2012 49th Ward Street Sweeping Schedule

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MESSAGE AND MEETING NOTICE from Alderman Moore...

Police Dislodge Howard Street Drug Market; Community Meeting with Commander

Posted: 12/15/2011

Dear Neighbor,
I'm pleased to report the Chicago Police Department last week concluded an undercover investigation that resulted in the arrests of seventeen known gang members and their associates. Arrest warrants have been obtained for four other offenders that remain at large.
Dubbed "Operation Last Stop," the investigation disrupted a $1.6 million-dollar-a-year gang-controlled drug enterprise. The investigation targeted members of the Gangster Disciples street gang. Though the illegal drug activity was centered on and around Howard Street and Gale Community Academy, the gang was involved in a conflict over territory, which has resulted in several shootings throughout the East Rogers Park neighborhood in the last several months.
The investigation involved dozens of narcotics purchases by undercover officers from known gang members and their associates. These narcotics transactions all occurred within 1,000 feet of school property in the area, which will enable authorities to increase the charges and ultimately the time of incarceration.
During the course of the operation, police seized quantities of cash, crack cocaine, one vehicle, and two handguns, one of which was used in an attempted armed robbery of an undercover officer conducting the investigation.

I will hold a COMMUNITY MEETING with 24th District Police Commander James Roussell on Tuesday, December 20, 7 p.m., at Gale Community Academy, 1631 W. Jonquil (between Ashland and Marshfield).

Commander Roussell will provide up-to-date information on the status of the investigation and respond to your questions. He will enlist the support of community residents so that together we can take proactive steps to prevent the illegal drug trade from re-establishing itself on Howard Street and elsewhere in the neighborhood.
I know these long investigations can often seem frustrating to community residents who see crimes occurring but don't always see arrests being made. But I also know that these longer investigations are more likely to result in convictions that get gang members off our streets for good. I encourage you to attend the meeting next week so you can find out what you can do to work with the police and your local CAPS Beat organization to build on the success of this undercover investigation and make our neighborhood safer.
Sincerely,
Joe Moore

MUST READ......

September 15th post at 24/7 North of Howard Watchers.

Thanks, Toni!

YESTERDAY'S BEAT 2422 CAPS MEETING....

Thanks to all the neighbors who were able to turn out for the meeting.  Unfortunately, we were not able to meet the new 24th District Commander, due to an unexpected last minute personal emergency.  A number of those who attended complained about the need to disperse 'crowds' who loiter on the public way throughout our neighborhood at all hours of the day and night. We were basically told by the attending 24th District Officers that the "police don't have the ability or power to disperse such groups out of concern for the ACLU coming after them for violating individual rights."  I totally disagree and here's why,  per the City of Chicago Municipal Code:

^{(Here is a link to the complete 'Municipal Code of Chicago',}

^{current through June 8, 2011)}

The following is current and valid law in the City of Chicago………

<sup>8-4-015 Gang loitering.
(a) Whenever a police officer observes a member of a criminal street gang engaged in gang loitering with one or more other persons in any public place designated for the enforcement of this section under subsection (b), the police officer shall, subject to all applicable procedures promulgated by the superintendent of police: (i) inform all such persons that they are engaged in gang loitering within an area in which loitering by groups containing criminal street gang members is prohibited; (ii) order all such persons to disperse and remove themselves from within sight and hearing of the place at which the order was issued; and (iii) inform those persons that they will be subject to arrest if they fail to obey the order promptly or engage in further gang loitering within sight or hearing of the place at which the order was issued during the next eight hours.

(b) The superintendent of police shall by written directive designate areas of the city in which the superintendent has determined that enforcement of this section is necessary because gang loitering has enabled criminal street gangs to establish control over identifiable areas, to intimidate others from entering those areas, or to conceal illegal activities. Prior to making a determination under this subsection, the superintendent shall consult as he or she deems appropriate with persons who are knowledgeable about the effects of gang activity in areas in which the ordinance may be enforced. Such persons may include, but need not be limited to, members of the department of police with special training or experience related to criminal street gangs; other personnel of that department with particular knowledge of gang activities in the proposed designated area; elected and appointed officials of the area; community-based organizations; and participants in the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy who are familiar with the area. The superintendent shall develop and implement procedures for the periodic review and update of designations made under this subsection.

