Third Ward Newsletter January 2021 Newsletter/2020 Year in Review

In this Issue Greetings!

2​ 020 Year in Happy New Year! Now that we have turned the page to 2021, let's leave all Review the bad feelings in 2020 where they belong and commit ourselves as neighbors, a city and as a country to new, more positive beginnings. That January 2021 means going out of our way to be extra nice to our neighbors, paying special Third Ward Update attention to maintaining the beauty of our block and city, and respecting the viewpoints of others, whether you agree with them or not. These are simple Important commitments to civility we can share to help make 2021 a great year we all Announcements can be proud of.

January CAPS Two quick notes before we get into the newsletter. First, while the snow can temporarily hide a lot of problems, since the beginning of the pandemic and especially during the various stay-at-home orders, I have noticed an increase Join Our in garbage on our sidewalks, streets, and parkways. I know 2020 had a lot of Mailing List challenges, but it's easy to throw your garbage in the trash, or to hold it until you get home to throw it away. When the weather permits, I encourage everyone to clean up out front of where they live. If everyone pitches in, we can have a beautiful start to the new year.

Second, as is the case every year, the January newsletter is especially long. The first section contains a review of all the work, events, and improvements we have made to the 3rd Ward in the previous year. The second section is the normal review of January 2021 ward updates. Despite the pandemic, we have been quite busy both in the community and City Council. I encourage you to check out what we have done in our community to continue making the 3rd Ward the best ward in the City.

The 3rd Ward Public Service Office staff and I are available to assist you by phone 773-373-9273 or via email at [email protected]. Thank you for reading this newsletter. Please share it with a neighbor or friend.

Sincerely,

Pat Dowell Alderman, 3rd Ward 2020 Year in Review

Outreach and Events During COVID-19 During the pandemic, the 3rd Ward continued to serve the community while following the most updated public safety guidelines. That includes moving all Town Hall meetings virtual so that residents were able to stay informed about the important issues in the ward and talk to Alderman Dowell directly from the safety of their own homes. To meet the needs of those who experienced food insecurity due to the pandemic, Alderman Dowell hosted dozens of drive-up food box giveaways. Similarly, Alderman Dowell hosted multiple PPE giveaways and COVID testing events to make it easier for residents to protect themselves and their families from the pandemic. Alderman Dowell also hosted a few in-person events that focused on assisting residents through the pandemic, like Clean and Green Days, Shred-a-Thons, Census outreach events, and more. While COVID-19 certainly made engaging the community more challenging, Alderman Dowell and the entire 3rd Ward team adjusted to bring services to residents more safely and directly than ever before.

Community Engagement

Third Ward Town Hall Meetings *Video recordings of virtual Town Hall meetings can be found at www.facebook.com/aldermanpat.dowell unless otherwise noted*

Alderman Dowell Partners with Commissioner Rogers on Property Tax Appeal Forum Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Larry Rogers Jr., along with Alderman Dowell, State Senator Mattie Hunter and Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer hosted a property tax appeal forum where members of the public received valuable information about how to appeal their property taxes. Commissioner Rogers explained how the property tax appeal process works - starting with the Cook County Assessor's Office, then to the Board of Review if necessary - and how to find and file the proper appeal paperwork. If you would like to appeal your property taxes, please start here at www.cookcountyassessor.com/Appeals/Appeal-Forms.aspx.

Ald. Dowell Gives South Loop Update at Neighbors Night Out Alderman Dowell attended the Greater South Loop Association's (GSLA) Neighbors Night Out event at the new Moody Tongue Brewery (2515 S. Wabash Ave.) to give a State of the South Loop presentation. Alderman Dowell would like to thank the GSLA organizers for inviting her to this event, and everyone who came out to support a local business and learn more about what is happening in our community. In her remarks, Alderman Dowell discussed her ongoing work to find a location for a new South Loop High School, provided updates on public safety initiatives for the area, highlighted the many commercial and residential developments in the community, and introduced the new neighborhood businesses.

CN Meeting Hosted by Congressman Danny Davis and Ald. Dowell Alderman Dowell hosted a joint meeting with Congressman Danny Davis to discuss the Canadian National Bridge Reconstruction Project. Key issues discussed at the meeting with CN and Congressman Davis included: noise and idling of trains, CN's commitment to rail greasers, beautification along the track's retaining walls and train safety. Congressman Davis committed to exploring federal standards for noise and together we are working with CN on possible solutions for idling. CN made a commitment to better communication, including social media, with constituents.

IIT Hosted 3rd Ward Town Hall Meeting Alderman Dowell held a Town Hall meeting on February 11 at the Illinois Institute of Technology's McCormick Tribune Campus Center. Residents received updates on public safety initiatives from the Commanders of the 1st and 2nd Police Districts, informed of the City's new recreational cannabis laws, and shown a potential development located at 51st St. and State St. Thank you to Commanders Pigott and Boyd, Kamau Murray and Ennedy Rivera for participating in this important community discussion. A full recap of the event is on Alderman Dowell's website at www.ward03chicago.com.

Alderman Dowell Joined Illinois Elected Officials for Tele Town Hall With current data indicating that black people are being infected and dying from COVID-19 at higher rates than all other populations, Alderman Dowell joined dozens of other federal, state and local elected officials for a Tele Town Hall on Tuesday, April 7th. The town hall offered a forum to discuss the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our most vulnerable communities across the state and to answer residents most pressing questions about healthcare, resources, and assistance. 3rd and 4th Ward Youth Summer Town Hall Meeting Alderman Dowell and neighboring Bronzeville and South Loop Alderman Sophia King (4th) co-hosted a virtual Town Hall meeting in June focusing on opportunities for youth over the summer. The meeting featured presentations from providers like One Summer Chicago, After School Matters, the Chicago Park District, and many more. Thank you to everyone who joined this informative meeting. A full recap of the town hall can be at www.ward03chicago.com. Even with COVID-19 restrictions in place, there were many great options for youth last summer. Organizations like One Summer Chicago and its partners hosted virtual summer sessions. The Chicago Park District ran in-person activities, though in order to maintain social distancing, offerings are severely limited.

Mental Health Town Hall With Alderman Pat Dowell The 3rd Ward Office collaborated with the Greater Bronzeville Community Action Council, CPS and Bright Star Community Outreach to host a special mental health town hall focusing on remote learning, mental health services and public health practices during COVID-19. Thank you to everyone that attended and participated in this informative event. COVID-19 poses not only health and economic challenges, but mental health challenges as well. If you are having difficulty with the effects of quarantining, social distancing, fear or more, don't wait, reach out to your mental health care professional immediately. If you need a professional to talk to, call the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago hotline at 833- 626-4244 for free help anytime.

Alderman Dowell - Navigating the Insurance Claim Process Meeting Businesses impacted by looting and vandalism can learn how to navigate the insurance claims process by watching this video of a town hall meeting hosted by Alderman Dowell. Topics included: best practices, issues to consider and process expectations as the businesses manage their way forward. Thank you to Bronzeville developer Eric Dantzler and State Representative Lamont Robinson who presented at the meeting. Special thanks to Robert Charles who helped to organize this event.

Property Tax Virtual Town Hall with Alderman Dowell and Treasurer Pappas On July 28th, Alderman Dowell held a virtual town hall featuring Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas where the Treasurer presented information on various property tax relief programs available to Chicago property owners. This included how to lower your property tax bill, apply for missing exemptions, waive interest fees on late payments, and postpone the tax sale.

In addition, Treasurer Pappas discussed the disparity between Black and non-Black communities when it comes to properties subject to the annual tax sale of delinquent properties. As a remedy to the problem, Treasurer Pappas created the Black Houses Matter program. This is a particularly important tool for seniors who may not realize they can wipe out their taxes by taking advantage of the homeowner's exemption, the senior citizen's exemption or the senior property tax freeze. A full recap of the town hall meeting can be found at www.ward03chicago.com.

Dowell Hosted Cook County Assessor Kaegi at Town Hall Meeting On Tuesday, August 18th, Alderman Pat Dowell held a virtual Town Hall meeting featuring Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi. This informative event supplemented the July virtual Town Hall with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. During the meeting, Assessor Kaegi made clear his Office's dedication to transparency, equity and setting fair and accurate values for 1.8 million parcels of Cook County property. In addition, constituents offered questions regarding a number of issues, including but not limited to, property tax exemptions, vacant property policy, certificates of error, & COVID-related adjustments. All general Assessor-related information can be found at www.cookcountyassessor.com. Specific questions for the Assessor's Office can be sent to Mr. Kelwin Harris at [email protected].

COPA Joined Alderman Dowell at Police Oversight Town Hall Meeting On Tuesday, September 15th, Alderman Pat Dowell held a virtual town hall meeting featuring the City of Chicago's Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA). This informative meeting was held in response to the recent civil unrest and the high number of investigations tied to police misconduct that were launched during the same timeframe. During the town hall, Chief Administrator Sydney Roberts talked about COPA's commitment to independent and transparent police oversight and accountability, and offered explanations to many lingering questions and concerns regarding COPA's jurisdiction in Chicago. COPA-related information can be found at www.chicagocopa.org.

