Ald. Scott Waguespack July 24, 2020 Update
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Greetings!
In response to a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in Chicago, the City is reinstating
certain COVID-19 restrictions
that will go into effect today Friday, July 24th, and apply to businesses such as bars, restaurants, gyms, and personal services. Below is a summary of these restrictions:
- Bars, breweries, and other businesses that serve alcohol to be consumed on-site and do not have a Retail Food license cannot serve customers indoors but may continue serving customers outdoors.
- Restaurants that serve alcohol may continue operating indoors as long as they comply with current public health guidelines. Establishments without food may still provide outdoor service as they did under phase three.
- Maximum party size at tables will be reduced to 6 people.
- A maximum of 10 people will be allowed in indoor fitness classes.
- Personal services that do not allow for mask wearing will not be permitted (ex. facials, shaves, etc.)
- Residential property managers must restrict guest entry to 5 people per unit to prevent indoor gatherings and parties.
Throughout the pandemic, data has guided every move made by the City. The recent uptick in cases as well as surging COVID-19 activity in other states around the country is cause for concern and motivated this move to dial back reopening in certain high-risk environments. Chicago has moved from a moderate-high to a high incidence rate of new COVID-19 cases under Centers for Disease Control guidelines after topping 200 cases per day on a 7-day rolling average. As of July 23rd, that number was 212. That increase has been driven in part by rising cases among young people 18-29 years old as the city has seen more social activity and interactions in bars, restaurants, parks, and the lakefront. The City will continue to assess the data daily and make other adjustments as needed to protect the progress Chicago has made thus far.
While people are encouraged to create a bubble of not more than 10 people that they have close contact with, they need to do so smartly and avoid “bubble trouble.” If a member of your bubble is not following guidance, they are putting you and others at risk. Learn how to protect yourself and others at
chicago.gov/coronavirus
.
Please wear a mask to protect everyone.
Scott Waguespack, Alderman
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Have you used a Shared Street this summer? As part of the process of evaluating Shared Streets throughout the city, CDOT has launched a survey to collect feedback about how people are using Shared Streets and what they think of them. The survey can be found at
chicago.gov/sharedstreetsurvey
. More information about Shared Streets, including locations throughout the city, can be found at
chicago.gov/covidmobility
.
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STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Posted street sweeping has resumed. The sections of the 32nd Ward to be swept next week will be sections 12, 13, and 14 (portions of Bucktown). Check here for the
citywide schedule
.
Ticketing for street sweeping resumed July 1.
Please make sure to move your vehicle on your scheduled day (south and east sides of the street are normally done on the first day, north and west on the second). Please take the time to help clear the curb in front of your property. While sweepers will eventually get most sweeping done this summer, it would be helpful to clear debris and clogs to keep the sewers flowing well. Please do not sweep landscaping debris into the street. Any landscaping debris should be bagged and put in the alley.
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Have You Filled Out the Census Yet?
Why the Census Matters:
- Based off of census results, billions of dollars in federal funding go to:
- Healthcare- Hospitals, health clinics, fire departments, programs for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, Medicaid, Medicare Part B
- Education- Schools, school lunch programs, grants that support teachers and special education, Pell Grants, Head Start, planning and funding for employment and training
- Infrastructure- roads, grants for buses, subways, and other public transit systems
- An accurate census ensures equal political representation. Census results are used to determine how many seats each state gets in the House of Representatives, and to redraw the boundaries of congressional, state, and municipal districts.
How is the 32
nd
Ward doing with census results?
Currently, approximately 10,000 households in the 32
nd
Ward still have not filled out their census.
For every additional person counted in Chicago, residents stand to gain approximately $1,400 that could be used towards parks, schools, and infrastructure, so please make sure to fill out your census today!
- Top three responding neighborhoods in the 32nd Ward:
- Roscoe Village (Ravenswood to Damen, Addison to Roscoe) - 75.1%
- Hamlin Park (Ravenswood to Damen, Belmont to Diversey) - 70.8%
- South Lakeview (Ashland to Ravenswood, Belmont to Diversey) - 69.3%
- Lowest three responding neighborhoods in the 32nd Ward:
- Lincoln Park (Ashland to the river, Diversey to Fullerton) – 49.3%
- Hamlin Park (Damen to Leavitt, Belmont to Diversey) – 53.1%
- Palmer Square (Fullerton to Armitage, Kedzie to Spaulding) – 56.4%
How do I fill out the Census?
