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Chicago Block Party Forms to Download - Wards 31, 35, 26, 36

The city of Chicago is allowing block party permits to be approved for dates held after July 5th, 2021. See this official announcement and 2021 changes on the city’s website.

The city application is the same for each ward, but each Ward and Alder has a different signature petition with their name and logo on it. You can download the set of pages in a PDF to print yourself. You can also email or stop your Alder’s office. Don’t know your Alder? Look it up here.

Each Ward pdf download below contains the required forms for submitting a Chicago block party request: Application, petition for signatures and new Covid Safety form. They each contain 1) The application form, 2) COVID Safety Affirmation Form 3) Petition Form for signatures.

If you need help with the application, you can call your, visit or email your Alderperson’s office.

Individual REQUIRED forms (1 page each)

Optional Forms for City Services + Activities

These groups below can enhance your block party by advocating and education of city services, youth involvement and other initiatives at your block party.

Can I Walk My Dog Without a Leash? No, and Here's What it Could Cost You if You Don't

The City of Chicago requires a leash (“restraint”) on all animals outside of private property according to Chicago Municipal City Ordinance Chapter 7-12 - Animal Care & Control  . This means Chicago parks too. Making a mistake can cost you a hefty fine, along with the possibility of you, your dog, or another dog getting hurt, and possible legal ramifications.

“Each owner shall keep and maintain his animal under restraint…Any owner who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to a fine of $300.00 if the violation does not result in severe injury or death to any person or damage to another person's property.”

Note that this $300 fine is if there is no injury, death or person property damage. The fine can escalate to up to $10,000 if there is severy injury or death, and up to $1000 fine if there is personal property damage. Additional legal fees, community service and other ramifications are also possible. The bottom line is that even if your elderly or small dog seems harmless, it’s not worth the risk. Here is the full ordinance as of May 2021 outlining fees and what else it might cost you for having your dog off leash:


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Keep Wearing Masks - Seguir Usando Máscaras

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Hermosa resident Connie Hernandez has researched information about mask wearing from trusted sources. Please read through these helpful tips to make sure yourself and family members are following safe guidelines, even if they are vaccinated. // Connie Hernandez, residente de Hermosa, ha investigado información sobre el uso de máscarillas de fuentes confiables. Lea estos útiles consejos para asegurarse de que usted y los miembros de su familia sigan las pautas de seguridad, incluso si están vacunados.

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Non-medical grade fabric masks are meant for everyday people (non-essential workers) // Las máscaras de tela de grado no médico están diseñadas para personas comunes (trabajadores no esenciales).

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/mask-fit-and-filtration.html

  • Make sure that your mask is tight to your face, covering both your nose and mouth, and is snug to your cheeks, chin, and around your nose. Using a nose wire is recommended to help with fit.

  • Asegúrese de que su mascarilla esté ajustada a su cara, cubriendo tanto su nariz como su boca, y que esté ajustada a sus mejillas, barbilla y alrededor de su nariz. Se recomienda el uso de un alambre nasal para ayudar con el ajuste.

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Fabric masks should have multiple layers // Las máscaras de tela deben tener múltiples capas


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYE0A-5wd14

  • Fabric masks protect others from you

  • The 3 layers recommended by the WHO are: an inner layer that touches your face, an outer layer, and a middle filter layer

  • Las máscaras de tela protegen a otros de ti

  • Las 3 capas recomendadas por la WHO son: una capa interna que toca tu rostro, una capa externa y una capa intermedia de filtro

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Mask tips from the Center for Disease Control // Consejos sobre máscaras del Centro de Control de Enfermedades

https://www.cdc.gov/.../prevent.../about-face-coverings.html

  • All of your fabrics should be tightly woven while breathable

  • Avoid masks with respiratory valves.

  • Double masking: do not wear 2 medical masks, and do not layer over an N95.

  • Keep your fabric masks clean by washing them after each use//

  • Todas sus telas deben estar bien tejidas a la vez que son transpirables.

  • Evite las máscaras con válvulas respiratorias.

  • Doble mascarillas: no use 2 máscaras médicas y no se coloque una capa sobre un N95.

  • Mantenga sus máscaras limpias lavándolas después de cada uso.

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What can I use as a filter for fabric masks?
¿Qué puedo usar como filtro para máscaras de tela?