3rd Ward Offers Two Free Shredding Events Alderman Dowell partnered with Midway Moving and Storage to host two well-attended free shredding event, one in the parking lot of the 3rd Ward Public Service Office at 5046 S. State St., the other in the parking lot of South Loop Elementary School. Numerous residents stopped by to throw away years of paper records. Thank you to Midway Moving and Storage for providing the professional document destruction services and thank you to State Representatives Kam Buckner and Lamont Robinson and Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry for supporting the South Loop event. Finally, a huge thank you to Craig, Dulana, Mickey, Justin, Chante and Mrs. Robinson, Lucy Macedo and Allyson Allison for staffing the event and helping residents unload their documents to be shredded.

Alderman Dowell Hosted Proposed Cannabis Dispensary Town Hall Meeting On Monday, September 21st, Alderman Pat Dowell held a virtual town hall meeting to discuss Midway Dispensary's proposal to open a cannabis dispensary at 1420 S. Michigan Ave. During the town hall, constituents asked questions about Midway's proposal, including: the square footage of the location, its proximity to schools and other teen-centric social gathering places, security plans, general parking spaces, and both vehicular and foot traffic. In late-December, Alderman Dowell was informed Midway Dispensary has decided to not open a new dispensary at 1420 S. Michigan Ave. To read the full announcement of Midway Dispensary's decision, click here.

Shared Housing Ordinance Meeting On Wednesday, October 14th, Alderman Pat Dowell held a virtual town hall meeting on Chicago's Shared Housing Ordinance, featuring the Office of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP). During the meeting, BACP talked about the City's role in regulating the “home-sharing industry," along with how such regulations will affect the ward. The home-sharing companies include well-known providers like AirBnB and HomeAway. According to City officials, there are more than 8,800 shared housing units licensed by the City to be rented through these online platforms. In some instances, the usage of these rentals has culminated in rowdy parties, noise violations and other illegal actions. Report violations at Chicago.gov/bacp.

Dangerous Motorcycles, E-Sports Venue, Arts Lawn Discussed at Town Hall Meeting On Monday, November 23rd, Alderman Pat Dowell held a virtual town hall meeting featuring representatives from the University of Chicago who shared the latest on the Arts Lawn project, a proposed E-Sports venue at 2500 S. Wabash Ave., and the Chicago Police Department regarding the issue of large groups of individuals dangerously riding motorcycles and other unauthorized vehicles on highways and residential streets.

During the town hall, constituents asked questions to the presenters of the E-Sports facility on the square footage of the proposed location, renderings, its proximity and collaboration with nearby schools, available parking and security plans. As for the newest addition to the Arts Block, to be located on East Garfield Boulevard in Washington Park, residents offered suggestions on how to best make the project accessible for community members. The project will create green space which will be used for arts and culture-based programming. Finally, constituents raised concerns about the Chicago Police Department's response to unruly motorcycle groups. Alderman Dowell's actions on this issue, the City has already performed 55 combined motorcycle missions, issued 1,368 moving violations, handed out 85 traffic stop survey cards, issued 122 hanging violations, submitted 16 investigative stop reports, impounded and towed 32 vehicles, issued 23 ANOVs, encountered 65 fleeing incidents, initiated 6 public safety dispersals, and recovered 2 guns.

Aldermen Dowell and King Co-Host Public Safety Town Hall Meetings During the month of December, Alderman Pat Dowell and Alderman Sophia King co-hosted two virtual town hall meetings featuring representatives from the Chicago Police Department (CPD) to discuss the issue of public safety in the Douglas and Grand Boulevard communities.

During the meetings, CPD detailed neighborhood crime statistics. Additionally, the district command staff gave a follow-up on the status of specific shooting incidents in the area and the district's response to them. Constituents then had the opportunity to ask questions on a number of topics, including trends in violent crime, the increase in carjackings in the area, clearance rates and the apprehension of suspects.

COVID-19 Assistance Events

Alderman Dowell Sponsors Multiple Face Covering Giveaways in 2020 The 3rd Ward Office sponsored multiple successful mask giveaways for constituents in 2020, working side by side in partnership with Acclivus, Inc. which gave away hand sanitizers and information about the importance of completing the 2020 Census. The first event was held at the 3rd Ward Public Service Office (5046 S. State St.) in partnership with the 2nd District CAPS Office, represented by Sgt. Walton, Officer Mark Rodriguez, Akeya Channell, and Officer Arroya. Over 300 cars drove by the office to pick up these critical safety items. The event also serviced bike riders, walk ups and even a worker from the ward on a tractor!

The 2nd facial coverings giveaway was held in South Loop in collaboration with True Rock Ministries and Pastor Earl Grandberry Sr. (Pastor G) and the 1st District CAPS Office. We gave out masks, gloves, water bottles and Census information to over 300 residents of the 3rd ward. Thanks to True Rock Ministries and the Acts of Kindness crew, Sgts. Dombrowski and Schenk, Linda K and the officers of the 1st District and the 3rd Ward crew of Allyson, Lucy Macedo, Brian, Renee and James! Special thanks to Kristin Komorowski for the cloth masks to the 1st District first responders, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Dr. Willie Wilson and others who have donated masks to the office during this pandemic. In addition to the neighborhood events, Alderman Dowell's office has provided large quantities of masks to 3rd Ward senior buildings, public housing developments and any resident who has contacted the office.

Dowell Attends PGS for Food/PPE Giveaway Alderman Dowell and 3rd Ward staff attended a very special event at Paul G. Stewart Apartments where food, PPE and services (Census, Covid-19 testing, voter registration) were provided to senior constituents. Thank you to State Rep. Lamont Robinson who organized this well attended event supported by Black Village Foundation, Acclivus, Inc., Oak Street Health, Illinois Department of Public Health and others Including Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry, and State Senator Mattie Hunter. Dana Divine—thank you for your music and entertainment.

3rd Ward Hosts Two COVID-19 Testing Events In 2020, Alderman Dowell partnered with Howard Brown Health and State Rep. Lamont Robinson to sponsor two COVID-19 testing events for local residents. Big thank you to the Howard Brown Health mobile testing van for seeing so many people for swab testing. Also, thank you Dr. Maya Green (a 3rd Ward resident) and Nurse Practitioner Dominique Murrary for your service administering the tests. A special thanks to Acclivus who handed out hand sanitizers and Census information, Rep. Lamont J Robinson who greeted constituents and handed out cloth bags and hand sanitizers and Allyson Allison who organized the event and provided masks to all who were tested. In addition, there was an excellent turnout for Alderman Dowell's COVID-19 testing event on Monday, July 13th at Paul G. Stewart (400 E. 41st St.). Thanks to Howard Brown Health Center for the testing kits and State Representative Lamont Robinson for co-sponsoring this health event. During the event 245 residents were able to be tested!

3rd Ward Sponsors Free Food Box Giveaways Throughout 2020 Every Friday from 10:00 am to noon, starting on September 4th through the end of October, and continuing every Wednesday through the end of the year, Alderman Dowell's office partnered with Blueprint Foods to host a free food box giveaways. Families received one box of meat/produce while supplies last. Safe drive through pickup was offered to all!

In addition, the 3rd Ward Public Service Office partnered with Greater Harvest MB Church (5141 S. State St.) and Apostolic Faith Church (3823 S. Indiana Ave.) to support their food giveaways. Thank you to Acclivus, Social Change, Senator Mattie Hunter, Bishop Horace Smith, First Lady Susan Smith, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot for organizing and contributing to these important events. Neighborhood Events with Alderman Dowell

Mayor Lightfoot Visits Bronzeville and Washington Park to Talk about Economic Investment Mayor Lori Lightfoot, accompanied by Alderman Dowell, toured Bronzeville and Washington Park speaking with business and community leaders about plans to invest more resources to create economic opportunity in the community. First stop was Overton Elementary School (221 E. 49th St.) followed by Peach's Currency Exchange Cafe (305 E. Garfield Blvd). Big thanks to Ghian Foreman for organizing this event and framing the discussions.

Alderman Dowell Attends Youth Roundtable at Phillips with Mayor Lightfoot, CPS and CPD Leadership Alderman Dowell attended a powerful roundtable with Mayor Lightfoot, members of her cabinet, Principal Matt Sullivan, CPS CEO Janice Jackson, interim CPD Supt. Charlie Beck, and about 15 juniors and seniors of Phillips High School. The discussion focused on guns and gun violence. When asked what the city government could do to help youth feel safe in their communities, the top three answers were: 1. Increase the number of and access to after school and summer programs/jobs, 2. Help connect youth to mentors and other trusted adults, 3. Transform the police department so that officers are actively involved in the daily life of the community (not just show up during an emergency) and don't racially profile black youth. Finally, Mayor Lightfoot announced her intention to increase funding for the Choose to Change Program www.urbanlabs.uchicago.edu.

Dowell Visits Seniors to Offer Census, Senior Center Updates Alderman Dowell visited with 3rd Ward senior constituents in February to provide updates on the 2020 Census, planning for a Bronzeville senior center, public safety, health programs and all the activities of State Reps. Lamont Robinson and Kam Buckner. Thanks to Oak Street Health and 2nd District Police Officers Gathings and Carcione for attending the update and all the work they do on behalf of our neighborhood residents.

Alderman Dowell Attends Census Awareness Event Alderman Dowell joined a Census Awareness event in March at Benito Juarez Academy (2150 S. Laflin Ave.) organized by Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) and Census Chairman Ariel Reboyras (30th). Nice turnout even with the snowflakes falling. It's critically important for every person to be counted to ensure our fair share of federal dollars for housing, infrastructure improvements, social services, political representation in the Congress and more, as many of these programs are tied to population.

