Dear Neighbors,

The Chicago Police have issued an alert about several burglaries that have occurred in our area.  In these incidents, offenders have entered alleys and open gates to gain access and then entered through an open door or broke a window or door to snatch items.  In one case, car keys were taken and then used to steal a car (which was later recovered). Nothing was taken in two incidents, as the offenders ran from the scene.  

These burglaries occurred as follows, in late afternoon or evening hours:

These cases are being actively pursued by police. If you have information about these incidents, or have seen suspicious activity in the area, please call Area Central Detectives at 312-747-8382.

These incidents were crimes of opportunity, with offenders taking advantage of open back gates and gangways.  Police caution us to:

A special thanks to the neighbors who alerted 911 in these cases and are working with police. Together, we can continue to fight crime in our community.

Ethics Reform

An ordinance to strengthen the  investigative ability of the Office of Legislative Inspector General (LIG) that I am co-sponsoring with my colleague Ameya Pawar (47th) will be introduced in City Council today. 

The ordinance revises the current code to allow the new LIG to investigate accusations without a sworn complaint or notifying the subject of the investigation. I t also grants LIG the power to examine City Council member campaign finance filings and earmarks a minimum annual budget of at least $500,000 to ensure that LIG can do the job effectively.  

I was joined by my colleagues Aldermen Pawar and Sposato on Monday, November 16th on WTTW's "Chicago Tonight" to discuss the ordinance.  Click here to watch. 

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