(c) The superintendent shall by written directive promulgate procedures to prevent the enforcement of this section against persons who are engaged in collective advocacy activities that are protected by the Constitution of the United States or the State of Illinois.

(d) As used in this section:

(1) Gang loitering means remaining in any one place under circumstances that would warrant a reasonable person to believe that the purpose or effect of that behavior is to enable a criminal street gang to establish control over identifiable areas, to intimidate others from entering those areas, or to conceal illegal activities.

(2) Criminal street gang means any ongoing organization, association in fact or group of three or more persons, whether formal or informal, having as one of its substantial activities the commission of one or more of the criminal acts enumerated in paragraph (3), and whose members individually or collectively engage in or have engaged in a pattern of criminal gang activity.

(3) Criminal gang activity means the commission, attempted commission or solicitation of the following offenses, provided that the offenses are committed by two or more persons, or by an individual at the direction of, or in association with, any criminal street gang, with the specific intent to promote, further or assist in any criminal conduct by gang members:

the following sections of the Criminal Code of 1961: 9-1 (murder), 9-3.3 (drug-induced homicide), 10-1 (kidnapping), 10-4 (forcible detention), subsection (a)(13) of Section 12-2 (aggravated assault – discharging firearm), 12-4 (aggravated battery), 12-4.1 (heinous battery), 12-4.2 (aggravated battery with a firearm), 12-4.3 (aggravated battery of a child), 12-4.6 (aggravated battery of a senior citizen), 12-6 (intimidation), 12-6.1 (compelling organization membership of persons), 12-11 (home invasion), 12-14 (aggravated criminal sexual assault), 18-1 (robbery), 18-2 (armed robbery), 19-1 (burglary), 19-3 (residential burglary), 19-5 (criminal fortification of a residence or building), 20-1 (arson), 20-1.1 (aggravated arson), 20-2 (possession of explosives or explosive or incendiary devices), subsections (a)(6), (a)(7), (a)(9) or (a)(12) of Section 24-1 (unlawful use of weapons), 24-1.1 (unlawful use or possession of weapons by felons or persons in the custody of the department of corrections facilities), 24-1.2 (aggravated discharge of a firearm), subsection (d) of Section 25-1 (mob action – violence), 33-1 (bribery), 33A-2 (armed violence), Sections 5, 5.1, 7 or 9 of the Cannabis Control Act where the offense is a felony (manufacture or delivery of cannabis, cannabis trafficking, calculated criminal cannabis conspiracy and related offenses), or Sections 401, 401.1, 405, 406.1, 407 or 407.1 of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act (illegal manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, controlled substance trafficking, calculated criminal drug conspiracy and related offenses).

(4) Pattern of criminal gang activity

(5) Public place means the public way and any other location open to the public, whether publicly or privately owned.

(e) Any person who fails to obey promptly an order issued under subsection (a), or who engages in further gang loitering within sight or hearing of the place at which such an order was issued during the eight-hour period following the time the order was issued, is subject to a fine of not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00 for each offense, or imprisonment for not more than six months for each offense, or both. A second or subsequent offense shall be punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of not less than five days imprisonment.

In addition to or instead of the above penalties, any person who violates this section may be required to perform up to 120 hours of community service pursuant to Section 1-4-120 of this Code.

(f) Upon a third or subsequent conviction for a violation of subsection (e) of this section or subsection (d) of Section 8-4-017, or any combination thereof, within any 12-month period, a court, in addition to imposing the penalties prescribed in that subsection, shall enter an order requiring the convicted person to refrain, for a mandatory period of 30 days, from gang loitering, or narcotics-related loitering as defined in Section 8-4-017, within sight and hearing of the place of the police officer’s order issued under subsection (a) which served as the basis for the person’s most recent conviction, unless circumstances strongly mandate that such period should be shorter. Such an order must be obeyed regardless of whether any additional warning or notice is given to the person. Any person who violates an order issued by a court under this subsection (f) shall be subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of not less than five days imprisonment but not more than six months imprisonment, plus a fine of not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00, for each violation. In addition to or instead of the penalties prescribed in this subsection (f), any person who violates an order issued by a court under this subsection (f) may be required to perform up to 120 hours of community service pursuant to Section 1-4-120 of this Code.

