Public Safety Updates:
Progress on Legislation
Additional Police Officers
Burglary Alert
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Dear Neighbors,
Thanks to all of you who responded to our last ward newsletter discussing the horrific carjackings recently in our area. This situation cannot be tolerated.
Here are some of the new developments:
- Federal Charges were brought against the perpetrator. You can see details here. The offender remains in federal custody, and the investigation continues. The next court date is May 24. U.S. Attorney John Lausch declared, “Our message to would-be carjackers and those using guns to commit crimes is simple: Committing a senseless act of violence like carjacking will earn you a home in federal prison for a long time.”
- We are receiving additional police officers - 8 for the 18th District (south of Fullerton) and 10 for the 19th District (north of Fullerton). Since January, our two districts have received 77 new officers, all welcome additions.
- Yesterday, the Illinois Senate passed a bill to close a loophole that allowed offenders to escape prosecution by simply claiming that they "didn't know" a vehicle was stolen. The bill also allows detention of juvenile carjackers pending trial under some circumstances. This proposal, by State Senator Bill Cunningham and pushed by Alderman Matt O'Shea (19), Michael Scott (24), and me, helps to close the revolving door allowing juvenile offenders charged with serious crime to be released within 24 hours. The bill now goes to the Illinois House. Find your state representative here and tell them to support SB2339 and become a co-sponsor.
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43rd Ward Safety Forum
Thursday, May 17th
Lincoln Park High School Auditorium
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Spiking crime has prompted another public safety forum for
Thursday, May 17th at Lincoln Park High School. Thus far, Speakers include:
- 18th District Commander, Dan O'Shea
- Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) on the latest 911 protocols and the the use of private security cameras.
- Representatives of Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx will address prosecution of offenders.
This will be a full and informative meeting to handle your questions and offer information on crime initiatives and how our community can best work with police.
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Community Alert
Residential Burglaries
19th District
Chicago Police Department
The 19th District warns of a pattern of daytime residential burglaries where offenders easily force open a window or door while the victims are at work. In the last two weeks incidents were reported at:
Contact the Bureau of Detectives Area North - (312) 744-8263 - if you have any information.
The police suggest:
- Please alert neighbors and call 911 if you see anyone suspicious around windows or doors.
- Keep your windows and doors locked, and install high quality deadbolts.
- Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description.
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Upcoming CAPS Beat Meetings
Engage with your local beat officers
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18th District
Beats
1811/1812/1813
May 10, 2018
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Moody Bible Church - new location
Beats
1814/1824
July 3rd, 2018
(subjected to be rescheduled due to holiday weekend)
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Latin School
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19th District
Beats
1935, 1932
June 11, 2018
6:30 p.m.
2nd Unitarian Church
Beats
1932
May 14, 2018
7:00 p.m.
New Life Church,
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Find your Chicago Police Beat District
here
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Infrastructure Update
Willow Street Pavement
The scheduled re-surfacing of Willow Street has been delayed due to two collapses in Willow Street. One is located at
717 W Willow
and is being repaired by the City of Chicago, the second is at
940-950 W Willow
and is being repaired by Comcast due to a utility vault collapse. All parking restrictions have been removed except in active work zones. New signs for the re-surfacing will be posted when the work is complete. Thank you for your patience.
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Lincoln Park High School
Update
The LP High School Symphonic Concert Band, one of four (1) at LPHS, received a "superior" rating at the CPS Band Festival.
LPHS students presented their own original research at the Experimental Biology Conference in San Diego. The students demonstrated "designer" versions of insulin, made to be fast acting or slow releasing. The students also designed 3D printed models of their researched proteins.
Sophomore
Kembre Daniel set a City sophomore record in the Walther Invitational
by running a mile in 4:41.21
. The LPHS Boys Track Team is the strongest in school history.
These are just a few of student achievements at Lincoln Park High. Please support our school by participating in the LPHS
Silent Auction
now underway.
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Green City Market
Outdoor Market Opening Day
Saturday, May 5th
7:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
We welcome Spring and the return of Chicago's best organic market. For more information click
here.
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Lincoln Park Uncorked
An Armitage-Halsted Wine Stroll
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, May 10
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Check-in at Bridgeview Bank
1970 N. Halsted
$40
Enjoy over 30 curated samples of red and white wines while strolling through one of the city’s most charming landmarked shopping districts in the heart of Lincoln Park.
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Chicago City Sticker Sale
Thursday, June 7th
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
DePaul Student Center
2250 N. Sheffield Ave, Room 324
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The City Clerk's office in cooperation with our office will be holding their annual City Sticker sale on Thursday, June 7th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Note that only stickers that expire in June 2018 will be renewed.
Cash will not be accepted.
Credit card, check, or money order are the only forms of payment accepted.
In addition, you can purchase a dog license or CityKey ID card. This card gives you benefits, such as reduced admission to many city museums. Learn more
here. You can fill out an application
here.
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Operation Help A Hero
Item Donations Accepted Until July 4th
2523 N Halsted Street
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Our office will be collecting new store bought, household items for distribution to veterans trasnsitioning out of homelessness. We are asking our ward residents to consider purchasing items for personal hygiene, kitchen & cleaning, and bathroom items.
Enjoy Spring and see you at the Farmer's Market,
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Michele Smith
43rd Ward Alderman
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