Parents and Guardians! Skip the paper and phone calls, E-Absence allows you to submit, schedule, and track your students’ absences online with the Aspen Parent Portal. Log in at ASPEN.CPS.EDU to learn more. pic.twitter.com/A6ST…

Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for dozens of counties in Texas on Thursday as severe weather and flooding threaten the state. abc7chicago.com/hous…

Thanks to all the neighbors who joined us Wednesday night to discover and discuss the plans for the upcoming repaving of Ravenswood Ave north of Wilson. The project includes pedestrian safety measures, cycling facilities, and the expansion to Lawrence of the Winnslie Parkway!

The Chicago Police Department is hosting a vehicle safety engagement this weekend at Guaranteed Rate Field for Hyundai and Kia owners. Please see flyers below for corresponding location.

Affinity officer Williams launched the second Refresh and Recharge event dedicated to supporting Austin's homeless community /less fortunate. In Collaboration with Community partners The 015th District was able to provide Hot Showers, Clothing, Hygiene Kits, Food.... pic.twitter.com/BwI0…

12th District @ChicagoCAPS12 District Tactical Officers recovered (1) firearm on the 19th Blk of S Morgan. (1) in custody. Great job Officers!

📢 Residents of La Grange are invited to join the RTA Local Planning team at an Open House on Monday, May 6 to review and provide thoughts on preliminary recommendations for the La Grange Forward Comprehensive Plan. lagrangeforward.org/… pic.twitter.com/48l8…

Headlines: Driver hospitalized after crashing into semi this morning on I-294; After semi driver crashed this morning, WB lanes of I-80 on bridge shut down; Englewood school will teach neighbors to advocate for developments that serve them best. chi.streetsblog.org/…

Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for portions of Kendall and Will counties until 2:30 p.m. wgntv.com/weather/th…

Join me on May 8th for a very special 3rd Ward Resource Fair! Details, plus an overview of the new Housing and Economic Bond ordinance that passed City Council, visits from Mayor Brandon Johnson to the 3rd Ward, and much more in my May 2024 Newsletter conta.cc/3Wn3hNy

Shootings declined overall in Chicago in 2023. But the opposite was true in 17 Chicago neighborhoods—most of which are not included in the city's community safety plans. Read more from reporter @ritaguera25 in this piece copublished with @teamtrace chicagoreader.com/ne…

Today COPA is at the City of Chicago’s My CHI. My Future. Bronzeville youth community meeting. During this meeting various organizations from the area are discussing ways that we can connect youth to programs, events, jobs, safe spaces, and resources. #COPAintheCommunity pic.twitter.com/41lt…

City of Chicago Inspector General tells @WBEZ her office will review the Chicago Police Department's investigations into cops with extremist ties - which ended today with no discipline against any of them www.wbez.org/stories…

In Illinois, Black residents are eight times more likely to become homeless at some point in their lives according to a report by researchers at UIC-Chicago. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced in his new budget an extra $50 million to end homelessness. to.wttw.com/3UnPV1c

Staff from @ChicagoElection celebrated Polish National Flag Day at Daley Plaza with Polish-American leaders. Polish people welcome this month with great joy as they celebrate May 1 as International Workers’ Day, May 2 as Polish National Flag Day, and May 3 as Constitution Day.

Senior officer meets and greets with Flannery Residents, sharing information and upcoming events regarding the CAPS program in the 18th District. pic.twitter.com/RP8A…