(Added Coun. J. 6-17-92 p. 18292; Amend Coun. J. 2-16-00, p. 25705, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81865, § 1)

Editor’s note – Prior to amendment by Coun. J. 2-16-00, p. 25705, § 1, this section pertained to gang-related congregations.


8-4-017 Narcotics-related loitering
(a) Whenever a police officer observes one or more persons engaged in narcotics-related loitering in any public place designated for the enforcement of this section under subsection (b), the police officer shall: (i) inform all such persons that they are engaged in loitering within an area in which such loitering is prohibited; (ii) order all such persons to disperse and remove themselves from within sight and hearing of the place at which the order was issued; and (iii) inform those persons that they will be subject to arrest if they fail to obey the order promptly or engage in further narcotics-related loitering within sight or hearing of the place at which the order was issued during the next eight hours.

(b) The superintendent of police shall by written directive designate areas of the city in which enforcement of this section is necessary because the areas are frequently associated with narcotics-related loitering. Prior to making a determination under this subsection, the superintendent shall consult as he or she deems appropriate with persons who are knowledgeable about the effects of narcotics-related activity in areas in which the ordinance may be enforced. Such persons may include, but need not be limited to, members of the department of police with special training or experience related to narcotics-related activity; other personnel of that department with particular knowledge of narcotics- related activities in the proposed designated area; elected and appointed officials of the area; community- based organizations; and participants in the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy who are familiar with the area. The superintendent shall develop and implement procedures for the periodic review and update of designations made under this subsection.

(c) As used in this section:

(1) Narcotics-related loitering means remaining in any one place under circumstances that would warrant a reasonable person to believe that the purpose or effect of that behavior is to facilitate the distribution of substances in violation of the Cannabis Control Act or the Illinois Controlled Substances Act.

(2) Public place means the public way and any other location open to the public, whether publicly or privately owned.

(d) Any person who fails to obey promptly an order issued under subsection (a), or who engages in further narcotics-related loitering within sight or hearing of the place at which such an order was issued during the eight-hour period following the time the order was issued, is subject to a fine of not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00 for each offense, or imprisonment for not more than six months for each offense, or both. A second or subsequent offense shall be punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of not less than five days imprisonment.

In addition to or instead of the above penalties, any person who violates this section may be required to perform up to 120 hours of community service pursuant to Section 1-4-120 of this Code.

(e) Upon a third or subsequent conviction for a violation of subsection (d) of this section or subsection (e) of Section 8-4-015, or any combination thereof, within any 12-month period, a court, in addition to imposing the penalties prescribed in that subsection, shall enter an order requiring the convicted person to refrain, for a mandatory period of 30 days, from narcotics-related loitering, or gang loitering as defined in Section 8-4-015, within sight and hearing of the place of the police officer’s order issued under subsection (a) which served as the basis for the person’s most recent conviction, unless circumstances strongly mandate that such period should be shorter. Such an order must be obeyed regardless of whether any additional warning or notice is given to the person. Any person who violates an order issued by a court under this subsection (e) shall be subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of not less than five days imprisonment but not more than six months imprisonment, plus a fine of not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00, for each violation. In addition to or instead of the penalties prescribed in this subsection (e), any person who violates an order issued by a court under this subsection (e) may be required to perform up to 120 hours of community service pursuant to Section 1-4-120 of this Code.

(Added Coun. J. 2-16-00, p. 25705, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81865, § 1)

The North Howard  Neighbors Association urges all residents to contact the Alderman's office as well as the 24th District Community Relations Office to insist that the 24th District Police do whatever is necessary to implement, invoke and enforce these laws in several designated locations North of Howard as quickly as possible.  Three suggested locations are:

1) The 1500 to 1650 blocks of W. Jonquil Terrace
2) The four corner intersection at W. Jonquil Terrace and N. Paulina
3) All 3 of our neighborhood parks (Triangle, Willye White and the Harold Washington Children's Playlot) and beaches (Howard, Rogers and Juneway). 

Comments are welcome from anyone, however, residents of the NoH neighborhood are especially urged to add their thoughts and opinions.</sup>

24TH DISTRICT BY BEAT NUMBERS......

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Here's a link to the

24th Police District 'ClearPath' Web!

There is a 'new' Commander in the 24th District..the site has not been updated to reflect that change..NHNA is awaiting a promised 'announcement' of this change from Officer Mathews in the 24th District Community Relations Office.  We will publish it as soon as it is received.

