1st Ward Report |
I was pleased and honored to be sworn in as the Alderman of Chicago’s 1st Ward on March 26, 2010. As Alderman, I’ll look for community-based solutions to solve our biggest challenges. I’ll be a strong and independent advocate for the people of the 1st Ward in the Chicago City Council and no one else. |
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Safety Update & Self-Defense Seminars
Obviously, the latest incident (at the Asrai Garden flower shop ) worries me deeply. We are unable to share the specifics of it because of the ongoing investigation. The police have a description and have assured me they’re doing whatever possible to catch the perpetrator of this horrific crime.
The number of recent high-profile crimes in our neighborhood is extremely concerning. I have a full time staffer, almost exclusively, dedicated to crime and safety issues in the ward. We try to build CAPS attendance and community representation to increase safety at every opportunity.
There are three self-defense seminars coming up before the end of the month:
1) Guardian Angel Self-Defense Class for Wicker Park
Saturday February 18th from 6pm -8pm
Champions Tae Kwon Do Institute - 2142 N. Milwaukee Ave. (across from Congress Theater)
Please call to reserve your space: (312) 217-7245. Space is limited.
2) Presented by the 14th district CAPS office,
Thursday, February 23, 2012 6pm
Haas Park Field House - 2402 N. Washtenaw (at Fullerton, a few blocks west of Western)
3) Presented by the 13th district CAPS office,
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 6-7pm
Smith Park Field House — 2526 W. Grand Ave. (Just west of Western Ave)
Please contact the office to find out how you can get involved in increasing safety.
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TONIGHT, I’ll be holding a community meeting to discuss two recent gang-related homicides in Beat 1411 (around the intersection of California and Wellington).
Join CPD Deputy Chief Escalante, 14th District Commander Flores and me to discuss the specific incidents and what’s being done to combat this unacceptable violence.
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at the 14th District Station, at 2150 N. California Avenue.
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January, 2011 CAPS Meetings
Find your District and Beat here.
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CPD Burglary Presentation - 7.15 - Public Informational Meeting
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UPCOMING CAPS MEETINGS.
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This is a special forum to discuss safety issues for residents. There will be a self-defense seminar – Casual attire recommended.
For more information, please call Eileen Alcala, at my office (773) 278-0101 or Miguel Guzman, Area 5 Coordinator of the CAPS Office at (312) 742-0960.I look forward to seeing you there. -
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CAPS MEETING MONTHLY SCHEDULE
CAPS MEETINGS SCHEDULE
Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) is a partnership between the police and community members who participate in community policing efforts in the area by engaging in neighborhood problem-solving to reduce crime. A neighborhood area is grouped to form a CAPS Beat. Beat meetings offer the opportunity for residents to meet their local police officers and for the officers to address concerns directly from community members.
Find your district and beat here.
Beat meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and every month I will be updating this list with the date of your next meeting. Your involvement is critical to make our community safe.
13TH DISTRICT (312) 746-8350
BEAT
1311 – Norwegian Hospital, 1044 N. Francisco – 4th Tuesday 5.25
1312 – St. Helens Church, 2301 W. Augusta – 2nd Tuesday 6.8
1313 – Smith Park, 2526 W. Grand – 1st Thursday 6.3
1322 – 13th District Station – 937 N. Wood – 1st Wednesday 6.2
1323 – Norwest Settlement, 1012 N. Noble 2nd Floor – 3rd Wednesday 6.16
1324 – Goldblatt’s Building, 1615 W. Chicago – 2nd Thursday 6.10
14TH DISTRICT (312) 744-8290
BEAT
1411 – Resurrection Church, 3045 N. Francisco – 3rd Monday 6.21
1421 – Salem Good News Bible, 2038 N. California – 4th Wednesday 6.26
1423 – Casa Central, 1343 N. California – 3rd Wednesday 7.21
1424 – Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen – 2nd Wednesday 7.14
1431 – Chase School, 2021 N. Point - 1st Thursday 6.3
1432 – Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley – 3rd Thursday 7.15
1433 – Pulaski Park, 1419 W. Blackhawk – 2nd Thursday Even Months 6.10
1434 – Chicago Public Library, 1701 N. Milwaukee - 2nd Monday 6.14
19TH DISTRICT (312) 744-5983
BEAT
1913 – 19th District Station, 2452 W. Belmont – 1st Tuesday, Odd Months 7.6
Any questions don’t hesitate to contact my office at (773) 278-0101. -
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Community Alert - Be Vigilant, Be Safe
As some of you may have seen in the news, there was an attack on two women at the intersection of Damen and Bloomingdale Avenues, at about 3:30 a.m. this morning.
While this did not happen in the 1st Ward, I want to alert our residents about this attack and remind you to please stay vigilant.
If you have any information that may be helpful to Police, please call Area 5 detectives at 312-746-8282 or the 14th District station at 312-744-8290.
“The Chicago Police have reported that two women suffered serious injuries when they were attacked and robbed by a man with a baseball bat early this morning, Friday, April 23rd on North Damen in Bucktown.
The attack occurred around 3:30am on the 1800 block of North Damen. Police believe the two women were walking home when the assailant came up behind them and attacked them with a baseball bat.
Knocked unconscious was a 23 year old woman who sources say is a University of Illinois graduate student from Ireland. She is listed in critical condition at Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital.
The other 24 year old victim, who lives in the area, told police that the man hit them and stole their purses. She was able to give the police a description of the attack before falling unconscious. She is listed as in serious condition.
The suspect is described as an African American male between the ages of 27 and 34. He is between 5’7” and 5’9” having a medium complexion and wearing a tan or light colored hooded sweater.
The 14th District Chicago Police are encouraging anyone with any information related to this incident to call 911 or the 14th District station at 312-744-8290.”