Alderman Dowell and Staff Attend Condo/Block Club Meetings Throughout 2020, Alderman Dowell and 3rd Ward staff (virtually) attended multiple condominium board and block club meetings in the South Loop, Bronzeville and Washington Park neighborhoods. For each meeting, issues important to the group were discussed, followed by Q&A. If you would like to invite Alderman Dowell to your upcoming resident group meeting, please email [email protected].

1919 Chicago Race Riot Bike Tour Rides Through Bronzeville The 2nd Annual Chicago Race Riot 1919 bike tour was held on Saturday, July 25th. Hundreds of participants visited sites in Bronzeville and Bridgeport to remember and discuss the city's worst incident of racial violence. Bravo to the commemorative tour organizers Franklin Cosey Gay, Peter Cole, Syda Segovia Taylor, and others. A truly inspiring and poignant event. With everything the city and country went through in 2020, it is so important to remember the struggle and lessons learned from the 1919 Chicago Race Riots.

3rd Ward Gives Back for Thanksgiving Kudos to Pastor Earl Grandberry Sr. of True Rock Ministries for his generosity and acts of kindness. He gave away 1,000 grocery bags with turkeys to needy families, seniors, and veterans out of his church parking lot at 16th St. and Wabash Ave. in the 3rd Ward. He and the True Rock congregation have been doing this for 18 years without fanfare! But for the first time Channel 7 documented the morning giveaway. Thanks Evelyn Holmes. What a blessing!

This is in addition to the numerous turkeys the 3rd Ward Public Service Office gave away to local families to help bring a happy Thanksgiving to residents that needed a little assistance to begin the holiday season. Alderman Dowell hosted Turkey giveaways both at her office and for residents of Wentworth Gardens. Thank you to Allyson and Lucy of the 3rd Ward staff who made sure the turkeys got to residents before Thanksgiving.

Alderman Dowell in the Community Despite the pandemic, great community events were held all across the 3rd Ward in 2020! Alderman Dowell was able to attend the annual Pancake Breakfast of the Oakwood Boulevard Neighborhood Association. Congrats to the new board President Felicia Fortenberry, Vice President Myiti Sengstacke Rice, and team for leading this very active and organized 10-year-old group of neighbors.

Alderman Dowell also participated events to honor 3rd Ward Residents. Jazzin' and Jammin' was a wonderful send off for 3rd Ward resident Anita Strange-Rebecchi who moved to Nashville! Thanks Anita for bringing jazz, fun and good vibes in the yard on Indiana and at Corpus Christi Hall! Blessing on your brand new beginnings. She also attended the 2nd Police District Advisory Council event honoring longtime community activist and former 4th Ward Alderman Shirley Newsome for her valuable contributions to the Kenwood/Oakland neighborhood and Noel Mickelson for his good works in Bronzeville. Last, Alderman Dowell celebrated the 100th and 104th birthdays of Ms. Bass and Ms. Ruth Hodo, two outstanding longtime Bronzeville residents.

Prior to the 4th of July holiday weekend, a prayer vigil was held at 51st St. and Calumet Ave. to fight against violence in our community and city over the long weekend. Thanks to Pastors Moodie, Tidwell, and Goggins, and Ministers Thomas L. E. Stovall and Bamani Obadele for the words of comfort and hope. 2nd District Commander Joshua Wallace, Officer Denise Gathings and staff of Acclivus supported this effort with their presence. Community members showed up and the young men on the block did a great job cleaning up. Hot dogs, cookies and water capped off the evening gathering.

Committee on the Budget and Government Operations

Budget Committee & City Council Pass Federal COVID-19 Response Funds The Committee on the Budget and Government Operations, which is chaired by Alderman Pat Dowell, had the important responsibility of considering $1.13 billion in federal COVID-19 response funds during the June meeting. Chairman Dowell convened members of the Office of Budget and Management and the many City Departments affected by this funding to walk committee members through the massive ordinance. The funding passed the committee and was allocated as follows: $470 million for direct COVID-19 relief costs, $376 million for the Department of Aviation, $189 million for the Department of Public Health for lab capacity and contact tracing, $40 million for homeless services, $25 million for small business assistance, $20 million for rental assistance, $11 million for community healthcare infrastructure, $10 million for workforce assistance, $10 million for violence prevention, and $10 million for improved mental health services. $40 million is being reserved in case of a potential surge in Covid-19 cases in the future.

Importantly, no COVID-19 response funds were allowed to be used for police overtime or non-pandemic response costs. That means police department costs related to things like the protests can not be covered using these federal funds. The ordinance successfully passed committee and was approved by the full City Council on June 17, 2020. 2021 City of Chicago Budget One of the main responsibilities of the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget and Government Operations is to shepherd the consideration of the yearly City of Chicago budget in Coty Council. That long process started on Monday, August 31st, as Mayor Lori Lightfoot introduced the City's 2021 Budget Forecast where she outlined the many significant challenges that face our city due to the ongoing pandemic. Chief among these challenges was an approximately $783 million decrease in revenue from 2020 because of the impact of COVID-19. This decrease in revenue accounts for 65% of the $1.2 billion budget gap Chicago is facing in the coming fiscal year.

Following the introduction of the budget, Alderman Dowell participated in a week of 2021 Budget Town Hall Meetings, which began August 31st, and shared information on a 2021 Budget Survey residents filled out to share their thoughts on the city's budget. The next step was the Mayor's budget address, delivered in mid-October, which was then immediately followed by multiple weeks of departmental budget hearings chaired by Alderman Dowell in the Committee on the Budget and Government Operations

The budget process culminated on Tuesday, November 24th, with the passage of the 2021 City of Chicago Budget. Following passage, Alderman Dowell released a full statement on the budget. In short, Alderman Dowell and the Chicago City Council voted to approve the 2021 budget for the City of Chicago by a vote of 29 to 21. After a lengthy and rigorous review process, which Alderman Dowell led as Chair of the City Council Committee on the Budget and Government Operations, she voted in support of this budget which reflects the financial reality that the pandemic has inflicted on Chicago, while still protecting needed services that residents depend on every day. Chicago is in a global economic crisis as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic--and as a result, our city faces fiscal peril like never before. This situation left aldermen with no easy options. But together, the City Council passed a fiscally responsible spending plan that can put our city on track to recover from this pandemic. And in addition, within this budget, the City continues to make investments in affordable housing, mental health, homelessness, and violence prevention that reflect our values rooted in equity and inclusion. Furthermore, thanks to meaningful collaboration with our partners in the labor movement, the City was able to avoid hundreds of layoffs to our essential city workers that just a few months ago seemed inevitable. Those workers are our neighbors and provide irreplaceable public services. They helped keep our city moving forward in the darkest days of this pandemic. To send them to the unemployment rolls during this crisis would be unconscionable.

Alderman Dowell Teams with Chairman Smith and Taliaferro on JISC Hearing Committee on the Budget and Government Operations Chairman Dowell partnered with Ethics and Government Oversight Chairman Michelle Smith (43rd) and Public Safety Chairman Chris Taliferro (29th) to host a hearing on the Chicago Juvenile Intervention Support Center (JISC). Ideally, the JISC is a diversion program for youth that have been touched by the criminal justice system, allowing low-level youth offenders to enter rehabilitation programs instead of going to jail. Unfortunately, as it is currently operated, the JISC is not as effective as it should be, and the hearing featured speakers from the Chicago Police Department (which runs the JISC facility), the Department of Family and Support Services (which helps operate and fund the JISC program), a representative from the successful Miami-Dade County youth diversion program, and others to explore the issues related to the JISC and how to fix them.

As part of the hearing, the Department of Family and Support Services informed members that it is terminating the contract of SGA, the program administrator of the JISC, and is re-imagining both the operations and funding of the center. This new focus, along with a better understanding of what makes other youth diversion programs successful, like the one operated in Miami-Dade County, will hopefully lead the program to achieve its intended goals.

Infrastructure Improvements

Street Restoration and Resurfacing: 1-104 E. 35th St.., 2-101 W. 35th St., 2107-2134 S. Wabash Ave., 2550 S. Wabash Ave., 3111 S. Princeton Ave., 4946 S. Michigan Ave., 3111 S. Wells St., 4416 S. Vincennes Ave., 417 E. 45th Pl., 31-46 W. 27th Pl., 3555 S. Giles Ave., 4158 S. Calumet Ave., 4840 S. Forrestville Ave., 4612 S. Wabash Ave. 4905 S. Wabash Ave., 4313 S. State St., 5536 S. King Dr., 4057 S. Michigan Ave., 4927 S. Michigan Ave., 1-6 W. 26th St., 2558-2603 S. State St., 3101-3500 S. State St., 316-320 E. 55th Pl., 3401-3511 S. State St., 340-355 E. 43rd St., 4300-4321 S. Calumet Ave., 4500-5101 S. Calumet Ave., 200-401 E. 46th St. 330-361 E. 50th St., 4220-4227 S. Vincennes Ave., 500-525 E 43rd St., 5100-5501 S. State St., 5300-5301 S. Wabash Ave., 522 E. 45th ST., 5248 S. Indiana Ave., 4208 S. Vincennes Ave., 5625 S. Princeton Ave., 313 W. 52nd Pl., 354 W. 42nd Pl., 3725 S. Michigan Ave., 51st St. from Halsted to Lowe Ave., 380-499 E. 49th St., 4300-4400 S. Forrestville Ave., 1300-1400 S. Plymouth Ct., 3900-4130 S. Princeton Ave. 4700-4800 S. St. Lawrence Ave., 3900-3946 S. Vincennes Ave., 4500-4530 S. Wells St., 3900-4130 S. Wells St., 0-100 W. 27th., 1599- 1700 S. Dearborn St., 2530-2600 S. Dearborn St., 300-322 W. 52nd Pl.