--DO--
“Oly-fun” - sold at Walmart (1)
UNCOATED (not shiny) reusable grocery bags (NOT canvas bags).2
PM2.5 filter (3)
4 layers of Kleenex tissue. Discard after use (2)

--SI--
- “Oly-fun”: vendido en Walmart (1)
- Bolsas de supermercado reutilizables SIN REVESTIMIENTO (no brillantes) (NO bolsas de lona) (2)
- Filtro PM2.5 (3)
- 4 capas de Kleenex. Desechar después de su uso (2)
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--DON’T--
Coated reusable grocery bags
If the bag is shiny on one side, or has an adhesive, do NOT use it, as it is dangerous to inhale (2)
Coffee filters (1)
--NO--
- Bolsas de supermercado reutilizables revestidas
- Si la bolsa es brillante por un lado o tiene un adhesivo, NO la uses, ya que es peligroso inhalarla (2)
- Filtros de café (1)
1. https://www.npr.org/.../a-users-guide-to-masks-what-s...
2. https://theconversation.com/polypropylene-the-material...
3. https://nymag.com/str.../article/best-face-mask-filters.html

Where to find Mask Information // Dónde encontrar información sobre mascarillas

If You Need a Mask: Hermosa Mutual Aid // Cómo obtener una mascarilla: Ayuda mutua Hermosa

hermosmutualaid@gmail.com
Text or Call: 773-236-7760

or Go to https://HermosaMutualAid.Org

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Hermosa Community Meeting Recap - Safety, Vaccinations, Masks + Getting Help

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On April 6th, 2021, volunteers from the Hermosa Neighborhood Association’s Community Outreach Committee presented topical community information to support Hermosa residents. Below are the resources, videos and support materials for residents.

Thank you to Hermosa residents and HNA volunteers Alfonso Vinaja, Connie Hernandez, Janette Pacheco, Alma Kreuser, and Lee Helmer for their research and time to help better support our community.

P-EBT Cards FAQ for Chicago Public School Student

All CPS students are eligible regardless of income

 How do I activate my card?

  • English instructions

  • Activate your card by calling 1-800-678-5465

    • Enter the number on the front of your card

    • Select option 1

    • Enter the “999-99-9999” (in place of a social security number). Press 1 to confirm.

    • Enter the date of birth of your child (ex: “01 01 2013” for January 1, 2013). Press 1 to confirm.

    • Enter a new 4 digit PIN

 What stores take these benefits?

All major grocery stores take these benefits in-store. Both Amazon (Fresh service delivery) and Walmart take these for online payment but you must register your card on their websites.

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If your address is not correct in Aspen, please contact your child’s school with your correct address. A P-EBT change of address should be made using the Illinois Department of Human Services P-EBT Change of Address Form. Should families have questions regarding the P-EBT benefits and issuances, review the P-EBT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). They can also contact our Healthy CPS Hotline at 773-553-KIDS (5437) or complete a Healthy CPS Assistance Request Form.

Consulte la información adjunta del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Illinois sobre los beneficios de P-EBT. Todos los estudiantes de CPS son elegibles.

Se debe realizar un cambio de dirección P-EBT utilizando el formulario de cambio de dirección P-EBT del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Illinois. Si las familias tienen preguntas sobre los beneficios y las emisiones de P-EBT, revisen las Preguntas frecuentes (FAQ) de P-EBT. También pueden comunicarse con nuestra línea directa de Healthy CPS al 773-553-KIDS (5437) o completar un formulario de solicitud de asistencia de Healthy CPS.

It will come in a relatively unmarked envelope with your child’s name on it.

Frequently Asked Questions - P-EBT (Preguntas Frecuentes de P-EBT)

  • What should a family do if they haven't received their P-EBT card in the mail?

    • There is a known delivery lag due to a delay with the P-EBT card manufacturer. 

    • The last batch of P-EBT cards were scheduled to be printed and mailed on March 14th. Due to the manufacturing delay, there is an estimated two week delay. 

    • Neither the DHS P-EBT Hotline nor the Healthy CPS Hotline have or can provide estimates on delivery timelines. 

  • Where would my card have been mailed?

    • The card will be mailed to the student’s primary address in ASPEN. 

    • If the family would prefer to have the P-EBT card sent to the school, the clerk should update the student’s mailing address to the school’s address.

    • A change of address should be made using the Illinois Department of Human Services P-EBT Change of Address Form. 

  • When to call your school:

    • If a change of address needs to be made in ASPEN. 

    • If the P-EBT card has been sent to the school, due to the mailing address being listed as the school, and the family needs to coordinate a pick-up time. The family must sign for the PEBT card.

    • Here is the contact information for Hermosa area schools

  • By what date should I have received my card? Will this be the only card I receive?

    • There is a known delay in P-EBT card delivery. 

    • Families will receive one card per qualifying student.

    • Once a family receives their P-EBT card, this will be the only card they will need to receive their P-EBT benefits. All future deposits for the P-EBT benefit will be made to the same card.

  • By what date will my card be loaded with funds? How frequently should funds be loaded on to my card?

    • Benefits will load on to the card monthly. 

