Seated: Rosana Tanon, Dawn Williams Jose Salazar, Alice Kelly, Natalie Khan |
SECRETARY OF STATE Mobile Unit
staffers, Rosana Tanon, Dawn Williams, Joe Salazar, Alice Kelly
and Natalie Khan, provided services to 46 residents who live
within the Little Village neighborhood.
THIS WAS the Secretary of State
Mobile Unit’s fourth year providing service to residents of Little
Village. Secretary of State Speaker's Bureau Director, Ron
Serpico, Jr., made the necessary arrangements for the Mobile Unit
to come to the Little Village Community Council office, 3610 W. 26th
St., Chicago on Friday, August 22, 2014.
SECRETARY of State staffers
worked from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and provided attendees with State ID's,
driver's license, license plate stickers, gave information out
regarding issues relating to DUI's and Temporary Visitors Driving
License for undocumented individuals.
THEY DID an outstanding job.
Many attendees expressed their satisfaction with the assistance and
service they received. “Staff from the Secretary of State were very
friendly and helpful,” said Marie Zavela.
QUICK GUIDE: Rosana Tanon,
Hearing officer for the Secretary of State, helped individuals with
information on DUI's and gave undocumented individuals information on
the Temporary Visitor Driver's License [TVDL] under Public Act
97-H57, non-visa status individuals who cannot obtain a Social
Security card. These individuals may apply for a TVDL, by appointment
only, at any of the three TVDL facility locations in Chicago:
Chicago
North, 5401 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60630; Chicago
South, 9901 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Chicago, IL
60628 and Chicago West, 5301 W. Lexington St., Chicago, IL
60644. TVDL applicants may bring an interpreter to assist with the
application process. All are required to pass a vision, written and
road exams.
AN APPLICANT can also apply for
a TVDL by going online at: www.cyberdriveillinois.com
or by calling 855/236-1155. TVDL are valid for three years.
For questions about the TVDL program or to check the status of your
application: call 855/212-2687.
PAMPLETS on information for a
TVDL are available at the Little Village Community Council office,
3610 W. 26th St. El solicitante debe concertar una cita a
traves de Internet en: www.cy berdriveillinois.com o llamano al
855/236-1155, Licencia temporal conducir para visitantes.
“THE REASON we bring the
Secretary of State's Mobile Unit to the LV community is because it's
a matter of convenience and quick service,” said LVCC President
August Sallas.
Steve Landek & Augie Sallas |
MORE THAN 1,547 Active Party
members, friends and guests attended the event. Special guest was
Paul Vallas, Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor. There was
unlimited food [hot dogs, hamburgers, Italian sausage, beef, lamb and
pork sandwiches, chili, corn on the cob] and beverages to enjoy.
IT WAS a hot day, with
temperatures at 88 degrees, the sound of good music traveled through
the air, there were many door prizes and raffles to win, horseshoes
and beanbags to play; summer fun for everyone. The highlight of the
day was a boxing show of nine amateur matches under the direction of
John O'Brien, a USA National Amateur boxing official. Each was
3-minute bout and a boxer won by the decision given by ringside
judges. The matches created a lot of excitement; the crowd clapped,
yelled and shouted support for their favorite boxer. All of the
boxers put on a great show and each winner received a beautiful
trophy for a skillful boxing exhibition.
LOUIS RIOS, former President of
the Illinois Amateur Boxing Association, was presented with a plaque
for his 52 years of dedication to the sport of amateur boxing.
John O'Brien, Louie Rios, Ken Fletcher |
THE PLAQUE read: “Presented
with Respect and Appreciation to Louis Rios for 52 Years of Dedicated
Service to Amateur Boxing. Presented by The Coaches, Boxers and
Officials of Illinois Toyota Park Summer Invitational, Bridgeview, IL
August 24, 2014”.
OVER THE YEARS Louie has
helped many young boxers as a coach, trainer, boxing official, and as
President of the Louie Rios Amateur Boxing Club. Rios sponsored the
“Silver Gloves Tournament”.
BRIDGEVIEW’S 46th
Annual Barbeque Picnic & Boxing Fundraiser was a huge success.
Mayor Landek thanked everyone for attending and for their continued
support. “Our event is enjoyed by more and more people every year,”
said Landek.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16—Firefighter
application deadline. Answer the call. Firefighter exam is Dec. 13 &
14, 2014. Must be 18 by Dec. 31, 2014, cannot be over the age of 37
per the Municipal Code of Chicago. For more info visit
www.cityofchicago.org/fireapplication
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27—Ninth
Annual Feria del Mole starts at Noon, Little Village High School,
3120 S. Kostner Ave. Sponsored by Universidad Popular. For more info
call 773/733-5055.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4—The 4th
Annual Little Village Expungement Workshop for adult and juvenile
ex-offenders from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at New Life Church, 2657 S.
Lawndale Ave., Chicago. Ex-offenders must bring a copy of rap sheet
and disposition of case. DUI assistance will be available. No
appointment necessary. FREE ADMISSION. For more information
call August Sallas, 312/286-3405.