Alley Resurfacing: 4601 S Indiana Ave., 221 E. 51st St. 37th St. and Calumet Ave. to 37th St. Giles Ave., 41st St. and King Dr. to Bowen Ave. and King Dr., 43rd St. and Calumet Ave. to King Dr. and 44th St., 43rd St. and Wabash Ave. to Michigan Ave. 44th St. 44th St. and King Dr. to 45th St. and Calumet Ave. 44th St. and Vincennes Ave. to 44th Pl. and St. Lawrence Ave. Indiana Ave. and 33rd Blvd. to Michigan Ave 34th St., Michigan Ave. and Cullerton St to Wabash Ave and 21St St., 4836 S. Calumet Ave., 45th St. and Michigan Ave., to Wabash Ave. and 46th St., 51st St. and Michigan Ave. to S. Indiana Ave. and 52nd St., 53rd St. and Indiana Ave. to 55th Pl. and Prairie Ave.

Sidewalk Improvements: 105-107 E. Cermak Rd., 1440-1450 S. Wabash Ave., 2136-2142 S. Wabash Ave., 30-44 E. Cermak Rd., 2201-2205 S. Michigan Ave., 341 W. 42nd St., 4444 S. Evans St., 0-40 E. 29th St., 3799-3900 S. Prairie Ave., 44th St. and S. Indiana Ave., 1310 S. Wabash Ave., 600-730 E. 44th St.

Curb and Gutter Replacement: 3700-3714 S. Calumet Ave., 3900-4130 S. Princeton Ave., 3900-4100 S. Wells St.

Street Light Upgrades: 3900-3959 S. Wentworth Ave., 3900-4259 S. LaSalle St., 1-6 E. 26th St., 1-6 W. 26th St., 2558-2603 S. State St., 1900-2101 S. State St., 2300-2501 S. State St., 2-125 W. 23rd St., 2300-2401 S. Federal St., 2-75 E. 23rd St., 2-59 E. 24th St., 2200-2429 S. Wabash Ave., 200-301 W. 18th St., 34-113 W. 17th St., 2100- 2301 S. State St., 2101-2143 S. Wabash Ave., 51-67 E. 21st St., 2301-2359 S. Dearborn St., 235-257 E. Pershing Rd., 3900-3905 S. Prairie Ave., 2924-3950 King Dr., 390-416 E Oakwood Blvd., 391-417 E. Oakwood Blvd., 3851-3923 S. King Dr., 411-417 E. Oakwood Blvd., 3900-4093 S. Wells St., 3900-4125 S. Princeton Ave., 3958-4030 S. Wells St., 4000-4030 S. Wells St., 400-422 E. Oakwood Blvd., 401-405 E. Pershing Rd., 3901-3905 S. King Dr., 4400-4467 S. Wentworth Ave., 4418-4422 S. Vincennes Ave., 4500- 4959 S. Michigan Ave., 4200-4259 S. Michigan Ave., 4601-4669 S. LaSalle St., 100-173 W. 47th St., 300- 359 W. Swann St., 4600-4659 S. Princeton Ave.

Traffic Signal Replacements: King Dr. and Oakwood Blvd., Roosevelt Rd. from Western Ave. to Lake Shore Drive

ADA Ramp Improvements: 1-202 W. Cermak Rd., 1901-2300 S. Archer Ave., 54-200 W. Cermak Rd. 1200-5500 S. Michigan Ave.

Water Main Replacement: 46th St. from Indiana Ave. to King Dr., Calumet Ave., from 45th St. to 51st St., 50th St. from Calumet Ave. to a point 150 ft. east of Calumet Ave.

Sewer Main Replacement: Michigan Ave. from 47th St. to 49th St. (funded in 2020, planned for 2021)

The City of Chicago Lead Service Line Replacement Program The voluntary Lead Service Line Replacement program, designed to provide assistance to residents who wish to replace their lead service lines, will prioritize those who are low-income. The City’s drinking water is in compliance with all federal, state and industry standards for drinking water. As such, participation in any lead service line replacement program will be voluntary. Even under the proposed changes, Chicago will remain in compliance based on current lead-in-water testing results.

The City is offering two methods of City-assisted replacement: The Equity Lead Service Line Replacement Program for low-income residents and the Homeowner-Initiated Lead Service Line Replacement Program. Go to www.leadsafechicago.org to get information about the program and apply if you are eligible.

Motor Row Streetscape Construction Started in April Construction on Michigan Ave. for the Motor Row Streetscape b egan in April. The streetscape transforms Michigan Avenue (from Cermak Rd to 24th St.) and 23rd St. (from State St. to Indiana Ave.) in Motor Row into a more resident and business friendly corridor. Work includes widening the sidewalks - which will allow for a better pedestrian experience and businesses to open sidewalk cafes - installing placemaking features like decorative signs, trees, and benches, and transforming the roadway from a 4- lane road to a 2-lane road with a center turn lane. Renderings for the streetscape can be found on Alderman Dowell's website at www.ward03chicago.com by typing "streetscape" into the search bar.

CN St. Charles Air Line Bridge Year End Update Canadian National Railway, the owners of the St. Charles Air Line, provided a brief summary of the work they have done on the line since construction began.

Dearborn Street Bridge The main bridge replacement and construction portion of the project has been completed to include replacing the old steel bridge superstructure with a new concrete superstructure supported on new concrete pier columns and restored abutments. We are continuing to work on the portion of the public improvement of this project with our neighbors and the City of Chicago. Our estimated full and final completion date would be in March/April 2021.

State Street Bridge The main new bridge construction portion of the project has been completed to include replacing the old steel bridge with a new steel superstructure supported on new concrete abutments. The original steel structure is planned to be removed at the beginning of 2021. Once this is complete the entire construction footprint will be restored to City standards with permanent lighting installed beneath the bridge and along the sidewalks.

Ally Bridge Between State and Wabash Streets The main new bridge construction portion of the project has been completed to include replacing the old steel bridge superstructure with a new span steel superstructure on restored abutments. The original steel structure will be removed in the beginning of 2021.

Wabash Street Bridge The main new bridge construction portion of the project has been completed to include replacing the old steel bridge superstructure with a new span steel superstructure on new concrete abutments. The original steel structure will be removed in the beginning of 2021. Once removed the entire construction footprint will be restored to City standards with permanent lighting installed beneath the bridge along sidewalks.

Michigan Ave. Bridge The main new bridge construction portion of the project has been completed to include replacing the old steel bridge superstructure with a new span steel superstructure on new concrete abutments. The original steel structure will be removed in the beginning of 2021. Once removed the entire construction footprint will be restored to City standards with permanent lighting installed beneath the bridge along sidewalks.

Clark Street Bridge The bridge replacement has been postponed into 2021.

Retaining Wall Improvements Over 1100’ of retaining walls along the project have been restored creating a safer environment for the public adjacent to our tracks.

CN Operational Work and Infrastructure Improvements CN has completed subgrade improvements across the project allowing for the transition of track alignment to the new bridges. We are in the process of constructing 3200’ of new track that will be completed in 2020, this includes new ballast, rail, and ties. Once completed, the track at the West end of the project will be aligned for the new bridges.

The elements of the bridge replacement project with the most substantial impact on the neighborhood have largely drawn to a close. However, the removal of the old structures will still impact the community through lane and sidewalk closures for a few days when those events occur.

ComEd Unveiled Bronzeville Renaissance Mural Project The ComEd Bronzeville Renaissance Mural project was introduced at the South Side Community Arts Center (SSCAC) in February. This mural was installed on the battery storage unit for ComEd's Bronzeville micro grid located just north of the SSCAC at 3831 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago muralists Rahmaan Statik and Shawn Michael Warren and augmented reality specialist Linda Cheung were commissioned for the art piece which celebrates Bronzeville's history and educates all on climate change. Gallery Guichard and Little Black Pearl are also involved in this arts initiative. Thanks to ComEd's Senior VP Melissa Washington and External Affairs Manager Cory Foster for listening to the community voices.

ComEd Installs Smart Kiosks in Bronzeville To continue to support families and businesses through innovation and smart energy solutions, ComEd has installed two new touchless Smart Kiosks in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, providing residents easy access to a WiFi hotspot and important information. Located at the corners of 47th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive as well as 35th and State Streets, the ComEd Smart Kiosks are interactive displays that provide residents with free access to vital, real-time information, including weather, emergency alerts, public transportation route tracking, pedestrian wayfinding, local business promotion and neighborhood events. These installations expand on the Smart Kiosk program in Bronzeville, which began with a Smart Kiosk at 35th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

16th St. No Turn on Red Sign Installation Survey The Chicago Department of Transportation signal section are conducting a field survey at 16th St. and State St., 16th St. and Wabash Ave., 16th St. and Michigan Ave., and 16th St. and Indiana Ave. to determine whether these intersections meet the criteria for "No Turn on Red" signs. This study is being performed per the request of Alderman Dowell and members of the community to investigate if the installation of "No Turn on Red" signs would help alleviate speeding and help improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. When the field study is completed, the 3rd Ward Public Service Office will inform the community of the results.

