A night at the movie – Micheal

by | August 17, 2026 | Featured | 0 Comments

Join us for an evening of family fun featuring free food, prizes, entertainment, and an outdoor showing of the blockbuster film “Michael.” Bring the whole family on Thursday, August 20. SAINT SABINA CHURCH PARKING LOT 210 WEST 78TH PLACE Admission is free. The movie…

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WCGi peace in the Streets Back to School Block Party

by | August 17, 2026 | Featured | 0 Comments

Join WGCI August 22nd from 12pm-3pm at St. Sabina for the WGCI, Amy Witherite and 1-800-Truck Wreck Peace In The Streets Back To School Summer Block Party and Resource Fair. Live broadcast with Tone Kapone and Amy Witherite…Bring the whole family for a fun fill day…

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S.T.E.P. Forward 12-week workforce development program flyer for young people ages 16 to 24. The program, presented by Safe Places Coaching & Development in partnership with Victory M.B. Church, focuses on workforce and career readiness, employment preparation, professional and life skills, hands-on learning, individualized support, and an opportunity to earn a program stipend. The program runs September 8 through November 24, 2026, with 20 spots available. Priority enrollment is given to individuals with disabilities, Options High School students, English language learners, youth experiencing homelessness, youth in foster care, justice-involved youth, and opportunity youth who are out of school and work. A QR code is provided for registration.

S.T.E.P Forward Filot Program

by | August 17, 2026 | Featured | 0 Comments

Making A Difference In The Lives Of Our Youth S.T.E.P. Forward is a 12-week workforce development program for young people ages 16–24. The program will run from Tuesday, September 8 through Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Please apply. Only 20 participants will be…

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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.