Ald. Nick Sposato, with Aldermen Scott Waguespack and John Arena in the background, said IG Joseph Ferguson told him he'd be reapplying for the job. View Full Caption DNAinfo/Ted Cox

DUNNING — Ald. Nicholas Sposato (38th) will host an event Saturday to give residents of Portage Park and Dunning a chance to meet — and embrace — officers from the Jefferson Park Police District.

Sposato, who declared Saturday to be Police Appreciation Day in the 38th Ward, said the event is designed to give residents a chance to "hug a cop" and thank them for their service to the community.

Officers on horseback — as well as K9 units — will be on hand for the event scheduled to take place from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the 38th Ward office, 3821 N. Harlem Ave.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the event's sponsors, Mr. Beef, Mario's Hotdog Stand and The Brewery.

For more information, call 773-283-3838 email info@aldermansposato.com or go to aldermansposato.com.

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