    • By April, the card will be loaded with a distribution from September 2020 to December 2020. 

    • In April, the card will be loaded with a distribution for January 2021 through March 2021.

    • Beginning in May, the card will be loaded monthly with the benefit for the remainder of the school year.

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Hermosa Neighborhood Association Gives Away Free KN95 Masks

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NOTE: This event has passed / NOTA: Este evento ha pasado

The Hermosa Neighborhood Assocation has a limited supply of KN95 masks for those who register in the form below. KN95s are different from cloth and surgical masks. Find out if KN95s are right for your situation:

//La Asociación de Vecindarios de Hermosa tiene un suministro limitado de máscaras KN95 para quienes se registren en el formulario a continuación. Los KN95 son diferentes de las mascarillas quirúrgicas y de tela. Descubra si los KN95 son adecuados para su situación:

According to the CDC // Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades

“KN95 masks are a type of filtering facepiece respirator that are commonly made in China and similar to N95 masks commonly used in the United States.

KN95 masks that meet requirements similar to those set by CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for respirators”

//“Las máscaras KN95 son un tipo de respirador de pieza facial con filtro que se fabrican comúnmente en China y son similares a las máscaras N95 que se usan comúnmente en los Estados Unidos.

Máscaras KN95 que cumplen con requisitos similares a los establecidos por el Instituto Nacional de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (NIOSH) de los CDC para respiradores "

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According to the Illinois Department of Public Health // Según el Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois

“You may prefer using disposable masks in situations where your mask is likely to get wet or dirty. As with cloth masks, make sure your disposable mask fits close to your face without large side-gaps and completely covers your nose and mouth.”

KN95 are different from the higher quality filtration of N95 masks. Learn more about KN95s.

Like most KN95s, the KN95s we are offering for free loop around the ears and are disposable.

//“Es posible que prefiera usar máscaras desechables en situaciones en las que es probable que su máscara se moje o se ensucie. Al igual que con las máscaras de tela, asegúrese de que su máscara desechable se ajuste cerca de su cara sin grandes espacios laterales y que cubra completamente su nariz y boca ".

KN95 son diferentes de la filtración de mayor calidad de las máscaras N95. Obtenga más información sobre KN95s

Como la mayoría de los KN95, los KN95 que ofrecemos se colocan libremente alrededor de las orejas y son desechables.

Registration is Closed / Las Inscripciones Están Cerradas

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Take Our 2021 Safety Survey for Hermosa

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Take Our 2021 Safety Survey for Hermosa

The HNA Safety Committee has committed to reaching out to Hermosa residents to better understand experiences and needs for safety and improved neighborhood efforts through responsible policing. Please spend a few minutes to take our survey. It is completely anonymous and all household members are welcome to fill this out. It available in both English + Spanish.

//El Comité de Seguridad de HNA se ha comprometido a llegar a los residentes de Hermosa para comprender mejor las experiencias y necesidades de seguridad y mejorar los esfuerzos del vecindario a través de una vigilancia responsable. Dedique unos minutos a completar nuestra encuesta. Es completamente anónimo y todos los miembros del hogar pueden completarlo. Está disponible en inglés + español.

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Diaper + Supply Fundraiser for Hermosa Families in Need - 2021

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The Hermosa Neighborhood Association collaborates with Hermosa Mutual Aid to help families in need with diapers and supplies. Providing these essentials to our community members helps strengthen housing and food security, overall health of stability of our residents and creates bonds when neighbors are helping neighbors.

Please consider donating $5, $50 or whatever you are able, to help combat inequities this pandemic has spotlighted. Any amount is appreciated, and all donations are tax deductible.

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2020 Recap of HNA Community Outreach Committee Efforts

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2020 Was the Year of Community Helpers

With so many challenges Hermosa faced in 2020, the HNA Community Outreach committee had to reimagine many in-person goals to adapt to safety and the heath of our residents. Here is a recap of the collaboration and outreach efforts we initiated and participation to advocate, support and provide resources to maintain our resilience:

Interested? Register to Talk with the HNA

The Hermosa Neighborhood Association is seeking energetic neighbors and business owners to help strategize, in our action-based Outreach + Marketing Committee. This committee focuses on engaging with the community in various ways including events, HNA advocacy, volunteering, as well as social media and promotion of Hermosa-focused news.

  • Helpful Skills/Interest But Not Required: Interest in networking, social media, and promotion of virtual and online events either by writing or graphic design.

  • Commitment: 5-10 hours a month. Committee meetings are monthly.

  • Ages: 16+ to 100 (teens can acquire service hours for school requirements)

By scheduling an appointment with a volunteer at the HNA, we spend 30 minutes discussing your interests and ways of volunteering to make a positive impact for our community.