Online
, phone (844-330-2020), or mail (send in the paper form you received in the mail).
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CPS Reopening Framework
The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district is encouraging families to provide feedback on its
Preliminary Reopening Framework
, which will inform final guidance that will be released in early August. CPS and the City of Chicago will be closely monitoring the evolving public health environment, and a final decision on reopening school buildings will be made in late August based on the health situation at that time.
- Survey: Families, students and staff should submit feedback by July 31, 2020. A link to the survey can be found at cps.edu/reopening2020survey.
- Virtual Feedback Meetings: The district will hold five meetings (three in English, two in Spanish) on the following dates. Participants must register in advance to participate.
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CPS Meeting Date: Monday, July 27
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Language: English
Date: Tuesday, July 28
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Language: Spanish
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Language: Spanish
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CPS Meeting Date: Thursday, July 30
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Language: English
Date: Friday, July 31
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Language: English
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General Iron Public Meeting
In answer to our calls for public information about the situation with General Iron, the Lightfoot administration has announced a Zoom meeting this Saturday.
Sponsored by the Chicago Department of Health, the meeting will cover the plans by Reserve Metals Group (RMG)--which acquired General Iron--to operate the new facility on the south side of the City.
As you know, General Iron's shredding operations have been closed as a result of two explosions that occurred in May. Please read the
General Iron Closure Order
.
The City has repeated that General Iron must meet critical safety goals in order to potentially re-open its shredding operations. The city is expected to brief us about potential health effects and will address new regulations that may apply.
General Iron has agreed that it will shut down operations in our area on December 31st of this year, and I believe they should be shut down as soon as legally possible. While the operation will be moving to the southside of the City, there are still questions about how this will take place prior to a full closure at the end of the year.
Chicago Department of Public Health
Briefing and Town Hall
Saturday, July 25, 2020
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Zoom meeting
Participants must register in advance at
A second meeting is currently scheduled for August 3rd at 5 pm with zoom TBA.
The industrial site that is General Iron needs to converted into an asset that benefits all Chicago. That's just one reason why we deserve a commitment to the
North Branch Park & Preserve
. The Chicago River belongs to all of us, not just for some.
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012th District, 014th District, 015th District
Community Alert: Armed Robberies
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice of several armed robberies committed in the 012th, 014th, and 015th Districts. In each incident, the offenders pulled up in a white sedan and one of the offenders exited the vehicle, displayed a firearm, and demanded money and property from the victims.
Incident times and locations:
• 2100 block of North Leavitt Street on July 17, 2020 at 12:31 am.
• 1300 block of North Paulina Street on July 17, 2020 at 12:47 am.
• 2100 block of North Leavitt Street on July 17, 2020 at 12:32 am.
• 600 block of North Armour Street on July 17, 2020 at 1:01 am.
• 2000 block of North Winchester Avenue on July 17, 2020 at 12:38 am.
• 1100 block of South Menard Avenue on July 17, 2020 at 1:29 am.
• 1400 block of North Campbell Avenue on July 17, 2020 at 2:11 am.
• 2500 block of West Iowa Street on July 17, 2020 at 2:20 am.
• 1000 block of North Campbell Avenue on July 17, 2020 at 2:20 am.
About the Offender:
-Male Black, 20 to 30 years-old, 5'10 to 6'03, 190-250 pounds, wearing a mask
-Male Black, 5'07 to 5'10, 150-180 pounds, wearing a mask
The offenders used a white sedan, possibly a Ford Fusion or Nissan.
What you can do:
• Be aware of this crime and alert your neighbors.
• Pay special attention to any suspicious people loitering in the area
• Call 911 immediately and provide a detailed description of the offender(s)
including any vehicle description and license plate information.
If you have any information, contact
the Bureau of Detectives – Area Five
(312) 746-7394
JD-300042, JD-300044, JD-300048, JD-300057, JD-300059, JD-300069,
JD-300084, JD-300096, JD-300100
Reference: 20-CWP-008
Alert# 20-CWP-008(CA)
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Distrito 012, Districto 014, Districto 015 Alerta Comunitaria: Robos a Mano Armada
Sobre el crimen:
Esta alerta da aviso de varios robos a mano armada cometidos en los distritos 012, 014 y 015. En cada incidente, los delincuentes se detuvieron en un sedán blanco y uno de los delincuentes salió del vehículo, mostró un arma de fuego y exigió dinero y propiedades a las víctimas.