FURTHER UPDATES ON JONQUIL SHOOTING.....

From The Chicago Tribune

By Jason Meisner
at 1:52 PM, August 9th,2011

Prosecutors: 3 teens killed Rogers Park man in murder-for-hire scheme

Three teenagers charged in a shotgun slaying in the Rogers Park neighborhood over the weekend had agreed to kill a rival gang member after being offered cash, prosecutors said today.

Dyshawn Brown, 16, Devonte Lamb, 17, and Desmond Smart, 15, were each charged as adults with first-degree murder in the slaying early Sunday of Lawrence Wilson, 23.  Wilson’s mother, Jennifer Francis, said outside court that her son, an Evanston Township High School graduate, worked as a youth mentor with a group called TRIBE, or Total Resources Involved in Benefiting Everyone. The group confirmed his employment.

“He had some problems in the past, but he was not a gang member,” said a tearful Francis. “He wanted to keep people away from that life.”

Prosecutors said a still-uncharged co-conspirator offered the three cash to kill a member of the rival Gangster Disciples and gave Brown a sawed-off shotgun.

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After engaging Wilson in conversation in the 1500 block of West Jonquil Terrace, Lamb waved him over to a building where Brown was hiding, prosecutors said.

“The victim rode his bike up to the defendants, and (Brown) walked out from behind the building, pulled out the shotgun and fired it at the victim, striking him in the chest,” said Assistant State’s Attorney Jamie Santini.  Wilson was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, where he was declared dead a short time later. 

Police found the shotgun while canvassing the area and arresting Smart inside his apartment in the7600 block of North Greenview Avenue, Santini said.  All three defendants attend Wells Community Academy in Chicago, according to a court-appointed defense attorney.

Judge Adam Bourgeois Jr. denied bail for Brown and set bonds of $1 million each for Lamb and Smart.

chicagobreaking@tribune.com

From SUN-TIMES MEDIA WIRE                                                        
August 9, 2011 7:34AM

Three teenage boys were charged Monday afternoon with the gang-related murder of a 23-year-old man in the North Side Rogers Park neighborhood.

The identities of the juveniles were not released, but the 15-year-old, 16-year-old and 17-year-old boys were charged with one count each of first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting early Sunday, according to police News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak.  Officers found a man shot at 12:48 a.m. in the chest lying on a sidewalk in the 1500 block of West Jonquil Terrace, police said.  Lawrence Wilson, 23, of the 1500 block of West Juneway Terrace, was taken to Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston where he died, according to Kubiak.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office could not confirm his identity Tuesday morning, but said a man shot at the West Jonquil Terrace address was pronounced dead at the hospital 1:49 a.m.  Wilson was shot once with a shotgun, Kubiak said. The shooting is gang-related.

SHOOTING DEATH ON JONQUIL TERRACE.......

There are not many details available but

here's the report in the Tribune.

GUESS.......?

Today we initiate a new 'feature' of the NHNA Blog...it's called "GUESS".  Periodically we will post a photograph of 'something, someplace or someone' and pose a question regarding the photo.  To be sure, the photo and the "GUESS" question can have a 'positive' or a 'negative' spin about a Rogers Park "something, someplace or someone".  Whichever it is, the answer will be found in the comment section of the post. 

Here is today's photograph and question:

GUESS..... how long this Howard Street sign has been hanging up side down?  It's located at the southeast corner of Howard just East of Clark.

Readers are encouraged to forward their suggestions regarding items (issues) that might be a featured on"GUESS?" Send suggestions to Mike at luckenbach@rcn.com.

A SAD STATE OF AFFAIRS.......

These photos were taken today, July 16th at 2:30 PM on the 7600 block of N. Paulina Street.  The residents and tax payers of the neighborhood would like to know why these conditions are allowed to exist, obviously ignored and of no apparent concern to whoever is responsible (Streets & Sanitation, 49th Ward Service office, The Rogers Park Business Alliance SSA and /or the property owners) to cut and maintain the 'sucker' growth at the base of the trees as well as the weeds growing in the city parkways?  It's quite a sight isn't it. 

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Allowing these conditions to to exist is a total disrespect and disregard to our neighborhood and it's residents and has a devastating and negative effect on our over all quality of life!