Divvy Bike Update In partnership with the City's system sponsor, Lyft, a major expansion and technology upgrade for the City of Chicago's Divvy Bike Program began in 2020. New Divvy stations were deployed to cover the Far South Side in 2020 --the first of three phases that will reach all 50 wards in 2021.In July, Divvy began deploying e-bikes that let riders go further and faster, at pedal assist speeds up to 15 mph. New lock-to, dockless technology gives riders more choices and more access to their destinations, whether it's work, school, shopping, or play. E-bikes were rolled out in small batches, 3,500 were added in the summer/fall, increasing to a total of 10,500 by spring 2022.

No new Divvy stations are planned for the 3rd Ward in 2020, but residents were provided access to the new black e-bikes. The new, black, Divvy e-bikes can dock in the traditional Divvy stations, however they are outfitted with a cable lock that lets them lock at standard bike racks, or anywhere that a bike can be legally parked. CDOT recently announced that the e-bikes will have a different pricing structure from the classic pedal bikes, please go to www.divvybikes.com for details.

Commercial Development

Invest South-West Rolls Out with Mayor Lightfoot, Alderman Dowell in Attendance Alderman Dowell attended the launch of Mayor Lightfoot's Invest South-West initiative which seeks to prioritize $1 billion in strategic public investments in 10 communities in Chicago, including Bronzeville. The goal is to leverage public dollars to attract more private investment in our communities. Alderman Dowell spoke about the need to create more business growth, affordable housing, jobs and better infrastructure through this program and expressed hope in a newly energized Department of Planning and Development under the leadership of Maurice Cox.

Later in 2020, Alderman Dowell took a walking tour on 47th Street with Invest South/West staff and consultants to brainstorm on potential Request for Proposals (RFP) sites for development. On this tour, the Alderman identified city owned locations on Calumet Ave., King Drive, and Vincennes Ave. for new commercial opportunities. This walking tour formed the basis of the Bronzeville RFP, with proposals for the RFP due on March 20, 2021. For more information about the Invest South-West program go to www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/provdrs/ invest_sw.html

3rd Ward Businesses Receive Together Now Grant Funds As part of the Together Now grant program, 76 businesses in the 3rd Ward received a total of $300,000 to help their businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic and the civil unrest that started the weekend of May 29, 2020. Together Now is a targeted fund which supports small businesses across the City. Citywide, the program awarded $6.2 million in grant allocations to initial applicants. These grants supported more than 1500 small businesses that experienced physical infrastructure damage and/or have experienced at least a 25% revenue loss due to COVID-19. Specifically, 1600 small business and not-for- profits benefited from these grant allocations. Due to the continued impacts of COVID-19 on the small business community, the City reopened the Together Now fund for a second application period, which awarded $3.0M in additional grant allocations to second round applicants. These grants provided $4,000 each to 756 small businesses. In total, 2356 businesses and nonprofits benefitted from this funding.

3rd Ward BIG Grant Recipients Congratulations to all the businesses in the ward who were recipients of the 2nd Round State of Illinois Business Interruption Grant (BIG) funding. This program provides economic relief for small businesses hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic. The 3rd Ward businesses who received a grant between $5,000 and $150,000 include: A Lotta Good Stuff, Glessner House, Lipps, 2617 Auto Repair, Subway, Issues Barber and Beauty Salon, Happy Cleaners, Fete Event Studio, Juke Joynt, Momentum Coffee, Moody Tongue, Erika Summers Production, Inc., 360 Mind Body Soul, Kids Wonderland, Chicago Oyster House, Fatpour Tap Works, Row 24, Wheeler Mansion, and La Cantina Grill.

Reggie's Music Club Receives Arts Venue Grant With support from the Walder Foundation and the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund and in partnership with Accion, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events launched the Performing Arts Venue Relief Grants Program. Designed to help performing arts venues which have lost significant revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this program provides $10,000 grants to for-profit and non-profit Chicago-based performing arts venues which have been closed to performances. Congratulations to Reggie’s Music Club (2105 S. State St.) for receiving a grant through this program!

Proposed Cannabis Dispensary at 1420 S. Michigan Ave. Withdraws Application After extensive community engagement by Alderman Dowell, Midway Dispensary has withdrawn their application to locate a proposed cannabis dispensary at 1420 S. Michigan Ave. As part of the review process, Alderman Dowell and the applicant held multiple public meetings on the proposed dispensary, and the overwhelming response from neighborhood residents and businesses was against the proposed location. This was due to multiple factors including proximity to a church and school, existing parking and pedestrian issues, and public safety concerns. To read more about the applicants withdrawal, please click here.

UChicago Arts Lawn Project The University of Chicago released an update on the planned Arts Lawn located at 335 – 347 E. Garfield Blvd. in Washington Park. The project transforms underutilized, vacant land into active, green space which will be used for arts and culture-based programming, including film screenings, live theatre, outdoor music, public performances, exhibitions, and public art projects. The Arts Lawn is the latest phase of the University of Chicago Arts Block redevelopment along Garfield Blvd. in Washington Park. Questions or concerns about the project can be directed to the Office of Civic Engagement Executive Director of Community Partnerships Wendy Walker Williams at [email protected].

Equality Should be Normal Opens in Washington Park Join Alderman Dowell in welcoming to the 3rd Ward Romel Murphy, who cut the grand opening ribbon on Equality Should Be Normal, a community resource center named after his mother, Barbara Murphy, who passed when Mr. Murphy was in college. Located at 239 East 51st Street, the Center will provide a wide array of services for our youth and adults based on Romel’s vision “to promote justice and equality for all Black people in Chicago.” This is a man with a purpose who doesn’t let grass grow under his feet and the 3rd Ward is thankful that he opened this Center in Washington Park. For more information go to www.equityshouldbenormal.com.

Harbor Restaurant Opens in the South Loop Alderman Dowell helped cut the ribbon on the new Harbor Restaurant in the South Loop (1312 South Wabash Ave.). Kudos to Chris Parth, Joe Taylor, Adam Ellis and Chef Anthony for bringing a new dining option to the community and for creating another warm welcoming neighborhood dining option. Check it out at www.harborchicago.com/.

New Bank Opening in Bronzeville CIBC is set to open a new branch in Bronzeville at 458 E. Pershing Rd. From their U.S. headquarters in Chicago, CIBC provides tailored commercial, wealth management, personal, and small business financial solutions nationwide. CIBC strives to build trusting and enduring relationships by putting clients at the center of all they do. CIBC uses its values to guide decisions, actions and interactions with clients, team members and communities.

StreetWise Has Relocated from Uptown to the South Loop StreetWise has moved into the South Loop at 2009 S. State St. They are open for business and have been recruiting people who need to earn money. Many of the StreetWise participants are homeless, unstable housed, experience chronic unemployment, reentry from incarceration, veterans, seniors, people in recovery, and people with disabilities. StreetWise provides an immediate opportunity to earn money through the sale of StreetWise magazines. They also have a STEP program that helps people become ready for a job, get a job, and stay employed. StreetWise also offers a number of services and supports to help eliminate barriers to work even during the pandemic.

Housing Development

Site Prep for Southbridge Phase 1 In April, Alderman Dowell attended a site preparation kick-off event for Phase 1 of the Southbridge project at 23rd St. and State St., the former site of Ickes Homes. Southbridge is a new and unique mixed- use development that will provide approximately 877 residential units across all income levels (including CHA, affordable, and market rate rental and for-sale units), 65,000 square feet of retail space, and multiple recreation areas. The development will be constructed in multiple phases and is designed to meet best-in-class urban and sustainable standards while bridging the South Loop, Chinatown and the Bronzeville neighborhoods. Check out the Southbridge website at https:// southbridgechicago.com/.

Two 3rd Ward Projects Selected for Tax Credit Assistance The Chicago Department of Housing announced in March that two projects located in the 3rd Ward, 43 Green Phase 1 (321 E. 43rd St.) and Park Boulevard 3B (43 W. 36th St.) won coveted tax credit assistance from a pool of 43 applicants citywide. Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) are a public-private partnership in which investors provide equity for low-income rental properties in exchange for a federal tax credit. Without the equity generated from the sale of these tax credits, affordable rental housing projects often do not generate sufficient funds to work financially. The City of Chicago receives a limited number of these housing tax credits to allocate each year based on its population.

43 Green Phase 1 is a mixed-use, 8-story apartment building with approximately 91 units, 3-5 retail spaces (7,500 sq. ft.) and in-house amenities like an outdoor patio, open lobby, community room and fitness center. 50% of the units in the building will be market rate, with the other 50% designated as long-term affordable units. Target rents for the affordable units would be between $950-1,100 a month, with an income limit of $53,000 for a family of four. This project will be on the Plan Commission agenda for consideration and approval in January 2021.

Park Boulevard 3B is a CHA Plan for Transformation site and will consist of a 40-unit mixed-income residential project. This adds to the existing 475 rental and for sale mixed-use and mixed-income units constructed by Stateway Associates at the former site of Stateway Gardens.

Troubled Building Initiative Helps 3rd Ward Properties The Troubled Building Initiative (TBI) is a tool to help reclaim troubled and abandoned buildings that create dangerous and hazardous conditions for residents, neighbors, and first responders. TBI works with existing owners and lien holders, primarily through the housing court process, with the use of receivers and by the acquisition of distressed notes and liens, to prevent these buildings from deteriorating into a state of disrepair which may lead to displacement, the loss of affordable housing, and unnecessary demolition. Through TBI, the City has acted aggressively to improve and acquire vacant and abandoned structures and turn them into needed affordable housing.