Horarios y lugares de incidentes:
• Cuadra 2100 de North Leavitt Street el 17 de julio de 2020 a las 12:31 am.
• 1300 cuadra de North Paulina Street el 17 de julio de 2020 a las 12:47 am.
• 2100 cuadra de North Leavitt Street el 17 de julio de 2020 a las 12:32 am.
• 600 cuadras de North Armor Street el 17 de julio de 2020 a la 1:01 am.
• Cuadra 2000 de North Winchester Avenue el 17 de julio de 2020 a las 12:38 am.
• 1100 cuadra de South Menard Avenue el 17 de julio de 2020 a las 1:29 am.
• 1400 cuadra de North Campbell Avenue el 17 de julio de 2020 a las 2:11 am.
• 2500 cuadra de West Iowa Street el 17 de julio de 2020 a las 2:20 am.
• Cuadra 1000 de North Campbell Avenue el 17 de julio de 2020 a las 2:20 am.
Sobre el delincuente:
• Hombre, afroamericano, de 20 a 30 años, de 5'10 a 6'03, 190-250 libras,
con una máscara
• Hombre, afroamericano, 5'07 a 5'10, 150-180 libras, con una máscara
• Los delincuentes usaron un sedán blanco, posiblemente un Ford Fusion o
Nissan.
Lo que puedes hacer:
• Esté al tanto de este crimen y alerta a sus vecinos.
• Prestar especial atención a las personas sospechosas que merodean en el área.
• Llame al 911 de inmediato y proporcione una descripción detallada de los
delincuentes, incluida la descripción del vehículo y la información de la placa.
Si tiene alguna informacion, comuniquese con la
Oficina de Detectives – Area Five
(312) 746-7394
JD-300042, JD-300044, JD-300048, JD-300057, JD-300059, JD-300069,
JD-300084, JD-300096, JD-300100
Reference: 20-CWP-008
Alert# 20-CWP-008(CA)
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32nd Ward Office Blood Drive
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Did you know?
- Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood; more than 41,000 blood donations are needed every day.
- More than 1.6 million people were diagnosed with cancer last year. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment.
- Although an estimated 38% of the U.S. population is eligible to donate, less than 10% actually do each year. This is why shortages occur.
The 32nd Ward office is hosting a
blood
drive
on
July 31st, from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm
.
B
lood
that is collected during our
blood
drive
will be used for patients in Chicago area hospitals.
Click here
to learn what Versiti is doing to keep donors and donor-facing staff healthy during this time.
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Statement From Mayor Lightfoot's Office: Columbus Statue Removal
The City of Chicago—at Mayor Lightfoot’s direction—has temporarily removed the Christopher Columbus statues in Grant Park and Arrigo Park until further notice. This action was taken after consultation with various stakeholders. It comes in response to demonstrations that became unsafe for both protesters and police, as well as efforts by individuals to independently pull the Grant Park statue down in an extremely dangerous manner. This step is about an effort to protect public safety and to preserve a safe space for an inclusive and democratic public dialogue about our city's symbols. In addition, our public safety resources must be concentrated where they are most needed throughout the city, and particularly in our South and West Side communities.Over the coming days, Mayor Lightfoot and the City will be announcing a formal process to assess each of the monuments, memorials, and murals across Chicago’s communities, and develop a framework for creating a public dialogue to determine how we elevate our city’s history and diversity. As the Mayor has stated previously, this is not about a single statue or mural, but how we create a platform to channel our city’s dynamic civic energy to collaboratively, purposefully, and peacefully reflect our values as Chicagoans and uplift the stories of all of our diverse city’s residents, particularly when it comes to the permanent memorialization of our shared heritage.
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Aldermen Introduce Ordinance to Establish an Urban Forestry Advisory Board
After many years of collaboration with the
Openlands Chicago
environmental organization, Aldermen Scott Waguespack, together with Council co-sponsors Cardenas and Nugent, introduced the Urban Forestry Advisory Board (UFAB) Ordinance, which would establish a board of experts and policymakers to guide the City’s urban tree management policies. Although the ordinance was thrown a roadblock by an alderman to prevent it from being discussed in committee, it will be moving to the Finance Committee for consideration at the earliest possible date.
