Aldermen Introduce Ordinance to Establish an Urban Forestry Advisory Board
After many years of collaboration with the Openlands Chicago environmental organization, Aldermen Scott Waguespack, together with...
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News & Alerts
Scott Waguespack
Jul 23, 20202 min read
Note from the Alderman
In response to a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in Chicago, the City is reinstating certain COVID-19 restrictions that will go into...
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Scott Waguespack
Jul 23, 20201 min read
Rollin Rec is Headed to a Park Near You This Summer!
The Rollin' Recreation activity van offers fun for the whole family at a number of parks throughout the city. The vans drive in, and the...
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Scott Waguespack
Jul 23, 20201 min read
CPS Reopening Framework
The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district is encouraging families to provide feedback on its Preliminary Reopening Framework...
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Scott Waguespack
Jul 23, 20201 min read
Statement From Mayor Lightfoot's Office: Columbus Statue Removal
The City of Chicago—at Mayor Lightfoot’s direction—has temporarily removed the Christopher Columbus statues in Grant Park...
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Scott Waguespack
Jul 23, 20201 min read
We Are All One Home Team
As part of the latest effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Chicago, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Chicago's sports teams are launching..
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Scott Waguespack
Jul 23, 20201 min read
Shared Streets Survey
Have you used a Shared Street this summer? As part of the process of evaluating Shared Streets throughout the city, CDOT has...
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Scott Waguespack
Jul 23, 20203 min read
12th District, 014th District, 015th District Community Alert: Armed Robberies
This alert gives notice of several armed robberies committed in the 012th, 014th, and 015th Districts. In each incident, the offenders...
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Scott Waguespack
Jul 23, 20201 min read
New Bill Payment Assistance Program from Peoples Gas
Peoples Gas has committed $12 million in additional assistance for customers. Beginning July 6, 2020, residential heating customers with...
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Scott Waguespack
Jul 23, 20201 min read
Have You Filled Out the Census Yet?
Why the Census Matters:
Based off of census results, billions of dollars in federal funding go to:
Healthcare- Hospitals, health clinics...
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Scott Waguespack
Jul 17, 20201 min read
Free $20 for Every $100 Lakeview Gift Card Purchased
The annual Lakeview Gift Card Promotion is back! From July 17 through August 31, 2020, customers will get a $20 Bonus Card for every $100...
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Scott Waguespack
Jul 16, 20201 min read
Reminder for Liquor Licensees and Restaurants
Please be aware that the city is enforcing and inspecting businesses for adhering to social distancing rules. To read more about the...
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Scott Waguespack
Jul 16, 20205 min read
Note from the Alderman
This summer my office is again sponsoring a student intern from the Mikva Challenge. This summer our intern is John G. who just graduated...
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Scott Waguespack
Jul 16, 20201 min read
Grants for Small Non-Profit Organizations to Provide Food & Housing Assistance
A grant program to help small non-profit organizations provide food and housing assistance is accepting applications for the grant cycle...
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Scott Waguespack
Jul 16, 20201 min read
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Plan to Return in Fall on Hybrid Model - TAKE the Parent SURVEY
Today, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and CPS CEO Janice Jackson announced plans for reopening schools in the fall. This is a "preliminary framework"
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Scott Waguespack
Jul 16, 20201 min read
One Summer Chicago
Applications are still open for One Summer Chicago. This program works to keep Chicago's youth employed and off the streets during the...
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Scott Waguespack
Jul 16, 20201 min read
Fill Out Your Census
If ever Chicago needed funds from the federal government, it is now. The effects of COVID-19 is and will have an incredible affect on the...
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Scott Waguespack
Jul 16, 20201 min read
City Sticker Late Fee Waiver & Ticket Enforcement
In an effort to provide some relief for those who are unable to purchase or renew their stickers during this time, The Office of the City...
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Scott Waguespack
Jul 16, 20201 min read
Deal with Property Taxes Online
Homeowners and business people can avoid a trip downtown by taking care of their property taxes at cookcountytreasurer.com, including...
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Scott Waguespack
Jul 16, 20201 min read
Be Safe. Chicago: Business Self-Certification
During the "Be Safe. Chicago" phases of reopening, the City of Chicago leadership wants to ensure that businesses are meeting or exceeding..
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