1050

Area South – 2 Detective – 727 E. 111th St. Patrol – 727 E. 11th St. 004 2255 E. 103rd St. 005 727 E. 111th St. 006 7808 S. Halsted St. 007 1400 W. 63rd St. 022 1900 W. Monterey Ave.

Area – 3 Detective – 2452 W. Belmont Ave. Patrol – 5555 W. Grand Ave. 011 3151 W. Harrison St. 014 2150 N. California Ave. 015 5701 W. Madison St. 016 5151 N. Milwaukee Ave. 017 4650 N. Pulaski Rd. 019 850 W. Addison St. 020 5400 N. Lincoln Ave. 024 6464 N. Clark St. 025 5555 W. Grand Ave. CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

CHICAGO LIBRARY INFORMATION CHICAGO LIBRARY INFORMATION CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY NEIGHBORHOOD MAP CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS AND PHONE NUMBERS All locations have a 312 Area Code REGIONAL Harold Washington Library Center...... 400 S. State St...... 747–4999 Sulzer Regional...... 4455 N. Lincoln Ave...... 744–7616 Woodson Regional...... 9525 S. Halsted St...... 747–6900

NORTH DISTRICT Albany Park...... 5150 N. Kimball Ave...... 744–1933 Austin–Irving...... 6100 W. Irving Park Rd...... 744–6222 Bezazian...... 1226 W. Ainslie St...... 744–0019 Budlong Woods...... 5630 N. Lincoln Ave...... 742–9590 Bucktown/Wicker Park...... 1701 N. Milwaukee Ave...... 744–6022 Edgebrook...... 5331 W. Devon Ave...... 744–8313 Edgewater...... 1210 W. Elmdale Ave...... 744–0718 Galewood–Mont Clare...... 6871 W. Belden Ave...... 746–0165 Independence...... 3548 W. Irving Park Rd...... 744–0900 Jefferson Park...... 5363 W. Lawrence Ave...... 744–1998 Lincoln Belmont...... 1659 W. Melrose St...... 744–0166 Lincoln Park...... 1150 W. Fullerton Ave...... 744–1926 Logan Square...... 3030 W. Fullerton Ave...... 744–5295 Mayfair ...... 4400 W. Lawrence Ave...... 744–1254 Merlo ...... 644 W. Belmont Ave...... 744–1139 North Austin...... 5724 W. North Ave...... 746–4233 North Pulaski...... 4300 W. North Ave...... 744–9573 Northtown...... 6435 N. California Ave...... 744–2292 Oriole Park...... 7454 W. Balmoral Ave...... 744–1965 Portage–Cragin...... 5108 W. Belmont Ave...... 744–0152 Roden ...... 6083 Northwest Hwy...... 744–1478 Rogers Park...... 6907 N. Clark St...... 744–0156 Uptown ...... 929 W. Buena Ave...... 744–8400 West Belmont...... 3104 N. Narragansett Ave...... 746–5142 CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

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CENTRAL DISTRICT SOUTH DISTRICT Archer Heights...... 5055 S. Archer Ave...... 747–9241 Altgeld...... 13281 S. Corliss Ave...... 747–3270 Austin...... 5615 W. Race Ave...... 746–5038 Avalon...... 8148 S. Stony Island Ave...... 747–5234 Blackstone...... 4904 S. Lake Park Ave...... 747–0511 Beverly...... 1962 W. 95th St...... 747–9673 Brighton Park...... 4314 S. Archer Ave...... 747–0666 Brainerd...... 1350 W. 89th St...... 747–6291 Canaryville...... 642 W. 43rd St...... 747–0644 Chicago Lawn...... 6120 S. Kedzie Ave...... 747–0639 Chicago Bee...... 3647 S. State St...... 747–6872 Clearing...... 6423 W. 63rd Pl...... 747–5657 Chinatown...... 2353 S. Wentworth Ave...... 747–8013 Coleman...... 731 E. 63rd St...... 747–7760 Richard J. Daley...... 3400 S. Halsted St...... 747–8990 Hegewisch...... 3048 E. 130th St...... 747–0046 Douglass...... 3353 W. 13th St...... 747–3725 Jeffery Manor...... 2401 E. 100th St...... 747–6479 Gage Park...... 2807 W. 55th St...... 747–0032 Kelly...... 6151 S. Normal Blvd...... 747–8418 Garfield Ridge...... 6348 S. Archer Ave...... 747–6094 Thurgood Marshall...... 7506 S. Racine Ave...... 747–5927 Hall ...... 4801 S. Michigan Ave...... 747–2541 Mount Greenwood...... 11010 S. Kedzie Ave...... 747–2805 King...... 3436 S. King Dr...... 747–7543 Pullman...... 11001 S. Indiana Ave...... 747–2033 Legler...... 115 S. Pulaski Rd...... 746–7730 Scottsdale...... 4101 W. 79th St...... 747–0193 Lozano...... 1805 S. Loomis St...... 746–4329 South Chicago...... 9055 S. Houston Ave...... 747–8065 Manning...... 6 S. Hoyne Ave...... 746–6800 South Shore...... 2505 E. 73rd St...... 747–5281 McKinley Park...... 1915 W. 35th St...... 747–6082 Vodak/East Side...... 3710 E. 106th St...... 747–5500 Near North...... 310 W. Division St...... 744–0991 Walker...... 11071 S. Hoyne Ave...... 747–1920 Roosevelt...... 1101 W. Taylor St...... 746–5656 West Englewood...... 1745 W. 63rd St...... 747–3481 Sherman Park...... 5440 S. Racine Ave...... 747–0477 West Lawn...... 4020 W. 63rd St...... 747–7381 Toman...... 2708 S. Pulaski Rd...... 745–1660 West Pullman...... 830 W. 119th St...... 747–1425 West Chicago ...... 4856 W. Chicago Ave...... 743–0260 Wrightwood–Ashburn...... 8530 S. Kedzie Ave...... 747–2696 Whitney M. Young, Jr...... 7901 S. King Dr...... 747–0039 CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE CITY CLERK SUSANA MENDOZA’S SENIOR GUIDE

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