Through this ordinance, the City Council takes a long overdue step toward honoring Chicago’s motto: Urbs in Horto or, City in a Garden. As the City works to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that the City address all aspects of a recovery. The UFAB is one piece of a broader strategy to improve public health; create safer, more liveable neighborhoods;address heat islands; and combat the sweeping effects of climate change.
“For years, the City has struggled to adhere to a coherent management plan for our urban forest. We maintain an inefficient tree-trimming system, lose trees due to disease and opaque removal processes, and reinforce long-standing inequities in the delivery of City services,” said Alderman Waguespack. “The UFAB will convene policymakers from across agencies and experts in the field to collaborate on these and other pressing urban forestry issues, especially in the absence of a Department of Environment.”
“Our environmental policy must prioritize communities like the ones I represent on the Southwest Side. The UFAB will provide the City with new opportunities to create comprehensive policies to improve the health and quality of life for Black and Brown communities across all of Chicago,” said Alderman Cardenas.
Alderman Nugent adds, “We have long needed a common-sense plan on how to preserve and enhance our urban forest and the UFAB will provide consistency and guidance on how we achieve this goal. A greener, healthier, safer “City in a Garden” is something that will benefit all Chicagoans.”
“With guidance and oversight from the UFAB, Chicago can better maintain and expand its urban forest, which helps to reduce flooding and to slow the effects of climate change,” said Daniella Pereira, Openlands Vice President of Community Conservation.
The UFAB will have five main powers and responsibilities:
- Develop and regularly update an Urban Forestry Management Plan
- Assess City policies, procedures, and expenditures
- Recommend legislation
- Facilitate public education
- Establish a Heritage Tree Program that identifies trees of significance
In 2019, the City Inspector General highlighted that the City could save up to 60 percent on the average cost per tree trim. Under current budgetary constraints, the City must find innovative money-saving paths toward long-term sustainability. The UFAB provides a forum for the cross-departmental and community-informed policymaking necessary to achieve that goal. Additionally, a healthy urban forest helps create healthy communities. Communities on the South and West sides often suffer disproportionately from the effects of pollution and a dearth of greenspace. The UFAB will help the City remedy these longstanding inequities.
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New Bill Payment Assistance Program from Peoples Gas
Peoples Gas has committed $12 million in additional assistance for customers. Beginning July 6, 2020, residential heating customers with an arrearage on their Peoples Gas account who have received a Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) or Share the Warmth grant since October 2019 will receive a Bill Payment Assistance Program (BPAP) grant toward their natural gas bill. A credit up to the amount of the customer’s arrearage, or $500 — whichever is less — will automatically be applied to the customer’s account.
Eligible customers who have not yet applied for a
LIHEAP
or
Share the Warmth
grant are urged to do so, as they may also receive a BPAP grant. Additionally, a customer whose account remains in arrears after all credits have been applied should contact call 866-556-6001 to set up a payment arrangement.
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Chicago's parks need you to PITCH IN! In partnership with the Chicago Park District, the Chicago Parks Foundation is leading a citywide volunteer initiative to help keep our parks clean all summer long.
Community members, neighborhood organizations, and local businesses are all welcome to form a clean- up group and adopt a park for the summer.
The Chicago Parks Foundation will provide you with trash pick-up supplies and safety guidelines to make it happen. There are 600+ parks throughout the city, and they all need us to pitch in!
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Play Pack Giveaway THIS Saturday!
Please join the Chicago Park District and My Block My Hood My City for a play pack giveaway this Saturday, July 25 at Garfield Park from 12:00 pm- 2:00 pm. Play Pack items to be included are jump ropes, hacky sacks, sidewalk chalk, and various other recreation items. A Play Pack Guide providing ideas of games kids can play with their Play Pack items will be included and made available online. Items vary among Play Packs.
The Chicago Park District created an
event listing on Facebook
to promote the giveaway and added M3, Nike, and Cubs as co-hosts as well as acknowledged their contributions.
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Rollin Rec is Headed to a Park Near You This Summer!
The Rollin' Recreation activity van offers fun for the whole family at a number of parks throughout the city. The vans drive in, and the fun rolls out - sports, games and fitness activities. Come join us and enjoy these activities with others in your community. No registration required, just come out and have fun.
In accordance with Be Safe Chicago Phase IV Guidelines for Parks and Recreation Activities, participants in this activity will be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing at all times while participating.