In the 3rd Ward the city has stabilized four properties for a total of 73 units through the TBI MF program: 4400 S. Calumet Ave./319-25 E. 25th St., 4412-14 S. Prairie Ave., 4512-14 S. Calumet Ave., 4710-14 S. King Drive.

Park Development Wentworth Gardens Park Playground Replacement The Park District will be replacing existing playground equipment at Wentworth Gardens Park (3770 S. Wentworth Ave.) with newer equipment designed for children ages 5-12 years old. The Park District received design options from manufacturers, which were then presented to the community for selection. Park District staff, working with the park supervisor at Wentworth Gardens Park, has gathered feedback from the LAC President and other area parents on which design they would like to see incorporated into the site. A design was selected and construction is underway.

Rollin' Rec Comes to Prairie Ave. Alderman Dowell enjoyed socially-distanced family fun with the residents of the 3600 block of Prairie Ave. when the Chicago Park District brought the Rollin’ Rec mobile recreation program to 3rd Ward families in the Bronzeville neighborhood. Turnout was good. Kudos to David and Tanya Griggs who pulled it together and got the neighbors out!!

Public Safety

Mandatory Arbitration Decision with Police Sergeants, Captains and Lieutenants Handed Down by Judge As part of the mandatory arbitration process called for as part of the collective bargaining agreement with the police union that represents Sergeants, Captains and Lieutenants, a judge ruled that the following changes to the police contract must occur:

Ends the ban on anonymous complaints after 40 years Ends requirement to destroy disciplinary records Broadens the use of disciplinary records Allows CPD to recognize officers who report misconduct Removes technical barriers to officer interrogations Permits investigators to note on record when officers consult with counsel Delays disclosure of the identity of the complainant if known Puts in place controls and restrictions of second jobs held by police officers for the first time

These are historic changes that can materially change policing in Chicago, especially if these requirements are applied to the union contract with the Fraternal Order of Police. Financial issues with the union were previously resolved in 2019, the bargaining issues in question were solely issues of police conduct, policy and procedure. However, these are precisely the issues that need to be reformed if the City is truly going to change the way policing is practiced in Chicago. The judge's ruling is an important step in the overall police reform process.

Mayor Lightfoot and CPD Expand Neighborhood Policing Initiative to Three More Districts Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent David O. Brown announced the expansion of the Neighborhood Policing Initiative to the 9th (Deering), 10th (Ogden) and 11th (Harrison) Districts. As part of the expanded initiative, each district rolled out new District Coordination Officers (DCOs) in the fall, who work directly with community members to resolve public safety issues through collaboration, and remedy neighborhood issues with the help of beat officers, detectives, aldermen, area businesses and sister agencies. To ensure DCOs are fully integrated in the neighborhoods they serve, the Department is also launched a new community immersion training program, completing one of Mayor Lightfoot’s 90-day reforms announced in early June. Alderman Dowell looks forward to the expansion of the Neighborhood Policing Initiative into the 1st, 2nd and 7th Police Districts which cover the 3rd Ward.

In the 25th District where this program was first piloted, officers experienced 1,538 less 9-1-1 calls compared to last year. The reduction in 911 calls has also resulted in fewer Radio Assignments Pending or RAPs in the 25th District. These are typically low priority calls for things such as fireworks or a barking dog that are placed on a backlog until a unit becomes available. RAPs are down 26% in the 25th District in 2020, compared to the same 8-month period in 2019.

Mayor Lightfoot, CPD and CTA Announced Comprehensive Public Transit Safety Plan Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined former Chicago Police Department Interim Superintendent Charlie Beck, Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval Carter, and Aldermen Pat Dowell, Sophia King and Christopher Taliaferro to announce the City's comprehensive public transit safety plan, which added 50 more officers, smart policing technology and a dedicated detective unit to the nation's second-largest public transit system. As part of this multi-faceted plan to increase safety across Chicago's rail and bus system and provide a more secure, comfortable traveling experience, the Police Department is expanding its Public Transportation Unit with more officers and resources than ever before in the history of CTA.

Education

​Phillips High School New Gymnasium On Tuesday, October 13th, 3rd Ward Alderman Pat Dowell and Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter (3rd District) joined Wendell Phillips Academy High School Principal Matthew Sullivan and the Chicago Public Schools' Capital team for a high-level presentation on the specifics of a new $15.5M gymnasium to be built for Wendell Phillips Academy. Construction is planned to begin in the spring of 2021. During the town hall, the Chicago Public Schools’ Capital team presented proposed renderings for the new athletic facility and shared specifics about the project, before addressing constituent's questions and concerns in regarding the new gym project. Please visit Alderman Dowell’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/aldermanpat.dowell) for a video recording of this meeting.

GBCAC Honors Local Principals Alderman Dowell attended the Greater Bronzeville Community Action Council's Principal Appreciation Breakfast where the principals of Bronzeville schools presented their achievements for the 2019-2020 school year. Both Bronzeville Scholastic and Williams College Prep celebrated a 100% freshman on track record for the year and are sending a group of students to France to study abroad. Beethoven Elementary is fully staffed and won a creative school grant. Bronzeville Military Academy created a STEM Club and has one senior going to prestigious WestPoint after graduation. Drake's attendance is trending upward and was recently selected to participate in the University of Chicago Middle Grade Network. Bronzeville Classical boasts a 97% attendance rate and increased enrollment with 17% of the students attending from the Bronzeville community. Woodson's attendance is up too, and the school was recently adopted by the Chicago Urban League. Mollison reported student growth in Math, upgraded technology and $1 million in grant money to be spent over 3 years. Kudos to Pastor Chris Harris of Bright Star Community Outreach and Carl Hurdlick of CPS for keeping the GBCAC strong and productive.

Workforce Development and Social Services

COVID-19 Rental and Mortgage Assistance The City of Chicago provided $33 million in funding to assist renters and homeowners struggling to meet their housing payment responsibilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To administer these programs, a new online portal was created. The portal served as an all-in-one platform where people applied for grants through four programs: The Department of Family and Support Services' (DFSS) Rental Assistance Program, the Department of Housing's Covid-19 Housing Assistance Grants, the Department of Housing's Mortgage Assistance Program, and the Illinois Housing Development Authority Statewide Housing Assistance. Rental assistance funding through the online portal was awarded by a lottery system. For questions regarding these programs, please contact one of the DFSS Community Service Centers.

CHA JobsPlus Program Grant Comes to Dearborn Homes The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) has received a $2.8 million Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant for the JobsPlus program which supports job readiness and connects public housing residents at Dearborn Homes with employment, education, and financial empowerment services. HUD'S Regional Administrator Joseph P. Galvan joined CHA and Dearborn Residents for the announcement on February 24. The JobsPlus program is a proven workforce model that improves employment opportunities and, ultimately, the trajectory of residents' lives. The grant will be administered by Center for New Horizons located in the 3rd Ward.

Addressing Homelessness at 51st St. and Federal St. The City of Chicago and its partners engaged in a two-phase plan to help the dozens of homeless individuals in the encampment at 51st St. and Federal St. Phase I, offered wraparound services, including rapid re-housing kicked off the week after Thanksgiving, with Phase II outreach performed on December 2nd and 3rd. The goal of the program is to assess the needs of these individuals and to help put them on the path to stable housing.

This effort comes as part of the Expedited Housing Initiative (EHI) to support those vulnerable residents who have been impacted by COVID-19. The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS), in collaboration with All Chicago, completed an EHI in the 3rd Ward. The results of the EHI are as follow: 17 homeless individuals engaged, two individuals were already housed through Mercy Works and instructed to reach out to their case manager if they are unhappy with their living situation, and some of the applicants were referred by Mathew House.

All Chicago and DFSS/Homeless Outreach and Prevention (HOP) teams continue working with the above clients to finalize housing options or to assist with obtaining necessary documentation to begin the process.

Local Nonprofits Receive Grant Funding from University of Chicago In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Chicago established the South Side COVID-19 Community Support Initiative on March 20th. The financial support for community-based nonprofits - the frontline human service providers in many neighborhoods - is one element of the initiative. Community-based nonprofits have been uniquely impacted by the pandemic as much-needed funding and support has been paused or eliminated and the populations the organizations serve are disproportionately facing hardships such as joblessness, health issues, and food insecurity.

The following is a list of organizations located in the 3rd Ward that were funded through this initiative: Affinity Community Services( 2850 S. Wabash Ave.), 108 Ladies of Virtue (1245 S. Michigan, Suite 149), Resilience Partners (4455 South King Drive), United African Organization (4910 S King Drive, 1st Floor), Black Girls Break Bread (1322 S. Prairie Avenue), Chicago KICS Foundation (2008 S. Prairie Ave.), Forward Momentum (1530 S. State Street, Unit G-01), and LINK Unlimited Scholars (2221 S. State Street).