AND SO 'IT' GOES.......

On April 1st, Bill Morton posted 5 photos of the vacant lot at the corner of Howard and Ashland Avenue on his blog (http://rp1000.blogspot.com/2011/04/walk-down-howard-street.html) showing the horrible conditions that have been allowed to 'fester' for the past several years at this community eyesore!  Today, I documented the property's condition 29 days later,  taking the following pictures:

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This situation begs the question, "Where is Alderman Moore's 'oversight and control' of the conditions at this property?"  Not only is this an unacceptable eyesore but the fencing is open at several locations, creating serious safety and hazardous conditions (in violation of several City of Chicago ordinances and laws).  I urge all residents of Rogers Park to call the Alderman's office (773-338-5796) and or to email him at  ward49@cityofchicago.org  to complain strongly and loudly about this inexcusable situation and demand that he take immediate action to get this site properly secured and screened once and for all and to see that the owner keeps it that way!  The residents of this neighborhood have more than enough 'issues' to contend with and allowing this kind of negative eyesore and hazard to exist is outrageous!

NHNA BULLETIN BOARD

BEAT 2422 CAPS MEETING

Willye White Recreation Center,
 1610 W. Howard Street

7:00 P.M. on the 2nd Thursday of every month

http://www.caps24.org/

PARKS ADVISORY COUNCILS MEETING

 (Harold Washington Playground

 Willye White & Triangle Park)

Willye White Recreation Center

1610 W. Howard Street

7:00 P.M. on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

(For current programs & information

 offered by the Chicago Park District

 link here.)

WALMART COMING TO ROGERS PARK...

Read about it here!

April Fools Day!!

FROM THE ALDERMAN

Dear Neighbor,

Don't forget tonight the 49th Ward Participatory Budgeting Leadership Committee will be hosting a Neighborhood Assembly to present the proposed neighborhood improvement projects that will be put to a vote of the entire 49th Ward community in May.

The meeting takes place TONIGHT (Tuesday, March 29th), 7:00 p.m., at the United Church of Rogers Park, 1545 W. Morse (at Ashland), 3rd Floor.  Free parking is available across the street at the southwest corner of Ashland and Morse. 

This is the latest step in my "Participatory Budgeting" process that gives 49th Ward residents the to power to decide directly how to spend the Ward's $1.3 million "menu money"--discretionary funds received annually by each Chicago alderman for infrastructure improvements in their wards.

You will hear directly from six volunteer committees about projects they're proposing to be placed on the election ballot on Saturday, May 7th.  You'll then have an opportunity to offer your feedback and suggestions on the proposed ideas. 

If you're not able to make tonight's meeting, an identical Neighborhood Assembly will be held Thursday, March 31st, 7:00 p.m., at the Pottawattomie Park Fieldhouse, 7340 N. Rogers.  And a Neighborhood Assembly in Spanish will be held on Wednesday, April 6th, at St. Jerome Church Parish Center, 1706 W. Lunt. 

To get a sneak preview at the projects being proposed, CLICK HERE.

For more information about participatory budgeting and how the process works in the 49th Ward, visit the Participatory Budgeting page on my web site:

http://www.ward49.com/participatory-budgeting/

The 49th Ward Participatory Budgeting Initiative looks forward to hearing your input tonight or at one of the other Neighborhood Assemblies.

Sincerely,

Joe Moore

THE ELECTION RESULTS.......

Congratulations to both of the major 49th Ward Aldermanic candidates....

To Joe Moore for his strong win!

To Brian White for his  integrity and effort in running a campaign based on the issues!

Now it's time for all to move forward, working together, in the best interest of all the constituents of the 49th Ward.

49th WARD ALDERMANIC RACE ENDORSEMENT....

Readers of this blog are well aware of my disappointment with Joe Moore's 20 year record as Alderman of the 49th Ward.  His form of 'leadership' has been divisive and not in the best interest of the residents of the 49th Ward, focusing on special interest, driven by campaign donations and a lack of real community input and/or serious long range planning for the future of the Ward and it's residents.  Therefore, as stated in an earlier post, "I urge everyone to cast their Vote for Brian White in tomorrows election for Alderman of the 49th Ward.  After 20 years of Mr. Moore's brand of 'leadership?' it is  more apparent than ever that we need real change to come to the 49th Ward and its'  56,000 residents."