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We Are All One Home Team
As part of the latest effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Chicago, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and
Chicago's sports teams are
launching the
"We Are All One Home Team" campaign
to encourage
the city’s youth and young adults to wear masks, practice social distancing and follow the latest public health guidelines to keep themselves and their families safe and healthy. Teaming up with the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, Fire, Red Stars, Sky, and White Sox – this new campaign centers around the influence of sports teams, their players, and mascots to unify people across the city and work together as one home team against COVID-19. Kicking off this week, this new integrated initiative will utilize digital and out-of-home billboards around Chicago, social media channels, and additional supporting elements to reiterate the importance of the latest public health guidelines in our city. As part of an on-the-ground marketing campaign, the City will deploy street teams of young adults to hot spot areas across Chicago such as bars, restaurants, parks, and more to educate and remind their peers about safe COVID-19 practices. Using the “We Are All One Home Team” as the overarching brand, the street teams will distribute face masks, hand sanitizer, buttons, and flyers to promote social distancing and mask adherence. Residents are encouraged to participate in the campaign by posting and sharing photos of their masks on social media with
#WeAreAllOneTeam.
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Movies in the Parks
Hollywood stars return to Chicago skies this summer, as Movies in the Parks brings big-screen entertainment to local parks for the twentieth season. Join in-person at the parks for classics from the Golden Age of Hollywood and retro childhood favorites, to the best family-friendly box office favorites from recent years.
Public health guidelines, including facemasks & a 100 person capacity
, will be strictly enforced to ensure the health & safety of all who attend. Please review the health guidelines all movie patrons must follow. Park fieldhouses and restrooms will not be open during the movies.
All movies begin at dusk. If you're unsure when dusk is, visit any weather site to see the time of dusk each day. Call (312) 742-1134 for daily listings and weather-related cancellations.
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COVID Clean: Webinar Presented of SERVPRO of Westloop/Bucktown/Greektown
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Tues., July 28, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Join the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce as SERVPRO of West Loop/Bucktown/Greektown representative and Wicker Park Bucktown Board Member David Boylan educates business owners on how to ensure your business is Covid Clean in phase 4.
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Roscoe Village Streetery - Join Local Businesses for a well designed street eatery
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Celebrate summer at the Roscoe Street(ery)! Sip, savour, and socialize while dining out on Roscoe Street between Damen and Seeley. The Roscoe Street(ery) is designed to safely bring community and vitality back to our Village Within the City and to support local restaurants and surrounding merchants who contribute to the wonderful quality of life in our community.
Enjoy outdoor dining as 4 local restaurants extend their seating into the street. Please remember to wear your face masks and practice social distancing while dining al fresco. It's imperative that you respect the rules of restaurants and the expanded outdoor dining space. Our restaurants look forward to welcoming you!
Dates for the Roscoe Street(ery) are:
Friday, July 24th - Sunday, July, 26th from 10 AM - 11 PM
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Free Educational Workshops for Business Owners from the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP)
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Choosing the Right Legal Entity: A Small Business Entity Workshop
Wednesday, 7/29 at 3:00 PM Webinar
Presented by Chicago Lawyer’s Committee (CLC) for Civil Rights
As an entrepreneur starting a new business, you will be faced with many important decisions; one of the first and most important decisions will be selecting the right legal structure for your business. The legal entity you choose will impact many critical aspects of your business, such as your ability to raise capital, how your company will be managed, its tax treatment, liability protection for managers, and more. CLC will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various business structures including the Sole Proprietorship, C-Corp, S-Corp, LLC, Benefit Corporation, Cooperative Association and more.
Power in the Pivot: Finding Answers through People and Partnerships
Friday, 7/31 at 9:30 AM Webinar
Presented by Nikki Bravo, Executive Director of Ignite Technology and Innovation
As a small business or entrepreneur, you don’t always know what you don’t know. Let’s discuss how relationships and collaborations lead to asking the right questions, accessing valuable resources, and revealing new business opportunities.
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Chicago Travel Quarantine List
On Thursday, July 2, CDPH Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D., issued an
Emergency Travel Order
directing travelers entering or returning to Chicago from states experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 cases to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. The list will be updated every Tuesday and go into effect the following Friday at 12:01 a.m.
For more information, see these
Frequently Asked Questions
.
As of July 24, travelers from the states listed below should quarantine upon arrival in Chicago.
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- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Arizona
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Iowa
- Kansas
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- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- Nevada
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
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Additional Links with COVID Related Information
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Alderman Scott Waguespack
2657 North Clybourn
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 248-1330
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