Landmarks Alderman Dowell Named to Monuments and Memorials Advisory Committee Renewed attention has been brought to the harmfulness of public monuments and symbols representing the American Confederacy and other longstanding and unacceptable systems of racial oppression. To help address these issues a Monuments and Memorials Advisory Committee was created with Alderman Dowell one of two elected officials named to the committee. Committee members come from a diverse background and include cultural icons, artists, and historians. The Committee is Co-Chaired by Mark Kelly - DCASE Commissioner, Bonnie McDonald - President of Landmarks Illinois, and Jennifer Scott Public Historian and Curator

Landmarked Former Oscar Stanton De Priest Building Restored The restoration of the former home of Oscar Stanton De Priest (4536-8 S. King Dr.) began in 2017 when Landmarks Illinois was awarded a $250,000 grant from the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Grant Program to carry out essential roof and masonry repairs. Thank you to Congressman Danny Davis (D-7th) for securing this important project funding. De Priest lived in the apartment building between 1929 and 1951, and it was designated a National Historic Landmark for its association with De Priest in 1975. Beginning in 1904, De Priest held a seat on the Cook County Board of Commissioners, and in 1915, he became Chicago's first black alderman, serving his first term on City Council until 1917. Later, De Priest served Illinois' 1st congressional district where he was the sole Black representative during his time in Congress. He is long remembered as an advocate for anti-discrimination and desegregation. For instance, in Congress, De Priest introduced several anti-discrimination bills, including his 1933 amendment barring discrimination in the Civilian Conservation Corps, which was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Class L Tax Incentive for Motor Row Hotel Passes City Council Alderman Dowell was pleased to support the passage in City Council of a Class L tax incentive for the property located at 2300 S. Indiana Ave. in the 3rd Ward. The tax incentive will allow for the long-vacant building to be rehabilitated into a 200-key hotel with first floor retail. The Class L property tax classification encourages the preservation and rehabilitation of certain historically and architecturally significant buildings, or buildings in historic districts, which will enhance the general character of real estate in the city and contribute to the economic wellbeing of the city.

Quinn Chapel Renovations As a result of the "Adopt-a-Landmark" grant secured by Alderman Dowell, historic Quinn Chapel AME (2401 S. Wabash Ave.) received critical infrastructure upgrades to the building's exterior masonry and roof. Specifically, the grant is helping to pay for limestone tuck pointing, repairing the archways at each door entering the church, restoring the exterior wood panels, restoring the doors at each entry, and replacing the steps that lead into the building, among other important repairs. This $3.4 million project was performed primarily by minority contractors, with 85% of the work, or $2.8 million, going to minority firms.

Two 3rd Ward Properties Receive 2020 Preservation Awards The Garfield Green Line Station (319 E. Garfield Blvd.) and the building at 2218 S. Michigan Ave. in the Motor Row District have received the prestigious 2020 Preservation Excellence Award. The Green Line station received the award for restoration, with 2218 S. Michigan Ave. receiving the award for rehabilitation. These awards, selected by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, honor outstanding projects that involve notable improvements to individual Chicago Landmarks or to buildings within Chicago Landmark Districts.

City of Chicago Designates Portion of 33rd St. Honorary Leon Lederman Way The City of Chicago and Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) announced the designation of a portion of 33rd Street that crosses through IIT's Mies Campus as “Honorary Leon Lederman Way.” The proposal was put forth by faculty members in the Department of Physics in honor of Nobel Prize-winning physicist and longtime Illinois Tech faculty member Leon Lederman, who passed away in 2018. With the support of Alderman Pat Dowell, the Chicago City Council passed the ordinance on October 7th. Lederman is best known for his work on neutrino research, for which he won the 1988 Nobel Prize in Physics. His best-selling book The God Particle was published in 1993 and popularized that alternate name for the Higgs boson within the realm of particle physics.

Roberts Temple Added to Most Endangered Historic Places List The National Trust for Historic Preservation has included Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ (4021 S. State St.) on the 2020 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. The 11 Most Endangered list is an annual designation of the National Trust that raises national awareness about threatened historic sites across the country. Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights movement, hosting among other events, the funeral of Emmett Till on September 3-6, 1955.

Legislation

City Council Passes Alderman Dowell's Ordinance on MBE/DBE Contracting Transparency MBE/DBE Ordinance by Alderman Dowell Passes City Council In July, the City Council approved an ordinance authored by Alderman Dowell to expand Minority Business Enterprises/Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (MBE/DBE) reporting to make it easier for companies to choose an MBE/DBE certified business that best reflects the community where the project is located. In short, the ordinance requires the Department of Procurement Services to list the specific MBE/DBE certification of the company (African American-owned, women-owned, Hispanic-owned, etc.) on the MBE/DBE website. Previously, the category of MBE/DBE certification was not listed so there was no way to know if the company hired truly reflected the community.

Alderman Dowell Co-Sponsored Senior Safety Ordinance Alderman Dowell was a co-sponsor of the Senior Safety Ordinance which requires: twice a week wellness checks, frequent cleaning of senior buildings, and PPE for all staff for all buildings with 24 or more units that house tenants 55 years of age and older. The guidelines are mandatory during public health emergencies, including COVID-19, declared by the Governor, Mayor or County Board President. Kudos to 49th Ward Alderman Maria Hadden and the Jane Addams Senior Caucus who crafted the ordinance. This ordinance will have a major positive impact on the thousands of senior residents of the 3rd Ward.

City Council Passes 5-Year Capital Plan As part of the 2021 City of Chicago Budget, the City Council approved a 5-year capital construction plan to help address the City's backlog of aging infrastructure. Included in the plan will be renovations to roadways and sidewalks, bridge and viaduct repair, streetlight and pole replacement, streetscape funding, traffic signal modernization, and public facility upgrades. Exact project details have yet to be established, but every ward across the City will see increased infrastructure spending as a result of the capital plan. As more information on the capital plan becomes available, Alderman Dowell will be sure to share it with residents immediately.

Alderman Dowell's Continued Work on Dangerous Motorcycle Riding/Lake Shore Drive Noise Along with other aldermen who represent lakefront wards, Alderman Dowell has cosponsored an ordinance to install noise monitoring equipment along Lake Shore Drive. As many 3rd Ward residents experience - especially during the summer months - Lake Shore Drive has become a destination for drag racing and showboating, which is extremely noisy and negatively affects the quality of life for anyone in the area. The police have an especially difficult time addressing this issue as chasing drag racing vehicles - especially motorcycles - is extremely dangerous. Noise monitoring devices will go a long way to stop this illegal activity and keep residents and motorists in the area safe.

Furthermore, the City Council Committee on Public Safety held a hearing on Alderman Dowell's ordinance that asks the City to outline a plan to deal with the illegal and dangerous groups of motorcycle riders that recklessly ride around many neighborhoods in Chicago. As a result of the hearing, Motorcycle Gangs Traffic Disruption convened a group of other affected Aldermen (King - 4th, Reilly - 42nd, Hopkins - 2nd, Smith - 43rd) to collectively address this public nuisance and safety hazard. Part of the response included strategically installing motorcycle license place cameras to identify offending riders and advocating to allow CPD to resume impoundment of motorcycles.

Moving forward Alderman Dowell has sponsored two City Council resolutions requiring CPD to present a comprehensive plan of action for motorcycle nuisance enforcement to the City Council and to reexamine CPD policies and procedures including the no chase edict.

Alderman Dowell Voted No on Fair Notice Ordinance On Alderman Dowell's "no" vote, she recognized and agreed that tenants deserve to be given fair notice of lease non-renewal or eviction, and that there is a need for additional protections for renters dealing with the economic impact of the pandemic. To that end Alderman Dowell remains committed to providing these additional protections in future ordinances. However, she could not support the Fair Notice ordinance as presented to aldermen and passed by City Council, because of the detrimental effects it would have on homeowners who rent a small number of units, and the overly long 120-day notice requirement. These small neighborhood landlords work on very limited margins with almost no cash reserves, and forcing them to forgo many months of rental income endangers the entire property, a property many of these landlords also live in. Furthermore, small landlords make up the bulk of rental units in the 3rd Ward, which means the ordinance would have an outsized negative affect on ward residents.

Emergency Powers Ordinance Enacted In April, an ordinance designed to allow the City of Chicago to quickly respond to the COVID-19 pandemic passed the Committee on the Budget and Government Operations, chaired by Alderman Dowell, and then passed the full City Council on April 24, 2020. Throughout the process of considering this ordinance, Alderman Dowell worked closely with the administration to make significant changes to the Emergency Powers ordinance to ensure Aldermen have a real voice in their community when it comes to COVID-19 spending and that that the ordinance is both TEMPORARY and LIMITED to address the unique circumstances presented by the pandemic. Additionally, Alderman Dowell worked to guarantee that all funds appropriated through this ordinance MUST be used in relation to COVID-19 response, not for other purposes. This protects taxpayers and limits the mayor's discretion on use of funds. The COVID- 19 pandemic is a unique issue that demands a rapid response. This ordinance allows the City to be flexible in addressing the needs of residents, while retaining aldermen's authority over ward issues and oversight of the administration in relation to COVID-19 response.

Other Third Ward Happenings NBA All-Star Weekend Comes to the 3rd Ward The 3rd Ward was home to numerous events associated with the NBA All-Star weekend, including the All-Star Celebrity Game, the NBA All-Star Practice and Media Day, and countless fundraisers, parties and celebrity gatherings. As a former basketball player at the University of Rochester, Alderman Dowell was particularly excited to welcome the NBA to Chicago. In addition to the game, All-Star weekend was an opportunity to highlight the great work Chicago is doing citywide to promote equity. To that end, Alderman Dowell attended a networking event to kick off the weekend - A Conversation on Women Supporting Women with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, WNBA Chicago Sky ballers Diamond DeShields and Stefanie Dolson, Ariel Co-CEO Mellody Hobson, and Cathy Englebert, Commissioner of the WNBA.

