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Government

O'Shea, CHA Probing Subsidized Units in Mt. Greenwood Building

After a Mount Greenwood apartment building owner began to evict current tenants in favor of CHA program participants, residents and Ald. Matt O'Shea moved to block the effort.

Government, Police & Fire

37 Requests for Graffiti Removal in the 19th Ward This Year

The city has added more workers to graffiti removal crews, but the number of graffiti reports in the 19th Ward remains relatively low.

Government

Illinois Pension Reform: How Did Your Representative Vote?

The Illinois House Thursday approved a controversial plan to eliminate the state's $100 billion pension debt.

Government, Schools

Local Student Council Presidents Get Audience With Their Legislators

Eighth graders from all the 19th Ward's elementary schools gathered together to meet their legislators, engage in a debate and meet other neighborhood future leaders.

Government

State Rep. Fran Hurley's First Passed Bill Targets Sex Offenders Near Play Areas

The passed the State House last week and is now headed to the Senate.

Government, Police & Fire

Effort to Curb Reckless Driving During Funeral Processions Passes State Senate

After increasingly disruptive gang funerals, local elected officials have worked together to give law enforcement more power over processions.

Government, Police & Fire

Wounded Mount Greenwood Police Officer Part of Trio Honored by City Council

Officer Mark Pickert, whose actions saved the life of a fellow officer, was honored by the Chicago City Council for his work with the Gang Enforcement Team.

Previously, the 19th Ward had garbage collection crews traveling to the ward every day of the week. Each color in the map represents a different day of the week for collection.

Government

Map of Many Colors: Compare the Old and New 19th Ward Garbage Collection Map

Garbage collection in the 19th Ward will be greatly simplified come April 15. Compare the old way of doing things with the new.

Government

New Trash Collection System Means Your Garbage Day Might Be Changing

For many residents of Beverly, Mt. Greenwood and Morgan Park the new pickup approach will mean a change to your collection day.

Government, Local Connections

Block Party Permits, Jumping Jack Applications Now Online

Get a head start on your block party planning.

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