 Mike Luckenbach

 I encourage everyone to read "Decision Time" posted by Kheris in the 'Living Room In Rogers Park' blog yesterday.  And then there's this from Toni at 24/7 North of Howard Watchers.

TOWN HALL MEETING/CANDIDATE FORUM NORTH OF HOWARD

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Note that this is a morning event: 
Thursday, February 17th, 2011

 10AM to 11AM at 7649 N. Paulina!  
 Also note that the incumbent Alderman has
declined to participate with the Leadership Academy faculty, students and North of Howard residents, in this forum!  Challenger Brian White will be present to respond to community concerns and questions.

EARLY VOTING HAS STARTED..

Early voting for the 2011 Municipal General Election will be available at 51 Chicago sites from Jan. 31 through Feb. 17, 2011.  Chicago voters may use any city site, regardless of where they live. Voters don't need a reason or excuse to use Early Voting -- but voters do need to present government-issued photo identification.
Click here for important information if you are not registered to vote at your current address. 
Ballots cast in Early Voting are final. After casting ballots in Early Voting, voters may not return to amend, change or undo a ballot for any reason. It is a felony to vote more than once -- or to attempt to vote more than once -- in the same election.

All locations will be open Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for Lincoln's Birthday on Fri., Feb. 11.  Early Voting locations in the 48th, 49th & 50th Wards are:

48th Ward - Edgewater Library 1210 W. Elmdale Ave.: Mon. thru Sat., 9 am-5 pm
49th Ward - Pottawattomie Park 7340 N. Rogers Ave.: Mon. thru Sat., 9 am-5 pm
50th Ward - Warren Park 6601 N. Western Ave.: Mon. thru Sat., 9 am-5 pm

Three locations (the Board's offices at 69 W. Washington, Welles Park and Mount Greenwood Park) also will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays and Lincoln's Birthday on Fri., Feb. 11.

Chicago Board of Elections

REPOST---TIME FOR REAL CHANGE.......

After reading Alderman Moore's 'statement' regarding his decision on the proposed "RIF" for Rogers Park (49th Ward) and the response of Brian White, his opponent  in the upcoming Alderman's race and a proponent of the RIF,  it is more apparent than ever that we need a change in the Aldermanic leadership in the 49th Ward.  After 20 years in office, Joe Moore's divisive tactics regarding the important issues facing our community couldn't be clearer.  He continues his 'helter-skelter',  hit and miss (mostly miss) form of community planning and development, without any effort toward, and or involving, long-range, professional planning for our neighborhoods.  I find it telling and sadly disingenuous that in his rebuke of the the RIF proposal, he continually refers to 'low-income' housing.   In fact, Mr. Moore is directly responsible for the devastation and unhealthy concentration of very low-income rental housing and poverty in the North of Howard neighborhood as well as other pockets throughout the Ward.  While there may be legitimate questions regarding Mr. White's proposal, it is clear that he is a serious community development planner, who is interested in full community input and long range planning, resulting in quality of life improvement for all, including affordable rental housing and true mixed income development in the 49th Ward. 

I urge everyone to support Brian White in his run for Alderman of the 49th Ward.  After 20 years of Mr. Moore's brand of 'leadership?' it is  more apparent than ever that we need real change to come to the 49th Ward and its'  56,000 residents.

Mike Luckenbach
35 year resident of Rogers Park

49th WARD CANDIDATES FORUM

Hey All;

 

Last night Charlie Didrickson added a special feature to rogerspark.com - an On Line candidate's forum. Charlie will be responsible for monitoring it, overseeing posts.

 

This represents our attempt at developing a viable dialogue within the community on election issues, where we hope that it inspires responsible dialogue.

 

Please check it out, let others know about it, and most important, spend a few minutes adding a comment or two..

We hope that you'll find that the process of adding comments is relatively intuitive, though the first time through is always the toughest.

Thanks,

Mike Glasser

Rogerspark.com

COMMUNITY MEETING TONIGHT REGARDING HOWARD STREET PLANS...

The Alderman is hosting a community meeting tonight to review plans for the new Howard Street streetscape project.  The meeting will take place TONIGHT, (Monday, November 22nd), 7:00 p.m. at the Willye White Park Fieldhouse, 1610 W. Howard.