Also as part of the festivities, the NBA has prioritized opportunities for local black-owned businesses to participate though dining, shopping and nightlife partnerships. 3rd Ward black-owned businesses are well represented in this partnership, including: Ain't She Sweet Cafe (526 E. 43rd St.), Bronzeville Jerk Shack (5055 S. Prairie Ave.), Chicago's Chicken and Waffles (3947 S. King Dr.), Friistyle (5059 S. Prairie Ave.), Jerk Villa (2216 S. Michigan Ave.), Peach's Currency Exchange (305 E. Garfield Blvd.), Sip and Savor (78 E. 47th St.), Tastee Cafe (503 E. 47th St.), Burger Point (1900 S. State St.), Truth Italian (56 E. Pershing Rd.), Windy City Ribs (67 E. Cermak Rd.), Agriculture Bronzeville (530 E. 43rd St.), Curl Kitchen (3428 S. King Dr.), DTLR (306 E. 47th St.), Succezz (2214 S. Michigan), Bureau Bar (75 E. 16th St.), and M Lounge (1520 S. Wabash Ave.).

Operation Clean at 52nd St. and Union Ave. Thank you to all the city departments (Streets and Sanitation, Transportation, Water Management, Buildings, Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Fire Department, and the 9th Police District), as well as the Park District and Safer Foundation who met early in the morning at 52nd St. and Union Ave. to take on cleaning and maintenance tasks as part of Operation Clean. A 3 square block area surrounding the intersection was the focus. Thanks to Glen Brooks, CAPS Director and Thomas L. E. Stovall, 3rd Ward Superintendent for making this effort a success. And a huge thanks to all the neighbors who came out to help!

Hadiya Pendleton Park Clean Up The Hadiya Pendleton Park Advisory Council had a Clean Up the Park Day with Voter Registration and Census Takers at the park (4345 S. Calumet Ave.). Kudos to PAC President Robin Pettit and her team! If you or your neighbors would like to host your own community clean up, the 3rd Ward Public Service Office can assist your group with supplies and post event garbage pickup. Please call 773-373-9273 or email [email protected] to partner with Alderman Dowell's office on your event.

January 2021 Third Ward Update

Shared Cost Sidewalk Program Opens to New Applicants on January 11th The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program is an extremely popular voluntary program in which property owners share the cost of sidewalk repair with the City. Applications will be taken on a first-come, first- served basis on January 11, 2021 from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The number of participants is based on availability of funds. The program typically reaches capacity quickly, so you are encouraged to apply early. Please note that if you applied for the program in previous years, you must apply again in 2021 if you wish to be considered for the 2021 program. Applications will only be accepted through the City’s 311 system by calling 311, through the City’s service request website https://311.chicago.gov, or through the free CHI311 mobile apps on iOS Apple and Android. The property owner’s contact information and the property address are required at the time of request.

CPS Reopening Timeline The transition to in-person learning opportunities will occur over the following timeline:

January 4-8: Early childhood teachers, special education teachers, SECAs, and other classroom assistants assigned to cluster classrooms, as well as some RSPs and clinicians who support students in these classrooms will come back on January 4. Instruction for ECE and cluster programs will continue to be delivered fully remote from schools from January 4-8. January 11: Students in pre-k and cluster programs who chose in-person learning will return to school. January 25-29: All K-8 elementary school teachers and staff return to school. Instruction will continue to be delivered fully remote to students in Grades K–8 between January 25-29. February 1: Students in Grades K–8 who chose in-person instruction return to school.

For all your return to school information, including safety guidelines and teacher policies, please click here. City Announces Chicago Hospitality Grant Recipients The City of Chicago has launched the Chicago Hospitality Grant Program as part of its emergency COVID- 19 relief package for the hospitality industry. This $10 million grant program is targeted towards Chicago’s restaurants and bars that continue to face significant challenges due to the COVID-19 crisis. Opening for applications this month, the Chicago Hospitality Grant Program will reallocate CARES Act funding to supplement state and federal relief programs with grants of $10,000 to independent bars and restaurants throughout Chicago that have been adversely impacted by COVID-19 and the State’s mitigation measures.

3rd Ward winners include: Truth Italian Restaurant, China Express, Irie Jerk Express, Renaissance Bronzeville, Mikkeys 47 Express, New Pearl's Place Restaurant, Shawn Michelle's Churned Homemade Ice Cream, Juke Joynt, Slice of Bronzeville, Union Submarine, Bronzeville Wingz, 16th Street Bar (Little Bureau), Waffles, Flavor Cajun Wings, Kurah Mediterranean, Jerk Villa Bar and Grill, La Cantina Grill, Reggie's Music Joint, Windy City Ribs & Whiskey, Tapas Valencia, Sage Room, Weather Mark Tavern, Evelyn's Food Love, Alice's Bar-B-Que LLC

Overton Rehabilitation Project Awarded Illinois Historic Preservation Tax Credit The developers of the former Overton Elementary School building at 221 E. 49th St. were awarded an Illinois Historic Preservation Tax Credit to assist in the redevelopment of the building. The Illinois Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program provides a state income-tax credit equal to 25% of a project's Qualified Rehabilitation Expenditures, not to exceed $3 million, to owners of certified historic structures who undertake certified rehabilitations. The substantial investments create jobs in Illinois, stimulate local economies, and revitalize historic structures and neighborhoods.

Fiber Optic Cable Installation - 23rd St. and State St. RCN has a planned fiber optic conduit installation at 23rd St. and State St. This project comes as an effort by RCN to build up their infrastructure in order to bring advanced fiber optic to the area. Construction is scheduled to begin Q1 2021.

Extension of Business Relief Measures Supported by Alderman Dowell During the December 2020 City Council meeting, the City passed expanded regulatory relief for businesses that continue to be impacted by COVID-19. The ordinance extends a number of different measures that were implemented this year in order to support businesses during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This includes: extending license expiration dates until July 15, 2021 and allowing those businesses to operate during that time without renewing their license; the extension of sidewalk café permits through May 31, 2021 and a permit fee reduction of 75% on next year's permit, the ability to extend in front of neighboring property, and an expedited permit issuance process; and the extension of the expanded outdoor dining permit through the end of 2021. For more information about these changes, visit www.chicago.gov/bacp.

Important Announcements

South Loop Event Parking Restrictions Parking restrictions are in place for the South Loop from Roosevelt Road to Cermak Rd. from Lake Shore Drive to Clark St. during all Chicago Bears football games and many other Soldier Field events. Wintrust Arena events have been removed from the parking restrictions. Vehicles parked in the South Loop without a valid South Loop Event Parking Pass, South Loop Event Guest Pass or Residential Permit Parking pass (for Residential Permit Parking Streets ONLY) are subject to ticketing or towing.

For a complete list of Soldier Field events, please visit www.SoldierField.net/event. The 3rd Ward is providing the list below as a courtesy to residents and visitors and does not assume liability for the accuracy of the monthly list of South Loop events. All Soldier Field events are subject to change, including cancellation or the scheduling of additional events. It is your responsibility to adhere to the parking restrictions in place. Events Postponed Until Further Notice (As of April 1, 2020)

2021 Bronzeville Marathon Veteran teacher and coach Mike Mancini is running a marathon around Bronzeville to raise funds for a STEM/Computer Science department at Wendell Phillips Academy High School. The Go Fund Me Link is here. To hear more about his effort, WGN ran a story that can be found here.

NHS Financial Fresh Start Webinar Whether you are planning to purchase a home or simply need to improve your finances, this webinar will prepare you for financial security. Learn How To: develop a spending plan, reduce your debt, and increase your credit score

When: Tuesday, January 5th at 6:00 pm (link to register), Tuesday January 19th at 6:00 pm (link to register)

NHS Home Buyer Education Webinar Learn about the home buying process such as the basics of budgeting, improving credit, understanding the closing process and down payment assistance programs. This is an eight-hour course delivered in four 2-hour sessions.

When: Wednesday, January 6th at 6:00 pm (link to register), Saturday, January 9th at 9:00 am (link to register)

January CAPS Meetings

Attending and participating in the Chicago Police's Community Policing Program (CAPS) is one of the best ways to address crime and quality of life issues in your neighborhood. By attending CAPS meetings, you can share important information with the police that will assist them in making arrests and preventing crime as well as receive valuable information about resources that promote homeowner and community safety. Visit www.chicagopolice.org to find out what district you live in and click on each district title to learn more about what is happening in your neighborhood.

2nd District CAPS Meetings

When: January 7, 2021 06:00 PM Beat Meeting: 225 Please click the following link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o3xvBXb5TWWRV2IV6q7dRA

When: January 21, 2021 06:00 PM Beat Meeting: 231 Please click the following link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DO4GQSFlRmm4l_1yaeCrHg

When: January 11, 2021 06:00 PM Beat Meeting: 211 Please click the following link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qCag-hcuQF2Bv1u96bw9rg

When: January 19, 2021 06:00 PM Beat Meeting: 221/223 Please click the following link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AioTTW4CR7KHrUghBI4X6A

When: January 26, 2021 06:00 PM Beat Meeting: 213/215 Please click the following link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EYCD4EEPRa2jf8uOA4gaLg

When: January 25, 2021 06:00 PM Beat Meeting: 225 Please click the following link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B1lM-STMS22S9K8iyTecvw

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